Full Specifications
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Housing Material | UHMWPE bottom housing / Nylon top |
| Spring Type | Single-stage |
| Factory Lubed | Unlubed |
| PCB Compatibility | 5-pin (PCB Mount) |
| Actuation Force | 62g |
| Bottom-Out Force | 67g |
| Pre-Travel | 2mm |
| Total Travel | 4mm |
| Sound Profile | Deep Cushioned Thock |
| Price | $4.00 per 10 switches |
Editorial Review
Durock's Yellow Jacket takes an unusual approach to switch design: rather than making both housing halves from the same material, it pairs a Nylon top housing with a UHMWPE bottom housing. This split-material design creates a bottom-out experience that is distinctly cushioned compared to a traditional POM or Nylon switch, since UHMWPE absorbs impact differently and creates a softer landing at full travel.
The cushioned bottom-out is the Yellow Jacket's defining characteristic. Typists who bottom out on every keypress — which is most people — will notice an immediate difference compared to standard switches. The impact is softer, quieter at the bottom-out point, and produces less finger fatigue over long typing sessions. This is not a silenced switch, but it is a gentler linear than its spring weight suggests.
Sound profile is deep and thocky with a soft landing note at bottom-out. The UHMWPE bottom housing absorbs some of the bottom-out clack, creating a two-stage sound: a brief clack as the stem enters the travel zone, then a muted thud at the end. In builds with good dampening, this creates a particularly pleasing acoustic profile.
At 62g actuation, Yellow Jackets require deliberate keypresses, making them less suitable for ultralight gaming but excellent for all-day typing. The force curve is linear and predictable, with no surprises between top and bottom of travel. The POM stem ensures smooth travel through the Nylon top housing.
Lubing Yellow Jackets transforms them as it does most budget linears. Apply 205g0 to the POM stem rails and a touch to the spring. The UHMWPE bottom housing does not need additional lubing — its inherently low friction requires only what transfers naturally from the lubed stem. Films are optional but improve sound consistency if you are building for acoustic performance.
Best Keyboards For These Switches
GMMK Pro
Gasket mount board where Yellow Jacket cushioned bottom-out complements the flexible plate.
KBD67 Lite
Polycarbonate board with leaf spring mount that pairs well with Yellow Jacket softness.
Keychron Q3
TKL hot-swap board where Yellow Jackets deliver a comfortable daily typing experience.
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Where This Switch Fits
At 62g actuation and 67g bottom-out, the Durock Yellow Jacket lands in the same weight class as the Tangerine V2 and Alpaca V2, but its housing construction sets it apart: a UHMWPE bottom housing paired with a Nylon top rather than the full-POM or full-UHMWPE builds used by those two switches. That hybrid housing is what produces the "deep cushioned thock" sound profile listed in the spec table — a slightly softer, more cushioned landing than a pure-POM housing typically delivers.
Against its closest sibling on this list, the Oil King (55g, pre-lubed, also deep-thocky), the Yellow Jacket is the heavier and unlubed option — buyers get more resistance per keystroke but need to budget time (or a pre-lube service) before installing. Compared to the Durock L7, which shares the same 62g/67g weight but uses full POM housing instead of the hybrid UHMWPE/Nylon build, the choice comes down to whether a slightly softer, more cushioned bottom-out (Yellow Jacket) or a firmer, more resonant one (L7) is the preferred feel.