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Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow

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Spec sheet

Type: linear
Top housing: pc
Bottom housing: nylon
Stem: pom
Spring: 50g actuation · 67g bottom-out
Travel: 4 mm
Factory lubed: yes
Released: Jul 1, 2023

Third-gen Gateron Yellow with tighter housing tolerances, frosted light-guide top, and chunkier three-ply pins. Same medium-weight feel that made the Yellow line a workhorse, with cleaner factory lube.

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