After much deliberation, yourthatrussian, and myself, coach, have elucidated the best fight sticks in his collection. We have an array of magnificent devices including the HORI Rap 4, the etokki Omni, qanba crystal, the mix box, and the Victrix Sagat Pro Fs.
The first stick to discuss is the HORI RAP 4. According to russian, the HORI, being one of his first controllers was definitely a beginner stick but a door opener. It had all the important parts for a starter lever with good spring and good tension.
Regarding the etokki Omni, it has a full metal case and uses only premium buttons. Russian likes how the stick is easily mod-able and its “k” lever is much better and precise than the “j” lever, since it uses micro switches and a rubber grommet instead of a gate switch and spring.
https://www.etokki.com/Omni-Korean-Edition
With the mix box, he wasn’t too keen on using the directional buttons.
The qanba is high quality stick, but is in the reserves since most of his game play is with the etokki.
I also have a set of arcade sticks, including the Victrix, which I find ergonomically designed and logistically convenient with its cord organization and handles built in. Unfortunately, the Victrix appears to be out of stock.
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