NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Rain vs HMX Hazelnut V2
Hear HMX Rain vs HMX Hazelnut V2 back-to-back with standardized zero-foam audio on Neo65. Side-by-side travel distance, housing materials, and sound profile breakdown.
Standardized Zero-Foam Sound Tests
Deck A: HMX Rain Rail Bottom-Out Linear Switch Factory Lubed @0:00
Rail Bottom-Out / Crisp Sandy Clack
Deck B: HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear Switch Factory Lubed @0:03
Full-Bodied Smooth Clack
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Side-by-Side Technical Spec Comparison
| Specification | HMX Rain Rail Bottom-Out Linear Switch Factory Lubed | HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 53g bottom-out · 42g actuation | 50g bottom-out · 43g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 4.0mm | 3.5mm |
| Stem Material | POM blend | Modified LY |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA66 / Bottom: PA66 | Top: Modified PA12 / Bottom: Strengthened P3 (35% fiberglass) |
| Factory Lube Status & Mount | Factory Lubed · 5-Pin | Factory Lubed · 5-Pin |
| Price per 10-Pack (with code shylocutus.com) | $3.60 USD / 10pcs | $3.25 USD / 10pcs |
Matchup Notes
Acoustic & Tactile Feel
HMX Rain delivers a cushioned 4.0mm rail landing with subtle textured mechanical scratch and softened impact shock, contrasting HMX Hazelnut V2's effortless, low-friction stem glide and sharp, glassy clack cutoff.
The Verdict
Pick HMX Rain if you want a cushioned 4.0mm rail bottom-out with authentic textured scratch. Pick HMX Hazelnut V2 if you want buttery frictionless glide and bright, high-frequency clack cutoff. Can't decide or want two distinct acoustic profiles for your rotation? Grab the bundle above to test both back-to-back on your own board — code 'shylocutus.com' auto-applies 7% off at checkout.