Sanwa JLW (J-Ultimarc Stik)

[VeiL0]

I was wondering if anyone has played on a Sanwa JLW with leaf switches and how would it compare to a Seimitsu LS-32 or Sanwa JLF. Currently I'm looking for a Seimitsu LS-32 but it's almost hard to find atm and seeing that the JLW is readily available and has leaf switches if its similar to the Seimitsu.

[chippermonky]

you'll find that leaf switches and non leaf switches really don't make that much of a difference (and they aren't leaf switches, I think the proper term is levered microswitch; leaf switches are an entirely different type of switch). The JLW probably plays more like a JLF than a seimitsu, although, they'll probbaly all play different from one another.

I happen to have a seimitsu, think I should monopolize it on the trading outlet :P?

[kowal]

sanwa does not use leaf switch (normal microswitches with plain lever). JLW works similarly to LS32 but there is considerably harder spring. I play on JLW + GTO (circle restrictor). I think that this the best mechanical joystick with roundabout rotation.

[VeiL0]

Thanks for clearing that up for me :) Ya you should Seimitsu are selling like they are gold lol. Seems not many ppl have them either, the JLW?

[destructor]

I have J-Stik too. Excellent stick. Spring is a bit harder than in Seimitsu LS-32 but this is not important (JLW is light, LS-32 very light :)). I think Sanwa JLW have better (solid, precise, good restrictors) construction than LS-32.
Otherwise both (JLW and LS-32) are excellent in action especially in beatemup games with 8-way square restrictors (default).