With several choices for the positioning plate material are widely available, such as steel, PC, POM, FR4, and brass, many enthusiasts are scratching their heads, wondering why we changed from metal in the original Azoth to carbon fiber in the new Azoth Extreme.
One may ask "Uh, the keyboard is using a massive chunk of aluminum alloy but decided to shed some weight with carbon fibre, how does that even make sense?"
We all know the practical properties of carbon fiber - light but strong with some flex. Obviously, being lightweight played no part in the decision since the sturdy beast weighs in at 4.85lb (2.2kg), you should also keep in mind that the weight of the keyboard alone changes the sound characteristics of each keystroke so you can't just think switches. Custom mechanical keyboard enthusiasts don't compromise on the typing sound and feel, and carbon fiber provided the characteristics to enhance the acoustics and shock absorption. Less vibrations and extra flex translate to improved typing sound (at least we think so) and slightly more bounce.
When the adjustable gasket mount is used in conjunction with the carbon fiber positioning plate and metal leaf springs, the contrast in feel becomes more prominent. Switch to hard when gaming and soft for typing.
Pro-tip: try removing the silicone pad for an even softer feel.
This is the level of detail and perfection ROG strived for in the Azoth Extreme.
