Anyone know the difference between the
Sanwa JLF-TP-8T
and the
Sanwa JLW-TM-8
how is the 4-way mode? etc???
I own both, but I can't talk to the 'price difference' because they're priced within A$3 of each other from the vendors I buy from in Australia.
The 4 way restriction on JLFs is unfortunately useless. Yes it stops the STICK from going in diagonals but as the stick 'passes' the diagonal to go from 'right' to 'up' (for example) there is still a moment where both are pressed.
The JLWs have a different restrictor plate (which needs you to loosen screws then turn the plate) that DOES seem to completely restrict diagonals.
Between the two, I think I've come to prefer the JLFs (having recently just put them on my SF2 cab). They 'may' be a little more clicky, but that could be because my JLFs are in a metal control panel and my JLWs are in a 3/4 MDF panel.
Again it could be just me, but I think the JLFs feel a little bit lighter, have a TINY bit longer throw, but both have a definate/fast return to centre.
Both are great joysticks IMO... I may use 2x JLFs in my next control panel, and a JLW with a balltop set to permanent 4-way for my 4-way stick.