Thrust-Master SOL-R1 -- WHY THE HATE???
After watching literally every single youtube video (in multiple languages), and reading every single reddit thread about the Sol-R1, took a very long time, here's my view:
The SOL-R1 is 'OK', as in really nice build, software, buttons, etc. the only downside which almost everyone seems to say is that it has 'ball and cup' gimbal, which isn't really THAT bad! I swear, everywhere i go, reddit, youtube, online reviews, instagram, etc --- they all complain Solely on the 'BALL & CUP' Gimbal, like Why ?! I've traversed more than 10 "O" in Google, and have yet to find ONE reddit post glorifying the SOL-R1.
Anyway, i decided to Actually go to my local Walmart (which had the Sol-R1 & vkb gladiator), and i bought them BOTH and tried them for 1week (i had to return at least one within 2 weeks, since i don't really need 2 joysticks), and the only difference.....vkb required less force to move the stick, while SOL-R1 had a little more friction, that's it! To be fair, i didn't use the vkb for longer so i can't really comment, BUT, for some reason whenever i twisted the vkb too aggressively, a spring would just fall out, not sure why, but it only happened twice. Anyway, SOl-R1 works for me, i just play DCS and it's able to work, and i'm able to fly -- and i don't regret buying it.
I do wish the tension on the Sol-R1 was just a little bit lighter, since on the vkb it was, not exactly more smoother, but just required less force to push the stick around the centre which made it a little bit more easier for air-refuelling and landing on carriers. But they are both like 80%ish the same.
Which one would u buy?
