TTC Flame Red

Linear

A smooth, light 45g linear on TTC's long spring platform. The step between the featherweight Gold Pink and the mid-weight Ace.

simulated from real specssound loads on first tap

Sound & feel

Flame Red slots neatly between TTC's other linears: standard 45g Red-class weighting, but with the brand's long-spring smoothness and factory lube that most 45g switches lack at this price. The bottom-out stays gentle at 54g, keeping the whole stroke light and even. That 54g is a retailer figure rather than a TTC rating: the only bottom-out force TTC prints under this name belongs to the later Flaming Red V2, which is 53 gf over a shorter 3.6mm stroke. The numbers on this page describe the original 4.0mm version.

It is a sensible default for anyone who finds the Gold Pink too easy to mis-press but still wants a light, low-effort board. Expect the same clean, condensed TTC sound signature in a slightly brighter register.

Sound on this page is synthesized from the switch's published specs and community-documented character: an honest simulation, not a recording. We're progressively replacing simulations with our own studio recordings. How our sounds are made

Compare it

TTC Flame Red vs TTC Gold Pink V2 , or jump to TTC Gold Pink V2
TTC Flame Red vs Gateron Red , or jump to Gateron Red
TTC Flame Red vs Akko CS Rose Red , or jump to Akko CS Rose Red

Frequently asked questions

What does the TTC Flame Red sound like?

smooth light glide, gentle bottom-out. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.

Is the TTC Flame Red good for gaming or typing?

As a linear switch with 45g actuation force and 2mm pre-travel, it suits fast, repeated presses, which is why linears are a common gaming pick. It types perfectly well too if you like a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke.

How heavy is the TTC Flame Red?

45g actuation, 54g bottom-out (our estimate). Note that TTC officially rates actuation force and publishes no bottom-out, so the bottom-out above is our derivation. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.