Crown CWL-309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 Arcade Joystick

Important: This joystick is supplied without shaft / lever or bat top. Compatible shafts are available separately. Below you can find a list of the different compatible options.

The Crown CWL-309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 joysticks from the South Korean company SAMDUCKSA are professional-quality arcade joysticks. Like most Korean levers, they are especially recommended for Tekken, Street Fighter, The King of Fighters and fighting games in general. Crown joysticks are widely used by fighting game players and are especially popular among Tekken fans.

The Samducksa / Crown brand has released several models of its Korean joysticks within the 300 series, such as the 303-N, 307-N and 309Helpme-K. This model was developed taking into account feedback from experienced Tekken players and, in particular, through collaboration with the well-known Korean joystick modder Helpme.

The main characteristic of the 303-N stick is its longer throw distance, while the larger actuator of the 307 reduces dead zones. The 309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 aims to provide a balanced feel inspired by the popular Myoungshin Fanta joystick, reducing the throw distance and using a 16.5 mm actuator.

Samducksa Crown joysticks use a high-density silicone rubber ring to allow the lever to return quickly to the center. This system is especially designed for 3D fighting games and is very popular among Tekken players.

This version uses an ST35 tension grommet with Shore A 35 hardness, providing balanced tension and a fast return to the neutral position. The advantage of this silicone rubber tension system is its quick return to center, especially useful in games that require fast, consistent and precise movements.

The Crown CWL-309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 joystick shares many characteristics with other Fanta-style joysticks, offering smooth movement without defined corner impact. This is especially useful when performing movements such as QCB, QCF (quarter circle back/forward), HCB, HCF (half circle back/forward) and full 360º movements.

Another highlight of this Crown base is the use of Korean Gersung microswitches. Each microswitch can be individually removed and replaced, allowing modifications and customization of the joystick's response and sensitivity.

Compatible shafts

This base is supplied without shaft, allowing you to choose separately the shaft that best suits the configuration or aesthetics of your arcade joystick.

• Replacement Shaft for Crown CWL Series Joystick - Compatible with Crown joystick series 309, 307 and 303.
• Translucent Replacement Shaft for Crown CWL-DX Series - To use this DX shaft with this base, it is also necessary to install the Crown CWL-DX 309-DX Bobbin.

Note: The translucent CWL-DX shafts require the installation of the corresponding Crown CWL-DX bobbin in order to be used with this base.

ATTENTION:

The Crown CWL-309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 joystick is a version of the Helpme 309 series developed in collaboration with the Korean joystick modder Helpme.

This joystick is NOT compatible with the Sanwa JLF mounting system.

This version is supplied as a joystick base without shaft / lever or bat top.

The microswitches may arrive slightly bent due to packaging and transport.

The Faston terminals may show slight differences in color.

To install a compatible shaft, insert it firmly following the installation procedure corresponding to the selected shaft model.

Product code explanation

CWL = Bat-top lever

F = Very low collar

M = Medium collar

Helpme = Long collar

J = Japanese mounting plate

K = Korean mounting plate

KMS = Korean microswitch

ST25 / ST30 / ST35 = Different silicone rubber hardness / tension levels

Features

• Crown CWL-309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 arcade joystick base
• Supplied without shaft / lever or bat top
• Made in South Korea by Samducksa Crown
• Developed in collaboration with Helpme
• 16.5 mm actuator
• Korean Gersung microswitches
• High-profile collar
• Internal silicone rubber tension grommet
• ST35 tension - Shore A 35
• Fast return to neutral position
• Smooth movement without defined corners
• Ideal for Tekken, Street Fighter, The King of Fighters and 3D fighting games
• Not compatible with the Sanwa JLF mounting system
• Compatible with Crown 309, 307 and 303 series shafts
• Compatible with Crown CWL-DX shafts using the corresponding Crown CWL-DX bobbin
• Allows the shaft to be chosen separately to customize the joystick