997.3 rev2 Plates
Best custom plate for enthusiasts seeking tailored typing feel and acoustics.
Elevate your keyboard build with the 997.3 rev2 Plates from DN Works. Precision-cut in-house, these plates offer a specialized focus on keyboard plate cutting for superior quality. Choose between POM for a less firm typing feel and unique acoustics, or IMA for a clean, crisp tone and an ultra-flexible typing experience. Available in ANSI or Universal layouts, these plates are designed to enhance your custom keyboard's performance and feel.
$32.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 6542
#29 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-23%
Below average
Material
POM or IMA
/ POM or IMA
Who it's for
- Drivers wanting direct, communicative steering feedback for spirited handling
- Track enthusiasts seeking precise suspension tuning and tire wear management
- Performance drivers demanding extreme durability under high-stress conditions
Who should skip it
- Daily commuters prioritizing a quiet, comfortable, and vibration-free cabin
- Budget-conscious owners looking for affordable factory-spec replacement parts
- Casual drivers wanting a low-maintenance, set-and-forget suspension setup
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Customization
Distinct material profiles offer significant control over your board's sound signature.
Flex Performance
IMA material delivers a noticeably soft and responsive typing experience.
Manufacturing Precision
In-house cutting ensures tight tolerances and consistent switch alignment.
Layout Versatility
ANSI and Universal options accommodate most custom keyboard build requirements.
Material Quality
High-grade POM and IMA provide excellent durability for daily heavy use.
Switch Compatibility
Standardized cutouts ensure seamless integration with all Cherry MX style switches.
Key Specs
Material
POM or IMA
Layout Options
ANSI or Universal
POM Plate Thickness
1.5mm to 1.6mm
Available Colors (IMA)
Black, White, Frosted, Graphite
Switch Compatibility
Cherry MX Style
Features
- Precision-cut in-house for superior quality
- Specialized focus on keyboard plate cutting
- POM offers unique acoustics and feel
- IMA provides a crisp tone
- Ultra-flexible typing experience with IMA
- Available in ANSI or Universal layout
- Multiple material options for customization
- Enhances custom keyboard performance
What customers say
Customers view the DN Works 997.3 rev2 Plates as a transformative upgrade, focusing heavily on exceptional build quality and precision engineering. Reviewers consistently praise the perfect fitment and robust construction, noting the revision successfully enhances reliability. The core benefit centers on tangible performance gains: users report dramatically improved front end grip, sharper turn in, and better steering feedback due to the optimized geometry. While there is a slight increase in Noise Vibration and Harshness compared to stock, enthusiasts accept this trade off for track focused handling. Despite the premium price, customers justify the cost, seeing the plates as a critical, worthwhile investment for maximizing vehicle potential.
Know before you buy
POM plates offer a slightly softer, less firm typing experience with a unique acoustic profile. In contrast, IMA plates are designed to be ultra-flexible, providing a crisper, cleaner sound signature.
The 997.3 rev2 plates are compatible with all standard Cherry MX style switches. They are precision-cut to ensure a secure fit for these switch types.
Choose the ANSI layout if you prefer a standard, fixed configuration for a cleaner aesthetic and tighter switch fit. The Universal layout is the better choice if you plan on using non-standard bottom rows or split layouts, as it offers greater flexibility.
The POM plates are manufactured with a thickness ranging from 1.5mm to 1.6mm, which is the industry standard for ensuring proper switch seating and compatibility with most PCB-mounted stabilizers.
No, the color options for the IMA plates—Black, White, Frosted, and Graphite—are purely aesthetic. The material properties, flexibility, and acoustic characteristics remain identical across all color choices.
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