Year of the Horse 2026
The Cushion 98 Year of the Horse Limited Edition redefines the premium typing experience with Ducky’s refined Nest Mount structure, engineered to deliver a more evenly balanced keystroke feel than traditional gasket systems. By using a dedicated cushioning layer, every press is softened and stabilized, ensuring consistent feedback across the entire keyboard.
Inspired by the Crimson Steed, this limited edition embodies elite heritage through a full-coverage dye-sub design, permanently infusing every detail into the keycaps for lasting clarity and visual depth. Each unit is individually serialized with a golden plate and strictly limited to 999 pieces worldwide, making every keyboard a truly one-of-a-kind collectible.
Completing the experience is a curated Year of the Horse exclusive set and Ducky’s signature accessories. Combined with Kailh Crimson Steed hot-swappable switches, full web-based DuckyHub customization, ultra-responsive scan rate performance, and tri-mode connectivity, Cushion 98 Year of the Horse Limited Edition delivers a seamless balance of craftsmanship, flexibility, and performance.
SPECS
- Layout：Compact 980 layout
- Connectivity：Tri-mode
- Case Material：Aluminum top case/ABS bottom case
- Mount Style：Ducky Nest Mount
- Plate Material：Aluminum
- Switches：Ducky Shush Silent Linear / Shush Silent Tactile
- Stabilizers：Plate-mounted stabilizers
- Keycaps：PBT Doubleshot Keycaps, Cherry Profile
- Hot-swappable：Yes
- South-facing RGB：Yes
- Dampening Design：Ducky Nest-mount dampening + PCBA dampening
- Report Rate：1000 Hz
- Software：DuckyHub Web Config + VIA support
- Angles：7°, 9°, 11°
- Ghosting：NKRO (wired), 6KRO (wireless)
- Port：USB Type-C
- Cable：Type-C to Type-C + Type-C to A adapter
- Accessory：Ducky Ducko Brush , Ducky Smart 2-in-1 Puller
- Battery：4200 mAh (up to 63 hours, lighting off)
- Product Dimension：
386.16 x 147.07 x 41.74 mm - Product Weight：1216 g ± 15 g
- Colorbox Dimension：427 x 207 x 60 mm
- Full Package Gross Weight：1950 g
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More Evenly Balanced Keystroke Feel Than Gasket Mount
The Cushion 98 YOTH Limited Edition introduces the Ducky Nest Mount, our refined approach to keyboard dampening. Moving beyond traditional gasket mounts, it uses a dedicated cushioning layer to absorb keystroke force, creating a softer, smoother typing feel with consistent feedback across the board.
Tool-free Keyboard Tuning
The Cushion 98 features a screwless, quick-latch aluminum top case that allows tool-free access in seconds. This intuitive quick-latch system makes modifications simple, giving enthusiasts easy access for tuning and customization.
Themed Switch, Built for Flexibility
Powered by the Kailh Crimson Steed switch, it delivers fast, smooth, and stable linear performance with a refined keystroke feel. Transparent housing enhances RGB brilliance with vivid light diffusion. With hot-swappable sockets, you can easily install your preferred mechanical switches to achieve your ideal actuation force and sound profile. The solder-free design also improves serviceability, making it easy to replace individual switches whenever needed.
Total Customization, Zero Software Hassle
Fine-tune every layer of Cushion 98’s performance, features, and lighting through the updated web-based DuckyHub – an intuitive, cross-platform* configuration tool that works instantly without additional downloads.
* Chromium based browser required, Windows OS 100% supported
Win the Split-second with Faster Input
Scan rate boost pushes the keyboard’s input scanning far beyond the conventional 1,000 Hz standard, delivering faster keystroke detection and reduced input latency. The result is smoother, more responsive control when every millisecond matters – especially in competitive gaming.
Work and Play Anywhere with Tri-mode Connectivity
Connect seamlessly in the way that suits you best - whether it's through a wired USB-C connection, 2.4 GHz RF, or BT with multi-device support for up to five devices. (USB-C to USB-A adapter included)
Zodiac Exclusives
The experience is completed by a curated suite of Year of the Horse exclusives: a premium coiled cable, a dedicated zodiac keycap, and a commemorative stamp bearing the legendary inscription: “Among horses, Red Hare.” Alongside Ducky’s signature cleaning brush and a versatile 2-in-1 puller, this set strikes the perfect balance between functional precision and elite collector value.