VKB-SIM

So I received the Gladiator K yesterday and I'm trying to get familiar with it. It is a major improvement over my X-52 stick, no doubt!

I did notice a difference in smoothness between the pitch axis and the roll axis. When I move the stick in the pitch direction it is butter smooth and does not make any sound at all. However in the roll axis it is not as smooth and I do hear something that could hint at friction.

Does it need more lubrication? If so, what lubcriant should I use and where should I apply it? I have some nyogel, would that help?

I Nyogel'ed my Gladiator K and I saw a big improvement. Before I greased it, I too noticed that the axes had different levels of resistance. But after, the axes feel the same.