I wondered out loud about a possible solution in a previous topic on the subject, but I haven't been interested enough to try it yet. Instead of using one spring, use two springs. One very light, short spring combined with a stronger spring. The joysticks initial movement should have less resistance compressing the light short spring. When the light short spring is almost fully compressed the heavier spring would come into play. Like I said I haven't tried it, and know full well that what appears to be a good idea, often fails when tried.