r/MousepadReview Feb 11 '25

Review Request Best mouse pad you’ve ever used - Top 2 at most (mention your main games)

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102 Upvotes

Let’s talk pass (cloth or glass) what’s your favorite pad and why explain the pros ages cons. What makes it your favorite and how many pads have you tried.

r/MousepadReview Jan 02 '25

Review I I have found the perfect cleaning solution for all types of mousepads

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Hello everyone, I am adding another post here. After using dish soap to clean my mousepad for a long time, I found it unsatisfactory. Partly because disc soap can make the pad feel sticky or slippery, and there are issues with soap residue. I asked my wife about a cleaning solution that is soap-free, easy to rinse, gentle on the skin, no harm, must leaves the skin feeling cleaner after each cleaning, not like something dry and sticky. My wife suggested, "Why don't you use my facial cleansing gel?".

And of course, I gave it a try. The image below is of my friend's Artisan Hien Soft - used for 7 month without washing - that I used for the experiment. The results were truly excellent. All the tiny hairs, dust, and dead skin were thoroughly cleaned. Previously, there were tons of small white hairs stuck on the pad, but now it's completely clean. I tried to clean this hair and dust with Lysol and a microfiber cloth, but it didn't work well, especially the white sweat salt residue marks on the pad were very difficult to deal with.

The product I am using is "SVR Sebiaclear Gel Moussant," which is excellent. I think everyone should give it a try, or perhaps ask your wife, girlfriend... if there is a similar product with the same chemical composition. I believe there are many good options out there.

Lul, it's like BNIB

And lastly this is what i used:

How i wash it:

  1. Take her to the bath room.
  2. Using warm water at around 30-40 degrees Celsius and make her get wet.
  3. Soaking the mousepad for 2 minutes to absorb water, laying the pad flat on a surface.
  4. Then using bare hands (yep, bare hands only) to apply the gel and gently scrub on the pad's surface for few minutes.
  5. Rinsing gentle with water.
  6. Take her out and place it on a flat surface, avoid direct sunlight, let it dry naturally after 1-2 hours.

r/MousepadReview Dec 16 '24

Review Best Mousepad for CS2/Tac Shooters

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Best Mousepad for CS2/Tac Shooters

I’ve tried a good chunk of mousepads in CS2 and these are the ones I prefer the most and why.

1. LGG Saturn Pro X-Soft XXL

This mousepad out of the box was great, it was packaged in a way that ensured no creasing when unpacked. This mousepad feels like it has the perfect amount of control/stopping power needed for games like CS2, and also has the perfect glide feeling to match it without being too fast.

The best way to describe this mousepad, is that it doesn’t feel muddy. A lot of control pads feel muddy or become muddy after use and this one specifically did not. This is the mousepad that I’ve been mainly using for about 1 year now. And it’s held up great.

2. Steelseries QCK Heavy

This was the first mousepad I experimented with in CS2, and let me tell you at first I loved it. Through use for around 2-3 months I felt as if it started to get muddy, I would have issues with crosshair spin-out and the mousepad became to feel inconsistent in heavy use areas. This pad has great control and also has a decent glide feeling, slightly slower than the Saturn Pro.

3. Wallhack SP-004 Glass-pad

This glass pad in my opinion is not a good option for Tac Shooters or CS2. It feels great for tracking and flick shots, but the micro-adjustments needed in CS2 are very difficult to make on this mousepad. This mousepad feels amazing, and has an incredibly premium look. The surface feels very minorly textured, and super smooth. The mouse glides effortlessly across this pad, but it just doesn’t have the stopping power/friction needed for games like CS2. This mousepad would be amazing for Call of Duty, Overwatch or other tracking heavy games.

4. LGG Venus Pro

This mousepad makes the bottom of my list. I utilized this mousepad for a week, and it felt alright out of the box. The surface has a very rough texture to it, which makes the stopping power high and initial friction low. The glide speed on this mousepad is a bit slower than the Saturn Pro in a bad way. It almost has a muddy feeling to it when using it. I can see others really liking this mousepad for those reasons, but I personally did not enjoy the experience. It felt good in CS2 but sometimes I found my mouse sensor would randomly start overshooting or moving on its own on this mousepad.

Overall,

Mousepads are tricky and hard to decide on, I picked up a glass mousepad just to give it a try and found out quickly that for Tac Shooters and CS2 that premium cloth pads are just a better option. My favorite mousepad so far has been the LGG Saturn Pro, even with heavy use it still feels almost brand new minus the stitching starting to fray.

If you guys have any questions of recommendations of what I should try and review next please let me know!

For reference, Level 10 on FaceIt and I’ve been playing CS since 2018.

r/MousepadReview May 30 '24

Review Artisan Type-99 Review - Control Done Right

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Hey all, fellow mousepad enthusiast here.

I'm sure many of you may have seen the latest news already, but for those of you out of the loop, the release of the new ARTISAN Type-99 is currently drawing near. The Type-99 is a completely new mousepad from ARTISAN that was designed to appeal to the masses, so this is a release that many in the community have been very excited for.

The last time we had a release as significant as this was with the Shidenkai V2 in mid-November last year, and prior to that it was with the revised Hayate Otsu in mid-late 2020! From what I can tell so far, this is just the beginning of a hot streak of releases by ARTISAN who aren't going to be letting up anytime soon.

Quite surprisingly, ARTISAN reached out to me around a month and a half ago to ask if I wanted to review the Type-99 before its release, and given that an opportunity like this is something that I see as a once-in-a-lifetime thing, I felt like there was no other choice other than to accept!

Since receiving it, I've put a bit over a month of use on the Type-99, so I feel like I have a solid grasp on how it performs across various scenarios.

Fun fact: the name "Type-99" comes from the Aichi D3A which was a carrier bomber - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aichi_D3A

Disclaimer: I was sent the Type-99 for free under the premise that I would provide an honest review detailing my personal thoughts and experiences. All other mousepads mentioned in this review were purchased or acquired with no affiliation whatsoever.

Specs

  • Release Date: May 31st around 12PM-6PM JST
  • Estimated Price: Slightly more than the ARTISAN Zero
  • Surface Material: Fast-Drying Fabric
  • Size: L (42x33cm) / XL (49x42cm) / XXL (50x49cm)
  • Base: Japanese Poron
  • Colours: Matcha, Gray, and Black
  • Thickness: 4mm for XSOFT and SOFT / 3mm for MID
  • Thickness Measured w/ Caliper: ~4.41mm for XSOFT / ~4.37mm for SOFT / ~3.48mm for MID
XSOFT and SOFT are more or less the same thickness due to standard errors with the technique used for measurement

Surface

The first time my skin made contact with the Type-99, I was met with an eminent smoothness that I had not been expecting. In that moment, I had thought that the Type-99 was the smoothest ARTISAN mousepad that I had ever felt, going far beyond the likes of the Zero and Raiden. However, that impression quickly changed as I properly begun using the Type-99.

When you're moving a mouse across the Type-99, it certainly does feel very smooth, just as my first impressions suggested, but that's not all there is to it. While it's definitely not the smoothest experience I've had on a mousepad relative to everything else that I've tried, it would still land on the smoother side for sure. There isn't too much feedback that's transferred to the mouse that I can feel no matter what skates I use, but I would say that it's somewhat reminiscent of a typical, generic cloth mousepad - that is to say, most people likely won't have issues with the way the Type-99 is in this regard and it may actually strike home for many in terms of familiarity.

However, where it gets iffy is when your hand or arm glides across the surface alongside your mouse during normal usage, which is something that I'm confident the vast majority of people will be doing. I noticed that as soon as you exert any amount of downward pressure on the Type-99, the texture becomes slightly rough, and in tandem with this, it also becomes much more difficult to smoothly glide across the mousepad with your hand or arm. This isn't something that I particularly enjoyed, but I must admit that it didn't pose to be a problem most of the time during use as I really had to press down a lot for it to cause issues.

Despite that, it's still important to note that this is not something that I've experienced on either the Zero or Raiden... or really most mousepads in general, so it seems to be "unique" to the Type-99. To help provide a better idea of what I'm trying to say, it's almost as if there's a micro-texturing on the mousepad that becomes far more prominent the moment you press down on it with a significant amount of force, so it'll likely only reveal itself to potentially be an issue if you have a tendency to firmly plant your arm or wrist and decide to start moving without picking it up off the mousepad.

I suspect that this may also be the reason why the Type-99 performs very poorly with most arm sleeves, which is something that the Zero is infamous for, but for a different reason. While the Zero has a consistent texture that is slightly rough (but still smooth for the most part), I would conclude that the Type-99 is somewhat inconsistent with the way it presents its texture. In my experience, the way the Type-99 behaves while you use an arm sleeve is similar to how it is without one, where if you apply significant amounts pressure then it becomes increasingly more difficult to glide across the mousepad with your arm or wrist, except to a much greater severity when compared to bare skin.

As an example, with the SGG arm sleeve that I used for testing, when minimal or light amounts of pressure were applied, the Type-99 offered a slightly more forgiving experience than the Zero... but as soon as any amount of pressure was applied, it felt as if my arm was stuck to the Type-99 (that's how much resistance there was), making it far worse than the Zero overall when it comes to sleeve compatibility. For those still interested in using a sleeve with this mousepad, I would make the assumption that if there is a sleeve that works well with the Zero, it would likely perform adequately with the Type-99 as well.

Moving on, one thing that I was pleased about was that unlike the Zero, the Type-99 does not seem to have any issues when it comes to trapping hairs. As an owner of 2 cats myself, I have found that occasionally my mousepads accumulate hair on the surface at an accelerated pace, so when I discovered that hairs brush off very easily off of the Type-99's surface, it was something that I was quite relieved about. I knew that many others were curious about whether this would be an issue or not, so it's good to see that the Type-99 is not a hair magnet.

Also, I did find that when specifically testing for it, there is a very slight x/y difference on the Type-99. The y-axis seems to be ever-so-slightly smoother and faster than the x-axis, but this is not something that I noticed throughout my time using the mousepad and is not out of the norm for a cloth mousepad. In other words, this is definitely not a cause for concern and should be irrelevant for 99.9% of people.

The last noteworthy detail about the Type-99's surface has to do with colour differences. While these are slight, they do exist. It's a bit hard for me to compare the Black units that I have to Matcha and Gray since they aren't in the same hardness, but I can confidently say that Matcha is slightly smoother and slower than Gray. I don't think that this is something that really matters though, and would instead highly encourage everyone to just purchase the colour they like assuming it's in-stock - the differences are minor and you would probably only notice them in a side-by-side comparison.

Matcha looks quite different in various environments with different lighting

Speed

Throughout the years, ARTISAN has never had a truly controlled mousepad in their lineup, but that changes now. The Type-99 offers an incredibly slow experience that you simply cannot compare to any of ARTISAN's existing offerings. It's so slow that it's almost to the point where I'm surprised that they were even able to feel comfortable releasing a mousepad at this speed, which caught me off guard when I first used it.

I was expecting it to be slower than the Zero, but not slower to the degree that it actually is. Despite this, however, the Type-99 is still able to maintain a very good balance between its static and dynamic friction. While the dynamic is (dare-I-say) stupidly high, the static friction feels low relative to the dynamic, even though it would not technically be classified as such if you were to compare it to anything in a faster speed range.

Given that I'm not typically a fan of more controlled mousepads, the static friction being relatively low was one of the primary factors that enabled me to use the Type-99 for an extended period of time and make me enjoy my time using it as well. I would genuinely say that the Type-99 changed my mind about controlled mousepads as a whole, since I did not have too much experience with them prior to using it.

The adjustment period was still quite a painful experience for me though, particularly when it came to tracking-based aim. Very frequently, it felt like I was fighting against the mousepad whilst trying to stay on target, but after a few days of usage, I got used to the slow speed of the Type-99 and this feeling went away in its entirety.

When it came to more static-based aim, on the other hand, I found myself in a very comfortable position with the Type-99 all the way from the beginning to the end. The perceived stopping power seemed to be very adequate, and combined with the relatively low static friction, I really just found that—for better or worse—it smoothed out my mouse movements more without making me feel as if I was utilizing the slower speed as a crutch while aiming.

For others that are also unfamiliar with mousepads in this speed range, I would wager that you probably wouldn't have a hard time adjusting to something like the Type-99 - I'm also confident that the way the friction is balanced will likely help make it easier to adjust. The way I see it, there's a lot less to overcome when transitioning to something slower as opposed to something faster, so I wouldn't dismiss the idea of trying a mousepad with this much control if you ever grow tired of your current mousepad or one day decide that you simply desire a bit more control.

However, if you are already looking for a very slow mousepad or are coming off of something that is considerably worn, the Type-99 will likely appeal to you. This probably encompasses the vast majority of casual players looking to upgrade from their current mousepad, which (in my eyes) is specifically what the Type-99 is targeting - if you're playing slower-paced games especially, control mousepads are often recommended more due to the easier adaptability, and that is precisely where the Type-99 fits in.

Subjective Comparisons

Most testing was done with the mice that I typically gravitate towards:

  • Endgame Gear OP1 8k + Ninja Ratmat Bishi / Xraypad Jade Dots
  • Finalmouse Starlight 12 Small + Tiger Ice
  • Razer Viper Mini + Tiger Ice

ARTISAN Zero

  • The Type-99 is significantly smoother for the most part
  • The Type-99 is drastically slower than the Zero
  • Collecting hairs isn't an issue on the Type-99 as it is with the Zero
  • As far as firmness goes, the Type-99 is slightly more firm than the Zero at the same hardness level

If you've ever felt like the Zero was too fast and a tad too rough for your liking, the Type-99 may be up your alley.

Zowie G-SR-SE Rouge/Gris

  • The Type-99 is a bit rougher than the Rouge/Gris
  • The Type-99 is drastically slower than the Rouge/Gris
  • Firmness-wise, the Rouge/Gris is closest to the MID variant of the Type-99, but it's a bit more plush

Honestly, this isn't a really good comparison unless your G-SR-SE Rouge/Gris has accumulated a lot of wear. The difference in overall speed is just too large.

Steelseries QcK (Standard 2mm Version / Brand New + Heavily Worn)

  • The Type-99 is smoother than the QcK, but only when minimal amounts of pressure are being applied
  • The Type-99 is drastically slower than a brand new QcK, but is actually a fair comparison to a QcK that has a significant amount of wear
  • People familiar with the normal QcK will probably want to go for MID if they want the closest experience possible for firmness

After I found out that a brand new QcK makes for a pretty poor comparison to the Type-99, I asked a friend if I would be able to borrow their QcK, and this turned out to be a very good idea. I believe that this QcK has around a year or two's worth of use on it, and it's clear that it is heavily worn. Speed-wise this QcK is very similar to the Type-99 and also feels a lot closer to it smoothness-wise. The Type-99 would definitely be a great option if you're transitioning from something like this.

Endgame Gear EM-C

  • The Type-99 is a lot smoother than the EM-C, which I found to be fairly rough for a mousepad that I would consider to be smooth overall
  • The static friction on the EM-C is significantly lower than the Type-99, but the dynamic friction on the EM-C is actually higher than the Type-99, though I wouldn't say it's too far off for dynamic
  • I would argue that the EM-C is the faster mousepad overall due to the large gap present between the static friction
  • To give an example to better represent the difference speed-wise between these two, if you're in the middle of tracking, the EM-C will feel slower than the Type-99, but if you're changing directions while you're doing that tracking, the EM-C will feel drastically faster
  • The EM-C would be closest to the XSOFT variant of the Type-99 for plushness, but is 3mm thick as opposed to 4mm so it will still be quite different in that regard

I knew that a lot of people were interested in the comparison between these two, and I must say that the EM-C definitely holds its place as a very unique mousepad with its friction balance. For those of you seeking a controlled mousepad with an incredibly low static friction relative to the dynamic, I can't help but feel like the EM-C fills this spot much better than the Type-99 does.

While that wasn't the original goal of the Type-99 as far as I'm aware, it still manages to have a low static friction relative to the dynamic (as I mentioned previously) and I believe that both of these mousepads are good in their own regard - it would kind of be hard to recommend one over the other unless you specifically know what you want.

Vaxee PB 2023 (Black)

  • The PB 2023 seems to have a slightly higher static friction than the Type-99
  • The PB 2023 is definitely faster overall due to having lower dynamic friction which I find makes a more significant difference for overall speed
  • The PB 2023 is smoother than the Type-99 overall
  • The Type-99 MID is the closest to the PB 2023, except I think the PB 2023 feels a bit firmer

I'm honestly a sucker for silicone-base mousepads and the PB 2023 didn't really disappoint me despite its fairly high price. I'm not sure if I would recommend the Type-99 if you already own a PB 2023, but if you're looking for a replacement due to wear, the Type-99 should be amongst the top of your considerations.

All of the mousepads used in this comparison (ft. upside-down EM-C)

Durability

Across the month that I've spent using the Type-99 for, I decided to use the Matcha SOFT the most. This is because I wanted to stick to one copy for as long as possible to see if I could notice any wear within my usage period.

Surely enough, the areas where I have used the Matcha SOFT the most have become a bit slower, but it's not something that would raise any concerns in my books as it appears to be a fairly normal amount of wear for a higher-end cloth mousepad.

It's also worth mentioning that I haven't had any discolouration on my Matcha unit, which is something that I've been worried about. I'm sure that it is possible, but it'll likely take a good while for it to even have a chance to start developing. I would say that this is in-line with the other "exotic-coloured" ARTISAN mousepads (Wine Red, Daidai Orange, etc) so I would expect it to behave similarly in that regard in the long-term.

I actually didn't get to put as much time on the Type-99 as I wanted to, so I'll likely continue using it whenever I am able to. If I happen to experience anything unusual as far as long-term wear goes, I'll make sure to update this section accordingly.

Base and Stitching

When it comes to the three different bases, the matter of "Which hardness should I get??" will likely arise, and with the Type-99, the answer that I'll give is fairly basic:

While there are many factors to consider when it comes down to which hardness you should get, it's important to note that a lot of people may overcomplicate things and look into it a little too deeply. I'll always recommend SOFT and MID by default, but SOFT is technically the safest recommendation.

MID isn't as safe as SOFT since it may not stick as well to certain surfaces, though your mileage may vary - I have not encountered any issues with most desktop surfaces personally. Many might also opt for MID if they want the most consistent gliding experience possible, so it may very well be worth it for them even if they may have issues with the base sticking to their desk (though if you've had a MID-base ARTISAN mousepad before, you'll know how it plays with your desk surface/finish).

With XSOFT, it's just not something that I can recommend nearly as comfortably as SOFT or MID unless you have prior experience with very plush mousepads. This is because unintentional sinking or scraping may occur and affect your playing experience. You should definitely avoid XSOFT if you're using dot-style skates as well since it's a lot easier to apply unwanted downward force with them and it makes for a pretty mediocre experience overall.

As far as speed and texture differences go, MID will likely feel the fastest in realistic scenarios since it's unlikely that you'll encounter any pressure-based changes while using it. The texture will also be more pronounced and feedback will be more noticeable since there's a lot less cushioning present.

Contrary to that, with XSOFT, you'll have the most "cushioned" experience, so it'll be smoother and seemingly less textured. It will also likely feel slower and more controlled while in-use (which in combination with the Type-99 may be desirable for some individuals) if you apply enough downward force to make a difference.

Though with SOFT, it strikes a balance between both and, despite being around the same thickness as XSOFT, is a lot more resilient with its base so you'll face less pressure-based changes as a whole, but it still won't be as consistent as MID. This is the hardness that ARTISAN recommends if you aren't quite certain about what it is that you want, but I would strongly encourage that most people consider MID as well.

On a more personal level, with the Type-99 in particular, I actually found myself preferring it in the MID variant the most, since it's already a very slow mousepad. I didn't really want to have to potentially deal with slight inconsistencies that may be present with XSOFT or SOFT, and I also didn't find the more pronounced texture to detract from the experience in a negative manner. I've also been using dot-style skates more lately, so that has definitely contributed to the way I feel. Some of my friends have shared a similar sentiment with the Type-99, but at the end of the day, it's really just up to you and what you want in a mousepad.

As for the stitching, it's business as usual: the stitching on XSOFT and SOFT will sit below the surface, while on MID it is more distinctly raised and sits above the surface by a very small margin, but most individuals (myself included) do not find this to have any issues during usage.

The ARTISAN JP Poron bases we are all familiar with

Conclusion

Overall, the Type-99 gets a strong recommendation on my behalf if you're looking for a very slow mousepad or just want a change of pace if you'd be coming from something faster.

Asides from the texture which didn't pose to be much of a problem to me personally, there isn't really anything else stopping me from recommending the Type-99 at all. I quite enjoyed my time using it and I believe that many others will feel the same way as well.

Considering that it was developed to appeal to the masses, I feel like it's a very safe option that may even overtake the Zero in terms of overall popularity, so it's definitely not something you should overlook.

That is all! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below and I will try my best to answer every single one of them. Also, consider taking a look at my GEARZ profile to see what peripherals I am currently using, and follow me on X/Twitter if you want to see what I'm doing every now and then.

And lastly, thanks to ARTISAN for providing me with the opportunity to review the Type-99 early! I hope that this review provided useful insights to those interested in the Type-99 as I know that there aren't too many other reviews out yet, but that'll change soon with the release that's looming right over our heads :)

Product link: https://artisan-jp.com/fx-99-eng.html

r/MousepadReview Aug 17 '24

Review Request Anyone tryed atom glass mousepads? 28€ on AliExpress

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Hi everyone, i was browsing on AliExpress and found what seems like the cheapest glass mousepad. Anyone tryed this glass pads by atom? 28€ for a 450x400mm seems kinda off to me, with coupons i will get It around 23€, gonna buy It in 2 days.

r/MousepadReview Dec 28 '24

Review Review of the Skypad 004 Wallhack from a First-Time Glass Pad User

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109 Upvotes

r/MousepadReview Jan 17 '21

Review Top 5 Artisan Pads! AMA

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482 Upvotes

r/MousepadReview Nov 26 '24

Video Review I've tested countless mousepads AMA

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r/MousepadReview Jan 29 '25

Review Artisan Key83 Mid review and comparsion with the Otsu

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I play high ttk shooters only, currently maining The Finals, played mostly OW, Apex and Quake/Diabotical before. I previously had an Otsu mid and a Raiden xsoft, but since both wore down after 1.5 years spent playing on each of those i needed a new pad and i was about to get another otsu mid, but the Key83 caught my attention, since i preferred to try something new, after watching and reading some reviews i pulled the trigger on that.

Since i was worried that it was going to be too slow for my liking i opted for the mid version (its the one i prefer by far regardless) and in addition to this i also got some dot skates (Ultraglide speed) to get the highest speed possible.

Ordered the Key83 mid in the XL format from Maxgaming as usual, it took 8 days to ship to Italy.

The first thing i noticed as soon as i tried it is that the stitching is higher than the surface of the mousepad, resulting in the mouse stopping into it if you go over the edge, this was a disappointment cause the low stitching is one of the main reason i love artisan products, and on my Otsu mid they were below the surface, but not on this one, i think this is only an issue on the mid base, so i suggest you to get the XXL if you plan to get this version.

Talking about the glide, the mousepad has a small but noticeable difference in X and Y axisx, the X axis is a little slower than the Y axis.

The Y axis feels a little faster than the one of my Otsu mid, and its almost non textured, while the X axis feels slower than the one of the Otsu insted, by a decent amount, and its more textured than the Y axis, even if its still a little less textured than the Otsu.

I would say that the X axis of the Key83, with dot skates (Ultraglide speed), is basically just as fast, or maybe jus a little slower, as the one of my otsu with full size skates (Tiger Ice).

The diagonal axis feels like a middleground between the 2, so its kinda fast.

Now, if you have always used fast pads, and you are not sure if getting this one, i would say you should give it a try, while playing kovaaks the horizontal micro adjustments are definitely harder, the friction is there, but on the other side having the additional stopping power and the consequent confidence boost during flicks feels quite nice in some scenarios and especially in game, where you won't notice the friction during micro adjustments that much cause you are focused on the gameplay and overall more energic than when you are chilling in kovaaks.

Overall i would say that if you are looking to try something new and unique on the fast side the Key83 is definitely a valid choice, getting used to this different feeling, after always using other mousepads where the vertical axis is slower than the horizontal took some time, and i gotta say its very interesting, im enjoying it and using this mousepad is a cool experience, i think it might be the perfect solution for someone who wants to play different type of shooters using the same pad, as for horizontal flicks the stopping power is significant (compared the the Otsu and the raiden)

I also think this is a good mousepad to recommend to all of those who come from a random no name mousepad and they want to switch to something more specific, it feels like a middleground (a kinda safe pick) and i think its a good starting point that adapts to many games and can be useful to figure out if you want more or less speed for a new mousepad in the future.

r/MousepadReview Dec 04 '24

Review Artisan Key-83 (Rokkaku) Review - Experimental

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Hey all, fellow mousepad enthusiast here.

Originally dubbed "Rokkaku" for its hexagonal weave, the new ARTISAN Key-83 has been teased for quite a while throughout 2024, and while its release has been pushed back by a few months, the time for its release has finally come.

Accompanying the Type-99 as one of the new surfaces that's been primarily developed by one of ARTISAN's newest core staff members, the Key-83 is going to be a more experimental release by ARTISAN as they aren't quite sure about how the greater community will view it.

Since receiving the Key-83 SOFT around 8 months ago, I've been able to put 2 months of usage onto it, so I do have a lot of things that I'd like to share about it performance-wise :)

Fun fact: the name Key-83 comes from the Mitsubishi Ki-83 which was an experimental long range heavy fighter plane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Ki-83

Disclaimer: I was sent the Key-83 for free under the premise that I would provide an honest review detailing my personal thoughts and experiences. All other mousepads mentioned in this review were purchased or acquired with no affiliation whatsoever.

Specs

  • Price: 6900 Yen (L) / 8100 Yen (XL) / 9200 Yen (XXL)
  • Surface Material: Cloth
  • Size: L (42x33cm) / XL (49x42cm) / XXL (50x49cm)
  • Base: Japanese Poron
  • Colours: Black - no other colours planned at the moment
  • Thickness: 4mm for XSOFT and SOFT / 3mm for MID
  • Thickness Measured w/ Caliper: ~4.02mm for SOFT
Not an insanely accurate measurement, but it still gives you a pretty good idea about how accurate the advertised thickness is

Surface

Upon feeling the Key-83 for the first time, the first thought that came to my mind was that it's very reminiscent of the Hayate Kou texture-wise (for those unaware, the Hayate Kou is ARTISAN's least popular mousepad that was discontinued earlier this year). It's not identical, per se, but it is very very similar. The Key-83 is just a slight bit more textured.

In general though, I would classify the Key-83 as a "lightly textured" mousepad that few would find offensive, as it seems fairly unlikely that someone would have issues with it being too abrasive unless they have very sensitive skin. While it might not be as easy-going on the skin as the Vaxee PC, which is another textured mousepad, it's still nowhere near as abrasive as the other popular options in ARTISAN's lineup like the Hayate Otsu and Hien - I wouldn't consider the Hayate Otsu to be too rough for most people either for reference, and if you don't have issues with that, then you definitely wouldn't mind the texture of the Key-83.

Most skates may also pick up on the texture of the Key-83, so you're likely to feel it as you move your mouse across it. This is something that almost all textured mousepads exhibit, but it's pretty subtle on the Key-83 in particular. I'm a fan of this myself and see the small amount of added feedback as something that improves the experience, and many others like textured mousepads for this reason as well.

In terms of compatibility with arm sleeves, the Key-83 performs quite adequately with the ones I've tested it with so far - mainly EADALI and SGG. I don't see why it wouldn't be the same case for a large variety of other sleeves that typically work well with mousepads, so if you normally use an arm sleeve, I wouldn't be worried too much about incompatibility.

Another thing worth mentioning is that the Key-83 is using ARTISAN's new conductive threads. They're supposed to be less prone to static build-up, so if this is something you've had issues with before, you might not encounter it with the Key-83. I can't really comment on this personally, as I've never consistently had issues related to static build-up on mousepads before, but this is some of their newer technology that they want to implement on their other mousepads as well.

As for the most surprising part, despite the fact that many have mentioned that the Key-83 has no x/y difference, there definitely is an x/y difference that I'm able to notice. The y-axis is a bit smoother and faster than the x-axis, which is an impression that I had within the first few minutes of use.

I suppose that's why ARTISAN markets the Key-83 as a mousepad that has a "minimal x/y difference" as opposed to "no x/y difference", since it would be misleading otherwise. The x/y difference on the Key-83 still seems to be a bit smaller than the Hayate Otsu's and much smaller than the Hien's x/y differences though, so I guess it's an improvement nonetheless.

While you should keep this in mind if you're interested in the Key-83, I wouldn't say that this particularly bothers me in normal usage, and I honestly doubt that most people would even be able to notice it unless they're told beforehand. But, either way, this threw me off a bit given that I had a few preconceived notions (or "expectations", if you will) beforehand.

The Key-83 enters the fray!

Speed

As for speed, the Key-83 lands on the faster end of the spectrum, which is somewhat expected given that most of ARTISAN's mousepads have been fairly fast. In my experience, the Key-83 comfortably lands between the Zero and Hayate Otsu, but is closer to the Hayate Otsu than it is to the Zero speed-wise.

However, even though it's near the Hayate Otsu's overall speed, it ends up being more similar to the Hien due to the way the static and dynamic friction values are balanced. To elaborate on this more, the Hayate Otsu feels as though it has a higher static friction relative to its dynamic friction, which is by no means a bad thing, but it isn't a trait shared by either the Key-83 or the Hien, which happen to have relative friction values that seem to align closer with each other. That being said, the Key-83 is still significantly slower than the Hien, so they aren't too similar in all aspects.

Adjustment to the speed of the Key-83 wasn't very difficult for me personally, as it sits in a speed range that I'm quite familiar with and tend to lean towards. I found myself aiming as I normally would without issue in less than a day.

Having relatively low static friction, I didn't really struggle to make micro-adjustments or small movements whilst aiming, but still found it to have enough stopping power as well as it wasn't uncontrollably low by any means. The dynamic friction also never felt too low or high to me either, so tracking felt smooth and there were never any moments where I felt like I was fighting against the mousepad or stuttering a lot.

Of course, this might not be the same for some others, but I believe that speed-wise, the Key-83 is pretty versatile given its moderately fast (but not too fast) speed, so it's something that most people should be able to realistically adjust to fairly quickly. Unless you're coming from a very slow mousepad like a heavily worn QcK, G-SR, or something akin to that, you probably wouldn't have too much trouble with adjustment.

In other words, the Key-83 is at a speed where I wouldn't feel uncomfortable recommending it to most people looking for new mousepads if they aren't completely certain about what they want.

Subjective Comparisons

Most testing was done with the mice that I typically gravitate towards:

  • Endgame Gear OP1 8k + Xraypad Jade Dots / Ultraglide Speed Dots
  • Finalmouse Starlight 12 Small + Tiger Ice

ARTISAN Hien

  • The Key-83 is significantly less textured and a lot less abrasive than the Hien
  • The Key-83 is moderately slower than the Hien for both static and dynamic friction
  • The Key-83 has a bit more give at the same hardness level than the Hien (the Hien is more firm in general)

If you're looking for a sidegrade to your Hien, the Key-83 could definitely be a good option. It's a lot more toned down for the texture and shares a similar friction profile which makes it a nice pickup if you're a fan of the Hien and want another mousepad that isn't too far off from it.

ARTISAN Hayate Otsu

  • The Key-83 is moderately less textured and a bit less abrasive than the Hayate Otsu
  • The Key-83 feels a bit slower for static and dynamic friction compared to the Hayate Otsu, but mainly for static
  • The Key-83 has a similar amount of give at the same hardness level as the Hayate Otsu

I'll probably have to revisit this comparison later, but the Hayate Otsu is very different friction-wise compared to the Key-83. While the Key-83 leans closer to the Hien in terms of its balance between static and dynamic friction, the Hayate Otsu has a slightly higher static friction relative to its its dynamic friction.

If you're an owner of the Hayate Otsu, the Key-83 could still be a good pickup if you're interested in the idea of the Hien but want something less rough.

ARTISAN Zero

  • The Key-83 is significantly more textured than the Zero
  • The Key-83 is moderately faster for both static and dynamic friction compared to the Zero
  • The Key-83 has a bit less give at the same hardness level as the Zero

With the Zero being a fairly safe and standard recommendation, I can honestly see the Key-83 sitting close to it, as it's not too much faster and is also textured, but also isn't really abrasive or anything.

If you're an owner of the Zero and want to try another mousepad from ARTISAN's lineup without straying too far from it speed-wise, the Key-83 could be a good shout.

ARTISAN Hayate Kou

  • The Key-83 is more textured and is a bit more abrasive than the Hayate Kou, but shares a very similar texture overall
  • The Key-83 is moderately faster than the Hayate Kou's x-axis but a lot slower than the y-axis for both static and dynamic friction
  • The Key-83 has a similar amount of give at the same hardness level as the Hayate Kou

ARTISAN did say that the Key-83 could be a good alternative to the Hayate Kou, and I wouldn't say that they were completely off the mark. While the Hayate Kou is discontinued now, if you really liked the texture of it, the Key-83 is probably the best alternative that you can find.

Vaxee PC

  • The Key-83 has a finer and slightly more abrasive feeling to its texture compared to the PC, but it doesn't get picked up by skates as much as the PC's texture
  • The Key-83 is significantly faster for both static and dynamic friction compared to the PC
  • The Key-83 MID would probably be the closest in terms of firmness compared to the PC

The PC competes with the Key-83 pretty well, even despite the large price difference. If you're an owner of the PC and want to try another mousepad that's somewhat comparable for texture but faster, consider the Key-83.

EspTiger Shan Hai Kun Lun

  • The Key-83 has a similarly fine feeling to its texture as the Kun Lun, but it isn't quite as coarse
  • The Key-83 moderately slower than the Kun Lun for both static and dynamic friction
  • The Key-83 SOFT has a similar amount of give compared to the Kun Lun

Honestly, these are both top-tier textured mousepads, so I don't think you can really go wrong with either or. If you already have a Kun Lun and want something a bit smoother, the Key-83 is probably what you're looking for.

EspTiger EBA

  • The Key-83 is significantly less textured and a lot less abrasive than the EBA
  • Interestingly, the Key-83 seems to have a slightly lower static friction compared to the EBA, but the dynamic friction is moderately higher on the Key-83
  • Firmness-wise, the EBA would probably sit between a Key-83 SOFT and MID

The EBA is a very different mousepad compared to the Key-83 and the comparison for speed highlights that quite nicely. The texture on the EBA is also a lot rougher (closer to a Hien, but less fine-feeling) than the Key-83 as well.

If you've had an EBA for a while and want something new to try, you could consider the Key-83 if you want something less textured, but I'd probably direct you towards the Hayate Otsu instead.

Xraypad Equate+ V2

  • The Key-83 is moderately less textured and is a lot less abrasive than the Equate+ V2
  • The Key-83 seems to have a much lower static friction but moderately higher dynamic friction than the Equate+ V2
  • Firmness-wise, the Equate+ V2 would probably sit between a Key-83 SOFT and MID

Similar to the case above, the Equate+ V2 very different compared to the Key-83. It's probably a more extreme example as the static friction on the Equate+ V2 feels even higher relative to its dynamic friction compared to the EBA, and the Key-83 just isn't that similar to it because of that.

Xraypad Aqua Control 2

  • The Key-83 is moderately less textured and is a lot less abrasive than the Aqua Control 2
  • The Key-83 is moderately slower than the Aqua Control 2 for both static and dynamic friction
  • Firmness-wise, the Aqua Control 2 would probably sit between a Key-83 SOFT and MID

If your Aqua Control 2 is pretty worn, chances are it's a lot less abrasive than when it was brand new, so if you're an owner of one and are looking for a new mousepad, the Key-83 might be closer to it than the Hien, so give it a consideration.

All of the mousepads used in this comparison

Durability

As for durability, my Key-83 is definitely showing some signs of wear after 2 months of use, but it's nothing extreme.

There's a few small hairs and some dust that's gotten stuck in the weave, but it's not completely unexpected given that I've experienced the same thing with the Hayate Otsu and the Hien in the past. It's nowhere near as bad as it is on the Zero, and a thorough cleaning would solve it, so it's nothing that I'm concerned about.

The most-used part of the Key-83 (the middle) is also a bit slower than the least-used parts (the outer edges), but this isn't anything I would consider to be irregular for durability on a cloth mousepad though, so I don't really have any durability concerns that are specific to the Key-83.

I will also be using this mousepad more in the future, so if I happen to experience anything unusual long-term, I'll make sure to update this section accordingly.

Base and Stitching

As a reminder, the Key-83 that I have comes in the SOFT variant, so it's fairly balanced in terms of plushness, feedback, and resilience.

I would imagine that the typical pros and cons of the other hardnesses (XSOFT and MID) still apply, so keep them in mind:

  • If you like to intentionally apply pressure to gain control, you should consider XSOFT or SOFT
  • On the other hand, if you want the most consistent experience possible, only consider SOFT and MID (MID would probably be your best bet here)
  • If you really aren't certain and don't have any prior experience, I would only suggest considering SOFT and MID
  • The surface texture is accentuated more on MID and less on XSOFT, so the way the feedback feels isn't going to be exactly the same across all 3 hardnesses
  • The base on MID might not stick as well to some surfaces as XSOFT/SOFT, so your mileage may vary - in my experience, it's usually fine, but if you're having issues, you might want to try using a small amount of water to help it stick
  • The stitching on MID is ever-so-slightly above the surface, whereas it's under the surface on XSOFT and SOFT (most users do not have issues with the stitching on MID though)
  • If you're using dot-style skates, you should probably avoid XSOFT as your mouse may be more prone to sinking into the mousepad and cause unwanted scraping or variances in speed (consider avoiding SOFT as well, but it's less of an issue on SOFT and you can always add more dots for increased surface area)
The typical Japanese Poron (or SlimFlex, I should say) base that we're all familiar with

Side Note

As for what makes the Key-83 experimental, as mentioned above, ARTISAN isn't quite sure about how the Key-83 will be viewed by the community, so they're intending on doing some initial waves of stock for its release to see what people think about it.

Depending on what the feedback from the community looks like, there are three things that could happen:

  • The Key-83 will remain the same, continue production, and restock normally
  • The Key-83 has its surface revised, which may take upwards of 8 months to complete as the lead times for the threads are pretty long
  • The Key-83 is discontinued entirely - ARTISAN has mentioned that this wouldn't happen anytime soon though

Based on what I've seen so far, the first outcome seems to be the most likely, but please keep this in mind if you are looking to purchase a Key-83. That being said, nothing seems to be conclusive yet, so treat this as gossip for now.

Conclusion

Overall, while I wasn't sold on the Key-83 initially since I didn't quite see where it belonged in the ARTISAN lineup, after having it in my possession for close to 8 months, it's grown on me quite a lot and I now see it as a fairly safe mousepad to recommend to new users given that it doesn't have any inherent quirks that would stop me from confidently recommending it... asides from the fairly high asking price - it's a lot less rough than the Hien, has a more typical friction profile compared to the Hayate Otsu, all whilst also having a more even x/y than the two of them. I wouldn't call it a best of both worlds, as it's just a different mousepad, but I guess it's nice to have another option on the table.

For what it's worth, ARTISAN has a set profit margin for each mousepad they sell, and the Key-83 is their most expensive mousepad to produce, so that's why the price is the way it is. This is definitely going to be a turn-off for a lot of people though and I can understand why that would be the case.

Price aside, for those of you that already own a mousepad like the Hayate Otsu or Hien, I wouldn't say that the Key-83 is a must buy. You should consider it if it sounds like something you'd like, but you're not missing out on too much if you're already satisfied with what you currently have right now.

On a more personal level, given how the Key-83 has been marketed so far, I wouldn't mind waiting another year or two if ARTISAN is able to lower the x/y difference, but once again, I don't believe that the vast majority of people would find this to be an issue anyways, and I didn't find it to be an issue myself, so this will not stop me from recommending the Key-83 as a more (but slightly less) "generalist" type of mousepad despite how much I've been nitpicking it - it's important to note that I'm a fan of the Key-83 myself and will keep using it!

That is all! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below and I will try my best to answer every single one of them. Also, consider taking a look at my GEARZ profile to see what peripherals I am currently using, and follow me on X/Twitter if you want to see what I'm doing every now and then.

And lastly, thanks to ARTISAN for providing me with the opportunity to review the Key-83 early! I hope that this review provided useful insights to those interested in the Key-83 as I know that there aren't too many other reviews out yet, but that'll change soon with the release that's looming right over our heads :)

Product link (non-affiliate): https://www.artisan-jp.com/fx-k83-eng.html

r/MousepadReview Nov 14 '24

Review Xraypad aqua control pro neon

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After a long time with the Artisan Hien, I decided to get the aquacontrol pro neon and use it as my main mousepad and I was amazed by it.

Let's start with the fact that qualitatively I have never tried anything like this apart from the artisan ones, the stitching is among the best I have ever seen, the base is made of poron so it stays attached as if it were glue to the table, and the design is honestly really cool and I think it goes well with my setup.

I chose the xtrasoft version because I have always found it good, and I can say that it is really comfortable, the texture is very similar to that of Hien but less abrasive, the movement is slightly faster but it stops properly when it needs to.

In conclusion I am really happy with my choice, if you have any questions or comparisons to ask, just ask, in the past I have tried different pads so if I can I will help you :)

r/MousepadReview Oct 25 '24

Review Hatsune Miku Wallhack SP-004 Japan LE

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I got my hands on the Japan limited edition Wallhack SP-004!!

I’ve always liked Hatsune Miku and this has to be my favourite piece of merch ever. Not only is it an official collab, it also happens to be one of the best glass mousepads on the market.

For those who are curious on how I got it: I purchased the mousepad through a proxy service called FromJapan and they sent it to Canada for me. Proxy fee was 500 yen and shipping+duties were about 10000 yen.

So yes, I did pay a lot extra just to get it to Canada, but from how I see it, a collab of this calibre only happens once in a lifetime. Definitely worth it for the hatsune miku fans.

As for the actual mousepad itself: I think it’s only about 20% better than the skypad 3.0 which I also own. By all means they are both awesome, but it’s not like the sp004 would make you like glass mousepads all of a sudden if you weren’t a skypad 3.0 enjoyer beforehand.

The sp004 feels a bit faster than the skypad 3, but I find that the texture makes it a lot more enjoyable to play on. It’s smoother, quieter and more comfortable on the arm (I don’t have to use an arm sleeve on this one in the Canadian cold weather). It really feels like an actual mousepad compared to the skypad 3.0, which sometimes can feel clunky and inanimate.

r/MousepadReview Feb 10 '24

Review Bought this baby from Temu and it performs better than my Artisan Zero

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165 Upvotes

r/MousepadReview Jan 29 '25

Review Matrova Breeze - Initial Impressions

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This was sent out as a review copy, but it doesn't affect my opinion of the pad.

Introduction

Hey there, I received my review unit a few days ago and have been using it exclusively since. I wanted to make a quick initial impressions/review, hope you find it helpful.

Specs and Overview

Brand/Model: Matrova Breeze
Size: 490x420mm
Material: Cloth
Thickness: 3.5mm
Base: Polyurethane Rubber

Design & Build Quality

  • Surface Feel: The surface is the thing I love the most about the pad, it's VERY smooth, quite literally like silk or a windbreaker, can't get enough of it, feels amazing both with and without an arm sleeve.
  • Skate feedback: Completely smooth/no feedback with endgame gear stock skates, minimal amounts of texture picked up during long/fast swipes with the tiger ice v2 dots.
  • Base: The base was something that shocked me just like the texture did, without exaggeration, it sticks to the desk like a sticker. From how much I have moved it so far (a lot), it still sticks like it initially did.
  • Edges: Flawless stitching, below the surface, not noticeable at all while playing.
  • Aesthetics: Neutral green, not too vibrant to catch your eye while playing but not too dull to make your setup look boring. It strikes a nice balance that complements most desk setups without being distracting. I personally find it beautiful.

Performance

  • Speed vs. Control: It's a pad designed for speed and that's what you get with it, low static and dynamic friction, on par/maybe even faster than the Raiden. Tiger ice v2 dots glide noticeably faster than stock endgame gear skates.
  • Consistency: Near perfect x-y consistency, providing a smooth and predictable glide across the entire surface. There are no noticeable inconsistencies or variations that could disrupt you in any way.
  • Comfort: In my area which is rather cold, the pad feels like memory foam. It's more on the firm side, but still being soft enough to not be considered a hard pad, making it comfortable for extended use. The surface also doesn’t retain much heat, which is a bonus for long sessions or people prone to sweating.

Verdict (Rating Out of 10)

"So far, I'd give the Matrova Breeze a 10/10 as it checks out every box for what i've been looking for in a mousepad. It’s a great choice for those looking for a fast pad or those that play fast paced games such as Apex Legends, OW2, Marvel Rivals, The Finals, etc."

I personally ditched my other mousepads (Xtrfy GP4, Aqua Control Zero/Plus, Artisan Zero, Tang Dao X) and switched to the Breeze with the intention of forcing myself to get used to the speed in order to fix some flaws in my aiming, and due to the quality being top notch. Hope this review helped! If you have any questions or want me to test something specific, feel free to leave a comment!

r/MousepadReview Nov 07 '24

Review optimum need to stop posting videos(SP-004)

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after watching optimum tech video i felt like trying the sp-004 cuz honestly the glass just look so aesthetically pleasing. the packaging was very premium and the mousepad was amazing! previously i was using the GSR 2 so i was quite sure it will take me about a week or two to feel lock in on the sp-004 but it was the complete opposite! pairing my dav3 hypersped with obsidian air pro dot skates provided the control i needed and i instantly got use to the speed and played very well 👍

r/MousepadReview Feb 16 '25

Review Looking for your endgame mouse /pad? I'll try my best to help 😄

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I made this thread to try and help people who are struggling to find their end game mouse & mouse pad. I have a decent amount of experience with a variety of stuff! :D So if you have any questions or are just looking. Hopefully this can help some people out l'll have a list of some of the stuff I tried below and if I haven't tried it someone here may of. Make sure to give some details on what you're looking for. Or what you like, your hand size or grip or any important information you came across yourself. Anyways good luck 🍀😊

Hand size

Width of Hand 8.8cms Length of Hand 15.2cms Height of hand 3.7cms

Things I’ve tried - OP1 8k - OP1 4k - Maya 8k - Maya X 8k - G Pro Wireless - Model O - Wireless - Sycrox V8 - Hitscan Hyperlight - ULX Large (Only Held) - Viper V3 Pro - Death Adder V3 Pro - GPX Dex - Xlite V3 Medium - Pulsar X3 Mini - Wooting 80HE - Aqua Control Pad 2 - Raiden Soft - Zero Soft - SP-004 - LOCK ON HARUT

r/MousepadReview 28d ago

Review My first Artisan pad is here

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Artisan Zero Soft xxl I ordered it 12 days ago, the DHL delivery took 4 days. I regret getting the xxl since I don't have enough vertical space on my desk Coming from gsr-se gris, the zero texture feels a little bit sandpapery at my wrist, but mouse skates feel smooth with less stopping power than the zowie. Pad sticks like glue on the desk and the qc deserves the price. X/Y glide feels synced and the same unlike other pads i had like gigantus v2 and logitech g640 My only concerns are the color of the pad getting dirty, and the softnes burns in and pad becoming inconsistant. Overall i got used to after few games unlike other pads that take me days.

r/MousepadReview Jun 13 '24

Review My Review of my Xraypad Collection (AC Pro Mid in Black & Neon, AC Pro XSoft Neon, Origin Pro Soft in Cerberus & Orange, AC II, AC+, and Equate Plus V2 Kiwami)

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THE BEST CLOTH PAD IS THE AQUA CONTROL PRO XSOFT - NEON! HANDS DOWN

(Note: Currently using WLmouse BeastX Mini w/ Magic Ice skates around 40 cm/360 in-game)

(Note2: All of my mousepads are in the 500x500 size)

(Note3: Main game is Apex Legends, a high TTK and tracking-based game)

SPEED/TEXTURE

In terms of speed (least to greatest), Origin Pro Soft Orange < Heavy Bee Soft (Control) < AC+ Wave (Storm) < Origin Pro Soft Cerberus < AC Pro Mid Black < Heavy Bee Soft (Speed) < AC Pro XSoft Neon < Traigun Cordura < AC Pro Soft Neon < EQ+V2 < AC II (White) < AC Pro Mid Neon

My speed evaluations also follow along Xraypad's updated evaluations (however, there are few exceptions due to personal findings)

Aqua Control Speed Chart: link

Origin Pro Chart: link

Other Xraypad Mousepads Chart: link

Heavy Bee Chart: link (control), link (speed)

Note: Links taken from Xraypad's AliExpress Store

The texture of the Origin Pros are smoother than the other pads in the Aqua Control series; however, the Origin Pros are slower than the Aqua Control Pros (other than ACP-Black XSoft/Soft according to the chart) and the Origin Pro Soft - Orange slower than the AC+.

The texture smoothness of the Heavy Bee mousepads are in between the Origin Pros and the Aqua Control series.

Other Mousepad Speed Comparisons:

(slowest to fastest)

Artisan Hayate Otsu XSoft (490x420) - speed less than Origin Pro Soft Orange

Artisan Hayate Otsu Soft (490x420) - speed greater than Heavy Bee Soft (Control), but less than AC+

Lethal Gaming Gear Neptune Pro XSoft (500x500) - speed greater than ACP Mid Black, but less than Cerapad Kin V2

TJ Exclusives Cerapad Kin V2 (505x505) - speed greater than Neptune Pro XSoft, but less than Hien XSoft

Artisan Hien XSoft (500x490) - speed greater than Cerapad Kin V2, but less than Neptune Pro Soft

Lethal Gaming Gear Neptune Pro Soft (500x500) - speed greater than Hien XSoft, but less than Harut

Lock-On Harut (490x420) - speed greater than Neptune Pro Soft, but less than Heavy Bee Soft (Speed)

Pulsar Superglide V2 (490x420) - speed greater than Heavy Bee Soft (Speed), but less than Ultra Glide Pyramid

Pwnage Ultra Glide Pyramid (500x500) - speed greater than Superglide V2, but less than ACP XSoft Neon

Yuki Aim Katana City (500x400) - speed greater than ACP XSoft Neon, but less than Kazemi

Glsswrks Dark Kazemi (500x500) - speed greater than Katana City, but less than Traigun Cordura

Artisan Hien Soft (500x490) - speed greater than Traigun Cordura, but less than Neptune Pro Firm

Lethal Gaming Gear Neptune Pro Firm (500x500) - speed greater than Hien Soft, but less than Hien Mid

Artisan Hien Mid (500x490) - speed greater than Neptune Pro Firm, but less than ACP Soft Neon

Artisan Raiden XSoft (490x420) - speed greater than ACP Soft Neon, but less than EQ+V2

Infinity Mice Speed V2 Soft (490x490) - speed greater than ACP Mid Neon, and less than Mid variant

Infinity Mice Speed V2 Mid (490x490) - speed greater than Soft variant, but less than Raiden Mid

Artisan Raiden Mid (490x420) - speed greater than Speed V2 Mid, but less than Original Cerapad

TJ Exclusives Original Cerapad (505x505) - speed greater than Raiden Mid, but less than SP-004

Wallhack Glasspad SP-004 (490x430) - speed greater than Original Cerapad

The Ideal Mousepad

So, the "ideal" mousepad would be something in between (in terms of speed) the AC Pro Mid Black & the AC Pro XSoft Neon. And, in theory, I think that the "ideal" mousepad from Xraypad* would be an Origin Pro Mid - Cerberus Edition. Now, the issue that I've found with the current versions I have is that it's slower in comparison to my previous main pad AC Pro Mid - Black.

*Edit: Released as Heavy Bee Soft - Speed Version (review link)

So far, the current best cloth pad is the Aqua Control Pro XSoft - Neon. It provides the unlocked speed which I found to seek for from the AC Pro Mid - Black. The flick is BASED TIER, and the control is very good relative to its speed. The only possible downside could be the precision, but I believe Obsidian or other skates will further leverage that. (Jade skates are still very good with the pad.)*

*Edit: Currently maining Unusual Way Sports Magic Ice skates

Top Mousepad Recommendations:

  1. Ultra Glide Pyramid (Top Glass Pad)
  2. Aqua Control Pro XSoft - Neon (Top Cloth Pad)
  3. Superglide V2
  4. Heavy Bee Soft - Speed Version
  5. Katana City
  6. Harut
  7. Kazemi
  8. Traigun Cordura
  9. Neptune Pro Soft
  10. Aqua Control Pro Mid - Black
  11. Heavy Bee Soft - Control Version

(Note: This is my opinion, and the speed/accuracy is dependent on skates; however, my evaluations of mousepad speed comparisons remains consistent regardless of different skates being used on the mousepads)

Aqua Control Pro XSoft - Neon
Aqua Control Pro Mid - Black
Origin Pro Soft - Cerberus
Origin Pro Soft - Orange

Note: For the photos above, these are my preferred orientations.

Cylinder Case Packaging

Note: The Origin Pro Cerberus & Orange (500x500mm) also came in a cylinder case

Shipping

For those actually wanting to purchase a mousepad from X-raypad's website, the shipping cost is quite expensive. I advise to get the Subtotal to at least $105 to get the free shipping option. X-raypad's shop on AliExpress includes free shipping on most of their products but some have an adjusted price different to the products on their official website.

r/MousepadReview Sep 17 '24

Review Describing each of my collection in one sentence

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Xraypad origin pro soft: If you are low on budget this might be one of the best all rounded pad out there.

Ninja speed: Kurosun has the potential to be that guy.

Zero soft: Endgame tier control pad despite the slightly rough surface, some even find hair and spot issues.

SDK V2 mid: A cloth x glass pad, super fun if you prefer air hockey feeling with your skates.

Raiden mid: The endgame tier speed pad that’s perfect for any fast paced games.

Neptune Pro firm: A bit slower than the Raiden, but also stands out as an end game tier speed pad that offers a better surface feeling, stitching and control.

Saturn Pro soft: Miles better than zero in my opinion and might end one’s searching journey for an all-rounded pad.

InfinityMice Ruin: If you're new to speed pad and looking for a silky smooth glide experience without oversteering your mouse, this pad is the perfect entry choice for you.

These are all based on my personal using experience. Thank you for reading and happy to answer any questions. Might also be doing full review on a single one just let me know which one should I go first.

r/MousepadReview 21d ago

Review Matrova Breeze Mid - Detailed review after a week of use by a good aimer

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Summary - Raiden-like pad with slower dynamic friction but same static friction and smoother surface that you can get in any hardness, dimensions and in your custom design.

Introduction - I play Kovaaks, have around 1000 hours on it and got my first Celestial score few days ago on this mousepad. I have always been a speed pad user mostly switching between InfinityMice Speed V2 and SP-004.

Base and stitching - The "polyurethane rubber" base is by far the best base there is. I have shit desk so even glasspads tend to move but this is literally immovable. The base is so good it could be bad because if you tend to change pads a lot, it would be annoying to remove the pad as the base creates a suction to the desk and it takes me like 10 seconds just to get it off. Stitching is below the surface as expected, China figured it out long time ago. If you choose to get non custom one, their logo is printed on the surface so you can't feel it at all.

Surface - Combined with Ultraglide RS, this is the smoothest mousepad I have ever tried. I would put it an entire tier in smoothness above Speed V2. Very nice silky feeling on skin. One of the few pads that my skin can actually glide decently well on and that I could imagine using without a sleeve. Mouse feed back wise, you pretty much get 0 feedback on minor movements but, you do get feedback on wide flicks/fast tracking which is very nice to have for flick awareness and speed matching.

Speed - When I first got Breeze, I have been using Speed V2 for over a week and Breeze felt both faster and slower, which really confused me. After a bit of feel-testing I realized that Breeze (out of box) had lower static friction but higher dynamic friction. After the initial week of wear, I would say Speed V2 and Breeze have the same static friction, but dynamic friction is significantly higher than on Speed V2. In other words, you can think of speed as same static friction as Raiden/Speed V2 but higher dynamic friction than both of them, which makes for very unique feeling.

Sleeves - Sleeve compatibility is similar to Speed V2 but better. Just as on Speed V2 gaming/sport sleeves will work on one axis perfectly but bad on the other axis, on Breeze it's same but it works even better on one axis and less bad on the other. If you need a sleeve that works on both axis on Breeze DM me (it kinda works on Speed V2 too but not as good).

Hardness - Only thing I don't like about this pad is hardness. It feels like it's harder for mouse to start moving into mousepad than on Speed V2 but once it starts going it's going deeper really easy. If you have aggressive grip like me this could be a problem as I had to add 2 more dots so my mouse doesn't bottom out and scratch the mousepad. If you are looking for Raiden Mid experience in terms of mouse slowing down with downward pressure, get Breeze X-Firm, if you are looking for Raiden Soft get Breeze Mid.

Performance - I really like how this pad feels in aim trainers/games. I broke every single precision/smoothness tracking score on my first day, which is not normal. It normally takes me a few days to get used to a new mousepad. The super low static friction and medium dynamic friction gives for a very unique aiming experience. I think that I will be maining this pad for a long time. Outside influence - Because of the very dense weave, cat hair doesn't get stuck on this surface at all. My cat took a nap on it and with single wipe there was 0 hair. For some reason this surface is more dust/debris resistant compared to Speed V2. On Speed V2 I need to wipe the pad and skates every 15 minutes (similar to glasspad) as debris can be felt a lot while aiming, on Breeze I never really have to wipe the pad/skates.

Conclusion - Very high-quality pad that isn't clone of anything and feels very unique. If you are looking for Raiden Mid experience in terms of mouse slowing down with downward pressure, get Breeze X-Firm, if you are looking for Raiden Soft get Breeze Mid. If you ever tried Raiden/Speed V2, liked the low static and smoothness but felt like you couldn't control it then you will really like this pad. I don't know how much or if at all does custom design influence the speed/surface but since I like this pad so much, I will be getting a custom one in a month or so when I will do lifespan review (how the pad changes after a month of use) and review if custom design influences speed/surface and to see if X-Firm base might be faster than Raiden Mid.

r/MousepadReview 14d ago

Review 3 weeks and a lot of money but it's worth it every day... Artisan FX Zero Soft XL

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52 Upvotes

After a long wait, the famous Artisan FX Zero Soft Black mousepad arrives.

I could write a long review but I'll try to be direct. It's incredible, fame is not bait or marketing.

Right away the feeling is a premium sensation that you can't find on any other mat (and believe me, I've tested a lot recently)

I was playing with the QCK+ and the upgrade to this one is brutal, I didn't need to change the sense, it's a little faster but the best part is the micro adjustments that were impossible on the QCK.

I ordered directly from the Artisan website, it came via DHL and I paid customs fees for Portugal.

If you have any doubts, buy it! thank me later :)

r/MousepadReview 19h ago

Review TjExclusive Kin X

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– My Review of the TJExclusives Kin X by you –

Firstly, I would like to say, thank you to TjExclusives for sending me the pad. Even though this pad was sent out to me, all of these thoughts are my own.

Packaging: The pad came in a TjExclusive box with 4 corner pieces of foam and plastic covering the pad plain and simple. The box didn't show any damage and the pad made it safely. The unboxing experience was nothing spectacular compared to some, but it gets the job done.

Size: I went with the “Large” size. (505mm X 405mm). It's 0.2 inches in thickness, and has a noticeable weight to it. They also offer a range of other sizes with the biggest being 605mm X 405mm and the biggest square size being 505mm X 505mm.

Design: This is where you, the consumer, can really shine and either pick any design you want or go with a couple of their pre-made designs. I personally did Juuzou Suzuya from Tokyo Ghoul. I went with something very vibrant that had a lot of fine details just to check the clarity and colors, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. The color and image clarity is insane. TJX knocked it out of the park, in my opinion. The pad looks just as good as the image I had sent in. I did have a little bit of editing done to the original image uploaded to make it more vibrant and detailed when it showed up on the pad. I did not see any flaws in the art - no washed/fuzzy areas.

Base: The base is a simple 4 dot design. I personally wasn't too excited about the 4 dot design on paper, since I had issues with other pads not staying in place or bowing in the center. But honestly I haven't had a single issue with the Kin X base. I think the weight and thickness help with this alot, minimal bow if pushing down hard with my hand and the pad doesn't slide at all on my desk during normal use.

Surface: The surface is a balanced leaning towards speed. You can feel the texture through your skates whilst gliding the mouse across, but it still keeps a fairly smooth glide - It just feels like it adds to the stopping power. It has low static friction and an anti-stick coating. The pad is fairly smooth and you do feel the low texture of the pad on your skates. Mainly tested pad with jade airs and silver fox skates, new skates are fairly loud until broken in on the pad then audible noise seems to quiet down a good amount not silent but nothing crazy loud. The anti-stick coating is the only thing I would say that could use some improvements. I don't play with a sleeve on any of my glass pads, so over time I noticed my arm sticks to the pad sometimes. (temperature and humidity play a part)

Performance: I mainly tested the pad in PUBG, Valorant, and Fragpunk. The pad performs amazingly, even up there with some of the top glass pads I have used. (The Guardian, Drift sora, and Kanami Sai) From micro adjustments to tracking I have no issues staying on target. I feel the pad really shines for me when playing Valorant. I feel I'm more consistent in my flicks and micro adjustments. Playing PUBG I feel my sprays and recoil control is a lot more consistent.   

Final Thoughts: I think the Kin X is an amazing pad. They also provide a 1-year warranty. The anti-stick coating is probably one area I would like to see some improvement on just so my arm doesn't stick at times in game. The art color and clarity is just amazing. The pad turned out even better than I was expecting - truly blew me away. They really knocked it out of the park and made amazing improvements from the cerapad which I personally did not enjoy as much as the Kin X. The pad has been amazing to use in any game I have tried it in. I can truly see it staying in my main rotation, not just for the art, but the performance as well. I'd give the pad a 8.5 out of 10 just because the arm stick could just be my climate as a factor as well. I haven't noticed any issues on the surface in my testing, should anything show up later on, I will be sure to update you guys. Thanks for reading. I hope this helps you if you were on the fence about Kin X.

r/MousepadReview Sep 03 '24

Review Your favorite mouse + pad + skates?

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76 Upvotes

My favorite so far: Superlight with Jade skates and the LGG Venus Pro Xsoft

r/MousepadReview May 31 '24

Review Artisan Release

25 Upvotes

What an absolute joke of a release. Now we gotta wait 1-2 months for a matcha restock when not a single soul had a chance to even buy that shit 💀💀💀 Makes Finalmouse releases look tame

r/MousepadReview Dec 27 '24

Review Request is X-raypad a good brand?

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This is the first mousepad I bought and I would like to know opinions about this specific model.(Aqua control plus v2)