ARTISAN Zero Classic XSoft VS Mid - Mouse Pad Comparison/Review (XSoft Disappoints?)

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0:00 XSoft Impressions
2:15 Mid Impressions
2:32 Glide Test
2:46 Physical Comparison
2:59 XSoft VS Mid
3:33 Performance Difference
4:00 Outro
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[@ioannisnavrozidis2733]

Every time you tap your arm in the table it sounds like a footstep from Attack on Titan

[@officialkakashii7814]

This is exactly the video I was looking for thank you!!!!!

[@SensuTV]

No worries! Wished there was a vid like this before I copped the xsoft hahah

[@TheFPSbros]

Great review, might opt out for the mid artisan now

[@Masoody999]

Just because of this review I am subbed now. New to the channel also. Keep it up, I was about to order but just by your recommendations alone (not sure why to be honest) I am going for the mid. Thank you .

[@SensuTV]

Thanks mate !

[@pingoo_tv9353]

Great vid! just ordered the mid artisan mousepad 😊

[@omds]

Is it any good?

[@WontonDiscipleReviews]

Hey Sensu, thank you so much for this video. I’ve been maining the LGG Venus Pro ever since it came out a few weeks ago since everyone raves about soft and xsoft bases. I could tell, after about a week, how I would constantly have anxiety around how my mousepad is affecting my aim with just the slightest bit of push against the base. I couldn’t pin it down until I switched to my cordura pad and instantly was more consistent. I’ve been listening to hours of reviews and discussions around different mousepad bases and everyone seems to rave about soft or xsoft in spite of my feelings towards how inconsistent they make my aim. Finally I found this video, and it’s very relieving to hear someone have similar experiences. I think I’m gonna use the hien or raiden mid as my apex pad, and then swap to a zero mid for whenever I’m playing tactical shooters. That sounds like an endgame combo to me.

[@b.chandon]

I am in the same boat, everyone keeps raving about xsoft poron bases but I just want consistent firm bases.

[@aseed89]

have you ever tried washing the mid like the traditional way with water and sponge. I wonder if it ruins the glide doing that

[@lIlIlIlIllIl]

I've been using an LGG Saturn and the slight catch the mouse has on the mousepad when making micro adjustments drives me insane. Do you think the Artisan mid has better longevity than the Saturn?

[@OoOAzNOoO]

Hi, was just looking for honest review of this pas, cause’ everybody says that "MID" is trash compared to other and i don’t understand why everybody is hyped about this xsoft. And thank you for that video cause im sick of getting stuck/muddy with my old Zowie GS-R, i will definitely take this zero mid !

[@SensuTV]

Yessir! That’s why I made this video. You won’t regret it, let me know how it goes.

[@tririzki7025]

how was the mousepad performance until now? is it still good and durable?

[@ericcroyle4013]

What do you think about the new lgg Saturn pro? Do you think it will be more durable than the zero xsoft?

[@TheMathis13640]

And what do you think about the hayate Otsu, did you test it ?

[@desire3386]

Glad i found this, I am using a qck edge and it gets dirty really fast and feels sluggish. I tend to push into my mousepad when micro-adjusting. So i think i will go with the mid pad. However there’s still one concern, even with qck, i still push into my mousepad. So i want to know if you can compare the thickness of the artisan mid to the qck edge. And also how hard it is to push down because I don’t want to push down.

[@SensuTV]

You can push down on it as hard as you want and there won’t be a noticeable difference in glide. I haven’t used the qck in a long time, but from what I remember the qck is a bit thinner but not as hard

[@budstopseasyroadspence]

Have you tried other pads? Thoughts on Hien, Saturn Pro, etc?

[@krift3520]

when you said you washed your xsoft how do you normally wash your mousepads? out of curiosity since there seems to be a whole variety of methods people use to clean their mousepads

[@SensuTV]

i chucked it in the baththub and washed it with soap. vid i saw on it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJWolK2vgdOga9E

[@FireEmperor_A]

Did you wash the media zero? Did it slow down?

[@josephparry]

Man, on my Qxk with a Razer Naga (I'm disabled with one hand so need the buttons to game), when I do a spinning glide test my mouse doesn't even reach 180 hahahaha. I'm so pissed off losing my arm, I've got multiple final mice, superlight etc that I can never use again. I need to learn how to build my own mouse.

[@itsyaboi8904]

might buy the mid for the longer bed sessions.

[@cz3ky]

Is it just me or does the mid actually feel slower than the soft and xsoft? I love the mid more though but when I have used the soft and xsoft, they seem to have given me more speed but I could be wrong

[@TinmanFPS]

Ive owned the Otsu, Zero and Hien and they were Xsoft, soft and soft respectively. I didn't like the xsoft at all on the Otsu or soft on the Zero. I actually didn't mind the plush on the Hien for what it was. I want to try the same pads in MID but its a a lot to drop on 3 pads. I will probably roll the dice on an OTSU mid at some point. Until the the LGG venus and Saturn are my go to.

[@SensuTV]

What didn’t you like about the zero soft btw? Also how does the OTSU compare to the Zero?

[@TinmanFPS]

@@SensuTV The Zero soft trapped heat and made my hand sweat a lot. No other pad gives me that issue. Its a nice feeling surface, consistent glide. Any downward force gives you a lot of control but I personally found it to be really inconsistent. The Otsu is almost a plastic feeling type of cloth surface. Its a lot faster than I expected much faster than the Zero and the Zero isn't a slow pad. Where as the Zero has a more cotton cloth feel to it.

[@Tarky2]

@@TinmanFPS I feel this comment. I never cared what mousepad I used. I had a glorious cloth pad no idea which one. I recently bought a Otsu in soft but I feel like it’s a plastic like feel and faster then i expected honestly. I miss that cloth slower feel tbh and I’m not sure what I want to do. It’s really nice and the glide is quick but I think it’s slightly faster than what I want. I can’t figure it out…Would you recommend a zero? I like how you described the zero and I hope it feels more “cloth like” and slowed down a bit. Curious as to what you think?

[@Divinity_vA]

I really like my Zero Soft and could never see the appeal for Hien tbf. I made a mistake of getting XSoft Hien and there is just something very odd and unsettling about plasticy firm surface and very soft base, it just feels wrong to me and is stuck in my mind.

[@letmeseethat1]

​@@Tarky2it tracks like crap too. I don't know how anyone uses an Otsu. I prefer a qck over the zero too. I used to have some of the best aim in the world and I don't like any of these newer pads. Maybe I'm not breaking them in enough, but that's not a good thing either. As a high end gamer, you want something that's good out of the box or that will never wear down.

[@mickykhoury85]

good review cuz. just bought the mid after watching this

[@tririzki7025]

what is the result ? do you enjoy it ? and what about the quailty until now ?

[@berkayylmaz3926]

Hey I just discovered you , I need help Can you help me ? I have ikea lanesplare mouse pad after the qck. It is a good mouse pad as its price I think. I want to buy a premium model like ikea pad. I play counter strike and I want to buy a premium mousepad that is very similar with ikea but more premium, better. Which artisan model is similar with ikea pad or do you have different recommendation for me ? thx

[@xypan5552]

ive owned zero soft and i didnt like it, It was plushier than usual pads like qck, and i cant control it well. Almost no stopping power and i was done with artisan. But then ive try otsu mid and i was shocked its like dream pad, consistent, 0 static friction and nice stopping power. Then i bought otsu xsoft because of tenZ and it was inconsistent like hell. Later ive tried soft version its better xsoft but not good like mid version. Im very happy about not being alone at this thing. Otsu Mid is my perfect pad at this moment.

[@zakpoulton435]

Hey mate, what games do you play? I’m into my FPS would the mid otsu be a good choice for me?

[@xypan5552]

@@zakpoulton435 i play valorant,cs. its all about preference bro i like mid ones better

[@tinocabral4201]

@@xypan5552 have you tried the zero mid? if so how was it i feel like a otsu mid would be too quick for me but idk

[@user-qc2ql3md5m]

Thank you so much Sensu for this review ! I've always felt like XSoft was inconsistent. I was hesitating with the Soft version, but am gonna go for a mid. I believe it's what am looking for. It seems way easier to keep clean as well, dust is a nightmare for the XSoft. Thank you again !

[@seanvalo]

how do u like it? i also got the mid!!!

[@user-qc2ql3md5m]

@@seanvalo Honestly it's dope. Way better than the XSoft imo. I can't believe am saying this cause of all the praise the soft and XSoft are receiving. Idk my aim feels muddy on those pads, where on the mid it's just consistant and you really get to know how it behave. Only regret I have is that the mid doesnt have the sqeechiness of the XSoft but honestly not a big deal. Plus mid collect no dust vs XSoft who is just a magnet for about anything (dust, hair, hell even the tiny cotton fibers from my bed in my room !)

[@tririzki7025]

how was the mousepad performance until now? is it still good and durable?

[@guylnwza0074]

@@user-qc2ql3md5mhow is it now

[@guylnwza0074]

@@seanvalohow is it now

[@oocup7878]

After using for a long time have you cleaned some zero mid mouse pads? and Is it starting to get viscosity?

[@SensuTV]

i clean it every two weeks by wiping it down with a wet microfibre cloth. it has maintained at least 90% of it's glide

[@_paczki]

I love my xsoft, its all personal preference.

[@Poloolpp]

I just bought the classic mid for csgo because of you, thank you for this simple video

[@SensuTV]

let me know how it goes !

[@Poloolpp]

@@SensuTV Hey I am happy that I went with the mid it sticks to the desk perfectly and i like the hardness of it. Also the thickness is perfect too. I got sent the fx version accidentally but I dont mind since I like the stitched edges

[@SensuTV]

@@Poloolpp glad to hear that mate!

[@satxrnhimself]

Is Otsu Mid or Soft better for tracking games like Fortnite and a bit sensitive skin? I'm leaning towards the Mid Otsu though.

[@letmeseethat1]

I hated the Otsu. I don't understand how or why people like the Otsu or the Hein. They're not a consistent enough surface. The zero is a nice pad, and I haven't tried the Raiden... but I'm probably not going to bother after my experience with artisan pads so far. I get why people like some of the other newer pads, but the qck is still a better option than any of them imo. At least gamers figured out that lighter mice are better. Maybe in another decade they'll realize pads should be smooth and consistent, regardless of speed. I rather play without a pad than a lot of these newer pads. They're that bad.

[@satxrnhimself]

@@letmeseethat1 Ok, thank you!

[@bcn_clips]

Well now I need a comparison for Mid vs Soft, cuz Tenz recommended Soft over XSoft but I think even without it, I will get a Mid.

[@tririzki7025]

how was the mousepad performance until now? is it still good and durable?

[@bcn_clips]

@@tririzki7025 The quality of the Artisan pads is outstanding, even with a cat I wouldnt notice any difference on performance so far. I keep it very clean at my desk overall tho, with the occasional wet swipe over the pad. Mid is definetly a very fast pad compared to any soft alternative. Now that I have a mid, I'd rather use a Soft or even XSoft for more control in tactical shooters like CS2

[@tririzki7025]

@@bcn_clips tbh i'm still confused to choose between zero xsoft, soft and mid for valorant. my sens is 0.37 800 dpi with current mousepad. can you give any suggestion ?

[@bcn_clips]

​@@tririzki7025If you're unsure and this is your first Artisan pad, I'd suggest to just go with the Soft variant. It is basically the default option. XSoft you really have to understand how to use it and actually push your mouse into the foam (mousepad) to make it slower and mid is kinda unusual to any other pad aswell. Mid pad is way harder to play with in a tactical shooter in Valorant, but if you can control it you can get those flashy montages some people are posting :)

[@tririzki7025]

@@bcn_clips thank you !

[@Z_sayer]

what size is presented in the video btw ?

[@Dancy984]

why did i watch this vid after i ordered an xsoft

[@smixy3648]

i want one but its a japanese website and i literally have no clue how to order

[@0s0sXD]

really informative thank you so much I actually decided I needed a new mousepad just because the 40 cm depth on mine wasn't enough. I want 60 cm and from what I can tell, very very few mousepads do that. How the hell do pros aim properly on freaking 40 cm depth mousepads I'm diamond 3 now trying to get ascendant before next act and immortal next act so i'm optimizing every weakness in my setup I literally use Tenz's sensetivity. and i'm literally just as tall as him so probably we have similar arm lengths and what not I really wonder how exactly he's aiming. I wish I could see an hour long video of his entire body from different angles while he's pwning noobs

[@tinocabral4201]

what mouse and mousepad you using now?

[@0s0sXD]

@@tinocabral4201 i wanted a saturn pro but it was super out of stock, at the size 50 * 50 They make it even bigger now. I'm buying that at some point. I ended up getting an artisan zero xsoft. It's great but loses speed every month or so. I just wash it and the speed is back. I also used to use a lint roller.

[@0s0sXD]

@@tinocabral4201 people said artizan zero mid doesn't lose speed. I am curious about it too

[@asdfgh42073]

Dpi deviation probably

[@0s0sXD]

Have your opinions changed since this video by the way? Do you still perform great on the mid?

[@SensuTV]

i'm still actively using the mid. it's amazing

[@0s0sXD]

@@SensuTV thank you very much. Great to hear

[@mYamMic]

Guys who buy the soft or xsoft (like me) dont want the "to much" speed of the mid. For me, the mid is definitely to fast.

[@VyreYT]

What mouse skates are you using on the artisan zero mid?

[@SensuTV]

I’m using tiger ice atm

[@VyreYT]

@@SensuTV wow so zero mid + tiger ice should feel too fast. Are u doing a good micro adjustment with that comp?

[@SensuTV]

@@VyreYT it’s fast but I prefer that. I also play on 0.36 800dpi which is decently slow

[@rozy111]

Hey what size is the mousepads you use in the video?

[@SensuTV]

XL

[@tinychamberz]

I think the hype around super soft mousepads is stupid. Everyone apparently loves it, but everytime i go back to a stiff pad i come back to my usual skill and peaks. Xsoft feels so muddy and weird. I dont understand the hype. Its the same with speed pads, everyone hyped speed pads and said the QCK is sooo slow (which it isnt). And now the GSR2 came out and every reviewer loves it, so guess what? People love it and hype it up. The longer im here, the more i realize that people dont think for themselves and are generally stupid. Good video!

[@encryptics]

how does this compare to the FX zero in terms of surface and quality?

[@SensuTV]

They are identical besides the stitched edges

[@encryptics]

@@SensuTV thanks for the clarification! great review btw

[@kaizendot]

how long did it take to get to you i live in australia

[@SensuTV]

Under 2 weeks

[@ToThinkorNot]

Just insane how everyone recommends the xsoft / soft, when mid is most likely better for them so much more consistency.

[@SensuTV]

Yeah that’s why I copped the xsoft initially, was really disappointed

[@TheJonathasF]

Boardzy says to not buy the mid

[@A5jay1201x]

i canceled my zero soft from Amazon. To zero mid after I saw ur video. 😂

[@shirako8901]

thanks a lot kiddo after this video i dropped from silver to bronze thanks a lot pal bucko

[@SensuTV]

Glad I could help mate

[@greegp7400]

I have soft and xsoft , xsoft is too soft for me catching small mouse whole bottom i pushed to strong, i need to buy mid i thing

[@tririzki7025]

how was the mousepad performance until now? is it still good and durable?

[@greegp7400]

Yes, it is okay, just do not press the mouse too hard on the surface.

[@greegp7400]

@tririzki7025 and I changed the color to orange. Orange is way better than black; it doesn't catch hair at all. Who would think that a mousepad of the same model but a different color would have different material? 🤔

[@trilecebey]

Zero classic or zero fx ? Did you try fx one ?

[@SensuTV]

They are both the same, classic just doesn’t have stitched edges

[@trilecebey]

@@SensuTV ohh thanks

[@abdalrahman7204]

I play call of duty which one is best for me ?

[@SensuTV]

zero mid

[@mes2009]

I just buy 2 zero xsoft😅 after 6 months or year if work fine I will try mid

[@tririzki7025]

how was the mousepad performance until now? is it still good and durable?

[@mes2009]

@tririzki7025 yes from g440 and glorious air and g740 and g840 and some unknown brand clothpad Artisan zero xsoft xl is the best one I ever had First day was bad because it desgin is new for me after 6 days my aim get better then before

[@mes2009]

@tririzki7025 second one I sell and make profit 60% from the total price so yeah it is worth and use gpx 2 mouse and mouse feet corepad Skitz Logitech G Pro Super Light X 2

[@tririzki7025]

@@mes2009 is it getting muddy or slower ?

[@gloop32]

can i get to ascendant using booby pad??

[@SensuTV]

Depends man, is it XSoft or rock hard ?

[@gloop32]

@@SensuTV dont fucking disrespect my wife

[@SensuTV]

@@gloop32 sorry

[@LateBandwagon]

Are you using glass skates ?

[@SensuTV]

Nope

[@beanzb_d]

how much faster is the mid pad than the soft pad

[@SensuTV]

A lot faster apparently

[@fis1ks752]

Ah shit just bought the fx zero xsoft Ah well, I play low sens anyway so I don't mind a little bit of a mud feeling.

[@ashonclash]

Should I get a zero or hien

[@woe9737]

hien mid is super rough but really fast

[@xerxes615]

how much is it in US Dollars? and how to buy?

[@SensuTV]

Around 30-40 usd, check the description for a link

[@ashonclash]

Which one should I get then ?

[@SensuTV]

Mid

[@fbdfizzy1709]

needs better mouse feet like super glides

[@SensuTV]

Yeah just sucks having to resort to super glides to try and prevent muddiness; would much prefer a harder pad

[@lazypeon5727]

Hey

[@SensuTV]

hey

[@sinclair_09]

heyyyy

[@SlickJohnFPS]

Heyyyyy

[@ashonclash]

I play fortnite and warzone

[@JD-ge9hj]

I have a friend who is lvl 10 faceit and he plays without mousepad and he uses mouse for around 20$. Stop blowing money away on these mousepads