Best Mouse Pad Ever Made

This is just my personal opinion and preference. There are a TON of good mouse pads on the market, but this has by far been my most enjoyable experience.... well... ever.
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[@mike_nba]

Your input is God Tier. All other reviews are like: this is fast, this is control this is hybrid, end of video. You dive deep into the details Fresh 👌👌

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Much love!

[@wrx1th873]

@@FreshReviewsYT what do you think is the fastest mousepad in the world without having to switch to hardpad?

[@mike_nba]

@@BurntPlaydoh thank you for ur input. He seems good nice analysis

[@nix4o493]

Thank you so much for the content around the xsoft Raiden. You pretty much confirmed what I thought I would like about the experience of that pad/ Smooth texture, low initial friction, low but controllable dynamic friction. The overall experience being defined as "Deliberate". I have the same preference of control coming from the user instead of the equipment. Edit: I just have to wait on my local retailer to stock this pad by the end of October.

[@CainAbaddon]

I bought an Artisan Zero XSoft XL and never looked back. You never think about the mousepad ever again.

[@RonnieDizon]

Hey there. I just got this pad, it's incredible. After using the Zero Soft, Hien Soft, Aqua Control+, Skypad 3.0, GSR-SE - you were right. This pad is the goat and I think this is endgame for me. The combination of the soft speedy pillow smooth top, with the control from the XSOFT, is making me more consistent in all my games. Thank you.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Great to hear!

[@RonnieDizon]

@@FreshReviewsYT still on it, still love it. Thanks again

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@RonnieDizon let’s go!!

[@TheDreamsChaser]

based on two best reviews I could find I ordered Hayate Otsu and Raiden Xsoft and your choice is - man I can't find the words, my tracking in WZ is now godlike, thank you

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Love to hear it!

[@1njustice]

Had been on the fence forever because I love smooth & fast mousepads. You pushed me over the edge sir, just ordered from Artisan direct and excited to finally try an Artisan :D

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Let’s goooo!

[@wickedtomahawk9091]

Personally I love my artisan pads. I currently have xsoft hayate otsu and the hien mid. I love both of them and switch between them consistantly. The feel and quality of a artisan has become what a mousepad needs to be for me. I dont think you will regret it, I just ordered the raiden xsoft myself.

[@markong3010]

Update us!

[@wickedtomahawk9091]

@@markong3010 I canceled my order because the xl wasnt as big as i would have likes.

[@GITOPER]

GITOPER G2 mousepad will release on June , 490x420x3.5mm - Jacquard fabric cloth surface - Premium, ultra-thin stitched edges - Non-slip base - No coating - 3 colors (Black, Grenn, and Purple)

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I’m happy to take a look

[@GiLLyMGL]

I love buttery smooth pads too. The more smooth it is the more I love it.

[@aclark4688]

Im bout to grab mine out of its box and give it another chance. I have the xsoft also so im stoked. I was pretty new to m&k when i got it but now it should be fine. A very fresh review as always

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Ty!

[@baandinos]

Artisan Raiden is one of the mousepads ever 💯

[@BiggyJimm]

I 100% agree, it is one of the mouse pads ever.

[@breakies]

truly one of the mousepads ever made

[@acezealot6767]

But a piece of paper can be one of the mousepads ever.

[@fireguy615]

It always boils down to Artisan, doesn't it? Great review; of all my peripherals my Zero XSoft is still the ONLY thing I have been able to actually main without looking back.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

You're absolutely right lol. Great pad btw! Never look back!

[@Fatal_Error_Gaming]

Yea man, zero is beast

[@ahmedfaiselkhan2882]

I was still fixating on your best mouse pad video and was lucky enough to have my friend coming from Australia so I ended up buying the Artisan Raiden xsoft and it is absolutely phenomenal. Thank you! I wouldn't have gotten it if it weren't for you.

[@dezen7574]

Had my eyes on the raiden for a while as my razer strider started having more static friction than all my cloth pads, this video made me pull the trigger

[@SodaUploads]

Still waiting for mine, I ordered it 12 days ago (including weekends) still waiting for it to be shipped, can't wait to finally get it as I think me and you have very similar approach on mouse pads and as soon as you said the Raiden is a smooth fast pad on Stream I insta-copped it.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

hope you love it! Circle back and let me know when you get it!

[@SodaUploads]

@@FreshReviewsYT They said it wont' ship out until next week, by the time I get it, it will have been almost a month :( sadge

[@nex3877]

Did yours ship out yet? Ordered mine 8 days ago.

[@SodaUploads]

@@nex3877 It finally did ship out, got another probably week wait now for it to cross the oceans. I ordered mine on the 12th and I believe it shipped out on the 25th.

[@SodaUploads]

@@nex3877 Finally supposed to get mine on the 3rd so ordered on 12th arriving on the 3rd, bit longer than usual

[@ActuallyDKM]

Just got my XL FX Soft Artisan Zero today, love it! I have an XL Soft Saturn Pro on order too, excited to try it.

[@kleinc2584]

I've been maining the Skypad 3.0 for a couple months now and after watching this a couple times, I gave in and ordered it! As much as I love the Skypad 3.0, It's a pain with tracking since my wrist gets caught on the glass sometimes. Can't wait to try the Raiden out!

[@fluxx7217]

I would love to hear from you how it compares to your skypad 3.0 . Ive got one myself and on the fence rn buying the artisan. I have bad experience with fast cloth pads(glorious ice) cuz they just get all dead skin into it and cannot be washed .

[@Reverae]

Do you guys not use an arm sleeve?

[@fluxx7217]

@@Reverae with the glorious I didnt use one . But now I always use a arm sleeve , cannot play without anymore

[@ggn1]

How is it compared to skypad?

[@Anti3D-0]

some would say the raiden is comparable to hard pads in glide. I'm currently using a skypad and interested in trying raiden mid as well

[@Mink0twink]

This is the pad I’m using for apex too, found it like a month ago and it’s amazing

[@expert8665]

Just got the mousepad and it is very good. Previously had the hayate otsu and I feel like I have more control with the raiden. It also works with arm sleeves same with the otsu though.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Let’s goooo

[@detimzhao7510]

Hey, I just wanna say your reviews are always so detailed and awesome. Ended up picking this as my first artisan pad (coming from multiple years of using a qck) I’m super excited!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Enjoy!

[@tigerwalms]

What were your thoughts on the Raiden then?

[@detimzhao7510]

@@tigerwalms So I bought it expecting it to be way faster than my qck heavy xxl. When I got it and used it out of the box, it felt fast but I could easily control it, especially since I play low sens in most games. Don't know when it breaks in cuz it still feels good. My tracking and flicking felt good in mw2, didn't feel too much different from my qck. Though in something like valorant I had that same lower sens (i forgot my eDPI but it's 0.27 sens, 800 dpi) that's where the pad felt pretty darn fast but again it was still controllable. I found myself aiming slightly better with the speed increase. I have noticed the pad seems to kinda pick up stuff, so it will probably need more maintenance over time. Oh btw I play with a stock razer viper mini, so maybe that's why I don't feel too much of a difference. I do have a lamzu Atlantis mini coming tho. Lemme know if you have any other questions

[@tigerwalms]

@@detimzhao7510 Thank you for your detailed reply. I play 45cm 360, G Pro X, Tiger Ice skates. I had been using the Artisan Otsu and Hein for a long time but didn't really like either as felt I lacked control. I did not like the Artisan zero as really hated the slow static friction. Moved to the the Saturn Pro and I like this pad a lot, it has a good amount of control although I miss the speed. This is why I was interested in the updated Raiden, sounds like it may give me the best of both worlds I was looking for? I actually just got my Lamzu Atlantis Mini too, not sure how I feel about it. It is nice but I seem to lack control (possibly due to the weight drop), not sure how the Raiden stopping power compares to the Saturn to know if it would make it easier to control if I switched. Wish I'd kept the initial skates on my Atlantis Mini on too instead of switching to the larger skates in the box as I had more control with them.

[@detimzhao7510]

​@@tigerwalms Your setup sounds awesome. I actually looked at some of those pads like the zero and saturn pro. I originally wanted a saturn pro but I realized I didn't want a slower pad since I wanted to try something new. I may pick one up in the future but who knows. Anyways, I do think the raiden might be a good fit for you. I'd assume with tiger ice skates it'd probably be much faster than my viper mini. Dependng on your confidence, I would assume you should be able to control it. Although I've never had a GPX, I think the regular g pro could be easily controllable. What are your thoughts on the coating? I got lucky enough to order the black version. Did the skate change from the small to large affect the mouse's speed? I would have thought larger skates meant more control but that's just me assuming haha. I could probably give you an update once my mini comes on the raiden, but I do have way less experience in describing and comparing to other pads. I'd also assume the stopping power would be better on the saturn since it seems like it's for control instead of speed, but again I'm just assuming.

[@Mefju23]

raiden?? that seems hella fast. You know, i'd bet most of csgo players would never consider such fast pads. My favourite one - xraypad equate white. Perfect in everything i want from a mousepad + 50x50 is crucial for me.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It’s really interesting. I thought the raiden was going to be INSANELY fast. But the revised version in xsoft is actually really a balanced on slow movements!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The xsoft gets slower after about 15 hours of use

[@jonathansallows836]

I was genuinely curious what you were going to list, and you listed my mousepad XD

[@xDawhite]

is spinout still a problem on these? Im using a superlight and read about spinouts with the raiden also heared that they made an upgrade on the raiden but not sure if it completly fixed the issue, hopefully if i order i dont get an old non upgraded version

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I was fine on the new version

[@kaerueatsfrogs193]

in my opinion nothing compares to the feeling of a artisan pad they just feel small to me since im used to 500x500 square pads they just offer me better movement

[@Reverae]

How would you compare this to the Cerapad Kin?

[@DonnyDonnMendoza]

I love the Artisan Raiden; it's just way too fast for me (I have the mid version) and I can't keep mine clean (but that says more about how messy I am more than anything else). Can confirm that it feels absolutely great though. I'd probably be better with the XSoft version which I'll probably end up switching to. very very smooth but slightly less speed.

[@undisputed4994]

Nice review! about to cop one. What size are you using in this video?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I believe 490x420

[@Guinibee1]

Let's go Fresh! My top 3 pads are the new Raiden xsoft (Raiden v2?), Otsu Xsoft, and Lethal Saturn Pro 👍

[@pc_decisions8764]

What comparison can you give me about the raiden and the Saturn pro?

[@o50cal]

Went ahead & bought the last one in stock on Amazon 🙏 . Love your take on gaming peripherals man, keep being you ✌️

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Tysm! Just remember to match up the logo as the new version!

[@Drecan]

Thanks for the fresh video 🤙. Which skates would you recommend for the Raiden Xsoft?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I believe I used tiger ice or btl

[@Drecan]

@@FreshReviewsYT Just got the pad. Loving it really. Any recommendations on how to clean it whitout damaging?

[@jaharitucker3953]

Instantly bought this on Amazon for 90$ based solely off your incredible video and analysis. Can’t wait to play with it!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Let’s gooooo!

[@RiGGz_]

Hey Fresh, Really "fiending" for your next IEM video and looking forward to future comparisons. I tried out a few pairs on your recommended tier list and unfortunately I haven't found one that suited me yet.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

More coming asap

[@RiGGz_]

@@FreshReviewsYT looking forward to it! Thanks man 👍

[@adriancpm]

Just got the Raiden after this review! What mousefeet do you recommend for this pad?

[@Trizjoe]

I love the feel of my otsu its not abrasive or anything it just feels like a luxury material

[@mikerzisu9508]

Compared to the raiden it is fairly rough

[@jaymango]

was thinking of getting a raiden for a while. definitely getting one in the future!

[@miniblasan5717]

Hello! I own the Artisan Zero Soft XL Black and really love it while I also pre-ordered the Artisan Zero Soft XL Daidai Orange just because I like the unique color. But I'm thinking about getting Raiden XSoft and Hien as well but having a hard time deciding between Soft and Mid, which one do you think I should get?

[@dwight2310]

he explains it pretty much in the video. Smaller mice go xsoft and larger mice go mid.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

If you want more speed mid. If you want a little more control soft.

[@TrolleLOL]

Hey Fresh great review as usual! I think i might give the Raiden a go. Been in the mood for a smaller pad then all my XXL pads i Have been using lately. I Have a question though about something else, i recently started playing some fps on my pc again and i Cant really figure out How Im supposed to position myself sitting at my desk haha. I always feel like aiming up and down is hard since and im draging my elbow or im sitting to high above my desk putting too much pressure on my mouse. It would be really interresting hearing your take on this.

[@harrynoorkoiv8502]

Check out the Kovaaks youtube channel, loads of great advice on there.

[@darrendavies1102]

Any tired the zero .mid. wondering the difference between the two..

[@RitzyBusiness]

Just an FYI, I ordered from Artisan recently and it was only like $60, which is on par or cheaper than buying from lethal. You hafta wait 2 to 3 weeks to get your pad, but you don't know how long till lethal gaming will restock them. Highly recommended if you're looking for an Artisan from the states.

[@JagsP95]

First! Also stop making me spend money man! Oh and should I just buy the corepad skatez for my deathadder v3 pro or wait for pulsar glass skates?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

hahahaha. Love you bro!

[@JagsP95]

@@FreshReviewsYT Love you too man! Im thinking of getting the raiden but in your experience does it feel as good with glass skates or the same with corepad skatez?

[@derpzu5838]

Hey Fresh, could you make a "best small mice list" or ftip list?

[@scotty_teee4226]

How do you think it compares to the original Raiden? does the extra texture over the original slow it down slightly, or just much the same with no spin outs now? I will be placing an order on one regardless as I have always loved the Raiden but can't get past the fear of a spin out in the back of my mind haha

[@FreshReviewsYT]

So far I haven’t had any spinouts and I don’t believe the people I’ve spoken to that own them have either. I’m loving it over the original raiden. Xsoft is just great in terms of speed

[@Terra101]

@@FreshReviewsYT How do you know if you have the old Raiden or the new one? Ordered one from MaxGaming and it looks to be the old logo.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@Terra101 the logo is how you tell. If it looks like mine you should be good. You can always ask maxggaming for clarification

[@Terra101]

@@FreshReviewsYT Yeah I have to wait for tomorrow for them to answer. I think they had their raiden stock for some time, how recently did they update the raiden if you happen know? Also was the update to fix the sensor spinouts you think?

[@CRAiCED.]

Dude. Been using the hien xsoft for a year now and have recently just wanted to change to the raiden and it's been sitting in my basket along with the lamzu atlantis and then BOOM you upload back to back vids praising them ... guess its a buy

[@GRiMS2K]

Love ur content mate! Curious which control pad u found the best? im looking for a pad with solid stopping power that doesnt have the huge mud feeling.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I do enjoy the lethal Saturn and artisan zero

[@Fatal_Error_Gaming]

❤ still cooking.

[@kainhighwind978]

Great review as always! Would you recommend this for cod/warzone? Also what about games like valorant/csgo? I play apex too so may get it anyways but just curious. How is the wear on it as well, like in terms of how it feels when you first got it compared to how it feels now.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It slows down a bit. But still feels great. It is good for apex and warzone and should be fine for tac shooters

[@kainhighwind978]

@@FreshReviewsYT great! Thank you for the quick reply!

[@hi1234258]

how's the durability on yours, now that time has passed? Also, how often do you clean/wash it? Just got one today!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The durability is good. It does get dirty a bit faster than most artisan pads. It slows the pad a little. But overall the pad remains great

[@mercyJz]

What's your way of deep cleaning raiden pads? The way I clean my xsoft otsu is with water, mild soap and gentle scrubing with soft sponge. Will this method degrade the raiden?

[@driftwize]

Awesome video my guy, also, does your QC still hold up on your X2 Medium? Looking to pick it up here in UK when Amazon stock is up!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

my QC has no issues so far! My only complaint would be the default skates. They seem to scratch quite easy! My clicks though are VERY good. I hear a lot of issues from people getting copies with clicks that feel off though

[@diatox6065]

You have used a lot of pads, im on the raiden xsoft right now, love almost everything about it and i agree about all your opinions on the raiden but because of how soft the raiden xsoft is i can feel my mouse scaping ONLY when im spraying in CS and val. I have already tried the raiden mid but its a bit too fast and hard for me. Any suggestions for a pad with just a slightly firmer base raiden? Wish they made a raiden soft...

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Hard to find pads with similar textures / textiles. If you like the speed you can try the equate plus v2 or the new 4114 aero. Infinity mice speed or lei ling from esptiger

[@xempath]

whats your favorite mouse atm? ios that black one in the video a gpx or pulsar?cant tell

[@TheBaldWookee]

Great video as always. On your mouse mains, do you prefer the viper v2 or dav3?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I seem to be using the dave more in pubs but the viper v2 more in ranked.

[@markong3010]

@@FreshReviewsYT Oh what causes this discrepancy?

[@viktorviklund3662]

Nice :) have u tried superglides on raiden? Currently im using x2 mini with superglides on hien xsoft and it glides like butter but im wondering how it is on raiden? :) didnt even know my table was tilting but my mouse is moving on its own xD

[@ivegyattocomment]

Fresh is awesome, covers high end audio, peripherals... have Bojji as his wallpaper, 10/10 cool person

[@FreshReviewsYT]

❤️

[@delightedbylight9893]

Nice gif running on the cpu cooler, i zoomed in on yt app and saw the 3 creatures looking @ laptop screens wow-ing face. I am noob, don't know from what movie is that clip. Is it TNMT ?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yea lol

[@creation966]

Is it worth upgrading to the revised version if I already have the old one and love it?

[@JoJoGamingJoJoJoJo]

Awesome vid! Any further alternatives to the Raiden?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Lethal gaming gear MIGHT have one coming.

[@grism01]

if you were to mainly play just Valorant, which Artisan pad would you go with? Most people would say the Zero but i find it impossible to track with, so I use an Artisan Hien soft as It has stopping power and can be smoother to glide on. Would you suggest the raiden xsoft for Valorant?

[@yukhi_i]

its good tho, but you must reduce sensitivity than usual

[@rozefps]

I thought I was the only one that thought the zero felt way too fast… I have a hien soft & the control/stopping power is far better compared to my Xsoft zero, considering it’s said that the zero is the slowest threw me off. I’ve even heard some reviewers say that the zero is “slower” than the gsr-se rogue, & I’m just like HOW D:

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The raiden xsoft for me right now works extremely good for valorant. But, it will feel naturally faster than something like a zero. If you do like the hien for valorant though I do think the revised raiden xsoft could work for you.Again just keep in mind it may take a few hours to slow down

[@bennytran4349]

do you still recommend the hd560s over the tygr 300r? i mainly play competitive Valorant and I don't have an amp.

[@tinychamberz]

did u buy one already? i have both

[@TrolleLOL]

Hey Fresh i commented earlier that i was going to order this pad but it was Never in stock for me. Since then i started playing more tac-shooters and so i thought i should get a more controled pad and got myself a Saturn pro. Turns out i really dont like it that much and went back to my old favorite Odin Infinity v1. Do you think this Raiden would be the way to go since i seem to be most comfortable with around that amount of speed? Thanks again for all the amazing content 👍

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Raiden xsoft is an amazing pad

[@RitzDaCat]

Raiden + corepad air feet is the closest I have gotten to glass without the humidity concerns of glass skates or my arm sticking to the Skypad.

[@Terra101]

Did you try the Skypad 2.0?

[@nex3877]

Talk about timing, I ordered the Xsoft yesterday :D How does it compare to the Skypad 3.0?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I’d say better control tbh and of course way more comfort. Speed is still there when you need it

[@liability9413]

damn gotta look out for the next restock of the raiden

[@ipressdatofu]

Two Qs - If you mained tac shooters, which artisan would you recommend? And 2, which skates do you recommend on the raiden.

[@ayo0069]

Yeah but does it spin out on 3389? My old mid Raiden is unusable because all mice I enjoy (Roccat, Vaxee, Gwolves, Xtrfy) all use 3389. The old one would have been my #1 pad too. But it just doesnt work with my #1-5 mice

[@FreshReviewsYT]

There have been no reported spinouts yet (that I’ve seen)

[@nezziTV]

I was definitely thinking about getting this mousepad too.

[@Cr9mson]

hey question we have the same camera, do you mind to share your settings?

[@Zhean3553]

I’m playing Warzone only, which variant that u would recommend for speed? Hien? Which one is close to Vancer Ice?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Shidenkai v2

[@Zhean3553]

@@FreshReviewsYT no stock in SEA countries 😂

[@AuuGainz]

Looking to get the raiden. How would you compare it to the artisan zero soft/lgg glass skate combo?

[@mike_nba]

What would be a good alternative for something that is in-stock? For both the Raiden and the Hien

[@mike_nba]

@@comkioxd thank you for the feedback. Im considering an odin actually. Until Lgg releases the Mercury pro which is gonna take a while from what I've read

[@VVSPRINCE]

my brother in christ im trying to order this mousepad from the artisan website but i dont see the stitching thats on yours in the video (the xsoft) it looks different on the website, i dont know which one to get LOL. why couldn't you link it in your description brother???

[@Azrael32]

Order the fx raiden xsoft for the border stitching.

[@VVSPRINCE]

@@Azrael32 i ended up ordering the raiden directly from artisans website. too bad the shipping is gonna take 3+ weeks...

[@VVSPRINCE]

for those wondering and want an update- the pad came in and it is easily the best pad ive ever used. if you're on the fence, just buy it. there's 0% chance you'll regret the purchase. i use a viper v2 pro with tiger ice skates and it is the smoothest thing ive ever felt.

[@Esixty]

hi, ordered the Raiden soft for my xlite v3 mini what skates would you recommend to replace stock ones ? i like speed , just new to all these pads/skates tech so no idea what skates are best for this pad mouse combo, what would you get for yourself and how bad stock skates are? love ur vids!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Thanks! Tiger ice v2 is great or the xraypad skates that released recently

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Ghost glide cyclones are nice also

[@MrShoniBare]

I have a Raiden Mid and loving it. But I still wanna try Wuxiang 2 and Vancer Ace too.

[@RentABlackout]

Does this give that air hockey puck feel? I think that's what I experienced from glass skates on cordura and it was an interesting experience. I think I personally prefer some texture though in the long run.

[@errolbowes5801]

A fresh awesome review just a quick question can you Confirm if the raiden still causes spin outs on the logitech sensors I had that issue with my G303 shroud on the raiden mid and mpc 1200

[@FreshReviewsYT]

No spinouts on my gpx. Will try g303 later

[@errolbowes5801]

@@FreshReviewsYT Thank you so much I've been hesitant to go back to that pad But it was my favorite pad hands down even compared to the MPC pad and the venus

[@ayd2274]

Would you still recommend it, or are there better options now?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Still a great pad. I now use it in soft

[@ej9806]

Do you know if Raiden is the fastest pure cloth pad (non hard pads/hybrid, just pure cloth)? I am using a Razer Strider right now but I am looking for a faster cloth pad

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Raiden mid for sure

[@MrSkaterpunk1994]

@0:41 what is that mouse in the bottom right also im a huge artisan shidenkai fan paired with my g pro superlight with glass skates its just simply amazing

[@VeeHausen]

Been using the Fantech ATO MP905 (KANAGAWA Fish WAVE) for a few months now....beautiful pad and hell cheap! Just received an Aria and it just replaced my beloved Orochi v2!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Let’s go!

[@dylan2572]

unrelated but, how is the longevity of the gsr se rouge? and are there any control pad that is between the normal gsr and the ikea pad? or any pad just a bit slower than the ikea pad in general? I mained the normal gsr for awhile now and i just tried the ikea pad and i like the feel of it but its a bit fast and im looking for something little slower than the ikea pad

[@jnzed94]

Are you still using glass skates on this pad? Do you prefer glass on this pad or the Pulsar Cordura pad still?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

For glass I like hard hybrid pads and cordura. Like the locus gg pad or walhaut etc

[@II_Kray]

Damn it Fresh! Now I gotta go buy another black square! 🔥

[@f2lmao]

Hey I’ve been using the Logitech G640 for many years now and I cannot use any other mousepad, can you recommend any of these premium mousepads that are similar? Thank you

[@FreshReviewsYT]

If you like that feel, try a Vaxee PA with whatever design you like. Solid pad that has a nice cloth feel

[@johnmerwin5442]

I see this mousepad from Amazon do you think It's the revised one?

[@harpersmith3007]

I have super glide skates should I get the hein or raided

[@GarBageGhosteeE]

yoo fresh, is it normal for the artisan website to make mistakes in checking the city name, postal code etc. since i entered the correct details but still it shows incorrect details

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Not too sure

[@YqtTrN]

Is raiden's surface vulnerable to crease like the other Artisan models? I had a hien and otsu before and they both got creased when I rolled them up and threw them in my backpack. I wonder if it a surface or base thing. Also, I don't know if you mentioned it in the video, but how does the pad go with glass skates?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Correct. It’s the foam, these particular pads aren’t meant to be rolled so it will crease for sure

[@1337jusTi]

Very good review. I can tell you have done your 'repetition' and market research. Would you also recommend the mouse pad for FPS games where tracking is not the most important, but sling/flick shots, and holding angles are more important, like CS:GO?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

In xsoft yes. In mid I would not

[@1337jusTi]

@@FreshReviewsYT thank you for your answer. I don't know if you know of the "Hoya mouse pad master sheet", but under Raiden and quirks, some people report the mouse spinning out because of the odd pattern of the Raiden. Have you ever experienced that? Eg. with the Starlight Tenz Pro?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@1337jusTi I’ve had no spinouts on the revised raiden

[@tinypickle]

did you ever compare with the lamzu energon? I've had and really enjoyed my raiden xsoft for a while but hard for me to tell if it's getting slow spots so was considering picking up an energon

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I didn’t like the energon

[@tinypickle]

@@FreshReviewsYT oh how come? It seems to be a slightly slower Raiden

[@hjjigga8267]

Yo Fresh! Love the content, banger review as always. How would you say the Vancer Ice compares to the Raiden? I love the frictionless feeling of the ice for my large swipes but I feel like the micro-adjustments are just a bit too slippery for me and so the Raiden definitely has me curious. Keep up the great work!!!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Raiden xsoft sounds like it might be amazing for you. If you grab one just let it slow down a bit with a few hours of use. So good though

[@zohebamin331]

Just found the video - quick question would you recommend the raiden xsoft for TacFPS (valorant) or zero soft?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Either one tbh

[@zohebamin331]

@@FreshReviewsYT Appreciate the quick response! Any reason why either one would work or is it more based on if you want more speed or control.

[@weezyrl4454]

IK this isnt related to the video but do you have any IEM videos coming out in the future?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Very soon!

[@inki1080]

What are the differences between the old raiden and this raiden, the revised version of it and is there any spinout ?

[@mikeyplaysvg4468]

Heard of spinout problems using the gpx superlight on the raiden and was wondering if you have had that problem and if not what mouse feet do you use on them?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Zero issues. I use either corepads or BTL

[@Esixty]

hi,if you had to swap raiden xsoft to hien , which one would you get xsoft soft or mid ? greetings!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I prefer soft

[@Killjoy.Z]

I went from my old Raiden Mid to a Skypad 3. Maybe I should grab this and give it a try for just a touch more precision.

[@shelful5256]

Have you tried the Xsoft version and do you like it better than the Mid version?

[@tiendatnguyenhua4283]

How does that feel between skypad and raiden!? I dont know which to choose!

[@GarBageGhosteeE]

if you have tried the hyperx fury s speed, how better and faster would you say this pad is in comparison to fury s speed?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It’s 1000x better quality wise

[@ostn1197]

Raiden with superglide? how does it work for you? do you prefer other skates for this pad?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I like ptfe on this one

[@gordonneverdies]

May have to try this. I have an x soft Otsu, an LGG Venus and an LGG Saturn. Do you think it's somewhere in between the Saturn and Otsu? They're so different but I sometimes have to switch from one to the other. I switch to Saturn if I'm jittery and to the Otsu if my aim feels sticky or I can't micro adjust well enough.

[@bestlives4411]

I cant decide between the otsu xsoft and the venus,i have the Ac2 and it slow down.

[@gordonneverdies]

@@bestlives4411 My Venus has slowed a little bit more than the Otsu. If you like fast pads the Otsu feels amazing. I haven't tried the Venus pro yet but I hear it's a better clone.

[@bestlives4411]

@@gordonneverdies thanks! I THINK Maybe the otsu is Better for me

[@skuko1980]

how do you deal with dust buildup on the mousepad? how do you wash the pads? i'm interested in the maintenance of these pads?

[@kaiw2x]

lint roller the best way for sure, i roll mine before every session and it improves glide to a slight degree as well with the removed dust

[@VicBayolo]

Where can you buy the revised version of the Raiden?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Artisan. Lethal and potentially amazon