My Secret Weapon for Gaming Mice! (not clickbait)

This is my secret weapon to customize gaming mice for the best possible control and anti slip coating. Grip tape for a gaming mouse can be a massive upgrade for aiming, control and a ton of other things. Here's why I'm using it more and more lately....on gaming mice, gaming keyboards and yes, even my PC case!
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[@TheSkyCries1]

I wasn't expecting the razor ones that you only put where you want them to be that great, but I tried them at at your recommendation anyways, since I'm not a fan of my current grip tape. I was very surprised. I'm glad I gave them a try. Will probably be using these for life.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Good to hear!

[@JR-mk6ow]

I've been using grip tape on my Viper Mini, I felt way more precise since day one. I don't know why it isn't more comum.

[@rendonwade1130]

I love my griptape, but the razer universale one even if you clean your mouse it will come off in about a month, or the adhesive starts to come off and sticks to your hand. Not a bid deal because it gives you quite a bit of it. Just annoying to reapply

[@Irfankach]

PRO TIP: Buy a roll/sheet of grip tape If you want to cut the tape EXACTLY like your mice, Simply stick masking tape, draw out the outline requires on the masking tape roughly peel off the masking tape and stick it on TOP of the Grip tape sheet, Refine the outline on the masking tape Proceed to use the masking outline as a template to cut the grip sheet.

[@BenMagargee]

They make grip tape for firearms as well that are a bit cheaper for a larger sheet you can cut yourself. It's worked beautifully for my VR controllers, excellent grip and the adhesive is still strong after a year and a half. No clue how the texture compares to the mouse specific ones, but definitely worth checking out as an option.

[@LuisC7]

I bought cheap thin gun tape and it's good enough

[@Sinsanatis]

oh shit thank u good sir. will def check em out once i feel i need to replace mine

[@Humstuck]

I use gun grip tape usually but Ill look at the price of the branded ones for the future if its worth it. Any grip stuff will make a difference. Im not a competitive guy but I love the feel and control it adds.

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

I tried using that kind of tape on a mouse before but it actually made my hand sweat more.

[@linkplayshalo14]

Lizard skins (bats grips) have been a great option that’s affordable.

[@saucyg6371]

@@linkplayshalo14 can vouch

[@lemonshire1]

never felt like trying grip tape, but i probably will now, so thanks

[@Visionary4787]

Yessir it’s always a good day when this man hops on

[@heyspookyboogie644]

“2. It can make it feel bigger” * grabs gaffer tape and looks down *

[@gryffin533]

lamoooo was looking for this comment

[@KennyKennTV]

The included razer grip tape is amazing, but the BTL, corepad, lizard skins are all way thicker. why??

[@TheDongiko]

Lethal gaming’s BT.L grips are definitely my go to on my logitech superlight

[@tejasgathoria4593]

I just used thhe sticker which comes with the razer mouse for the grip tape and it works fine😂😂

[@thatdudeghosty6817]

I have a glossy cooler master mm710, feels like I don't have much grip ngl especially when my hands get oily or sweaty so I really am considering grip tape.

[@bla_ank]

As a rule of thumb, matte coating > gloss for sweaty hands. I had to return the mm710 gloss after one day, because it was impossible to use consistently, while the matte version was fine

[@ALph4cro]

Gimme some of that Stippled Grip Tape for that faster ADS and Sprint to fire speed.

[@SaladHate]

When i've got Logitech GPW Superlight i was thinking - wtf are these weird grip stickers included in the package. One day i've applied them. Damn they re good. This is the different level of control and if i will change mouse to any other - i will definitely find some grip tape to put on it. BTW there is a good priced grip tape - it is called Lizard Skins and is used by hokkey players on their equipment.

[@Jesticles85]

i couldnt agree more. i gripped up my coolermaster mm720 with the included stuff, and it's great.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Right!?

[@8lec_R]

Still too expensive. Like it's just a piece of sticky rubber. Why so expensive. I wish I could buy a sheet of it for a dollar and cut it however I like

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

I bought the Razer Deathadder V3 wireless a few months ago, wanting to swap out my wired Deathadder V2 for a wireless option. Out of the box the V3 came smooth with optional grip tape, and I tried for awhile in that configuration, but the mouse felt slippery and my aim in FPS games was mediocre when before it wasn't too shabby. Nothing like trickshot good, but more flickshot decent. However I eventually got around to trying out the grip tape for the V3, and what a world of difference! The mouse feels completely under control, and where my pinky used to drag a little off the edge (I have big hands, hence using the Deathadder to begin with) I no longer had that problem after applying the grip tape. It's such a minor difference, but the results speak for themselves. The mouse feels under more of my control, my hand rests comfortably on the shell, and my aim is back to where I can improve upon it instead of feeling like I got sent back in progress from having a lousy mouse.

[@SuperWolfkin]

More love for one finger death Punch is always appreciated. That game is amazing

[@iNNeRKaoS]

How many people have their mouse go flying from their hand as they twist around for a sweet quick scope headie, go flying into the wall, shattering into pieces, and getting a piece embedded in your foot two days later? I can't be the only one...

[@Jousten16]

Gotta try some grip tape on my Logitech G502 lightspeed. Been using the mouse for 2.5 years or maybe even longer by now and due to the pandemic and increased usage the material got shiny and pretty smoothed out faster than usual sadly.

[@JOKEMMM]

BTL grips are my favorites by far after trying 5 different ones :) The hotline grips are not on the same level as lizard skin or BTL grips

[@georgejpg]

I have BTL grips for my superlight, and found them to be pretty shit. The glue doesn't stay in place, it bulges out from beneath the grips and eventually will come off on your hands, leaving less glue holding the grip to the mouse and causing them to slip more and more until they fall off. Probably endemic to all of these dumb mouse grips. I haven't tried sports tape but I think that would do a much better job. The sort of stuff that you'd put on a tennis racket or hockey stick.

[@flowsy5294]

Grip Tape is the Mouses foreskin being added back.

[@uzairanis10]

i used a 1$ mousepad to make custom grip for my G402 i rip the cloth from the front then cut the mousepad rubber according to my hand placement and stick it with supperglue it feels amazing

[@Sinsanatis]

i got the glorious grip tape for my model d, main reason being to cover up the holes as they dont mix with sweaty hands very well, but the fact that its sort of elastic doesnt really help as over time it stretches into the holes, so its almost impossible to clean. the added grip is nice tho. also it was 10 bucks and still says 10 bucks on the site. i saw the model d pro and conceptually wise its perfect. model d shape, wireless with wired mode, AND NO HOLES, but the colors are shit. why glorious why. i wouldve 100% gotten one if it werent for the colors. also adopting the group buy practice is kinda shitty

[@undervoltologist420]

When are we going to have the Legion 5 review please? 🥺

[@greyrat_]

hockey tape does the trick

[@ThePioneer0000]

Great Video. I actually never even thought of that but imma try it by definite (Liked the arc 3.0 gameplay btw xD)

[@twantheman2633]

you should try the lizard skin bat grip

[@thatzaliasguy]

Works great on my GameBall trackball buttons!

[@Internetflaming]

my secret weapon is having a disfunctional leftclick... mabye thats not so great but i cant buy a new one if i want to be able to pay rent

[@achannelhasnoname5182]

How exactly do you lift your mouse with your fingers on the primary buttons?

[@NightFoxZero]

Not gonna lie, the most surprising thing in this video was seeing Destiny 2 game play in the B-roll lol

[@JenyaIsJustChilling]

0:13 flexed that tongue For The Ladies

[@GuyMcVey]

DO NOT buy grip tape for your mouse. I bought the kit from Coolermaster for my 711, and it started to peel off leaving a gooey mess. My mouse will forever be sticky and gummy no matter how much alcohol I clean it with. Terrible idea.

[@2GreeDie]

As someone who self-diagnosed himself with hyperhydrosis, I have a fair share of griptapes usage, and out of all the uses He said on the video, I personally think having Razer smaller sized hexagonal tape on keyboard would benefit me the most as I always stuggle with oily/slippery keys. Also, I have tried plenty griptapes from LizardSkins to Corepads and from actual skateboard grips to badminton racket grips. All of them become slippery after a few use, except from skateboard grips ofcourse. What griptapes would you recommend for cases like mine?

[@artyomloukashov636]

Have you tried Cattongue? The tape is durable and super grippy, and the material is quite dense(almost solid compared to Razer's rubber). .It isn't pre-cut, but you get a generous amount of tape to play with.

[@2GreeDie]

@@artyomloukashov636 not yet, I am now using supergrip tape by pulsar. Will try the cattoungue grips if I ever have problems with pulsar's. Thanks

[@reynaldo7371]

You didn't mention Hotline Games DIY one, cut it yourself to match your mouse. Got it on my Xtrfy MZ1, great grip. Much better than the Razer universal, it looks so ugly.

[@Zez1nas]

I have used my Razer Viper V2 pro without grips because I didnt like the black grips look on the white mouse, but one day I tried it and afterwards I am not going back - the control is worth the sacrifice of looks for sure

[@f.u.n.5283]

yep same experience here. i didnt think the grip tape would have as much of an effect as it really does. microadjustments are wayy easier for example

[@r.m.3773]

I did not know you also played Destiny 2. Very nice game.

[@Moonwired]

Also holy shit, I hope those aren’t precuts for specific mice cause like literally all of them look like garbage. Edit: ye those razer ones actually look okay :/

[@sparktite]

Ive tried various mouse grips in the past but they usually come off within a couple days and leave the sufaces worse off after than if you had just used your device as normal. Ive never really had issues much with sweat, if i sweat, i just deal with it and usually it doesnt cause me any sort of issues. I would love a grip that stays like with my controller, ive even used tennis/gamer antiperspirant for my hands/fingers but again its not worth the immediate build up of residues. I use a g502 stock no weights on my glass mouse pad from steel series they used to make. If you want too much glide try any aluminum or even try lubing one of those. Glass has more friction and consistent friction breaks in movement. If anything its too grippy compared to basic aluminum.

[@sparktite]

I put my last grip tape set on my step dads hp mouse mouse and threw on some old razer mouse feet as a joke and it was very funny :P

[@nerdnexus-98]

Some next level scam is going on guys, in the name of crypto and investments. Be careful. And as always, great review Dmitri.

[@xMendonzAx]

I have the Hotline ones for G502, they are dirty cheap here, they are excellent also good for tiny repairs on the G502 side that runnout with time. Also Hotline do have a universal one that you can cut in any format that you want, and it is the same price as the cutted ones.

[@FahimAhmed-xj9lq]

IDK if these are necessarily secret weapons, but pretty good tips nonetheless!

[@eglorious-yt]

How does the adhesive affect the mouse after a long time? Does it damage or stain the mouse?

[@lunarstar5355]

All the new mice I have ordered from any brand I have not had a single thing of grip tape come with them unless it's a addon item.

[@bla_ank]

My issue with grip tape and built in 'grip texture' on mice, is that it only works with dry hands. If you have sweaty hands, it actually makes the mouse more slippery. If you have sweaty hands you are better off buying rolls of athletic grip tape (the type used on baseball bats, hockey sticks, etc.), and cutting it to size. The best grip tape I've ever used has been homemade, while the Pulsar and Razer stuff actually made me play worse while costing more

[@nikaizad1]

you havent tried the hotline games grip v2.0 plus. it actually absorbs sweat while having a rubber finish. then the sweat can dissipate over time where you're not in contact with the mouse

[@megadeth8592]

I'm literally the opposite.... I hate my mouse sticking to my hand or fingers at all.... I need my shit D R Y

[@yawningsalmon]

I use tennis grip tape. I cut to form and apply double side tape. Anybody use powder chalk? Lol

[@peleh1]

DIY with tennis overgrip and double side tape.

[@m1trand1re]

Like for the usb-drive trick at least!

[@HardwareCanucks]

I had more tape. Why not use it right!?

[@semtexxl4023]

Can somebody pls navigate me where to get original Razer grip tape for DA V3 Pro for the wired version? Original packaging doesn't have it which is a bummer. Razer website only has grips for DA in general meaning main clicks + palm grip. With Razer V3 Pro you have main clicks + SIDE grips. I much prefer side grip tape over palm. Any help is welcome if such thing exists as original product.

[@try2topdat742]

Nice seeing some Destiny 2 gameplay lately if you want to do some raid hit me up.

[@Crashburn162]

Братле :) Mate these are great I know but the problem I have is you telling people having grip tape one left and right mouse button helps you lift the mouse without gripping the sides. Unless you are spider man it ain't happening :) Otherwise everything is great I understand sponsor shit ;) Great videos keep going

[@razen8393]

Best grips are actually from Corepad or BTL

[@JeskidoYT]

>showcases the greatest game that is one finger death punch >Uses spooky music that does not match to the pace of the game :( So close Dimitri

[@TheObsesedAnimeFreaks]

people that didn't grow up with trackballs: we need light mice. me: what abhorrent reject would want a light mouse... /builds mouse of out metals and adds weights/

[@pav1u]

razer and glorious grips are trash, i want to find something like the superlight grip and its hard...

[@mgut17]

using the grip tape that came with the g pro superlight

[@beaureddington4039]

I just got back into Destiny and been using Razer universal grip tape on my g pro x super light. _and_ I tape the right button w/naked left, strip for the thumb & hex where the ring finger rests. Then I tape the ‘back’ button but not the forward button bc ‘back’ is throw nade and the other is switch nade, so gotta find it quick.

[@ViXoZuDo]

I bought grip tape from aliexpress and cut it to the right size for like 2 bucks... Same material than the factory cut for way less...

[@FullmetalDragon1212]

Can't say I have ever found the need for grip tape, but I also have a chonkers size mouse in the ROCCAT Tyon, Wich is sadly out of production, and I can't find anything quite as comfortable, if I could find this mouse, with the same layout/size but a better sensor I would be in love. SOme weight reduction would probably help too, however I would give wireless a shot still if the weight was kept at/below the current

[@salt2209]

BURY THE LIGHT DEEP WITHIN!

[@Katze822228]

wear of built in rubber grips is really not a problem... I'm using my g403 since 5 years and the grips are still great. If anything they improved over time because they formed little comfort groves where i rest my fingers. And before that i was using a mionix mouse, the grips on that mouse are still fine, too. But aftermarket grips people usually replace every couple months from what i've heard...

[@MikeNovelli]

No mention of kick flipping?... Shame

[@mcada99]

Razer Universal Grip Tape in video - $9.99. Razer Universal Grip Tape on Amazon page - $54.15. Are you guys lying or did Amazon just by sheer coincidence raise the price by 500% overnight?

[@HardwareCanucks]

Wait...WHAT? In which region?

[@mcada99]

@@HardwareCanucks Australia. It could also be the Great Australian Rip-Off (price gouging, which happens here)

[@underh1gh]

with sweaty hand, I found Tiger > Corepad soft > BTL 3rd > BTL 2nd > Razer >>>>> hotline >>>>>>>>>> Glorious for me.

[@Moonwired]

Could do without the sound effects on the bulletpoints tbh.

[@Thomo27]

fyi this kind of thing ships with cheap HyperX mice

[@elllhefe]

Love using grip tape on my mice 🙌

[@FromTheHood]

Hi Shroud. You look different...

[@walterliou8729]

I only like the grip tape on the side not on the clicks

[@Beanelli]

Bad part after just a week it gets gunked up into oblivion no matter how much you wash your hands

[@mir4cle696]

I’ve had the same BTL tape on my viper mini for a year now. I do have dry hands so that might be a big reason why I’ve had no issues.

[@Beanelli]

@@mir4cle696 Have ya tried scraping it with your nails?

[@BravenTyler]

I got grips for Basilisk, Viper, and the universal all Razer. Love them. Won't be using a mouse without grips ever again. Razer needs to make a lighter weight Basilisk though, if they can do it for the Deathadder they should truly do it for the Basilisk. Im only asking for 75 grams with RGB it's very possible, just make it like the V2 but with the good specs like the viper V2 pro.

[@sungjinnwoo2365]

i used the razer universal grips bcuz razer didnt give me grips in my deathadder v2 mini althought they are supposed to it is good and sticky and definetly reccomend it

[@GinoColombi]

The viper one works in V2 Pro?

[@leec3881]

One year on and this vid is still gri......... 😏

[@heyspookyboogie644]

Get a roll of 1 or 2” wide gaffer tape. You’ll find 1000 other good uses for it and it’s cheaper and grippy but soft and isn’t $15 for just your mouse buttons.

[@rmxgamingzone]

what is the name of that game?

[@windfail]

Haha i believe BTL and Corepads grip tapes are the top of the line right now. I use corepad grips and it adds minimal width while being very grippy

[@cristianmunoz6226]

Can someone recommend a kit for G305? I bought one but after months the glue start to delaminate to the slides and breaks down very badly

[@JustAnotherPrick]

Was expecting a grip tape for free front the Razer deathadder v2 mini. Lots of YT vids showed it had that in the package. Sadly mine didn't come with it. Had to improvise and cut a rubberized anti slip phone pad thingy. Works good enough.

[@Venox4x]

You just forgot the german inventor of these grips ~ SensoryBoost. Their grips are smooth and flat that doesn't feel weird like structured ones. if you ask me they feel best.

[@iJansport]

Corepad and lizardskinz are my top 2 grips. Corepads being thinner and lizardskinz being thick.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Aren't both a lot more expensive??

[@iJansport]

@@HardwareCanucks about $10 before shipping

[@DementedAnimalz]

I had the viper mini with grip tape and switched over to the g pro wireless and bought some BTL grips and they are a million times better than razer's grip tape

[@cheeseUout]

being the cheap person that i am, I use electric tape.

[@bryanbrewer4272]

makes a tiny mouse feel bigger..............

[@TN8PT]

What brand are your glasses?

[@IAmTigore]

And it's nightmare to clean

[@dannygunns7831]

Deity?! You rip MTB bro?!

[@AndyTurcu]

What game is the one at 0:32?

[@KinSaniTriGaming]

Hey @Dmitry, amazing review as always! Im using my DAV3 at 4Khz, love this flippin thing! Just a small tiny correction @5:04, is that the xlite v2? or the new X2?

[@nemtudom5074]

I wonder how heat resistant the adhesives are, because i've had things like this that let go after a few hours of my hands warming it up

[@bladactania]

Do they make it in white?

[@Jeffmorgan1991]

Never felt I needed grip tape with the GPXS. Did acutally come with some I should at least I try it I guess. I love the egg feeling of the GPXS tho.

[@AndromedaFPS]

just a question for my fellow dav3 owners, does the grip tape on the right side of the mouse feel super uncomfortable for anyone else or is that just me?

[@leviathanpriim3951]

I used talon grip and hockey grip tape, but glad to see companies finally making and including grip tape for there mouse

[@ChaoticRenny]

I've been using BT-L grips from lethal gaming gear for years they work wonderfully with many colors and mice to pick from

[@1972LittleC]

Tiny mouse.... I get real Pitch Perfect 2 vibes how Dimitri said that :D

[@danielq250]

What is the game called ?

[@mir4cle696]

Destiny 2