Some of the Best and Worst Mousepads I've Tried

[@N0N0111]

11:40 This macro shot for pressing down on the pad is very helpful, please do more of these shots.

[@phattjohnson]

Damn that's a crisp shot indeed!

[@sayidabohussayn7644]

That’s a micro shot?

[@timduh6964]

@@sayidabohussayn7644 incorrect, it is macro. macro involves close up shots just like micro but the difference being the sizes of the objects... micro needing magnification to take the imagery, macro does not.

[@sayidabohussayn7644]

@@timduh6964kool thanks for the lesson. Now I know!

[@lucutes2936]

No

[@maximes4428]

I come to this channel every now and then but it's crazy that you cover and know so much about so many different techs and subjects.

[@budfahnestock2418]

agreed, used him for my monitor purchase recently, now i'm checking out his mouse pad videos. not keyboards though, the keyboard market is unbelievably divisive, i'm not a keyboard "snob" (no offense) so all the jargon kinda threw me off and made it super difficult to decide

[@2klogic]

I'm glad you prefaced that you're still only as good as your own skills and talent! It's sad when people overspend on somethings but I understand the want and need for improving.

[@EtherealDoomed]

It's a good disclaimer. I like having good gear so there's no one I can blame but myself.

[@artur9782]

It's all about comfort

[@Ysbeer11]

You better not stop making videos! This is my favourite chanel, thanks for the content brother

[@Luv_Ruka]

lets goooooooo, been waiting for´a V2 ever since your first video. Amazing content as usual!

[@kesamek8537]

Good video and +1 shoutout to Boardzy. That guy's Tier Lists are amazing.

[@tapts503]

Like others have mentioned, the Artisan's Xsoft is an absolutely amazing experience if you use your PC for more than games. If you have wrist pain, use ergo mice, etc. you may find it your endgame. I own Hayate Oatsu Xsoft.

[@pulsar.]

xsoft vs soft?

[@sK0pe-d9b]

Wow might look at that since I work from home every day 🤔.

[@freakenste]

One of the best pads out there yes , but the Artisan Zero Xsoft that I have , durability has been really really bad. Like few months bad , my mousepad has indentations from where my arm rest on and it's permanent , it won't return to it's original state anymore.

[@michalp3470]

how does it impact wrist pain?

[@tapts503]

@@freakenste Damn, that sounds bad. I was looking at the Zero xsoft in Orange too.

[@brdnacer]

Are there any plans on trying LTT one now that they offer full black version? Really interested in your take on it

[@convextlc9767]

Came to comment and ask the same thing. I use the LTT pad myself and it's been great for me so far.

[@slyceth]

@@convextlc9767 mouse pad smouse pad

[@D-Dreamerz]

It’s a slow mouse pad.

[@Evan-xs8ts]

The ltt pad just isn't good for fps games. It's too slow and not as humidity resistant.

[@ftwtech]

Look at Boardzy’s most updated tier list

[@moe516]

You never fail to impress me with these vids bro

[@frenzyio]

That tracer fight sums up my time with OW when I played it, I get so lost on what’s going 💀 14:50

[@dangu5332]

Still one of the very best channels I always come to watch. Keep it up!!

[@flowsy5294]

you changed the thumbnail three times, the one with the sun shining in over the keyboard and mousepads was the best one and the most gorgeous. The current ones ok but i'd opt for the previous one.

[@mattymoyouknow202]

Never stop doing these please.

[@bcraftr]

getting a new mousepad is just a headache for me, the right size, the right design, affordable price i just give up every time

[@mrbp3351]

I commend you for stacking the mousepads correctly and not making em dirty!

[@epoxy515]

I bought the gsr-se rouge some time ago and i gotta say its really solid, its really nice and you get good and fluid motions, good for tracking and flicking, but it takes some time too flatten, i put weights on them all night and they still didnt flatten down, overall its worth it

[@Karebu.]

The way to easily flatten these mousepads and when you take them out, re fold them back up the opposite way and stick it back in its case for about 15 minutes, they will flatten out perfectly. I’ve owned 2. (The red one and the blue one)

[@RafaelLima-ch6qr]

​​@@Karebu.hanks for that, i'm getting the red one this week and this will be helpful :)

[@chadsugden411]

I put mine in the sun or hit it with the hair dryer for 5 mins and it relaxes

[@SuthesanSA89]

One of the reason people like to watch your video, because you have aim. So it is not just talk spec video. Viewers always like some performances to compare. 😊

[@thames21]

Makes a review more reliable. If someone who can't aim tells me a mousepad is good, I'm inclined to think the opposite is true!

[@SuthesanSA89]

@ Just go with mousepad that your budget and aim style match, everything else does not matter, your are not pro and will not be so that 0.01% perfection not going to change anything. And you can keep buying mousepad every year or every month, thinking it will do a change. Just waste of money.

[@thames21]

@@SuthesanSA89 Exactly. I know I'm not more than an average gamer, If I wanted to get better I'd be aimtraining my ass off, peripherals won't do that much.

[@SuthesanSA89]

@@thames21yeah completely agree. I did waste a lot of money on skates and mouse, keyboard, pads etc. And now I don’t have time for playing because of work and life. But if I could do one thing over. Convert all my mouse etc to CPU or GPU upgrades for more stable FPS in clutch fights.

[@AlphablueOfficial]

I was just shopping for pads and thought "I wonder what Optimum Tech would recommend" and BAM!! Here you are!!

[@squakers9950]

I have the $30 NZXT MXP700 mousepad. Medium speed, medium softness, so kind of ticks all the boxes. I feel like not many people talk about it, but in my opinion, it is one of the most solid low-price mousepads out there.

[@yoshi555king]

that's a good one. Would have gotten it if Pulsar didn't produce the paraspeed v2 cordura

[@92F0XBody]

Sucks that shipping is so much from artisan, because their pads aren’t really expensive. $30-45 for their lineup when you convert yen to USD

[@AlwaysTrickster]

I recently settled on the Glorious Air mousepad and I love it. Great vid 👍🏿

[@tobiasdontmatter1868]

Hell yea, I have the glorious XXXL lol

[@skullkrusher4418]

The otsu mid and the skypad 3.0 are my go-to pads. They just feel so amazing for tracking.

[@erg999]

they cost over 70€ 💀

[@wildfirekr]

@@erg999 well worth the money if you want to have easier and clean tracking imo

[@jauspox]

@@erg999 if you can't afford it, don't buy it. Simple.

[@realghostxd]

@@erg999 again like what Ali said, all the pads that are available on your local stores that he mentioned at the start of the video, are pretty good aswell

[@akimbofresh8109]

@@erg999Ask mommy for some money or get a job then.

[@ThePolarPanda]

HOW are your thumbnails so good?!?!

[@spiz649]

It's pretty rough that the saturn and venus pro arent in stock. Some of the best pads I've used.

[@KeenScout.]

Can't wait for June, Saturn pro and Ultralight X

[@SooFragZ]

the venus pro is still in stock btw. highly recommend

[@aegistechreviews7410]

Saturn Pro is the god pad imo

[@DunderHead.5000]

It says 'preorder'. So how has everybody tried it?

[@spiz649]

@@DunderHead.5000 they’ve released these pads already but because they were so popular they have sold out. They’re in the process of making more.

[@rum1__1]

Amazing video as always optimum 👍

[@pov_stevo]

man you are jacked as hell, props to you

[@blees1ng]

I feel honored for maining the same mousepad as you cuz u are my favorite techtuber :D

[@Cxzan]

love it keep posting and cant wait for you next video

[@emmanuelvillafranca7741]

Great content as always!

[@markushofer7657]

as i moved out my apartment for 3 weeks i took my old mouse with one glide surface missing and a more compact mousepad with me. it felt weird having that much friction at first but after an hour i got used to it and my winrate went off the charts. when i moved back in and used my fancy mouse and mousepad it felt so awkward. It opened my eyes that low friction isnt always the best and is probably a lot of marketing propaganda. comes down to preference after all i guess.

[@hexdex3544]

The best thing in this video is the hairdryer thing, that’s really genius!

[@bonkeldonk3578]

I find it funny how over the time he went from "I don't think you should wear a sleeve while using a mouse pad it makes you look wierd" to "I know it looks wierd but honestly that consistancy you get from having a sleeve while playing is apsolutly worth it"

[@bajeebus-j2p]

Props to having the relevant info in the description

[@Ducktamer]

LGG Saturn Pro is everything I've wanted. Since i got it i have never looked back and thought "this could be faster, slower, more comfortable." It just does it all for me.

[@satxrn21]

Is the Saturn Pro good for Fortnite? And which softness did you get? Soft or XSoft?

[@aquanos]

@@satxrn21 Literally preference.

[@splitzkee_]

sheesh it's 50$

[@Ducktamer]

@@splitzkee_ cheaper than buying 3-4 cheap mousepads that become unusable after 3 months

[@satxrn21]

​@@Ducktamer Which softness did you get? the Soft or XSoft?

[@breakies]

holy moly! another black square video!

[@itsVoltzryt]

4:29 that’s because you don’t have the sleeve it’s only $19.99 so why not thing was like 90 or 120 sometimes

[@johan7979]

I just bought myself the SteelSeries Qck Heavy yesterday for around $25. I won't be using it until I get my new PC. I hope the mousepad proves to be beneficial for playing games like CS and Valorant. Great video as always man

[@sky77751]

Qck is very good for its price it's washable but I does breakdown very fast I have been using it for 2 yrs and it definitely has worn out some spots are fast some and some are muddy Already ordered artisan zero soft and waiting for that to come Overall I feel like the ock is the best choice for tact fps if you have more cash to spare get the artisan zero soft

[@-duxi]

best pad!

[@zanoirmank8307]

best pad ever . i have been using the same qck heavy for now 12 years ! & it can last 3 more years easily. mouse tracer & slides are perfect on it

[@drk_blood]

It's one of the best pads I ever had. I was just wondering why the fuck he didn't include any QcK variant in this video. Steelseries made legendary pads which all cs pros used them at some point..

[@-duxi]

idk most these pads ive nerver fkin heard of.

[@unoob32]

I personally like Artisan Xsoft (hien) because the pad softness can provide cushion to my pisiform bone. Ever since I use it, I no longer have any kind of pisiform fatigue or pain.

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

gain 100 lbs to pad your wrist

[@Mikeztarp]

I love how analytical you are with these.

[@filosavage7475]

Omg I was looking for mouse pads and popped on KZbin to be greeted by this wonderful video

[@accumulator4825]

Dude this is just in time, I've literally been wondering about which mousepad to get the last week.

[@edonramadani8017]

which one have you got? im thinking about skypad 3.0 or gsr se rouge, i play only cs2.

[@JoseSanchezFernandez-nl7ml]

I love the way this guy explains the things, Personally I would say this is the best content creator of technology nowadays, continue doing it same .

[@pennettafederico7683]

4:51 if you wanna use some type of gloves intead of a compression sleeve i'd reccomend one of those single gloves tat digital artists use with a graphic tab. i use one for gaming and it works pretty well, also it's more comfortable than a compression sleeve

[@genVwithaswitch]

NO WAY BRO DROPPED THE VIDEO I WAS LOOKING FOR 😭

[@hack_jammer]

All your videos are bangers.

[@gamist8166]

Idk if you're still doing the glass pads, if so it might not be the time. But when you want a speedy/hybrid cloth pad, I'd recommend the Lamzu Energon! Its my favorite pad so far. I feel it's just barely too fast for me, I'm wondering if I can find something only slightly slower. I use sapphire skates though, so I'm thinking if I go back to ptfe that might be what I need. Unsure, but yea, I highly recommend the pad.

[@grev.]

been using the mpc 450 for the past 6 months and it's by far the best pad i've ever used.

[@emma6648]

Is it good for Valorant or slow games

[@vice.-]

Legend says that Ali is still trying to kill that Orisa at 15:36 to this day

[@davidmazo4418]

Quasimodo got in the grinding, my man's buffed

[@Puss1man]

He predicted all this

[@pundah7084]

For anyone looking for a great budget friendly mouse pad I would recommend any Locus pads. They're on the faster side so if you want more control it may not be for you. The sizes are XL - 450x400x3MM / XXL - 900x400x4MM. Extended pads are a little bit thicker so keep that in mind.

[@tkzii6207]

best budget mousepad is the ikea one, change my mind

[@pundah7084]

@@tkzii6207 If it's as good as I've heard then it definitely seems like a great option

[@ihx7]

just discovered your channel and I love it

[@ihx7]

I imagine I would have a similar channel as you if actually had discipline back then and made videos + actually followed my projects

[@ihx7]

why didn't find this channel earlier man I basically stopped gaming by now a few years ago this would've been so amazing but it kinda brings me back into wanting to dive into this stuff again

[@scottkobrien]

I really enjoy the razer strider. It is fast and stays consistent throughout the pad for so long, I feel it really helps my tracking. It did take a little bit to get use to coming from a glorious prior

[@noclaerifa]

are you a low sens or high sense player? i’m confused if i should get razer strider or logitech g640 and a few others like zowie and cool master. I play on low to mid sens

[@johnathan8241]

I use my old school books covered with a dry fit tshirts. They work perfectly and are really smooth. I recommend trying, if your mousepad feels like glue. I just needed to rip some pages from the book to keep it thin enough.

[@r_turner]

Great that you did another video on Mousepad , The First video was very Impactful for me , I got myself Razer Golaithus for My Razer Viper Mini . Very Budget products which Delivered Shockingly Premium Experience and Aiming massively improved as I get avg 20-30 kills in PUBG Arcade DeathMatches as before i could not even get 5-8 kills.

[@ZhekaTrololo]

There is two versions of this: control and speed. Which one you bought?

[@r_turner]

​@@ZhekaTrololo Goliathus Mobile Soft Gaming - it's an entry level @ $5

[@ohxtg]

Nice boardzy shout out at the end

[@DESCENDDED]

as soon as I look for one the beast uploads

[@chaos2810]

Ali you should start transcribing the videos into articles/blogs. Each article/blog talks about the findings you have in each video.

[@stealthhunter6998]

Wish some razer pads were on this list to compare to because they have large availability in my region compared to all of these which aren’t even in some stores in this region.

[@thacoolest13]

Would have been nice if the ltt mousepad was there considering all the testing they also did on it

[@givemethesantahatfoo]

+1 to the LGG Mercury. Fantastic pad for the price ($15), especially if you don't mind the rougher texture. Great video as always Optimum!

[@WhoFlungDung]

I have the biggest size and it's great but, just like the guy here says, it's a rough surface kinda.

[@nik_mik]

BOARDZY AND OPTIMUM TECH ARE ALL U NEED🐐🐐

[@ahmedghanmi]

Glad to see u hit apex again. Great review

[@phai44]

The problem with pads "pros" use like G640 is longevity, it worn-out in 1-2 months. You have to buy new one to get premium experience again, unlike "pros" who get it for free.

[@xRealUzz]

No, you can wash it ..

[@ladmad9196]

cleaning? whats that?

[@Evan-xs8ts]

​@zawa check not with these mousepads. Washing only works with lgg, artisan, xraypad and other higher quality pads.

[@ladmad9196]

@@Evan-xs8ts tell me why it wouldnt work

[@anglchnn]

@@ladmad9196 because coating worn out with time

[@VoDkAvi]

Thanks. Gonna try out the Hayate Otsu, was looking at the Hien

[@JustinCrediblename]

what about a mousepad that'll hold up to sweat? I'm looking for a mousepad for my exercise bike station... there's no chance that I could play an FPS game while on an exercise bike, so softness and sweat resistance are desired

[@mkatakm]

Can you recommend some good pads to mortal gamers like me from among more commonly found brands instead of those even you can't say their name correctly?

[@VicariousX]

I'm glad to see the mercury make the list, I personally like everything about it just a tiny bit better than a hien. It's just the smaller size + the stitching that kill me.

[@bleublurry]

What's your recommendation on how to clean/wash these mousepads?

[@nemonas2019]

this

[@simptrix007]

Got some random Gaya XL mousepad. Had no expectations other that it fitting perfectly to my keyboard compartment in PC table. 36 months later there are like no signs of wear, fabric is nice to the touch and it tracks well. Had several QCK+ mousepads that started to show wear under less than year. I am still waiting for some proof that spending on mousepad is worth it.

[@DunderHead.5000]

I don't know much about Gaya mouse pads, I can't actually find that brand in the U.S.

[@Boemtie]

I tried most pads on the list, i settled with the regular Saturn, its great.

[@DeliriumPCGameAndKeebs]

Came for the mousepads, stayed for the gameplay. Insane at the game, sheesh.

[@ARCbirdman]

Have you tried the vancer ice out? It's my main and I've owned 2 now. I love them. Super fast pad. (Also Ali, have you changed any color settings in game since your video on it? It looks so vibrant and I would love to do it as well)

[@KaledTV]

Please review the Deathadder V3 Pro Fake edition, the coating is better than the one in the regular and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@Manuwu]

insane content as usual :)

[@dimwillow7113]

I love my finalmouse and mz1 + hien extra soft. The sandy surface feel provides feedback and the smoothness makes it very easy switching targets fast.

[@Bobeeha]

rich boi

[@yuh9193]

does the soft texture cause any problems while trying to move quickly in csgo, valoranf, fort etc

[@dimwillow7113]

@@yuh9193 Hi i dont play tac fps so i dont know about that specific case. Moving quickly with hien and light mice is very nice in Battlefield for me. But yeah i heard that people playing tac fps wants slower pads so they can stop very fast and accurate though.

[@Jesus.V]

Pc parts for my first build -Intel core i5-13600k -NZXT kraken z53 73.11 cfm liquid cpu cooler -Asus tuf gaming z790 plus wifi atx LGA 1700 motherboard -Corsair vengeance 32 gb 2x16 DDR5 5600 cl36 memory -crucial p3 plus 2tb m.2 2280 pcle 4.0. X4 NVME Solid state drive -gigabyte AERO OC GeForce rtx 4080 16gb video card -NZXT h5 flow atx mid tower case -Corsair RM850x (2021) 850w 80+ gold certified fully modular atx power supply This comes around 2,500 dollars. Let me know if I should change anything but please keep it within the budget.

[@teekanne15]

those casual 360 spins while talking :D

[@gordonneverdies]

Still waiting for my Saturn Pro. I'm excited to mix my favorite surface with the artisan style base.

[@DarkFox2232]

My mouse weight is 119.6g. It is old Roccat Kone XTD Optical. With original glides and Razer Destructor, even tension in original braided cable moved mouse quite a lot around. But those glides destroyed Destructor in time. Instead I put on metallic glides and moved to cloth mouse pads. Weirdly enough, I had great experience with cheap Bloody mousepad. Version with rough textile diamond pattern inward, contact surface was in shape of connected "X" letters.

[@shadyhd20]

Solid video as usual

[@goobernoodles]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the full desk sized mouse pads such as the Matthro 4XL EMP.

[@sp-xx8ty]

Love my razer strider! Fastest hybrid pad just right.

[@aidenfrost10]

I got the Hayate Otsu in Soft, probably the best mousepad of all time for tac shooters.

[@wazeFPS]

honestly im a huge keyboard and mouse freak but recently just stopped caring about mousepads. I just kinda stuck to the xraypad aqua control 2 because it feels the same and doesnt get affected by humidity. But honestly as long as its just not an awful dollar store mousepad anything works fine and you get used to the characteristics pretty quickly.

[@tmac9938]

fnatic dash pro is all you need, if you like cloth. its a mix of hard/soft, its very interesting. literally wipe it with a hot damp microfiber towel once a week and it stays brand new, no slow/hotspots, 6 months in. best mousepad i've ever owned, never thought it would make a difference. the right amount of slide and friction as a wrist and wrist/elbow swiper.

[@Whyxeni]

That widow clip was insane

[@LumpyCox]

I use a mouse pad that came with my moms desktop 5 years ago💀

[@argrov]

💀💀💀invest in a glass pad

[@gumbothefish2267]

@@argrovdepending on the game you play They dont have stopping power and other stuff you want for some games But they are consistent and last long and are nice so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MikeBravos]

I am new to the whole fps thing and I am trying to understand if I am doing something wrong in my way of playing. I got two lightweight mice, an Xlite V2 Mini and GPX Superlight 2, replaced the skates with superglides, the feel nice, still testing out. I am trying to find the proper mousapd for me, so I noticed when I ADS, fire and ADS and Fire, I press hard on the mouse and it gets kinda stuck and when I try to go on the next target using wrist movement, my mouse jumps, and then I gain control of movement to microadjust for the next target. I assume this can be fixed by using a harder mousepad? I dont mind spending some amount on a good mousepad tbh. thank you all!

[@salcmon]

Just what I was looking for, will be sure to check out some artisan pads.

[@farvezafridifaizurrahman6980]

I got the Hayate Otsu XSoft after your last video. Best mousepad ever!

[@NakedTrashPanda]

Same here. Was kinda worried from all the complaints about the longevity but seems like that was fixed with version 2.

[@natewronski7751]

Any tips on cleaning mousepads?

[@amakrotol7613]

I'm sorry for asking the literal question the video is about, but which would you recommend for casual or semi-competitive gaming in every genre, and if I prefer comfort/texture over everything? Should I just go with the G640?

[@DanRey8008]

Vaxee PA (for avalability) LGG Saturn Pro if you dont mind the wait. Or the stand Saturn if you dont need the extra plush

[@S0RR0WSPELL]

Zowie GSR SE Rouge for sure.

[@dubara7759]

I have got Zowie GSR SE Rouge, it's very comfortable

[@XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Hello !!!!!!!! Wireless gaming headphones exist?

[@athanmantas7134]

4:38 was that tape on your mouse triggers?

[@diags_1109]

Kind of funny that I used Tenz on the Hayte Otsu as well and play siege, val and cs. The pad is literally a cloud, and is so comfortable.

[@KendrickOrSnake]

Are artisans mousepads your favorite type of mousepads? If so, which is best for the M2k mouse?

[@1NOHERO]

mate we still waiting on your neck exercise video

[@ChantingInTheDark]

I was using my desk (no mousepad) for the longest time, when I upgraded my mouse to a Razer Death Adder v3 I bought a HyperX - Pulsefire Mat (XL) both were a game changer for CoD.

[@SL1PSTAR]

The issue I find with ALL mouse pads is their performance after 5 or 6 months.

[@Waltuhgamer]

You should try the lgg Saturn pro and the Venus and the puretrak p-51

[@Improstor]

Came to see whether Artisan is in list. Half video is of Artisan. Approved.