The Best and Worst Mousepads I've Tried

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Here are mousepads that you should definitely check out, and some to completely avoid.
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[@rustinpeace7466]

I didn't realize mousepads were a hot subject *brings out 10 of his pads*.

[@jeffreywalters3024]

First comment

[@EssillusionsUHD]

And alot of hi end pads at that😂 good shit though!

[@MrBOOM546]

I intentionally tell myself ive found my endgame pad to not get lost in the mousepad wormhole

[@BooGiMayn71]

Lol true

[@nabil9542]

Hey Optimum Tech I just wanted to say that I love your detailed reviews and setup videos and I'm learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work

[@nabil9542]

And if you have a job which one 😁

[@mortFPS]

@@nabil9542 this is his job lmao

[@dacelu]

@@mortFPS Dude’s an engineer irl.

[@LFKY13]

Something to consider is if the mousepad is affected by humidity! Artisan mousepads are not affected by humidity unlike the logitech and the zowie. This is big for people who don't play inside an air controlled room at all times because it will feel inconsistent in different environments (in a room without ac or in a room with ac). Some pads get super muddy in hot environments and if you take gaming serious this is something you should consider.

[@nachosNipples]

thank you for pointing that out, midwest considerations

[@geraldct46803]

yeah , my qck started getting muddy after 2 months of usage XD

[@francu125]

@@geraldct46803 i had my g640 for 4 years, today i got a hien soft, way better

[@selohcin]

Shout-out to this man for actually going over mice and mousepads. No one else does that! You're the man!

[@YEAHMAP]

Just love how he is talking so passionate about mouse pads for almost 13 min straight!

[@estebano23]

I would never imagined you being here ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 👍

[@estebano23]

@Tube You He uploads videos about racing game fails and things like that

[@midwestmenace9636]

Dude Optimum Tech lives up to his name! So much detail in his reviews. Really wish the artisan pads came in a desk size pad. OCD is a real issue for me so I like the keyboard to be on the pad too. Just a nice level playing field for both of my palms to rest on XD.

[@SharikhKhan138]

Can’t wait for your Forza Horizon 5 videos… Unless they’re already out, then I’m just an idiot.

[@estebano23]

@@SharikhKhan138 Not yet, but there is a preview that some people (popular youtubers I think) got

[@igor.lacerda]

Well, it's great to see the differences with the experience of use not just specs, and since it's impossible to get some of them it makes this video a little more aprrenciated. Cheers! 🤘⚡

[@TheGabrielfaro]

Saudações 🇧🇷

[@TosemKIT]

Saudações br

[@purplrblx3814]

nigga its a mouspad what specs

[@d4m14o8]

voce aqui?

[@lucutes2936]

wat

[@MeStazz]

what a clutch timing literally been looking for mousepads the past 2days

[@Ryn0_333]

Solid takes, I have all of these pads as well. My main for a while now has been the GSRSE for Valorant, it is the pad I play the best on no doubt. I would suggest the Inked Gaming Pad for anyone's first pad for tac shooters. For BR's and fast shooters, as a first pad I would suggest the Hayate Otsu B mid if you have the money and if you don't I would suggest the Razer Strider or Aqua Control Plus (The white and colored variants are the same(The black one is the only one that is not heat pressed and they renamed it the Aqua Control 2 to reduce confusion)).

[@guille92h]

Interesting video didn't know there was a difference on stopping power on mousepads. Thanks for the vid.

[@imbanett0]

Totally agree with the opinion on Hien and Hayate Otsu. I enjoyed it so much when use it for COD and Battlefield esp trying to play as "rush sniper". I am no where near pro, but definitely can feel with the precision, every quick swipe headshot is so satisfying.

[@idk-tw2hb]

THIS IS SO CLUTCH I WAS JUST LOOKING FOR A MOUSE PAD THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!

[@kwinsch7423]

Thanks for your objective comments about mousepads. One suggestion for a video I would like to see: Talk a little bit about your desk! Things like optimal size, height, etc. Is for sure individual, but still, if you play with an XL mousepad, then there needs to be an adequate big surface somewhere. For exact that reason, I play with an M size pad and higher mouse sensitivity. Do not have a bigger desk ;-)

[@Definitely_Melnyx]

This is the video I didn’t know I needed so much. Thanks

[@hxpers]

I play siege/valorant/warzone on low-medium sens and I enjoy the Hien XL. Obviously everyone has their own preferences and one day I'll probably try the Hayate Otsu XL but for now I've been pretty happy with my purchase. Great video like always Ali

[@Tim_Tam]

It'd be amazing if you ever made a video trying the LTT mousepad, considering they made a video on the many hoops they jumped through to get it done to their standard, so I wonder how it'd compare to the tried and tested mousepads.

[@David-ee7ws]

Same

[@3ericw]

Boardzy has a review of it. He also reviews all the artisan pads among others

[@whoisthatthingwhat]

its dogshit, every mousepad does what theres did. did you know my 2010 mouse is 100% accurate omg!?!?! but guess what its 230g, wired, and creaking

[@louisgarbour2737]

@@3ericwfrom what I have heard, his opinions seem to be considered controversial

[@iamkestrel]

@@whoisthatthingwhat cringe

[@paxpaxman4423]

I have gotten a little creative recently and been using a hard mousepad on top of different thicker and larger mousepads/deskmats for the last months. The combination is pretty fast but still has some control and it now feels pretty natural to me. I love switching deskmats to accent my setup but they seem too slow and soft for competitive gaming, so this approach has been my weird solution.

[@mortFPS]

I do the same

[@slbandre]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the great video!🙌🏼

[@aznboy568]

For those looking for the artisan zero fx they do have the artisan zero classic in stock and ready to ship now they only difference is that the classic doesnt have braided edges but if youre willing to sacrifice that then youll get it for 35 dollars for a XL soft vs 100 dollars everyone else is selling it for

[@piter6026]

where can i get that one ?

[@trapunicorn3553]

Thank you very much for this video, and your content overall. I play a lot of Apex, currently over 4k hours to be exact.. of all the tech youtubers, you're one of the few that mentions some of the more played games, such as Valorant and Apex, so again, thank you. Have a great day.

[@oreosmith1939]

you are the only person i trust for things like this, because your actually good at the games you play and you clearly care about the things you use

[@phoneutria8812]

For what is is worth... The Glorious Element Fire mousepad is basically a Fnatic Dash. The Fnatic Dash is available in larger sizes making it a better buy at $35-$40 versus the Glorious Fire unless you can find the Glorious Fire on sale during the holidays (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc).

[@LaughingSkull451]

Daaaaamn. Wish I would've known this before buying the Glorious Fire. :(

[@torontowill]

Agree that the issue with the G640 is wear. And the problem is it may not wear evenly. My first one became unusable for gaming, because it developed slower worn patches that felt like tugging on a mouse cable that had run out of slack. It's like there's a slick coating on the top of the pad that wears out over time. It would be fine if the wear was even, but in my experience it wasn't. It wore out pretty suddenly, too, I thought that I must have spilled something sticky on the mousepad, it was such a stark difference in glide speed. I do think it's a good pad -- I bought it again recently when I found at a sale price -- but you have to anticipate that it will eventually wear out.

[@craig6225]

Really interesting video, who knew there was so much to consider when buying a mouse pad. As someone about to build my first gaming PC, this channel has helped a ton, so thanks for that! Just wondered if anything has changed in the last year since this video was published that would change your recommendations?

[@blossom.ch4]

Awesome video! Keep it up. I look forward to these awesome comparisons

[@Proutt]

This is honestly the first time ever I agree with 100% of someone else's opinions on mousepads. Normally I find people's experience with them seem to differ so much with mine that I'm wondering if we're even talking about the same product. I used most of the pads in this video and everything is spot on, from the G640 having a break in period then being much slower but consistent for a few months to the GS-R being difficult for tracking and micro-adjustments and FINALLY someone else agrees that the Hien is difficult to control. Great camerawork too, you've earned a follower!

[@ecchicookie]

For me, the raiden is too slow. I do so much better on pads like shidenkai, glorious ice, and skypad

[@user-kq6ei3oh2z]

Love your work man stay on the grind ! 🐐

[@elli6973]

I really like your videos! I’d recommend you give the Skypad another try, it takes a week or two to get used to, but honestly it’s just pretty nuts. Deceptively high control and stopping power, given that you have good mouse control.

[@davidj7516]

Thank you very much. Good information. I've got the LTT mouse pad at 1000/700mm. Works great for US$29. All sizes are the same price. Great quality. Thanks again.

[@2amkebab]

Brother, this kind of advice is exactly what I'm after right now. Even better that it's coming from you, thanks so much.

[@erikbs735]

@8:52 "Landing headshots is actually kida difficult, unless you have insane aim-control" "Optimum lands a perfect headshot"

[@Drinkyoghurt]

Old video, but my tip for cleaning a mousepad is simple (but requires you to have a backup). I have a desk pad which gets nasty over time since I do eat at my desk as well as have dandruff which clogs it up over time. Just put your pad in your tub and soak it, then use some dish soap and the soft side of a sponge to clean it. Rinse and repeat 2~3x times until it washes out clean. Rack dry it for a day. After that you pretty much have a brand new pad both in look and feel.

[@dominic.h.3363]

Literally my second day looking for one, then you upload this video! :D

[@zobilamouche420]

I've been using the same QCK+ for 7 years, it's still alive and working well :D

[@jumpman1213]

Mouse feet should not be overlooked in terms of glide feel imo. I too consider Hien SOFT to be a bit too fast for my preference but a pair of Tiger Arc 2 made it much more manageable.

[@perspicacity89]

You are very, very, very good at FPS games and you have an absolutely amazing KZbin channel. Your videos are clean, crisp, succinct, and to the point.

[@xxGSSDxx]

i just watched 20+ yt videos about mousepads and now here you are posting this vid. excellent timing sir. i missed the lgg venus, would like to hear your opinion on this pad.

[@Snook_]

The zero in mid actually feels much closer to the otsu with that tiny bit more tracking power then the soft, its a VERY good combo. The hair issue is so annoying tho. I currently keep going between this and the otsu in mid. I like mid because the pad surface never moves under duress

[@ed_samoy]

Reviewing and recommending this much mousepads based on pure personal experience is not a easy thing to accomplish, that's pure content creation and I love it.

[@Mefju23]

I'd also highly recommend corsair mm250. From my experience this is a high control pad with a lot of stopping power, a bit faster than Zowie GSR, but doesnt have humidity (and/or sweat) problems. I've been using it for a year or so and it's been excellent!

[@smokeholm1925]

i second this, but mm350

[@Mefju23]

@@smokeholm1925 how does 350 differ from 250?

[@DuBstep115]

@@Mefju23 it's bigger duh

[@m4r0ne54]

I have an mm300 and its so smooth!

[@smokeholm1925]

@@Mefju23 it has stitched edges, and its bigger (qck+ size)

[@scrubbasher]

I moved from a Zowie Gsr to a Cooler Master MP510 because the zowie was getting old and held moisture a lot and was a pain to clean. The mp510 is actually really good and I've never had to clean it because of the material. Worth a look in.

[@AlanIsAkira]

things people need to consider too when getting mousepads is mouse-feet as well. Stock mouse-feet or corepads end up being the more "controlled" feet, whereas Tiger Ice ends up being faster. because of that, one pad can control differently, which may or may not make it better in most cases. Right now my favorite combo is My GSR-SE + Tiger Ice on my RVU.

[@caiusthue9606]

are tiger ice mouse feet significantly faster than stock?

[@AlanIsAkira]

@@caiusthue9606 depends on the pad, and compared to Razer’s stock feet they are. On my GSR-SE pad they are a bit faster/smoother.

[@quiky9065]

Ever tried doing opposite? A faster pad like P/GTF-X (again from zowie but i read its very resistant and easy to clean) with slower feets?

[@kylesmith9048]

I've had the G640 for a couple of years. I really like it. The edges of the mat are starting to warp--not lying perfectly flat. The friction is a little low for what I like, but I've adapted to it and it's just personal preference anyways. My favorite mousepad I've ever owned was a SteelSeries pad (I lost it when moving houses). The SteelSeries was ever so slightly thicker and had a tad bit more friction. Overall the SteelSeries pad just felt higher quality. All that being said, the fact that my G640 has lasted this long and is still in good shape, is impressive enough to me. I wash it every few months, which I think has helped it last so long.

[@danielttk8682]

The Zowie G-SR-SE is amazing, i had the same mousepad but honestly the zowie is a direct upgrade to the G640 imo. Great stopping power at the same time as u have the speed. I love it. BUUUT if u have a lower sens the G640 maybe better

[@pengouin]

thanks for your comments! really liked the vid, i got myself 2 zowie gs r before trying them because they were so hard to get and found them a bit too slow for cs , their stopping power is wild, i found that with my deathadder v2 the goliathus speed stragely was my favorite mix over all. its 70 cm large and doesnt really fit my keyboard so i will give the logitech g640 a chance thanks to your review!

[@ahmetahskal8482]

Hi, did you use Logitech g640?

[@pengouin]

@@ahmetahskal8482 now i do use the Logitech G840 XL + deathadder v2 , it is a pretty good mix for me

[@reality1096]

I LOVE U. You are a amazing tech reviewer, and you’re also cracked. You play all the popular games and understand how we like to play and what we need. Ur the best

[@J_Granted]

Personally enjoyed the Glorious Ice pad but unfortunately the slows spots that develop on the pad after months of use is annoying. Bearing in mind I clean the surface of the pad regularly. So with this video I'm definitely looking to moving towards fabric based mousepads.

[@mudanenadaara]

A good alternative to the Artisan pads are X-raypad. I have their aqua control plus mousepad which is close to the hayate otsu in terms of speed and control. If you want an allrounder you can go for that. Rubber base and good build quality, will not lose glide even after washing it

[@r1zlas]

My aqua control + has delaminated :(

[@Marcelius]

Amazing video, really insightful! I was also wondering, will you be checking out the new Zowie C series? They look pretty good and i would love to hear what you have to say about them.

[@ronaldbos9345]

MSI agility GD20 is the one I recommend if you are a high sensitivity player and are looking for a moderately sized mousepad. Its low friction makes micro adjustments effortless, yet it provides enough control when you make bigger movements. I own mine for three years and it's still in great condition.

[@ded__]

Dude got buff from just hittin dem flicks

[@jozza177]

I would also recommend the Xtrfy GP4 for a general well balanced pad. It works really well for me in games like Battlefield and csgo.

[@solvdev]

Ageeee

[@SmoggyAlastor]

That transition at 8:00 with the flick left was so damn clean. Nice job.

[@ThePaintballer9]

What mouse is he using ?

[@centric3073]

Great content as always........I have an idea for the next content, I have been scouring the net to find the relationship with stretch resolution and the benefits when comes to fps and delay. It will mean a lot if you had the time to create this content. (Yes, I have seen many of forms and suggestions but it almost fills like a myth just like the discussion on G-sync vs V-sync that people came up with in the past)

[@sololakey1906]

for the artisan mousepads (apart from shidenkai) u can just soak the mousepad in water to loosen the hair particles that get stuck. Then u can use the lint roller to easily clean it. Becs of its build quality, soaking it in water wont damage it

[@kuazeyin683]

even the zero?

[@silver1407]

becs

[@NoHope_]

so I've used a variation of the Hein for quite some time, started with the soft in siege, and went to a mid in apex, as my aim has gotten better and I personally have matured I find the pad too fast, so I went out and bought a zowie gsrse (the current one, didn't go for the insanely popular and expensive 2017) and the way you described the gsr is how I feel about the sr se, I feel stuck. with my Hein its like I don't have to even think about tracking when my hand just does it for me, but I still find it too fast for anything needing the slightest bit of control, I looked at the zero because I have heard such great things but its never in stock, would the otsu be a good choice or should I wait for the zero to come back in stock?

[@nik003]

i recommend GTF-X from zowie for a cloth mousepad where you won't need high maintenance for. its half plastic half cloth which means it is a hybrid, do be aware that the mousepad surface is tough (not hard as hard pads. and not as soft as cloth) once you get to its breaking point it doesn't really get muddy that much compared to other cloth mousepads

[@BILLDOZERGAMING]

I'm actually looking for a new mousepad atm thanks for the video really helps

[@skunkz0r]

I cant belive Endgame Gear MPC450 Stealth Edition is not on the list. Absolutely amazing pad.

[@codexnecrogeddon]

He said in the video he doesn't really like the Hien or Strider, it makes perfect sense that he wouldn't even mention the MPC450

[@skunkz0r]

@@codexnecrogeddon Understandable, but MPC450 is like the perfect balance for a cordura fast pad. its fast but not super fast and has good amount of stopping power. Its not quite a speed pad but more like a hybrid imo.

[@DuBstep115]

@@skunkz0r Why steelseries QcK+ is not here. I have been using that for 8 years now.

[@frigidszn7510]

@@DuBstep115 funny joke

[@DuBstep115]

@@frigidszn7510 funny how

[@JohnMargaretten]

Like my Logitech G640 but do not love it due to poor construction/durability. Apart from points made in the review... Love the way it integrates with the wireless charging pad and mouse. Hate that the leading edge of the pad has delaminated after less than 6 months of use due to my forearm and/or palm rubbing against it.

[@4JsGaming]

holy shit you made this video at the perfect time, i just started thinking about upgrading and looking into good mousepads

[@__vha]

Really like my Zero X-Soft, wish I went with soft but all good. I find for slower long strafe scenarios the Zero does fine, games with fast strafes you’ll definitely want a pad with a bit more speed. The day I got my Zero I broke my personal best for my Kovaaks scores on all the scenarios I play. Pretty impressed considering I stopped playing games for about a month due to life picking up. Definitely a goated pad.

[@lucasgenolini3767]

do mousepad really matter? i have a cheap one 15 euros

[@TankTnT_]

does the hair issue bother you?

[@Miketacticz]

@@lucasgenolini3767once you try an artisan you will realize how different and premium they are

[@Miketacticz]

@@TankTnT_not really tbh. Especially if you clean it or lint roll it

[@xXdarkness99]

coolermaster mp510 i think is another underrated option. it’s relatively cheap, the cordura fabric provides lots of control and doesn’t wear (been using it for about 3 years now), only thing to get used to is the textured rubber on your arm. other than that it’s great!! recommended by rocket jump ninja as well!!

[@kurincc]

There are better more high quality cordura mousepads on the market. Endgame Gear MPC450, X-Raypad Traigun are good examples of that

[@xXdarkness99]

@@kurincc ooh do you have a personal recommendation? I've been using mine for a while might consider switching to another mousepad soon haha

[@kurincc]

@xDuckRice Personally the only two mousepads I've tried and can reccomend are the Traigun and Xtrfy GP4 which I both really like, although I tend to play better with the Traigun since it's a lot faster and I track better with fast pads. If you live in the US the Lethal Gaming Gear mousepads should be really good, they will also start selling pads in europe soon BTW! You should check out Boardzy's mousepad tierlist where he ranks over 70 mousepads he tried! Good luck with finding a new mousepad!

[@xXdarkness99]

@@kurincc thanks dude. too bad i live in Singapore (SEA), ill check out boardzy for sure!!

[@kurincc]

@@xXdarkness99 yeah boardzy does primarily mouse reviews but has a lot of mousepad videos, he's great!

[@foxorian]

Ever try the Glorious Ice with their ceramic glides? I have a friend who has one of their mice with the glides installed with an ice pad and it seriously feels like you're using a mouse on actual ice -- virtually silent glide and it'll move even if you breathe on it. I tried it and while it makes tracking pretty effortless, twitch-aiming will require completely recalibrating your muscle-memory to stop overshooting everything.

[@ladislavbajo6882]

can you please send me a link for those glides, thank you

[@ian.williamson]

I have that exact setup and unfortunately, that glide doesn't last forever, especially if you don't wash it frequently (yes, with soap and water). I'm currently looking for something with a bit more control and less maintenance. Considering the Glorious Fire mousepad bc I've heard pretty good things about it and the dimensions of the glorious element pads are perfect for me.

[@SixtyFour10]

Recently I was looking for new mousepad, thanks for the video!, maybe on christmas I buy a Artisian MP

[@GoldExgle]

Would love to see your opinion on something like the skypad, once I tried glass I haven’t been able to go back! It has a learning curve but the tracking you can get is just next level!

[@tinychamberz]

he wont like it i guess, when he thinkd the strider is too fast ^^

[@KeePWatchin]

I agree I won't lie skypad is a beast after the learning curve, however you will loose a little bit of control especially depending on your DPI

[@tinycar123]

The G640 has a coating so be aware of any moisture as that could gradually wear it off. The coating will also wear with time with everyday use and this will make the texture change over the lifespan. lastly, If you live in a humid area this mouse pad will feel like mud as the friction increases. Keep these factors in mind if your planning to buy this mouse pad.

[@MrBenderrrr]

Which mouse pad would you recommend which doesn't have any coating?

[@tinycar123]

@@MrBenderrrr Lethal gaming gear makes very high quality mousepads that aren't overly expensive and they come in a few different sizing options and texture. They have no coating on the surface and are not affected by humidity so the pad should feel the same throughout the whole lifespan. The only issue is that the mousepads are a new release and are very popular so some models may be out of stock. Also if you don't live in the US or close to the us, shipping may be expensive.

[@jimjamalamadingdong]

Ah, thanks, I needed this!

[@Rus9011]

If you're looking for thick desk and soft pad that is very comfortable for elbows / wrists, you may wanna have a look at Fusionstrike original limestone desk mat. Been using it for 3 years personally and my friends, so far it's been great so we made a whole batch of them. Currently ship within UK but could sort out international shipment too. The rubber is made from sustainable limestone rock (instead of oil/petrol) which makes it more environmentally friendly than most desk mats out there. It's laminated with super stretch smooth nylon so it's mouse compatible and very gentle to skin.

[@Bogescianu]

Nice video man! Artisan hien gets slower after you break it in and gets dirtier, that's when will be insane. At first I didn't had much control but after 2 weeks or so something happens with this mousepad. It does not get like crazy slow or degrades, i don't know is strange to explain. I have mine for over an year now and is still amazing, from what i read online it can last more than 3 years if you take good care of it. Is it possible to do a video about different mouse feet and which you recommend for each type of mousepads?

[@Juj0me]

I'm using Steelseries Qck Heavy. It's insanely great (imo). So I would recommend this one.

[@nezke4700]

Cool and well described reviews! I used the Hyperx Fury S Control and it's still awesome. Those Apex clips were fire bro my god

[@gdgd5194]

Shit pad unless you buy new one each month. That's what s1mple does.

[@nonameeeeEeno]

The thing is that with a lint roller, the fibers of the pad also lift, so for me personally, it damaged my artisan pad/ dind’t work. I found a solution that works very well for me but it is a bit of effort: If you are not using the pad, put masking film on it and try to replace the film you use after there is dust on it the next time you play. Not exactly resource efficient and kinda cringe though, but solved it

[@11202]

Hey Ali I’d love for you to do a little review period with the skypad. It’s a pretty unique pad and probably suited more to apex and high tracking games but at a high price point for entry I’d love to see your opinions on it. I’m sure others are in the same position too. Either way appreciate the review. I definitely (surprisingly) prefer control pads.

[@KeePWatchin]

I agree, I have two of them, the newer versions and while yes you do get the speed I think I've sacrificed control otherwise I love them, also I'd recommend changing your mouse feet if you plan on getting one

[@chrisdotdash5154]

What washed my FX Artisan Hien xSoft after using it for 8-9 months, and it feels like brand new. I used Dawn dish soap and medium temp water. Washing it was easy. The Hien is a beast. The Hien needs to be broken in. It is really fast at first, but once you break it in it turns into an almost perfect pad.

[@tunatuna8877]

did you get used to the texture? I got used to it pretty quick but heard some say that it goes away. It blows my mind how much more glide it has compared to the texture.

[@unrealbh3954]

Same for me, after I used to it theres no turning back to any other mousepad in the world. Absolutely love the Hien.

[@notactivee]

I just ordered an FX Hien Soft pad and I’m really hoping I don’t regret it. I currently use a hyperX speed pad so I’m not sure what to expect

[@AlohaBiatch]

@@notactivee How are you enjoying it? I also have a hyperx pad and hien.Personallly I prefer the Hien by a long shot. the quality and texture is amazing.

[@notactivee]

@@AlohaBiatch yes the hien was definitely something different at first, but now that I’ve broken into it it’s honestly great and I’ll never go back

[@lian2780]

The main issue I have with my old as Razer Goliathus control is that super grippy texture that just isn't comfortable on the wrist or arm. I do want to try getting into using more of my arm in aiming, but that will probably start when I get a g640 :)

[@martin518441]

in my experience goliathus looses the grippynes in like 3-4 months of cs go usage

[@carlosteixeira3966]

Bring more mousepad reviews please ! Would love to see what do you think about some of the Corsair products also....man those artisan mousepads I never heard about it just checked the price ! Probably stick to my Corsair or try a Logitech one lol

[@Samuel85228]

First, credit where it's due, I greatly agree with your opinion on the logitech mousepad! As someone who's used the smaller, thinner version of the g640 for almost 5 years now (I've also used the g640, however I've found it to be too big for my personal use), I 100% agree with your points about it. However as I continued to watch the video, I have to say that I find your comments about the mousepads rather... lackluster? You made it a point to mention about the "speed" of the mousepad and how the "speed" varies in utility for different games, however you didn't make it a point to really describe what you meant by "speed". Personally I'm wondering if maybe you mean the smoothness of the mousepads. However in that case, would you be referring to the speed of your wrist/arm on the mousepad? Or force exerted to make the mouse go a certain speed? Another point I admittedly didn't really realise, was that this was a highly subjective review, as implied from the title. In which case I have to ask, would it be a good idea to recommend the artesian mousepads to highly? Of course I understand that some people come with the overarching question of "Ok, so what is a mousepad that you'd recommend?", however when being subjective with the review, does it not give your recommendation quite a heavy bias? Alternatively, I may have perceived the intention of the video wrongly, and you were trying to be objective about the mousepads. In which case I'm sorry to say but you made some pretty clear biases with your own experience, such as saying that the razer mousepad may be a lesser option that the artesian one when it came to a certain game (apologies for not citing exactly, as I'm typing this out on mobile). That advice was subject to your aim "style" and experience with games, although admittedly I get that you tried to be objective about the games. I have some more slight issues with the way you presented the mousepads, however, even I feel that I'm just looking for points to discredit your review. No. I can say that I've received some insightful information regarding the artesian mousepads, however I still stand by my points. I think there are definitely some improvements that can be made, one of which I think would be great for a subjective review is a visual pros and cons list. Your thoughts about the mousepads felt somewhat, scattered? I think a visual list would definitely make your points more concise. Small note, sorry for giant block of text!

[@99in16]

Hien has a wear in period, I'm on my second XL Xsoft, using gfloats on a pulsar xlite(sanded the bottom, glued the feet) the best setup I've had so far for micro adjustments (36cm/360) need to get a hayate otsu sometime in the future and compare

[@-Cesh-]

I have the Hien as well and I plan on getting thr otsu to try since his comments on “sandpaper” texture are spot on for me. I am always wearing a sleeve to play because of the irritation. I’m not sure if I will like the slower pad though. I was on hard pads before the hein.

[@shindigira]

Holy crap!! Guess I am not alone. I am using g-floats on a Hien as well. I can't believe people have not discovered this combo yet. As you said, it allows for microadjustment

[@zilliq]

I understand some of these words

[@AlohaBiatch]

@@-Cesh- I feel like I'm going crazy, I've been using the hien for about 6 months and no issue at alll with the wrists getting irritated. Maybe I aiom in a diferent way? (I tend to use my wrist rather tthan the arm)

[@H3SO88]

@@AlohaBiatch Me too it doesn't irritate my wrist or arm on the Hien. It feels kinda rough but smooth. Out of the box tho is rough and tingly but it will fade.

[@Teyen]

Yo, that's fifty dollars for a Mousepad!!!

[@deyx18]

a bit weird to not see the Steelseries Qck+ here as it is one of the more popular options out there. Maybe in a second mousepad Round up. Great content as allways

[@dominic2513]

Best as always! Ty for your recommendations! Gj :)

[@Lafret17]

I suggest giving the razer strider more time. I switched to one from a slow cloth pad and once I got used to it my mind was blown. I can’t go back. My aim is pure fire on the strider. I’m a 4060 peak Ashe/widow/hanzo player for reference.

[@kylelang9878]

Just got it and I'm leaning toward preferring it over the Logitech, but I'm curious if the eDPI has anything to do with it. I play on 3200, which is on the lower side, so maybe someone with twitchier aim prefer to have more resistance?

[@kingofyoursoul]

how is your strider? still the same?

[@Lafret17]

@@kingofyoursoul its still very good. its a difficult pad to use, but when u get in the zone with it its unstoppable. i use it on days when my aim is on point.

[@zoriiginalx7544]

Strider is amazing. Love using it in Tarkov and R6 Siege

[@zoriiginalx7544]

Strider is amazing. Love using it in Tarkov and R6 Siege

[@dakrawnik4208]

Budget option #1: $7.99CAD Medium HyperX Fury S Pro cloth mousepad. It's really good. For the price I bought two and glad I did. Tight weave, consistent smooth friction. I use one 3" piece of double sided tape to keep it in place. I give it a 9.5/10 rating after two weeks.

[@yesyes7650]

Yo dude. Is it just me or when its humid the pad becomes awful

[@dakrawnik4208]

@@yesyes7650 I couldn't say. I have A/C. What's funny is since my original comment the SteelSeries QcK Gaming Large Stitch is my new fav. It's thinner and firmer than the HyperX and there is no difference in smoothness in the middle compared to the edges as much as the HyperX after the same amount of time.

[@Surge_prod]

Good review! I had 3 pads: Zowie G-SR Large, Glorious Helios and Logitech G640. Zowie G-SR Large - I didn`t like at all, as Optimum Tech said I felt what I fighting this pad. + It becomes durty very quickly. Glorious Helios - hard pad. Decent but very small (good if you play only on high sens), I liked it, but this pad derstroys your mouse skates in just 2 weeks bcz of it`s surface and it changes the feeling of your mouse. Logitech G640 - best choice. Together with G-Pro Superlight the best combo (at least for Valorant).

[@libertyprime9307]

Large is the only size of G-SR by the way. The small version is P-SR.

[@kainhighwind978]

Great video! Just curious what dpi you use on average for gaming with your superlight. Also what is you sens for games like warzone/cod, apex and either valorant/csgo?

[@TheUnrealPancake]

I want to say that the glorious ice and air pads are good, as I have used both, but they only are good if your sens is extremely low (like mine). I run 1800 dpi @ 0.2 sens on CSGO so pretty low. I main as an AWPer and the extremely low friction really helps with flicks. There is an adjustment period, but I still would like to mention this, as he sort of glossed over them and didn't recommend them. These pads are very use case for extremely low sens players that flick a lot.

[@TheUnrealPancake]

@@idkwhatname3133 Maybe for you. Not for me though. Just because your experience is different than mine doesn't mean I'm "clueless". Like I said, there is a specific use case for the pad, and I find it works well for me. At the end of the day, each pad is down to preference. I gave my experience so that others like me, may look at this mouse pad and consider it. If you don't like it personally, that's fine. Also I'd like to put down that I've used many different mouse pads over the past 10 years+ including Razer's hard "control / speed" mouse pad, no mouse pad at all, many cloth pads, artisan pads, etc. I am saying what works for me and it will not be the same as everybody else's preference. I have always used speed / hard pads when available and so I'm very used to the feel precision a speed pad requires. I actually think that maybe you're the clueless one if you really think that speed pads don't have a use case especially with the extreme low sensitivity that I play on.

[@zilliq]

360edpi, damn that's low. Did you ever break your shoulder when turning 180?

[@TheUnrealPancake]

@@zilliq it's part of the reason. why for a time, I used no mouse pad and sanded down my desk and used that lol

[@bobloblaw6960]

@@idkwhatname3133 i have ice and i love it, low sens dream

[@LeJunny]

my first gaming mousepad was also the Logitech G640, had that for 2 years. I recently got the Odin Infinity and although it’s taken a while to get used to, I can already tell it’s a way better overall mousepad.

[@DaGGzu]

What’s the Odin like

[@jpthebeamer]

ive tried multiple pads. alot of xray pads, artisan, etc. i recently got the razer strider and i actually love it, one of the best pads for rust ( which is my main game )

[@JihangAU]

I have to say that the things he said about the Zowie GS-R are spot on as I have been using it for a while now and have the exact same things happening for me

[@breakies]

*Pro Tip for the Artisan Zero:* Pre clean it with disinfectant Spray and constantly swiping with a micro fiber cloth or one of those Cloth's you use to clean Glasses with. Then you get most of the hair out with the Lintroller and it will be as good as new when its dried.

[@haohyun9546]

what kind of disinfectant spray? alcohol based?

[@interns_4774]

@@haohyun9546 the disinfectant spray e meant is something like lysol, dont use achohol lol

[@user-ow2bw7ed8g]

@@haohyun9546 like pledge or some alternative

[@shadecsgo2412]

Hey Optimum Tech, great video as always. I was wondering if you could a video like this, but with headsets? I've been looking at EPOS H6PRO & Logitech X Pro (Currently using HyperX Cloud II) Enjoy your quality videos. :)

[@lawgamingtv9627]

I got the hien, zero and otsu new, personally like the otsu the best because it is the perfect mix between control and speed!

[@ChillNikov]

I love this guy. I just stumbled upon these videos and I felt like I was in his Mousepad shop and hes giving me a lesson on what is the best choice.

[@ztks]

Thanks. I ditched my mousepad immediately after watching this and got the Logitech G640 as it is a fraction of the cost of the Artisan pads.

[@johnroux9680]

Me too! (after reading your comment xD)

[@johnroux9680]

How have you been experiencing it thus far? And which mouse pad did you have before? I found a G640 for just under 30USD

[@Loak3]

4:35 Zowie G-sr 5:50 Artisan Zero 8:15 Artisan Hayate Otsu 9:20 Artisan Hien

[@javier3680]

Does anyone know the mouse being used in this video when he games?

[@kamata93]

Really wanted to see some Steel Series stuff :/. Anyway, great video as always.

[@Themis767]

Where does the SteelSeries QcK+ get placed in terms of feel and traction between these options?

[@CellarDoorCS]

QCK is the real OG - I'm really surprised it's not in this video. Every single cloth pad basically went on to copy it. Kind of a strange omission on authors part to be honest.

[@11202]

@@CellarDoorCS I think it's one of the best pads provided it's speed and control is good for you. Which is kind of an obvious statement but it suits most people quite well. My only gripe with my time with it is that its durability is by far one of the worst. I would say worse than the G830/640. I'd rate it as a slow pad primarily based on the true use being after it breaks in and wears down as it will not be recoverable to it's original speed even if you get a non RBG version and wash it either hand or machine. I've moved onto control hard pads just because consistency is something I really need in a pad due to my sensitivity

[@samwong8193]

I tried a lot of mousepads but eventually I just wished my whole desk was covered in mousepad. So I ordered a custom size plain black mousepad from Xraypad in the dimensions of my desk. It was 80 bucks and totally worth it.

[@Shiftito]

Yes. My solution was to get an XXL pad and essentially forget about its existence - just play.

[@tricket2701]

@@Shiftito bro same I got some big ass mouse pad and now I’m thinking about getting a smaller one

[@dushanstankovikj]

No mousepad worrh 80 bucks trust me. You have a lot cheaper mousepads you didnt heard of, and they feel same and last the same.

[@pendrewproduction5532]

@@dushanstankovikj what you recommending chief?

[@dushanstankovikj]

@@pendrewproduction5532 idk man you can try whatever you want. You can go x7 by a4tech its cheaper than everyone almost same quality i dont notice diference. Only if you want 0 glide you can go with something more expensive like steelseries or whatever brand.

[@Rezzered]

Only thing i wish they would improve on G640 is a rubber base same as Artisan pads & and low profile stitched edges, it would be a endgame right there.

[@donwon199]

I brought a VAYDEER Hard Silver Metal Aluminium Mouse Pad from Amazon UK,and never looked back, a bit noisy but smooth as silk and will never wear out.