The BEST Control Pads Out Right Now | Control Mousepad Round-Up

HUGE thanks to Dylan from LethalGamingGear, Rich from Ghostglides, Max and Wreed from Endgame Gear and Jin from InfinityMice for sending these units out for review!
Products mentioned in this video:
Ghostglides Focus
(UK) ghostglides.com/products/focu...
(EU) www.maxgaming.com/en/mousepad...
InfinityMice Infinite Control
www.infinitymice.com/products...
Artisan Zero
www.artisan-jp.com/fx-zero-en...
Endgame Gear EM-C
www.endgamegear.com/en-us/mou...
LethalGamingGear Saturn Pro
(US) www.lethal.gg/products/saturn...
(UK/EU) zerkgamingmods.co.uk/product/...
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Hand Size: 19x10 cm
Mice: G-Wolves HTS+, Razer Viper Mini SE, Lamzu Atlantis Mini Pro
Keyboard: Wooting 60HE in Mekanisk Klippe T case
Wrist Rest: Wooting 60%
Headset: Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 - Start
00:38 - Disclaimer
00:48 - Subscribe
00:54 - The Line-up
01:33 - Ghostglides Focus
02:58 - InfinityMice Infinite Control
03:47 - Artisan Zero (Orange)
04:39 - EGG EM-C vs. LGG Saturn Pro
06:20 - Skates Talk
07:10 - My Opinion
07:43 - Conclusion
08:31 - Outro
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[@lightcore1]

Yo bro, amazing reviews you know I love your content. I have to disagree with something regarding the Zero Soft though. I already mentioned this under the Viscose-Tweet concerning this issue: The hair issue has been improved but is still very present, especially when it comes to dog-hairs that are smaller. If you own a dog you simply need a tweezer for this pad. Viscose has tested it again aswell and deleted her tweet claiming the issue was entirely fixed, because it is simply not. It's still an absolutely amazing pad though, obviously.

[@aphrodite4005]

True, i bought the orange zero believing the hair issue is fixed like some people said, sadly its not, still the same hair collecting machine, very disappointing

[@jakeufps]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I knew I shouldn't have said that it's completely fixed, but I really have zero hairs or dust stuck in the pad after a month's use compared to my old Zero that was a carpet after a week. I don't have any pets, so that might just be the reason. Thanks A TON for your feedback, I'll pin your comment so that people know!

[@sea0423]

What's a similar alternative that won't catch hair 🤔

[@lightcore1]

It's still an amazing pad and I can only recommend it despite the issue. Everything else Jakeu said is 100% true and most pads that come close are just weird clones. And the issue is really specific to short animal hairs in my experience, long ones don't stick at all. @@sea0423

[@lightcore1]

Oh also something to mention here: I can confirm, since I own all 3 versions, that this issue is specific to xsoft and soft. The mid version doesn't have that issue since the pad is thinner and there is no room for the hairs to stick and is a perfect alternative for people who don't press their mouse into the mousepad anyways, while having the exact same high quality surface.

[@AimAdapt]

This video is really good man. You had me entertained the whole way through.

[@jakeufps]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the content

[@c0ffeefather]

You now are the new UpgradeLemonade forme. I miss him already. Thank god you are here making good content as well.

[@jakeufps]

I miss Lemmy already as well, he was basically THE reason I started actually doing this. I appreciate your kind words a TON and am so glad for being able to share this journey with all of you

[@theillmeister]

controlllll baby. lets gooo jakeu!

[@237fives]

yet another banger thumbnail

[@a1dan883uyboi]

hey, first off thanks for covering this. nice to see a roundup of all the new releases. i was wondering which one of those pads deal with humidity the best, i live in a hot climate and this can be a dealbreaker for me when choosing a pad. as i have only ever played on fast pads I was thinking of going with the infinite control simply for the price.

[@jakeufps]

Hey! Thank you so much, glad I could help! Humidity resistance is something I personally can't talk much about, since I've never had any issues in my environment and don't know much about the topic as a hole. I think it's best you contact InfinityMice directly on either Twitter or via E-Mail. I will make sure to get more info on humidity resistance on the pads I'm reviewing next time!

[@Defiancy]

Really loving my Aqua Control 2 right now :)

[@julianlange8132]

i love aqua control plus

[@Defiancy]

​@@julianlange8132 I've had the ac2 for almost a year and it's great, still holding up really well

[@AS_Krnage]

Nice review. Very interesting,you are saving me tons of money now that I know I don’t need to buy them all.

[@jakeufps]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that I can steer some people away from all the consumerism that's been going on lately.

[@MikeSieko17]

how do they compare to the goliathus control mousepad? for each faster or slower?

[@jamesboyce9510]

is rolling them up a no no? you keep saying they are shipped flat, I was looking at a pad like this, but I roll my pad up take it with me as I game on a laptop and I game multiple places, would this type of pad be a bad idea?

[@OliverCaldwell]

So the EM-C is softer than an artisan xsoft? Because I gave a zero in xsoft and a gamesense radar, I've been on the fence about swapping to the EM-C because I'm hoping it's a middle ground between them.

[@alexisalvarez2330]

I liked your review, but I really would like know how those behave on a humid environment

[@Valla451]

The Ninjutsu NPC is 3.5mm poron and a similar speed to the zero and Saturn. Perfect pad for me I do think it matters witch you get as the Zero is quite a fast initial friction compared to the Saturn or alternatives Zeros dynamic to initial do not match well.

[@jakeufps]

Yeah, the NPC is one of those 20 Zero/Saturn clones out there. It's all same same but different.

[@Valla451]

@@jakeufps Zero has Much faster initial friction. Barely a control pad. NPC had a closer dynamic to initial friction. Also way cheaper

[@Valla451]

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[@honeygarparm]

hey this is hella off topic but i was wondering where did you get your coiled cable from for your keyboard? i saw it in a few of your other vids but completely forgot to ask lol

[@jakeufps]

Hey! I got it from cablemod.com/

[@emsj86]

What is the closet to Saturn pro that is somewhat budget. I want something that’s soft

[@aliozgan9233]

Dude, I play 0.55 sens 400 dpi Valorant. I have an aggressive style. I usually peek everywhere. I don't usually do liftoff. Which type of mouse pad should I choose?

[@andresgriborio6348]

What about the tiger ice skates on the artizan?

[@maliz]

Godlike intro!

[@jakeufps]

🗿

[@singleyfps]

fine ill get the artisan zero

[@goochipoochie]

Where does GSR 2 stack up against these and how fast/slow is it compared to these ?

[@ayoFlav]

how would the Saturn compare to the InfinityMice Control V2?

[@DTDBGMI-pw4ed]

these pads not avaliable in my country only xraypads which xraypad you recommend for control ?

[@michi1310]

Hi, i currently have the SteelSeries QcK XXL and as mouse i have the GProX Superlight, and i'm having the exact issues u mention in this video. It sometimes feels like i just can't control my mouse. So my questions are: - would one of these mousepads help me or is the SteelSeries i currently have fine? - in what category would you count the steelseries mousepad in? - would you recommend getting a new mouse or getting a new mousepad or maybe even both? (not budget wise) Thanks!

[@samster978]

do u mean hard to micro adjust?

[@ronald0122]

viper v3 pro and mainly playing cs2. currently using the qck heavy. Would you recommend the Saturn Pro or the EM-C?

[@F33NIXcs]

I have the saturn pro (first version) Just ordered the saturn pro soft version for cs2, I recommend LLG

[@Casey114]

Hey Jake! Thanks for the review. Any suggestions for a control pad similar to ZOWIE GS-R on 500x500 ?

[@jakeufps]

Hey! If you want something that seriously slow, maybe the Rizz from The Whale could be interesting to you.

[@Casey114]

@@jakeufps Yeah been thinking about Whale's pads. For now I just got the Zero Daidai orange. I know that it's not that slow. I might cop Whales next and let you know what's up. Once again thank you for all these reviews mate. Appreciate you!

[@NxghtK]

Jakeu can you review the hayate Otsu or Hien im considering to buy either Zero, Otsu or Hien (the best for speed and control overall)

[@jakeufps]

I'll do an Artisan in 2023 video at some point o7

[@rzuau]

new angle is gas

[@jakeufps]

🔥🔥🔥

[@RLNero]

Dang the Artisan shop's online sales are suspended until the 17th. I love that orange color.

[@jakeufps]

Same dude, but I really need a Raiden...

[@CodeVenomSnakes]

What is your opinion on the Xraypad Aqua Control Zero mousepad.

[@jakeufps]

I haven't owned it myself, but my reviewer friend is saying it's solid, a bit abrasive but quicker than the Saturn Pro, about the same speed as the Zero MID.

[@abdulrahmankalawadhi]

i have one, quality is top tier, and you can feel it. As Jakeu said it is a faster control padd and has texturee. but the quality was amazing never thought i'd get that for 40$ or 30$. and quality is still the same 8 months later

[@Adrian-bj1rk]

what sens u on cs?

[@_Evergreen0124]

Do you use viper mini corepads on your hts+? Cause i do

[@jakeufps]

yep, incredibly based

[@MikeSieko17]

what control pad has most friction?

[@luk7n]

Did I missed it or you did not mentioned the humidity control on these? I quite sweat a lot while gaming. Also nice VO but as my point I can hear quite mouth noises and little bit of boomines, maybe you are too close to the mic

[@jakeufps]

Thanks for the feedback! I can't speak for humidity resistance myself, since I've never had any issues with my environment or even just sweat. Yeah, I had to improvise with my mic situation since I'm still missing some stuff, but thank you for the advice! Will make sure to improve on it for the next videos as soon as everything arrives o7

[@luk7n]

@@jakeufps Still thanks

[@fwabble]

subbed.

[@crest0025]

are you gonna do a hybrid mousepad roudnup

[@jakeufps]

Probably not, there aren't many interesting Hybrids out there

[@dr.hannibal8338]

Lmao tf is that thumbnail Had me rolling 😭

[@lucabest5477]

Yo! Should I use the aj139pro or the m3s varun?

[@jakeufps]

I'd probably go for the M3s, but take my recommendation with a grain of salt, since I don't AJ139 Pro and am going off the experience I've had with their other mice.

[@user-rh4ys3rd4x]

Have you tried Pulsar ES2? Its GOATED!!!

[@jakeufps]

I've done a review on it already. I liked it whilst testing, but afterwards realized together with the entire community how inconsistent their implementation of the AlphaCell base is. Furthermore, I personally wouldn't recommend it any more, but if you like it, there's no reason not to stay with it.

[@fiorxe]

speed pads next>:) i’m all about speed i play apex on a vancer ice but want to upgrade to either a speedy cloth pad or a glass pad but don’t know what’s good and what’s not

[@jakeufps]

I have yet to try an excellent speed pad that isn't glass! Getting a Raiden again soon, though. I've got a glass pad video incoming very soon, though, so stay tuned. The Empress from Padsmith is my favourite glass pad so far for its price.

[@ethancbaker2002]

@@jakeufpshave you tried the artisan Hein???

[@cxtx]

Found an artisan zero soft medium black for £20, guess I'm getting a new mouse pad

[@jakeufps]

HUGE! Definitely get that, well worth your money! If the pad doesn't stick to your desk, you can spray a tiny bit of water underneath the pad, so it doesn't slide.

[@ethancbaker2002]

@@jakeufpsI have a hein and I love it. I’m thinking about buying a zero but idk it is a great pad tho!

[@r2pair]

bro just has three of the most goated mice on his desk too like

[@jakeufps]

we GOATED out here

[@noone-zv3bz]

What about yuki aim katana mousepad?

[@jakeufps]

We're not gonna' talk about that.

[@noone-zv3bz]

@@jakeufps HuH 🤨?

[@abdulrahmankalawadhi]

the problem with lgg pads is that they are NEVER readily available, 60$ with shipping from inside the US while can order from artisan to the use with total of 62$. Artisan proven quality and most importantly longevity and never sold out (except deidei orange). Personally, doesn't make sense at all to get any lgg pad over artisan unless you have a very specific preference or 500x500 which wish artisan did

[@jakeufps]

Well, I really was trying my best to find a positive thing to talk about 💀 I'd personally always go for an Artisan pad, even if it were more expensive to get, but it seems that it might even be easier to get for a while as well...

[@abdulrahmankalawadhi]

@@jakeufpsYou always positive bro i love it, even on twit. For me personally in Emea as well its cheaper to get artisan

[@medwin17]

What about the gamesense radar

[@jakeufps]

I've never tried the Radar and probably also never will, since they never respond and probably won't send one out for a European reviewer either... Anyway, they ship rubber base pads packed flat, so that says enough.

[@whoframedthatguy]

YOOOOOO LETS GO

[@jakeufps]

WHERE???

[@whoframedthatguy]

PARADISE@@jakeufps

[@jakeufps]

FUCK YES LET'S GO@@whoframedthatguy

[@whoframedthatguy]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH@@jakeufps

[@jakeufps]

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE @@whoframedthatguy

[@tinocabral4201]

Soft or xsoft for Saturn pro?

[@logiw]

xsoft

[@egodrunk]

2:28 Are you saying "pr0n"??? Im so confused because I hear you say it again later in the video.

[@jairusclement1725]

Poron

[@jakeufps]

HAHAHA, no, it's "PORON", it's a licensed material

[@egodrunk]

@@jakeufps lmfao oh. im actually still deciding between the infinitymice control or speed pad. how does the control compare to the gsr-se (blue one)?

[@jakeufps]

@@egodrunk actually pretty similar in terms of overall speed! not a complete mud-pad, but very controlled indeed. keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming ZOWIE pad video!

[@umaTTbr0]

Can u share your wooting code, using for csgo? 😉

[@jakeufps]

9ad3adb77518aec80f12ace9b958912642cb I use it for all types of games, though

[@umaTTbr0]

@@jakeufps ty

[@spxncer0910]

W

[@toromaru0912]

EDP on the thumbnail tho lmfao

[@jakeufps]

💀💀💀

[@ValokzOW]

cant use anything slower than padsmith empress

[@mapotofuu]

you have to use it for a while to get used to it obvs...

[@EnnTomi1]

Yes rip Australia, all pads cost at least 99$ here

[@jakeufps]

💀 I guess your last hope is FOCUS and Spyre, once their new products come out

[@lnbabz]

I leik content

[@yessirSupra]

yo where is the RIZZ?????

[@michaelschwarz5907]

get a controller for apex ;D

[@jakeufps]

HAHAHA, many memes incoming, don't worry

[@michaelschwarz5907]

@@jakeufps that's my new troll answer for everyone searching a speed pad for apex 🤣

[@trilecebey]

First