The Incredible ARTISAN HAYATE OTSU (XSOFT)

The Artisan Hayate Otsu has made a massive run at the top in my overall mousepad rankings, and in this video I will explain why...
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00:00 Intro & Background
00:14 The First thing that makes it amazing
01:28 In-depth as to why it's amazing
03:34 The Second Thing

[@Miehki]

Happy you're enjoying the pad! I've been loving it for awhile and I'm glad you've started to like it

[@nyororomeowelas1225]

The reason I always get Mids is pretty much because I prefer all of the stopping power to come from the surface and my hand. The extra variable of the softness rarely affects me, but feels sort of like a slight tugging at the perimeter of my range of motion. Basically, when my hand is extended I apply more pressure unintentionally and I don't want to worry about that affecting my aim too much. I just wish they would release the Raiden in Soft, that one is a bit too icy in Mid.

[@gultysan1463]

thanks for all the work ! really clear and precise review like always ! thanks !

[@hausgaming]

Thank you brother!

[@WisdomPowerCourage]

Nice explanations regarding pressure vs friction. Also, I love your finnish english, very colorful to listen to

[@dasch0und]

Artisan is the goated mousepad company

[@Dyaltic]

I own a Zero, Hayate & Hein and I personally think LGG Saturn Pro is a better more consistent mousepad. Also own the Venus and have the same opinion compared to Artisan, although I prefer the original Venus. I guess at the end of the day it’s all personal preference

[@VVSPRINCE]

@@Dyalticit’s never in stock unfortunately

[@alphatwink]

I would love to see you try and review the VANCER Ice mousepad!

[@complys]

Goat pad. Used mine for 2 years and works well for so many games

[@jheymann69]

I have always been an advocate for XSoft, I own like 8 artisans some of each sponge hardness. And while I know a lot of people do not like XSoft, I really enjoy it for the reasons you explain here. I gotta wonder exactly how hard people are pressing into their pads where XSoft gives them so many problems lol. Good video bro

[@Divinity_vA]

It's not about pressing down. I like to switch gripstyles around and don't really apply much down force yet Hien XSoft to me is absolute dogcrap if i have to be honest. It doesn't necessarily sink in, just feels awful in practice. I gave it a shot way too many times and couldn't see the appeal the Hien admirers see. Firm surface with soft base just doesn't click with me. Zero feels fantastic on the other hand. You know the saying : different strokes for different folks. It's all personal preference and we're all free to form our own opinions.

[@JingMitsuyamaCH]

@@Divinity_vA I think you missed the point OP was making, but pop off dude

[@lostboy2637]

Bro I was the one who told you to try the XSOFT OTSU, I am so glad you like it because I went exactly through the same thing. I hated the SOFT but for some reason loved the XSOFT otsu.

[@Guinibee1]

Great video Haus! This is why I'm leaning more towards all the xsoft (or lethal pro) pads. You get a lot more control based on your force into the pad. Right now my top 3 pads are xsoft otsu, xsoft Raiden, and Saturn Pro 👍.

[@Kaido128]

That was my main until I got the skypad 3.0 once you learn the skypad it's great

[@dimwillow7113]

Played some 2042 yesterday, total horror game by the way... but did games with Hien X Soft and Zero Soft.. after that test i came away that faster mousepad is more fun for me..just feel you can swap targets way faster on Hien vs Zero.. gonna try Otsu next.. Also with the Hien i feel that its better to run no long sleeve arm..because the friction from the arm and hand on Hien gives you feedback and stopping power.. Anyway i like your ideas here..pushing down with different forces depending on situation..

[@KenzieNakamura]

Using hien XL xsoft and loving it! Not going back to steelseries!

[@Dubplatodnb]

How is the hayate otsu B compared to a Hien in terms of roughness? is it as smooth as a zero? I have heard its like using a pillow but I dont know if was meant in terms of glide or roughness. Thanksss!

[@ethanismagical3865]

hey Haus I am currently using zero mid, i want to try a hayate otsu but also want to try xsoft. Do you think its better to do xsoft zero and mid hayate otsu or mid and xsoft hayate otsu?

[@ComedianKingdom]

you gotta tune the instrunt, by right clicking on it in the channel rack

[@lovesekhon2661]

You have no idea how grateful I am for tNice tutorials series

[@sunfire65ph]

The Otsu does feel pleasant on the hands, but i missed the static friction in the end. It does have some texture to it, but it doesn't give you the same consistent speed and grip that static friction does. After trying the Otsu out for two weeks, i was back on my trusted Vaxee Pa.

[@hausgaming]

PA is amazing as well in my opinion!

[@fikey911]

Could you give an update (just a reply) on this? Did you ever manage to fully get used to pressing into the mousepad etc? For a game I play you kind of need microadjustments and tons of flicks, so I feel like this might be ideal.

[@mrvitalikish]

If u had to choose your main mousepad, would u choose the Cerapad Kin or this Artisan pad?

[@uj9279]

I have xray pad equate, how is the hayate otsu compared to this? I prefer control pads as today's mice are very lightweight

[@Atoximed]

What would be the best skates (for your mouse) for this mousepad?

[@batmansteel778]

I just got this mouse pad for 45 USD :D! It was in perfect condition, mid xl red wine version. A hude upgrade from the venus IMO. This pad is perfect in every way for me :)

[@hausgaming]

Venus is amazing as well, the Soft Otsu is worsen than the Venus, but not 100% sure about xsoft otsu vs venus yet!

[@kassagad2360]

@@hausgaming maybe xsoft otsu vs venus pro?

[@Tjay07]

I recently switched from a XSOFT Hayate Otsu to a 3XL Venus because I wanted a desk pad and I honestly can’t tell much of a difference. I could easily switch between the both and wouldn’t miss a beat. They’re both amazing pads and love them both

[@tywoods7234]

Haus Jesus, will thou please get thy bullocky hands on the Artisan Raiden v2 and review this? Only heard good things from a couple of reviewers testing the v2.

[@marcosloureiro3176]

I bought the Artisan hien for apex legends... not much stop power. I have to try this Otsu

[@peter3d226]

After watching this video I'm very tempted to try an xsoft mousepad. Funnily enough the Saturn pro is more expensive than an Artisan mousepad where I live. Saturn pro = Hayate otsu xsoft?

[@RompusJr]

Been using mine for 18 months and it's been a pleasure. Slap some corepads air on your gpx and give it a try. Really lets you feel the texture of the pad and makes flicks feel insane. Maybe it's placebo or just my experience, but I always perform the best on my otsu in Valorant even compared to the zero or GSR.

[@comkioxd]

Otsu definitely performs better than zero but I don't think it performs better than hien in my experience

[@Kihma.]

Since you have both, could you tell me which surface you find the most confortable in terms of texture please? (smoothness of the cloth)

[@RompusJr]

@@Kihma. The zero is smooth when my skin is clean. If my skin has any amount of sweat or even dried sweat it feels extremely rough and sticky. The otsu just feels textured but extremely comfortable to the skin, almost like it's laying on a pillow (xsoft).

[@Kihma.]

@@RompusJr alright, might try both if I can, considering the shipping costs, but the otsu seems like a good compromise of everything, thank you!

[@RompusJr]

@@Kihma. hope you enjoy the otsu!

[@jag2871]

I ordered the Otsu xsoft last week from Artisan direct. now I am just more hyped to try it out😅 Nice review as always

[@mrwest2474]

Did it come yet ?

[@jag2871]

@@mrwest2474 yeah it took them over 2 weeks to pick it up and then it only took 5 days to my door

[@zacy-t2771]

@@jag2871 how is the otsu xsoft holding up after 1 year?

[@pickleknuckle284]

can you do a viper v2 pro vs deathadder v3 pro? im torn between the two

[@Oneproplayer]

how long will this pad last without wearing out from heavy use?

[@JosephReference]

damn the thumbnail made me think there was an ultra rare blue ARTISAN mousepad

[@MerioILVerio]

Compared to the Aqua Control II how would you describe it? (I want to buy one of the two and price-wise for EU customers there's about a 50€ difference considering the price itself and shipping) Thanks in advance.

[@bestlives4411]

I have the Ac2 and it slow down after time feeling too bad

[@windfail]

I have the SOFT and it end up being too fast for me.. this vid may make me revisit the otsu with the XSOFT!!

[@NotSoCommonSense]

Phenomenal videos as always. Xsoft bases definitely have some properties that I think are worth looking at and adapting to. I really think you would like the first war mousepad from what you broke down in this video

[@hausgaming]

It has a soft base as well?

[@NotSoCommonSense]

@@hausgaming yessir. It's pretty spongey. Abit slower than than the otsu too. It's sort of like a shidenkai after you peel the coating off

[@galactus2k383]

can you make a video about pulsar mousepads?

[@dazky11994]

for apex legends, which mouse mat and softness do you suggest? also should i go for viper v2 pro, deathadder v3 pro or logitech gsuperlight 2?

[@lilxnando]

Viper V3 Pro

[@JaimeRosario884]

My problem is not being unable to control how much pressure I want to put on the mouse, my problem is how much pressure different switches on different mice require. I love the Aerox 3 shape, but the clicks require more pressure than any other mouse Ive used. Not that much more pressure, but the difference in friction is noticeable even with the exact same mouse feet. And yes, I have tried the exact same feet. Like putting dot skates on it, instead of the Aerox 3 corepads, so that I can put the same dots on a different mouse and compare.

[@hausgaming]

Dot feet are not the best with soft mousepads, those dig in to the soft base quite a lot and make the whole experience horrible! If you want to stick with dot feet, use harder bases!

[@Fatal_Error_Gaming]

Man @hausgaming I have a Artisan Zero Xl soft that will be here tomorrow with X2 mini. You make me want your pad now. 😂

[@darkangel1309]

I had used the gigantus v2 for 3 months and it was very slow for me and I also used the razer strider (clon Hien )and it was very fast. Which mousepad would fall between these 2?

[@TriKkyDev]

Hayate otsu

[@mysticalfishy8966]

My hands are 17.1cm/10.3cm, do u think I would get xm1r or normal g pro wireless? I don't mind wireless or wired but I care more about shape/comfort while aiming, I use palm/claw or hybrid in between, please recommend

[@hausgaming]

I'd get GPX!

[@mysticalfishy8966]

@@hausgaming it's kinda expensive , also I remeasured and it's 17.3/8.3 mb, what about pulsar xlite v2 mini?

[@kodokushiii]

how does the xsoft on the hayate otsu compare in terms plushness of the zero xsoft or the hien xsoft? my first artisan pad was a hien xsoft and i liked the plushness of that, so when i bought a zero i got that in xsoft and i found it to be much more soft compared to the hien and i would basically flatten out the zero without much effort.

[@underh1gh]

I have all xsoft and otsu plushness is between zero and hien,but closer to hien. smth like zero//////otsu////hien.

[@hausgaming]

Pretty much what Under High described, I'd say it's a bit closer to Zero Xsoft though. Hien Xsoft is barely different to Hien soft, where as with Otsu it is a massive difference

[@wngs5239]

what arm sleeve do you use for lower friction?

[@hausgaming]

I use Flashe sleeves, but they are expensive for what they are. Get a sports sleeve for much cheaper!

[@Minded-.-]

I have zero xsoft and hayate otsu xsoft, the otsu doesn't feel as plushy because the weave on top is harder compared to the zero

[@hausgaming]

Yeah, Otsu xsoft is less plushy than the Zero, but way more plushy than Hien xsoft!

[@liability9413]

revised raiden 👀?

[@marx7048]

Hey Haus I would like to ask if it would be worth buying glass skates while I'm using the puretrak phoenix. Would it help with the slight tugging on the surface?

[@hausgaming]

Glass feet will completely remove static friction, so yeah it should fix it, but they will cause you new problems :D!

[@mysticalfishy8966]

What small mouse would you recommend that isn't very expensive, has a solid shell, doesn't weigh above 65g and is preferably wireless or has a cable u basically can't feel?

[@hausgaming]

Pulsar X2 or Fantech Aria

[@andrewbryan9363]

Zowie ZA-13C. Wired but paracord and weighs 65 grams $69

[@gay4thapaper846]

xlite v2 mini if you want ergo

[@andrewbryan9363]

@@gay4thapaper846 I like that shape however the cheese grater holes are unnecessary imo and kinda take away from an otherwise fantastic mouse. 🫡

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

Hey. If I don't want the Hayate Otsu to be any softer than a zero soft ; Is the Hayate Otsu xsoft closer to zero soft or xsoft? People say the weave is way tighter on the Otsu, meaning the squishiness of the Otsu xsoft is like a zero soft. Don't know if true.

[@hausgaming]

XSoft is a tad softer on Otsu than Soft on Zero imo!

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

@@hausgaming Thanks very much.

[@andrewbryan9363]

Could gamers use speedy mouse skates ( maybe Superglide on a 65-75 gram mouse) on a slower control mousepad (maybe a Zowie GSR) and get kind of a middle ground approach with excellent tracking as well as good stopping power? 🤔

[@guy5140]

I would say no. The pad is more of the determining factor in mouse speed. Skates can help a bit but a slow pad will still be a slow pad

[@hausgaming]

Yes, people have been doing this for long. Friction is not necessarily bad for tracking though

[@JOELNICOLAJWZ]

the hayate otsu xsoft cured my addiction to buying new mousepads. Near perfect pad with the only downside being how it collects tiny hairs like the zero does

[@tinychamberz]

get a microfiber cloth and rub it with circles, and u will get them out!

[@shininngg]

My hayate otsu doesnt collect any tiny hairs, weird

[@ramgnadrol]

Will you review dornfinger cordura pads(speed and control)? Apparently they also have a similar base and I really would love to hear your opinion on them, specifically the control one.

[@hausgaming]

Maybe at some point!

[@DyacBoy]

its so amazing that u had to put it in B tier in one of your videos...

[@hausgaming]

The reason is pretty well explained here brother 💖

[@wongkarwai5383]

I think of buying Hayate Otsu xs or Zero FX xs where is the best for fps games?

[@hausgaming]

Depends on what kind of FPS games. I think the Zero xsoft is also incredible

[@wongkarwai5383]

@@hausgaming i played Cs go Valorant and Crossfire i used to speed mousepad but i think i'm not consistent on aiming so need to change the mousepad

[@uul4289]

can you do a review of the new revised artisan raiden ?

[@hausgaming]

Yes!

[@uul4289]

@@hausgaming thank you! It supposed to have fixed the terrible spinout problem the old version had

[@gameawareprogram6571]

@@hausgaming I'm very keen to know the diff between Hyate Otsu Xsoft and Raiden Xsoft - coming from Odin infinity - playing Apex with viper v2 pro and superglides or orochi with superglides. BTW big fan. The detail you give means I don't touch shit until I hear your review first :D👍

[@boxadvein]

Could you give me three top control pads?

[@oluna8369]

Geez, what’s dpi and sense do you use in apex? 😳

[@hausgaming]

1600 dpi and I think 0.7 sens & 1.3 modifier to all scopes 2x and bigger

[@oluna8369]

@@hausgaming ah I have tried this before but not with the scope modifiers, definitely will try , thank you for responding. 🙏

[@mjtv1402]

I have mp3 format s and i want to make it puncNice tutorialer plzz help buddy

[@kezziekz]

Can you compare the Zero XSoft and Hayate Otsu XSoft? I already have the Zero XSoft and wonder if the Hayate Otsu XSoft is even that big of a difference to also buy it

[@hausgaming]

It is a big difference, Otsu is faster!

[@davidtheking341]

Can you do some cs 1.6 deathmatch for a mousepad review?xD

[@hausgaming]

What? Mousepad review full of CS DM?

[@carlosferjezus]

Whats your sens in csgo?

[@hausgaming]

0.7 & 1600 dpi

[@AlexPetcu84]

By having to control the pressure you put on the mouse to me at such a scale, is just adding artificial difficulty, when all your focus should be on the game itself. Now some may say that you can get used to this and it becomes an almost automated process at some point, but I really doubt its consistency, specially in tense situations.

[@hausgaming]

It takes time to learn how to control it properly, it's a difficulty to begin with, but being able to control the amount of friction that the pad has is a major benefit. If you use enough time to adjust to it :)

[@DEANluxray]

I play with my Hayate Otsu soft on top of my Zero xsoft. It gives Hayate Otsu additional control and stopping power without having the soft squeezy feeling you get from using just the xsoft. However, I would like to try Otsu xsoft.

[@dacelu]

Now that’s a flex haha

[@DEANluxray]

@@dacelu is it? :< sorry, i did not meant too. You know what is flex? Having all artisan mousepads, which I dont :'(.

[@dacelu]

@@DEANluxray I didn’t mean to criticize, your setup reminds me of my QCK Heavy haha

[@svengoransson9708]

nice körvitrsör,. M42 FOR LIFE YO YO

[@deadboyinside]

what size?

[@hausgaming]

XL

[@AsphaltFN]

I mean you could have just asked me how like my otsu soft man

[@mirzaali1181]

Ed who?

[@simonmattsson527]

i have the red soft version and it's way to fast for me, I'm a fct 10 cs player.

[@hausgaming]

Soft sucks, especially in cs as I said in this video

[@simonmattsson527]

@@hausgaming Agreed bro, now I'm trying the gp4 cuz it was in my local store and you've recommended it feels good so far (black version)

[@genuflext]

@@hausgaming how about xsoft for csgo?

[@shikhaverma4374]

So sad to watch these reviews. I can't even order these peripherals as they are not available in my country. To get this I will have to pay more shipping charge than the price of this pad.

[@hausgaming]

Sorry bro, at the end of the day, you can play amazingly well with any mousepad! Remember that the gear does not make the player brother

[@Someone-pg3on]

@@hausgaming well said

[@Divinity_vA]

Bold of you to assume "these stuff" especially Artisans are available locally for anyone unless you live in Japan, of course. And, we all pay shipping as much as the mousepad costs so, you're not alone.

[@shikhaverma4374]

@@Divinity_vA Yes, but every person is not dumb fuck. I don't buy anything until and unless it's in a good deal. And also I am using viper mini which is too small for hands (21/11). It's uncomfortable to grip, so I am giving kids a chance to beat me in video games as my aim is not consistent.

[@shikhaverma4374]

@@hausgaming yes sir agreed on that one

[@roemppaE]

I dont really like that you use our ranked Apex clips where I carry you.

[@marioopacak4935]

i hate the xsoft...it tricks you like you have control, but you dont. and i kinda hate mousepads that rely on me pressing down the pad. like what the fuck...not my cup of tea. used hien is goat. imho.

[@hausgaming]

Yeah, if you are not willing to spend the time to get used to the variable that the soft base brings, I do not recommend using the xsoft base.

[@NupoNupsNupsie]

Go soft 100%

[@MalarusGravelwalker]

Otsu v1 is still to this day a divine mousepad with great balance. Simply the best pad of the dozens I've had. The v2 was a big disappointment to me, just another fast, uncontrollable pad. Not worth the hype, not worth buying. Don't torture yourself, just get a slower pad.

[@hausgaming]

Did you get the Xsoft version?

[@MalarusGravelwalker]

@@hausgaming Soft, don't tell me that xsoft will be somehow better, it is the same

[@hausgaming]

@@MalarusGravelwalker ok bro 😂

[@Divinity_vA]

I am yet to try the Otsu, but i'd like to know first if the surface itself is firmer like Hien or softer like Zero. If it's anything like Hien, plasticy feeling and firm, i'd no way in hell get an XSoft tbh. Hien XSoft feels ass.

[@MalarusGravelwalker]

@@Divinity_vA it's more like a hien than a zero, definitely a pretty abrasive surface, but not annoying

[@MattySagz]

first

[@hausgaming]

Let's go !!!

[@MattySagz]

@@hausgaming Hahah! Nice watch as usual ;)

[@Divinity_vA]

Interesting mix of MattyOW and whoisAqua i sense in your username. Both fantastic aim trainer grinders.

[@MattySagz]

@@Divinity_vA lol thanks! I dont know those guys but they for sure have some cool names haha