Artisan Mouse Pads, JUST HYPE? ft. Boardzy

Talking and reviewing a few Artisan mouse pads. Are they just all hype, or are the worth the high price tag? Plus some word of wisdom from Boardzy.
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[@TheTechne]

www.stinkincozy.com/

[@MrM45ter]

Could you add a page for mousepads in addition to the headset, mouse and keyboard ones?

[@ayrebhalsabe7404]

having the giveaway only be available to people who pay to support you is fine my dude.

[@TheTechne]

@@MrM45ter yeah like in the top 5?

[@rheejin9987]

I bet Boardzy got offended that you even compare Glorious pads with the Artisan.

[@christianalbertcarillo7117]

Fr tho hahaha

[@rheejin9987]

@@christianalbertcarillo7117 "If you can't buy ice pad, get the artisan." I fr died there. It should of been the opposite and it still doesn't make sense cuz there are better options even without artisan.

[@christianalbertcarillo7117]

@@rheejin9987 better options: X-ray pad and mpc450

[@Divinity_vA]

As long as the whole mousepad reddit sub , lmao. Lately everyone is shilling for Artisan.

[@HaveFunLosingBro]

@@Divinity_vA They really are that good

[@zainyy.]

Boardzy + Techne = Me excited

[@getoffmydonglosers]

Fr fr

[@Crazy-_-_-_-__-306]

Fax

[@Mason-0010]

Correction: boardzy+techne= gay 💀

[@cingkole7893]

I have owned a zero for around 2 years now, and it has not worn down at all. when I use a coated pad it wears down in 3 - 4 months. Artisan Pads are actually more cost effective IMO.

[@tahir4598]

6500 languages in the world and you chose to speak facts

[@MaestroOfficial]

Is it the same speed and glide as when you bought it?

[@Sebas.504]

What about HayteOtsu- Xsoft for r6? Would you guys recommend it more than Hein & Zero.

[@Sebas.504]

@Russian Invasion of Ukraine Bet, thanks! You recommend Zero- mid, soft, or x-soft?

[@neverendings_]

Comparing Glorious pads to Artisans are like my parents comparing me to talented kids.

[@kaustavkapur5532]

glorious mousepads are still pretty good

[@counterfeitpills7621]

@@kaustavkapur5532 must be paid promo right

[@kaustavkapur5532]

@@counterfeitpills7621 no i have one, its the cloth pad

[@kaustavkapur5532]

@@counterfeitpills7621 just so you know, i am talking about the cloth pad, not the hybrid elements pad

[@reelwater7983]

@@counterfeitpills7621 the actual desk or extended pad isnt bad bruh... but the elements are the ones that are trash

[@zen170]

Those look actually pretty cool and slick. Thanks for the review about them Techne! Merry Christmas.

[@mhobag]

The best crossover ever. The two best tech reviewers in history.

[@interns_4774]

in mankind

[@audiojunkiebud]

Thanks for another great video Techne, hope you and the fam had a wonderful Christmas and have a great new year👍

[@orm2799]

Man, the content just keeps coming with you! Terrific reviews!! I have an Arozzi Arena desk which the whole surface is a mouse pad and it's pretty good. I am wondering how much of an upgrade these would be in terms of quality and feel?

[@clawz2567]

Boardzy AND Techne?! Best combo ever!!!

[@charlieE08]

I remember when this video was leaked in September that it was coming out I’ve been waiting ever since!

[@t3rrmusic]

Stinkin good review, as always 💯😌

[@jovanmicic3113]

Soo hyped for this

[@yes.2098]

This video was stinkin cozy like all the rest

[@DamienWayne-qv7yi]

Based boardzy. Your videos have popped up a few times in my recommended, but you sir just earned a sub.

[@cringekid69]

Good video Techne, one thing I learnt with you is not to jump in hype trains most time we will get disappointed. Keep going with good work!

[@TheTechne]

Hype sells

[@TheGameFoxBrother]

My boy boardzy in 4k! Great video

[@erterrill]

I've tried just about every mouse pad out there for gaming. Artisan will have my business as long as they are in business. These things last forever, and they never break down over time. LOVE THEM!!! And I know what ya mean about the inflation over there. Lived in Okinawa for 3 1/2 while in the Marines. But again, love my FX Zero XSoft!!

[@ChenY555]

I like it that you talking with the hands :)

[@TheTechne]

always

[@ViralStoicOfficial]

Never at all expected a colab between you two! Good work!

[@TheTechne]

We did before as well

[@scotty_teee4226]

Since becoming an Artisan owner, I can't go back to another pad. I have 2 pads currently and will invest in another again soon. Currently have the Hien soft and Hayata Otsu soft. I jumped on to these pads because of the Boardzy hype and I'm glad I did. If you give the Hien a couple of weeks use, you will struggle to want to use any other pad. Nothing has that kind of speed with as much control as the Hien does. And for anyone curious, the Hien is less abrasive than the MP510 mouse pad

[@ThoughtJF]

I totally agree. After using my Hien soft for a week straight, I didn’t want to put down that speed.

[@howlinghoo5123]

Where do you get the Hien?

[@danieltiger8789]

@@howlinghoo5123 lethal gaming or Amazon, but be careful with Amazon because they're abbreviated so make sure it's the right size thickness and type pad you want.

[@Sebas.504]

What about HayteOtsu- Xsoft for r6? Would you guys recommend it more than Hein & Zero.

[@scotty_teee4226]

@@Sebas.504 I think the Otsu is a love or hate pad. I know lots that love it but I personally don't like it. Zero, Hien and Otsu would be the more popular pads though. I guess for R6 would you prefer a more control based or faster pad? Zero if more controlled and Hien or Otsu if you want a bit faster. The new Raiden is also a great pad but also on the faster end

[@cryptidgamer8995]

Techne when are you starting to stream on twitch love the channel man would totally love to watch some games and shoot the 💩 about products and whatever ! Would love to see some reviews of games by you. And play throughs. I would definitely watch play throughs form you.

[@chubiubiu]

That mousepad is smoother than butter 😱

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

Lovet it dude!! Great review

[@TheTechne]

thank you

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

@@TheTechne really enjoy how honest you are about the corner stitching concerns too!

[@comkioxd]

I actually feel like the Hien is their most popular pad, not the Zero. Saying this only, because of how much boardzy shills it. Zero is still really popular nonetheless!

[@rheejin9987]

it says it's the most popular on the packaging(zero), so maybe it has the most sales.

[@comkioxd]

@@rheejin9987 Oh, is that so? Well I'll confirm that as my zero arrives very shortly. It's the holidays so nobody at the customs in my country works at these times

[@mushiim8]

I have the Hien, I would recommend the Zero since the Hien is very rough to the touch. Even with a sleeve it’s a bit abrasive.

[@depore6905]

@Comkio , update

[@KraysKingdom]

I have the hien and shidenkai. The hien at first surprised me because of the rough surface but I got used to it now it's my daily driver. I also got it because It's supposed to be super durable and supposed outlive most other mousepads which makes up for the price in my eyes.

[@Joeker8171]

Awesome video bro

[@nervz]

I have the zero soft btw -stitching is top notch; literally dont even feel that its there -surface is super adhesive -feels 20% faster than my gsr, and has 85% of gsr's stopping power. -my xl size is way bigger than gsr -NOT affected by humidity and temp. at all. It still feels the exact same from the day I got it. -paid $110 CAD (~$83 USD) in total including shipping and customs.

[@coza10]

do you reckon an XS zero would have more stopping power?

[@nervz]

@@coza10 if u tend to push down on ur mouse, yes.

[@yiepie9822]

idk if it is worth the price difference, time to get a gigantus v2 to compare to my zero

[@MaestroOfficial]

Do you wash it? Does it turn slower over time?

[@nervz]

@@MaestroOfficial washed it once. Can’t tell if it lost speed.

[@aplelab4708]

i have not tried any mouse pads but my qck and i love it because i don't like playing with high sensitivity and i love the control it gives

[@bmcq98]

Awesome stuff! Where'd you get the grips for the mouse? Edit: found the lizard grips video thanks!

[@0HP]

Those are some cool Halloween theme key caps

[@reocraft3887]

I lived in Japan and I like tech but I didn’t know till now that Artisan pads are from Japan! Lol

[@TheTechne]

Where in Japan? I lived in Yokosuka.

[@reocraft3887]

@@TheTechne Nice! I lived and still actually live in Tokyo!

[@TheTechne]

@@reocraft3887 oh sweet. yeah I was about an hour out from. use to always go to tokyo/shibuya

[@musicah8496]

@@TheTechne techne, you should make a video about your time in japan. Maybe a story time or what ever you feel like. Im very intrigued haha. New artisan mousepad owner here by the way! I have the hayate otsu and hot damn, I hate to say it but I love it way better than my glorious pad. Also, I have it on top of the glorious xxl mouse pad and it does not budge.

[@sololakey1906]

@@musicah8496 why do you 'hate to say it'? Glorious mousepads are garbage bro

[@buddhastl7120]

I have the Hien and Zero both in FX XL soft and they’re the best two pads I have ever used. I agree the Zero would be the one for everyone. The Raiden was too fast for my taste.

[@xPure.]

Which one do you main or like more hien or zero

[@buddhastl7120]

@@xPure. I use Zero for cs. Main hien for basically every other game.

[@tracelarson3212]

@@buddhastl7120 wbt for r6 siege

[@buddhastl7120]

@@tracelarson3212 Either is fine.

[@musicah8496]

@@buddhastl7120 I can get around the feeling of roughness on my hand, aside from that, is it too different that the zero gets the nod over it?

[@yourasianchum3659]

ive been using my wine red hien for a couple of weeks and i love it!

[@yasutrash454]

How is it on your wrist? Not too rough?

[@yourasianchum3659]

@@yasutrash454 nope

[@yasutrash454]

@@yourasianchum3659 Thx for the reply bro One more question. What mouse pad were you coming from? I'm currently using a 12$ mouse pad and I'm wondering if it makes that much of a difference

[@yourasianchum3659]

@@yasutrash454 i came from a steelseries qck. out of the box the hien is a little rough but not enough to cause anything toobad. also out if the box it is pretty fast. but the more you use it and wash it becauses alot more controllable. and there is also 0 static friction. so yes it makes a big difference coming from a 12 dollar mouse pad

[@yasutrash454]

@@yourasianchum3659 Thanks for the info bro. Would you recomend Hien or Zero?

[@NickTew]

It's a shame you didn't get the Hayate Otsu. Pretty smooth surface and the speed is in-between the Zero and the Hien, maybe you would have really liked that one.

[@iJansport]

I might make this my next artisan purchase since I have the zero and hein

[@blade8800]

Make sure not the old version. The new version it would say (New) on their website next to Hayate Otsu. They should've given it a new name imo

[@jakechuaweipeng]

@@blade8800 there the Hayate, Hayate Kou, and the Hayate Otsu. Otsu IS the new model.

[@mushiim8]

How long you used it for? I’ve heard of problems with durability in older models. I dislike the texture of my Hien but love the aiming and am considering it.

[@nope7684]

I'm pretty happy with my cooler master mp510. If I were to get an artisan, which would be most comparable?

[@jakechuaweipeng]

I tried the Hien and Raiden but I recently got myself an Otsu xSoft and it's been amazing. It's like a Hien with slightly more control with a very smooth surface to operate on. xSoft allows to dig your thumb, pinky in for fine-tuned control as well.

[@Lordllloflllshadow]

I have hayate otsu soft i planning to buy hien so u r saying hayate otsu is better than hien ?

[@jakechuaweipeng]

@@Lordllloflllshadow lucky for you, I recently got a Hien mid. My Otsu was getting a little muddy after a year and now prefer the faster Hien.

[@mbj920]

@@jakechuaweipeng i think your otsu was getting muddy because you got the extra soft version maybe? idk but I'm likely going for the hien or zero. glad you're enjoying it

[@jakechuaweipeng]

@@mbj920 it got dirty, which I washed. After getting the Hien, I do prefer it much more now.

[@PaddyGun]

Came when I saw that Ft boardzy

[@samkoch1028]

If you think ur generic Razer, Logitech, or Steel Series mouse pad is any good, try gliding ur mouse on the bottom vs the middle. That's right, its a slow muddy mess in the middle and you didn't realize it until now.

[@hobosloth28]

tried it and u right lol

[@Hyperus]

That is because of grime and dirt accumulating, not really because of the pads themselves, altough some pads are very resistant to loosing friction due to dirt.

[@zihuatenejo]

Even the artisan ones get muddy what are you on about... Just wash your mousepad and it wont be a problem.

[@icegreentee]

boardzys hands be looking fresh

[@liquiddawn82]

Holyyyyy. No way. So the Odin Infinity is like the Artisan Hien. Instant cop. Just picked it up. Thanks Techne.

[@gttrmgc3284]

Odin Infinity is better than Hien...IMO, the Hien has the worst base out of any pad I've used. I had to use 2 sided tape to keep it still.

[@liquiddawn82]

@@gttrmgc3284 no wayyyyy. Thanks for the input. I am super pumped now. Can't wait for Infinity to get here.

[@HaveFunLosingBro]

@@gttrmgc3284 My Hien does not move on my wood desk. Wonder what the issue could be.

[@liquiddawn82]

Not sure but since the Infinity is the same, I got that. It's cheaper, available now and I don't have to wait for shipping from Japan. I can't believe they actually made it like the Hien. I'm so pumped.

[@TheTechne]

no, very different. but the all around surface feel feels similar

[@lilkrishhh5355]

I see Boardzy I click

[@kbpls1479]

my favorite duo

[@NZO777]

Can you pls do top 5 best mouse pads that would suit most mice? I currently have the Steelseries QCK XL, and feel my Razer Viper Ultimate has slowed down when gliding.

[@Urobese678]

Can u do a review on the lunar alloy tkl keyboard, you don’t have to but your the most honest reviewer

[@Tr7gger]

Yo Techne, I've also been maining a GP1 and Zero Gravity. I just got an Esports Tiger Neon pad and I think you would enjoy it, worth a try if you can get your hands on 1!

[@TheTechne]

The color though

[@vasilas99]

No way, boardsy moving up! He legit, watch all his shit since day one. Only guy who says how it is straight up

[@versus8862]

my boy boardzy

[@chxlled1029]

Durgod Taurus K320 or Hyperx Alloy Origins Core?

[@meandab]

I'd say it's a niche pad for people that play precision shooters and want a super consistent mouse feel. For me it's that and the fact that I live in a humid environment.

[@8bitsamurai6]

Never got into pads yet. But can't go wrong with Japan made

[@MrMan-cn7xy]

This crossover is more ambitious than endgame

[@gmil47]

I play rainbow and valorant heavily at low dpi and I can vouch for the Hien's durability and quality. I was burning thru regular mouse pads like g640s and qcks like nothing. Followed Boardzy's rec on a Hien and it's the most durable mouse pad I've ever used and havent tried a different pad since buying it. It's fantastic.

[@iJansport]

If you main valorant and siege I'd suggest a zero from artisan. I feel with the increased control and stopping power it makes you more consistent in those games.

[@gmil47]

@@iJansport yeah i initially tried the zero and liked it but at 400 dpi I like the faster movement you get from the hien

[@iJansport]

@@gmil47 sounds good, maybe I'll try to lower my dpi to 400 and swap pads for a bit. Always up for something new

[@gmil47]

@@iJansport hope you dig it!

[@zahitemremetin606]

@@gmil47 Siege is the only competitive FPS that I play and I was considering buying a Zero but then I heard that Hien is more durable than Zero. So I'm thinking of buying a Hien Soft right now but I wonder if it's too fast for Siege. How do you perform with Hien? Is texture too rough for your skin? Also which mouse do you use?

[@matthewgarnett9977]

What would you choose the Razor Kraken or The steel series arctis 3 ?

[@relio33]

Yo what’s good youtube it’s boardzy

[@aro7975]

Which Artisan is the most durable, non coated and fast artisan?

[@seafn]

Yay boardzy

[@tnzrocks]

Love seeing you and boardzy collab, btw, do you guys have any idea when the G wolves Hati S stardust is officially out? Legit in a limbo about pulling the trigger on a mouse atm

[@Iiii-tj5vh]

I just got the 2020 hati it’s really nice with a paracord and corepads

[@r_se]

it has been out for months lol, expect restock next week, also wireless hati s coming soon

[@tnzrocks]

@@r_se aah, I haven't found it in stock the last couple of weeks so I figured they must've just given out a first batch to reviewers, need to keep an eye out then.

[@arale338]

I've had the artisan zero xl soft for about a week now and it has been the best investment of my life. Quality is just absurdly good it just does not compare to other mousepads I've used. With the surface of the zero you get the feeling that it WILL last more than 2-3 years. honestly you cannot go wrong with artisan and it deserves the hype because it literally is simply the best

[@BigBoss549]

I bought the hien rx xl soft and waiting for it to deliver, and nice dbz name and pfp

[@vogg9835]

You still like it?!

[@arale338]

@@vogg9835 yes ofc, its still holding up and I'm still using it.

[@vogg9835]

@@arale338 thanks for the update! I’m trying to order one myself. Just waiting for them to re stock sometime.

[@tinocabral4201]

@@arale338 mine has a slow spot that washing wont get rid of, idk if I should order another one or not

[@brandonbreuer6589]

My x-raypad Aqua Control+ is still going strong, still not feeling compelled to shell out money for different mousepads that I probably won't like as much.

[@Ea_bF-]

Are the steelseries arctis 9x good even with the connectivity issues

[@jessethornton6127]

Artisan zero soft.... for life 👍💯

[@titchyrdhhehrbrh6824]

Hey I'm looking for a headset for xbox and pc and it has to be wired do you have any recommendations

[@InSaiyan-Shinobi]

I just can’t do the square design I want a 2xl rectangle version like glorious does

[@Heisennburgg]

i just got my Hien which was my first artisan pad ever and loved it so much i ordered a zero and a raiden too. i love the pads so much i wanna collect all the FX series pads. i was using an aqua control plus before the Hien which is still an excellent pad but the Hien immediately changed my in game performance and aim once i got adjusted to it, especially my tracking. can't wait to try the zero and raiden.

[@paulmartinez34]

What's the difference between the fx and non fx?

[@sivaxi5114]

@@paulmartinez34 stitsched edge

[@paulmartinez34]

@@sivaxi5114 hello so you mean the fx has stitch edges and the non fx has no stitch edges?

[@coza10]

which of those pads has the most stopping power / control for you?

[@paulmartinez34]

@@coza10 artisan zero

[@shALKE]

Where in Japan can you order Artisan mousepads?

[@josueescobar9923]

can you do a review on the logitech g233 prodigy

[@dantelius7271]

Boardzy underrated

[@JVIoneyman]

The color on the Hien is really nice but coming from a GSR its probably way to fast. May try a zero eventually. GSR is hard to beat for control though.

[@Killjoy.Z]

Just get an XSoft Zero then.

[@reaperofinsanity3370]

then get a soft or xsoft zero or hayate otsu

[@matisek7923]

Hi techne, i know you won't probably read this, but i found a few tiny mistakes on your website (at least on mobile) 1. In Top 5 headsets, you put Blackskark v2 pro instead of Blackshark. 2. In keyboards, there is HyperX alloy core on 3rd place, but the link leads to HyperX Origins core, both of those keyboards actually exist, so it could be confusing to some. I know you liked the Origins core, so i'm assuming that's what you wanted to put there. 3. Deathadder V2 pro link leads to Deathadder elite (this may be issue on my side as i often have problems with amazon links for some reason) 4. Arctics 7x link leads to steelseries website (again, most likely is issue on my side) 5. G pro superlight link leads to g502 hero (????? most likely is issue in my side and may be caused because imi in Europe, but i doubt that because some amazon links work fine) 6. None of the top 3 LG monitor links lead to product pages, but to search results of their names, for some reason those monitors aren't even shown in the results (may be issue on my or amazons side) 7. Razer Kiara pro link leads to Arctics pro wireless Otherwise it's a nice user friendly website, i'm also really sorry if some of my concerns are invalid, i know almost nothing about Amazon.

[@TheTechne]

thank you so much for the info, and kind words. As for all the links I checked mobile and pc versions and all direct correctly. And thank you so much for the typo tip, how did I miss these. lol Thank you so much again!!

[@Dwellic]

Zero soft is god tier if you are looking for a control pad to use with a light mouse. Hayate Otsu is a really good control pad with speed and the Hien is more speed but still has control. I main the zero but Hayate Otsu is def my next fav. Haven't spent a lot much time with the Hien yet. Shidenkai is all speed and I had to lower my sense for better micro movements and needed a little bit more muscle memory. The side stich isn't as bad as he made it in the video, I haven't had a single pad have its stitch break and I put the edge of the pad over the edge of my desk to act as a wrist wrest. I accidentally spilled my drink twice (Arizona green tea unsweetened and I think coffee or water with energy drink mix) on my zero and the edge does come up very slightly on those 2 spots instead of resting on the table. So far it hasn't affected anything like the stickiness of the pad to the desk or its feel/glide, isn't really noticeable unless you look for it, and hasn't left any stains after cleaning it. Overall happy with the Zero and Hayate Otsu purchases, haven't given Hien enough time, and the Shidenkai is interesting, can be effective but not really to my preference.

[@Kreege]

finally got my zero soft in the mail last friday. This pad paired with a gpx superlight+corepads is absolutely god-tier. I am blown away how well I performed with it this past weekend. I was expecting it to be good, but not this good.

[@vsynccx4263]

8 months ago I know but how did you like you hein pad? I’m really thinking about it because I play games that involve a lot of tracking but I don’t know if I will like the rough texture that comes with it. I also have a light mouse. opinions?

[@tinocabral4201]

how do you get rid of slow spots? I've washed mine multiple times but my zero still has a really bad one

[@spacetonique9367]

Did you get your hands on a XM1r? I'm excited to see your opinion on the revamped version.

[@TheTechne]

yes

[@b3isnerd427]

I LOVE BOARDZY

[@somerandomonyoutube1033]

boardzy the goat

[@droogbear649]

I have the hien xl soft and will never get a pad not made by artisan. Imo nothing comes close

[@iJansport]

My first artisen was a hein soft xl also. I'd definitely recommend trying the zero soft xl if you play valorant/csgo/siege. I think the hien is better suited for fort and call of duty

[@droogbear649]

@@iJansport i use hien as a primary csgo player

[@nadavkahlon3397]

Can you review the hyperx orbit s?

[@xblur17]

@The Techne you should try the Hayate Otsu Soft, it's like the Hien Soft but it feels much smoother to the touch, and gives more control and consistency. I think it'd be your favorite pad of all time.

[@blade8800]

Boardzy should've recommend the newly released Hayate Otsu V2... Why Raiden instead of that. Going by your preferences the New Otsu would've been the one for you..

[@TheTechne]

is that like the gp1/zero gravity?

[@blade8800]

@@TheTechne yes the surface is Artisans most comfortable and smooth pad, feels coated when it's not. X and Y no difference unlike Hien. Speed in between Zero and Hien so got lots of control (AND stopping power) still. For you I recommend New Otsu in either Soft or XSoft I think Xsoft would be even better for you. Xsoft is fine especially with light mouse nowadays unless you use like a 90g+ mouse. I'm telling you this pad is your Endgame going by your preference I seen your other pads videos too I know what you like in a pad and what you want in it

[@TheTechne]

@@blade8800 now I wanna try it, lol

[@mushiim8]

@@blade8800 I recently got the Hien soft and the texture is a big turn off for me. Aiming is amazing though. I was going to order a Zero soft but maybe I should get the new Hayate? I’ve heard about problems with durability, though; have you used it personally?

[@blade8800]

@@mushiim8 the durability concerns is of the old no longer made Hayate Otsu version. Artisan done a complete new pad (don't know why they call it Otsu again) with the 2020 version and so far from my own experience and many others who owned this since day one (released beginning of September) durability is way better compared to the old version. Previous one you could see wear within weeks quick. We had this for months till this day and still no wear. It looks to be as good as durability as other Artisan pads. I had the Zero it's ok but not as good as 2020 Hayate Otsu IMO. Also Zero gets dusty very fast and picks up lint like crazy a common complaint needs constant cleaning. Otsu speed is between Hien and Zero (once you break-in the pad meaning after about 2 weeks of use that's the main constant performance forever onwards) so if you want really slow like Logitech G640 then Zero is fine for you

[@jospehconijn1017]

I've had a Hein XL for about 1.5 years now, put thousands of hours on it and it doesn't feel or look like it has worn down in anyway. Well worth the money In my opinion. Looking at mine compared to the ones he has, mine do not have the gap stitching issue like his, mine is equal throughout the entire pad. The roughness does make it pick up skin cells and dirt fairly quick but it cleans off very easily with soap and water and the grime doesn't seem to sink into the pad unlike others I have used.

[@Sebas.504]

What about HayteOtsu- Xsoft for r6? Would you recommend it more than Hein & Zero.

[@ohhkennny766]

@@Sebas.504 Hayate otsu is wayyy too fast for games like siege, I have a hien soft, zero mid and hayate otsu v2 x-soft xl but even at x-soft it's still too fast for smooth micro adjustments and precise tracking, the zero is the absolute perfect mousepad for games like siege trust me, you might want to get a hien or hayate due to the hype and I agree they are insanely good for literally every other game but IMO the zero is the absolute best mousepad for siege

[@Sebas.504]

@@ohhkennny766 dope! Thank you. Zero-mid? Soft? or X-soft?

[@ohhkennny766]

@@Sebas.504 I have the zero mid and it feels like the perfect version of QcK. it's fast but still has a lot of control, I'd recommend not using super glides on a zero otherwise you might as well get just a hien and use corepads since it'd be a better combo for speed + stopping power. Tiger ice + zero mid is the absolute perfect balance for me as I wanted slightly more speed over control since I'm already confident enough in my aim. TLDR: If you're a plat/dia+ player I'd recommend getting the *mid* softness. It's just overall more consistent than soft/x-soft due to the surface being perfectly aligned at all times while still retaining its spongy texture

[@Sebas.504]

@@ohhkennny766 I’m a champ, and I’ve always liked and used the razer gigantus v2 (large) however; I’ve bough more than eight of the same pads, because they decay rather quickly. I heard these ones last & feel super smooth so I wanna give them a try. Thanks lad!

[@kuyito267]

hot colab :p

[@nebula6631]

I was waiting for boardzy to fucking flame techne for liking the zerogravity

[@Kwease247]

How is the steeleseries mouse pad?

[@voitek7944]

Boardzy collabs?????!!!!

[@Relax_MaTs]

what separates artisan from others can described with 3 words smoothness flatness consistency

[@pneumonical]

Compared ice with a raiden 🤨 u gd?

[@zhenrich2622]

Can you review razer pro glide

[@Leon-ww3qz]

I've used a lot of pads they are not overhyped not even a little bit low initial friction insane durability and good size and very consistent glide I would definitely recommend them I have like 3

[@gttrmgc3284]

I had a Hien...it sucked...they are overrated af.

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

@@gttrmgc3284 I like artisans but the fanboys gotta be delusional. The trend is just a few years old but I bet most of them don't play even remotely competitively like high elo faceit on CS etc. Sure you can play well with any mousepad or even on a raw table and Elige is using the hein FX but you can test yourself the friction, consistency, x/y axis or just watch someone checking the specs and it's a bit subpar. Most of people buying it are hyped by the trend, placebo and general feel and play games like fortnite, apex, OW, and other Valve clone games which clearly aren't as mechanically demanding as games like CS or cartoon Valorant. They want a fast glide, and f**** consistency and precision. Even cheap mousepads like the old goliathus speed or the MM200/300 are a tad faster but have way better control than the hein^^. I used to buy them at a very low price before the hype and only the most controlly ones they had (which were better imo than current ones). Haus released a video about the zero version (which I have) and even before watching I knew what he was going to say about it and I made odds and betted on it. And yup, oh boy was I right, TLDR: " Lacks control yet doesn't have a perfect glide, good quality mats but wear seems inevitable and not for him, overpriced, needs to be -20 bucks lower). But fanboys gotta fanboy, they've got sharp-tongue, if you know what I mean :==)))) :''(''''===D lmao

[@SFsplicer]

Can't wait to get my hein and zero XL soft :D I really hope they live up to the hype

[@mushiim8]

Hien is godlike for aiming, but has a sand paper texture to it, which is why I’m going to order the new Hayate Otsu

[@yiepie9822]

theyre good, you shouldnt expect wonders though, it wont instantly 'improve' your aim.

[@mushiim8]

@@yiepie9822 depends what pad you’re coming from

[@yiepie9822]

@@mushiim8 i came from glorious cloth, so yeah

[@mushiim8]

@@yiepie9822 I was on some desk size mouse pad I got for free a couple years ago. Surface really slowed down and started fraying a bit. Hien was a huge upgrade for me.

[@oliverdegroot7378]

Hey man nice video’s I had one question what is the best headphone no mic for gaming rn? Max 250 or maybe someone else knows?

[@zahitemremetin606]

Check out Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 Ohm, solid set for gaming. Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen is also a very good option but it's 280 on Amazon, so it's a bit pricey and it's a headset, it has a mic.

[@TheKennyWorld]

I have a Hien FX Soft and I 100% recommend it. I am not touching anymore another mousepad that is not Artisan.

[@parodi931]

after 5 months, you still recommend it?

[@TheKennyWorld]

@@parodi931 I have my Hien since 08.12.2020 and yes I reccommend it if it is the kind of mousepad that you want

[@raffael3137]

Boardzy 😳

[@hrsa8393]

Review the mpc 450 pls

[@aro7975]

What price are these pads?

[@LateBandwagon]

Doesn't boardzy hate the zero gravlty

[@iJansport]

I tried a hein soft xl bc boardzy said it was his favorite, I ended up ordering the zero soft xl after a month or two and loved it. I recommend the zero to every FPS player.

[@mushiim8]

Yeah... I ordered the Zero and then changed the order to a Hien and wish I didn’t. Aiming with it is awesome but the abrasive feel on the arm/wrist is a big turn off. I’m gonna order a Zero or Hayate Otsu now and try and sell my Hien locally.

[@iJansport]

@@mushiim8 try playing with a hoodie or an arm sleeve. It made me like the hein a little better after that

[@mushiim8]

@@iJansport I tried an arm sleeve, but I’m a wrist aimer and it didn’t really help

[@vernellt0t]

where did you guys order?

[@iJansport]

@@vernellt0t from their website. Theres an account on Twitter that posts when artisan restocks. So I followed them and put on notifications

[@Hunzh647]

5:42 is that the small or medium pad?

[@bjarx9282]

Hi Techne! 😃 I am looking for a good 20 to 30$ Mouse pad, got any good one in mind?

[@r6zoar441]

Gp4

[@TheTechne]

zero gravity

[@AquaCS1]

I totally get what Techne is saying here. For me personally (Living in smaller EU country) tax and shipping would make this pad over 70$, which is way too much and doesnt justify the price when i can buy 2 Xtrfy GP4s as an example, or whatever pad here in stores. Unfortunately im not rich enough to not care about the prices like this

[@proxtionn]

What boardzy has said bout this: If you buy an artisan, it will last you at least 2 years. This means you're paying this price for long term use, compare that to a xtrfy GP4 which you prob have to replace every 6-8 months. In the long run, you will be paying less for the artisan than the xtrfy. But this really depends on the person, whether you want the same consistent pad for the following years or possibly upgrade to newer pads as they come out over the following years.

[@proxtionn]

Fyi, the Xtrfly performance is so very slightly affected by humidity, but if thats not an issue, go for it

[@AquaCS1]

@@proxtionn I get your point but i would rather buy 2 pads brand new that are decent quality and last me for a year for the price, then buy 1 and hope it lasts me as long as 2 of those that i could swap when worn out... For example i used QCK+ for over a year. Some people use them for much longer or much shorter it all depends. Because at the end of the day a pad is a pad.. and it can only last so much before it gets stuck with dirt or loses is properties.

[@proxtionn]

@@AquaCS1 I get your point, everyone has their preferences, i will stick with my artisan. The only thing im curious is HOW TF DID YOUR QCK last over a year?!?!

[@yiepie9822]

@@proxtionn because hoyas spreadsheet doesnt tell the whole story :)

[@mattsneaks2384]

where to buy them?

[@LuhOvert]

no way u collabed with boardzy