r/MousepadReview

My first and only mouse pad is a budget attack shark cm02, it feels good in my hand, but I can't really compare because this is the only mouse pad I tried. Is it really worth it to upgrade to more expensive mouse pads like artisan, or xraypad AC2? I want the same speed or faster than my current one. I also use jade skates with my scyrox v8

Looking at these two brands, I think they make some of the cheapest but decently made mousepads. ATK maybe known for their Artisan clones and Xraypad for their originals. But which one is better? Better, I mean which one you will be more satisfied with? (in terms of consistency, quality, etc.) Personally, I would also consider the resitance to humidity since my hands get sweaty most of the time.

If I would go with ATK, I would probably get the Sky/Kong. If I would go Xraypad, I would get the (any design of) AC2.

But what would you guys recommend?

I'm looking for a gel mouse pad where the gel wrist support is only gel and no hard plastic filler and with cloth. Does that exist? Is there a way to determine other than buying it? The descriptions and reviews I've read never seem to mention it.

Ok, so to give a little background. I was using the same cloth mousepad for like 10 years (some glorious o mousepad they don’t even sell anymore) until the past few months. Just never thought twice about it, didn’t bother me, too busy in life etc etc.

Not to sound cocky but I’ve always had really good aim. Never been an issue. I just wanted to experiment and push myself since I’m retired now and finally have ample time to game. Gave me something exciting to work towards and it really has been fun.

I’ve heard all the hype over glass pads and finally decided to dip my feet in the water. Did a lot of research and decided on the glsswrks polarity pad. It seemed to be a good “balanced” mixture of the typical glass speed but with more “control”. I’ve been using it for months and found two things. My tracking has improved significantly but my clicking has gotten worse.

I wanted to try glass because I wanted the ability of that easier smoother glide for tracking. Versus my cloth pad that just felt like I was dragging a car without enough torque to get off the line quickly. Obviously an exaggeration but you get the drift lol. I sure got that smooth glide I was looking for but man it just feels too fast. Like I just can’t control my mouse the way I should be. Specifically in clicking scenarios.

At the start it was brutal getting used to it. I thought I was never going to be able to main it. Using it now compared to the beginning it’s actually pretty crazy how much I’ve improved/changed. I like what it’s done for me but I think I need to try something different. It doesn’t feel “perfect”. I’m sure the feel of perfect isn’t truly plausible and is probably a constantly changing factor. But I can’t just try one new pad and call it a day right!?

I need something that will still have that smooth glide that’s improved my tracking. Yet has more control I guess? For my swiping to click targets. Right now it feels like it’s just TOO slippery. That I’m just fighting my mouse wanting to float around. I am using obsidian air skates for reference.

The pulsar pd170 peeked my interest. As it seems to possibly be what I’m looking for (glass smooth/cloth control mixture). But with the way things look. I don’t know if I’ll be able to get one THIS YEAR!?

Throw your suggestions or advice at me. I’m open to anything.

TLDR:
- Currently using glsswrks polarity pad.
- Need new mousepad suggestion.
- Want to keep smooth glide of glass pad.
- Need more control like cloth.

Looking to get one in black but it is out of stock where i live and international shipping sucks. I read that the polarity in white has had a few people saying they have issues with the sensor sometimes not picking up the pad so just wondering if this is a problem with the SP-005 white as well.

I currently love using my aqua control 2 on games like deadlock and marvel rivals but Im thinking of upgrading to an artisan pad. I've been thinking between the raiden and hien or even otsu.

I already have an artisan zero for tac shooters like valorant and cs so Im mainly buying a new one for games that needs more tracking capability.

I have the artisan futae p8 skates on each corner of my mouse, 4 in total. I have been using them on a mid pad and it's fine.

Would using them on a soft artisan pad cause the mouse to sink into the pad or no?

The title basically says it all. Trying to find the fastest fullskates for my gpx 2 since I’m not really a fan of dots or donuts.

Like the title says Im curious about pads that seems to be made of of pillows. Id like to know if there are any? In my head i'd imagine it to be thick and squishy. Don't really care about the speed, slow-fast is whatever, I've just trying to find an extremely comfortable pad. Something that feels nice to rest my arm on while I'm gaming.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Hey I hope everyone is having a great day so far. I recently got the Key 83 Artisan in mid and I have really been enjoying it. Beforehand I had the raiden mid but it was way too fast for me so I got rid of it. I want to get a backup pad that I can use for when one has to be cleaned but could also serve a different purpose/playstyle. The Key 83 is the most speed I would want but I’m stuck between a artisan zero mid in black or orange, and considering the type 99 mid. Any opinions? Is the difference between a zero and key 83 big enough or should I go full control pad to really have a variety? Also I really only play roblox rivals atp and that game has crazy vertical play like quake enemies all over your screen sometimes you have to track in a diagonal line pretty much. This does worry me regarding going full control for the type 99 but just let me know what yall think. Thank you!

I know a lot about mice but honestly haven’t experimented much with pads. I love my Aqua Control 2 and have been using Obsidian/Obsidian Air dots for a while now.

Is there much value in having a few different pads when testing mice, or is sticking with one familiar baseline better?

I’m also thinking about trying a glass pad. Any recommendations for something not insanely fast? Ideally something more middle of the road with decent control/stopping power. Also as close to 500x500mm as possible.

Thanks!

I have a Raiden mid and I'm looking to try out one another artisan as this one has gotten old.

I have narrowed my search to these 2 pads for the games I play (tracking heavy, like marvel rivals, OW, Apex, bf6, deadlock).

Which one would be the better pick? Also does anyone know how these 2 pad feel in hand? Raiden feels like a windbreaker jacket and I have heard otsu as a leathery feel and key83 as a steel wool. Are their descriptions accurate?

I have an artisan raiden and like the speed, i thinking about one of these and cant decide, wich one is objectivelly better/quality better, i play cs2

I'm frustrated and quite embarrassed after falling for what seemed to be a fake website set up to sell dropshipped mousepads from AliExpress. I was hoping to find a genuinely good seller of mousepads with gothic and black designs, ideally cybersigilism designs. A lot of the big mousepad websites have some cute black designs, but nothing I am really looking for. I absolutely do not care about the specific qualities of the pad, just cute stuff for my setup. Any recommendations?