r/MousepadReview • • 5d ago

Weekly Thread Weekly Buying Advice & Recommendations Thread

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Welcome to the weekly mousepad advice thread!

This thread is the best spot for people to help others with questions, advice, or recommendations for what mousepad is best suited for them.

Before posting, most buying questions can be answered by using the Mousepad Finder on MouseCTRL.com. It was built by a mod specifically to accurately answer these questions, feel free to share the results to use as discussion points.

Alternatively, here is a template to help with purchasing advice:

  • Speed Preference: (e.g. Mud, Control, Balanced-Control, Balanced, Balanced-Fast, Fast)

  • Budget:

  • Texture Preference: (e.g. Smooth, Slightly Textured, Textured, Rough)

  • Pads you've used before:

  • What you liked/disliked about those pads:

  • Region:

  • Do you use a sleeve?: Y or N (If so, you can also include the exact model)

  • Main games: (CS2, Valorant, Apex, etc)

  • Extra requirements: (size, material/glass/cloth, sweat/humidity resistant, coated/uncoated, easy to clean, firm/soft/spongey base, etc.)

It's okay to leave some things blank or n/a if you can’t answer them.

The more context you can provide, the easier it is for others to give helpful recommendations.


Where to begin/Resources

  • Mousepad Finder on MouseCTRL.com - If you'd like a starting point before asking here, this site asks a few questions and suggests pads based on your preferences. You can share your results page to help narrow down and compare options. Disclosure: It was built by a moderator of this subreddit

  • Mousepad Spreadsheet Spreadsheet - A collection of 10+ community spreadsheets to help identify and compare various characteristics of mousepads in the market.

These resources can help you get a solid starting point before asking for more detailed help here.


r/MousepadReview • • 5d ago

Weekly Thread Weekly “Is this Artisan Legit?” authenticity check thread

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Not sure if your Artisan mousepad is genuine?

Post it here for a community authenticity check.

Post some photos of your mousepad, along with the model name and where you bought it, and our kind community can help you out.

Please include:

  • Model name
  • Where you purchased it
  • Any concerns
  • Photos (see below)

We recommend getting photos of: - The top - The underside - A closeup of the logo - A closeup of the stitching

These photos specifically are very helpful.


Replies are community opinions and not guarantees.

When in doubt, buying from authorized sellers is always the safest option.

Here is a list of all Authorized Artisan Resellers


r/MousepadReview • • 1h ago

Question/Advice Best mousepad for wrist comfort and decent accuracy/speed?

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I'm going nuts from all the options.

I just want a mousepad that doesn't give my wrist a burning pain after a few hours. lol

And decent accuracy/speed, not really a super gamer champion.

Any recommendation?


r/MousepadReview • • 7h ago

Question/Advice Glsswrks Zofia Palm Sticking

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Hi I just got my glsswrks Zofia and my bottom palm that comes into contact with the pad still sort of sticks to it while my arm is perfectly fine I’m coming from a type 99 and rlly like the Zofia surface but the palm sticking thing is really selling the experience for me and sleeves feel awkward should I just sell the pad lmao. When looking at reviews of the pad I heard ppl didn’t feel the need for sleeves so I didn’t rlly think this would be an issue but idk?


r/MousepadReview • • 4h ago

Question/Advice All my dot skate mice wobble and its driving me insane

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I had 2 glass mousepads now. First a Skadira Magic Cat and for 3 days now I have a Padsmith Empress V2 Speed.

No matter which mouse or amount of dots, all my stuff wobbles. My MZ1W has 4 Jades. My Beast X Pro has 4 Obsidian Air and my Scyrox V6 has 8. On the Skadira all the mice wobble in the middle of the pad. On the empress they wobble from the middle all the way to the right side.

There is no way both the pads are warped, right? Im going crazy here.

Do I just say fuck it and buy full size skates for glass now?


r/MousepadReview • • 23h ago

Photo Kyomi Jane. Easily a new favourite.

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31 Upvotes

Kyomi Jane arrived in AUS today. Easily the fastest pad I've owned. Very nice. Feels comparable to Dysphorias The Advent with about 20% less friction. Has very minimal push down effect, not enough to notice anyway.


r/MousepadReview • • 7h ago

Question/Advice Switch from Vaxee PA to zero mid/hyperion soft?

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I mainly play tracking heavy fps games like battlefield, overwatch and marvel rivals. Before I switched from Qck to AC2 because my qck wore off heavily and i wanted to try faster pad.

I then switched to a Vaxee PA later because I think AC2 is a little bit too fast for me, i guess i am not really a fast pad guy so i prefer a balanced pad. Vaxee PA is almost perfect except sometimes I wished it to be just a bit faster and a little bit larger.

I am now considering switching to a zero mid/hyperion soft since they have better size options for me and I heard they should be a little bit faster than a PA.

Price is not my concern since they are rather affordable in my country and they have similar price.

Can anyone who these pads shared their experience to me? Did you have problem adjusting from switching between these pads? How do they compare in terms of the stopping power and base softness?


r/MousepadReview • • 7h ago

Question/Advice Best ways to clean and maintain an Artisan mousepad

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I just bought an Artisan Zero Soft and want to know the best ways to clean it and extend its lifespan. Artisan mousepads are really expensive where I live, so I want to keep it in good condition as long as possible and avoid replacing it anytime soon.


r/MousepadReview • • 8h ago

Question/Advice Have a family member heading to Japan soon, is it cheaper for them to buy an Artisan mousepad for me there?

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I’m finally looking to upgrade to a more premium mousepad and have been considering the Artisan FX-Zero. Many people recommend it as an upgrade from the QCK. I’m not too concerned about the wait, but I was wondering if it would be cheaper for my family member to purchase it for me in-store than to buy it online for around $50-60 USD. Thanks!


r/MousepadReview • • 17h ago

Question/Advice Move from Key83? Hyperion/Mercury Pro/Otsu v2?

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Hi, I currently have an Artisan Key83 from when it launched. I'm very happy with it except for one thing: it gets a bit sticky with the skin, particularly during summer. I'm not sure if that is still the case with newer versions (I believe yes).

Since it's a bit worn out now, I don't know if I should just buy another one or look for alternatives. After looking at options, I'm strongly considering:

  • Pulsar Hyperion
  • Hayate Otsu v2
  • Pulsar Mercury Pro (I believe it's faster than the others tho)
  • Or buy another Key83

I'm looking for a polyvalent relatively more balance/speed-oriented mousepad (like the Key83 is). To note that I already had a Zero before.

Do you have any recommandations? I would like to know particularly how the other pads mentionned compare to the Key83.

Thanks!


r/MousepadReview • • 16h ago

News I made a website that helps you find a perfect mousepad

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You answer a few questions (size, control or speed, surface material, cushioning, looks) and it goes through 400+ mousepads and tells you the best fits. There are mice and keyboards aswell :)

https://shapefinder.cc/mousepads.html


r/MousepadReview • • 17h ago

Question/Advice Best Mouse Skate Choice for Artisan Zero

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Looking for advice, i heard jade and obsidian air is good. I want to know what’s the most common opinion on the Zero soft


r/MousepadReview • • 8h ago

Review artisan fake or legit

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hello guys. is there is any way i can check if my mousepad legit or not? i bought it for full price but from a reseller so i dont really know if the reseller ripped me off or not


r/MousepadReview • • 22h ago

Question/Advice PD170 durability

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Hi guys, how is the pulsar pd 170 doing to those who bought it? Does it wear or have a Lint problem? Considering to purchase one cuz a stock on a local shop is available thanks.


r/MousepadReview • • 16h ago

Question/Advice Mousepad Recommendations

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Hello, rn i m using artisan zero soft orange and i want something faster, i tried matrova violet mist but it s still pretty slow, i also want something more durable to sweat, i was thinking getting the razer strider black, some recommendations will help me a lot!


r/MousepadReview • • 22h ago

Question/Advice help me with skates for uncle panda atlantis

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what skates do yall guys recommend i should buy for the uncle panda atlantis? I have a logitech gpro x superlight with stock skates and idk which ones i should buy or not buy


r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Photo First step into the Glasspad world

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This guy just got delivered today. The previous pad was the Artisan Zero XSOFT, and before artisan was an old xraypad Thor. So excited to try/test out The Odyssey!


r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Question/Advice Textured Glass Pad Recommendations?

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I've been maining the SP005 for about 6 months and have been enjoying it quite a bit, however I've not been the biggest fan on how super smooth the pad is (previous pad was a 3.0). I recently picked up some UHMW-PE skates and they were just not hitting right.

Today I decided to try them on my Skypad 3.0 and fuckin hell it was a night and day difference, something with the texturing just made tracking and flicking much more fluid and effortless

Anyone have any recommendations for pads with noticeable feedback similar to the 3.0 or even more pronounced? I've heard the Tekkusai Phantom is one of the faster textured pads but I haven't seen any available and am hesitant on buying secondhand unless that's my only option.


r/MousepadReview • • 23h ago

Question/Advice CR 005 or Superglide v3

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Hi I’m interested in glass “control” pads. My main game is Valorant. I have the sp004 but it was too hard to control (specifically making micro adjustments) with my pulsar x2 cl with obsidian air pro skates. I currently use the Artisan Zero soft. Does the CR005 and Superglide v3 have similar, faster, or slower speed than the Artisan zero? I would prefer if either glasspad have a similar speed or even slower speed than the zero. Thank you for reading from an ascendant 3-Immortal 1 Val player.


r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Question/Advice Between these two options

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Trying to decide between these two mousepads main question is does the new zowie resist humidity well? And also does the gamesense resist humidity?


r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Question/Advice Cloth mousepad suggestion?

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Hello I am playing most of the time FPS games(CS2 mainly) and I was looking for a cloth mousepad that is not standard sizes. My pad right now is 450mm x 500mm but with my lower sense (0.70 and 800dpi) I need to rotate it to use all of the surface. I figure out that the size I need is something like 500x600/600x500 square type mousepad.

Do you have any recommendation? I found one brand but the shipping cost is as much as the pad.
I am in EU if that info helps.


r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Question/Advice Pulsar restock?

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Does anyone know how often Pulsar restock the PD170 Mousepad?


r/MousepadReview • • 2d ago

Photo I cannot wait to ruin this thing with sweat and coffee spills 😭

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This is the best my setup will ever look.

Also btw I don’t even love the colour pink, just love pissing off guys who say pink is a “girls colour” lol


r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Photo The Advent x Tenz Misty Blue Synergy *.*

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r/MousepadReview • • 1d ago

Question/Advice Steelseries QCK Heavy vs Zowie G-SR III

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My Quaoar Neutron v2's poron is deteriorating and im looking for a replacement. Im currently stuck between these two and i mainly play cs2. Thanks in advance!