TL;DR: Very fast textured glass pad with great stopping power once you adjust, and some of the best artwork I have seen on a pad. Less smooth and forgiving than the Tekkusai Singularity or GLSSWRKS Polarity, so I would recommend it to experienced glass pad users. Provisional score 9/10 after 5 days, full score after longer use.
Disclosure: I bought this pad myself. This is not sponsored.
Setup and how I tested
- Mouse: Finalmouse ULX Prophecy (Tfue edition)
- Skates: tested with Westlab Orange, Jade Air and Magic Ice+
- Sens: 1600 DPI, around 50 cm/360
- Grip / aim: fingertip, mixed arm and wrist aiming
- Sleeve: Wallhack arm sleeve
- Games: Apex, Fortnite, Overwatch
- Time on pad: 5 days
- Compared to: Tekkusai Singularity and GLSSWRKS Polarity (my previous pads)
Specs (per Arbiter Studio)
| Size |
500 x 450 mm |
| Glass |
1.5 mm, 2.5D edge |
| Surface |
"Coated Ultra-Speed Surface", pronounced texture |
| Base |
Custom DYSPHORIA silicone |
| Price |
$99.99 |
| Edition |
Limited to 2,500 units |
| In the box |
Pad, Dot Skates, cleaning cloth, numbered metal card, scented sachet, badge |
Link: https://arbiterstudio.com/products/dysphoria-randr-glass-pad
Looks
The R&R is the kind of pad you notice before you even touch it. The full-bleed artwork shows two characters in a dynamic close-up composition, with hard light streaks radiating across the scene against deep black and red tones. The colours are vivid and high-contrast, and fine details like the syringes, the collar and the highlights stay crisp even up close. On a white desk it works as a centrepiece, and the packaging is a proper collector's set.
Feel and performance
The textured coating feels pleasant and tactile, and it is fairly quiet under the mouse. Glide speed is very fast, especially with a mouse as light as the ULX Prophecy. Stopping power is good: after a short adjustment period I can stop and micro-adjust with confidence. In fast-paced shooters, the speed is a real advantage for quick flicks and tracking.
The ULX Prophecy (carbon fibre honeycomb shell, PixArt PAW3395, up to 8,000 Hz wireless according to retailer specs) feels extremely quick and responsive on it. Because the mouse is so light, it exaggerates the speed of the pad. With a heavier mouse I would expect the pad to feel a bit more controlled.
Compared to the Singularity and Polarity
Both the Tekkusai Singularity and the GLSSWRKS Polarity felt smoother, more controlled and more balanced. The R&R goes the opposite way and gives you maximum speed and maximum texture at the same time. If you are new to glass pads, the Singularity or the Polarity are the more forgiving starting points.
Daily use
I play with a Wallhack sleeve, and the pad feels pleasant on the arm. Smudges and dust show up quickly, so expect to wipe it down often. The texture is noticeably hard on skates: the Jade Air and Westlab Orange are wearing down fast, while the Magic Ice+ holds up better so far. If you want your skates to last, Ice+ looks like the safer pick on this pad.
Scores
| Category |
Score |
| Glide speed |
10/10 |
| Stopping power |
8/10 |
| Texture and feel |
9/10 |
| Noise |
8/10 |
| Looks and packaging |
10/10 |
| Value |
10/10 |
| Overall (provisional) |
9/10 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Extremely fast glide for flicks and tracking
- Good stopping power once you adjust
- Pleasant, tactile and fairly quiet texture
- Outstanding artwork and a full collector's package
Cons
- Short adjustment period, especially for stopping and micro-adjustments
- Less smooth and balanced than the Singularity and Polarity
- Not the best choice for glass pad beginners
- Wears down softer skates quickly
- Shows smudges fast
Verdict
After 5 days, the DYSPHORIA R&R is a standout. It is not the most forgiving glass pad, but if you want maximum speed and texture, plus artwork that makes the whole desk look better, it delivers. I will update this review with a final score after longer use.
Happy to answer questions in the comments.