I'm not recommending any artisan pads right now. Reviewers have already gotten a whole new line of pads from them. If you can wait, you should wait.

@@sindwel Thanks, I can wait for 2-3 months

@@sindwel wdym new line. Like an improved line of the existing pads or completely new pads?

@@Eric-sm2qt new pads

yeah, slow to mid pads is always safest choice, cause not many people have great mouse control and hien not so consistent

Did you get an Artisan Zero Soft?

We have the opposite experience lol. What’s weird is my mouse felt like It kept getting stuck(started on zero) my aim feels better on the hien and I’m building mouse control. Better micro adjustments, tracking and speed but zero still one of my fav pads but feels too slow for me now. I wanna try the whole artisan lineup lol

@@kunai222 then I suggest you wait artisan is preparing a brand new line of pads and rebranding

youre welcome!

It is, which is why it's my favorite artisan pad. But you have to know how to control pressure on mouse, so I can't recommend it to everyone)

@@sindwelif I were able to master the raiden xsoft would it be better than the zero? For valorant and cs.

@@assassinex-yt3263 it's amazing for Val and Csgo for me like the micro adjustment is effortless and it's very easy to press down for stability and control so great for crosshair placement/angle holding

@@assassinex-yt3263 In general mastering a faster pads raises the skill ceiling and will come in handy at any fps game. The question is are you willing to spend the time to do it? Especially in tac fps crosshair placement is more important than raw aim.

@@sindwelso you would say someone who can perfectly play with the raiden xsoft and the zero xsoft is better in valorant when using the raiden xsoft?

Thank you!

You're welcome!

you like it? not too fast for cs2?

@@ronald0122 no its really good

I think youd better get Saturn Pro its a most balanced pad Iv ever used

Artisan doesn't have a pad that's close to GSRSE/PA right now. So if you lookin for a new experience you can get Saturn Pro or Memoria Pro as more durable and closest in terms of glide feelings to gsrse\pa

theoretically yes, but I'd suggest looking at the memoria pro like a more safer option you can look at my review of it ah and top 5 mousepads, my recent video

@@sindwel I very much appreciate the suggestion and taking time to answer. I'll look into it and watch your other videos too.

@@JustJoshing4L You're welcome, buddy) Let me know if you have any more questions

@@sindwel I watched the top 5 and standalone video. I think the Memoria Pro is exactly what I'm looking for

@@JustJoshing4L I hope you like it! btw if you are from europe there is a good sale on it www.maxgaming.com/en/mousepads/memoria-pro-gaming-mouse-pad-blue

Thank you!

thanks!

If it's just between those two, I'd go with zero

Otsu for sure

This is a tough question because otsu is very similar in glide to hien. I just think otsu is faster through the break in period and otsu can get slower than hien. But overall they are very similar pads in terms of speed. Sure xsoft will give you more control, but if you have a habit of pushing the mouse too hard, you might get the opposite effect - under aim. I would advise you to look at memoria pro as a safer option. (or zero mid if you only want artisan)

Tysm @@sindwel

we're getting into personal feeling territory) In general, the surface of Hien is the roughest of all popular pads. This needs to be warned about, because I imagine that a large portion of regular users have never encountered such a surface before. Speed is also a complex issue, as it is influenced by many factors. From the size and wear of the glides on the mouse, to the level of humidity. I would really like to purchase equipment to more accurately test dynamic and static friction in future. But in the meantime, you can check out this interesting test - www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/filp57/20_mouse_pads_tested_for_comparative_static_and/

I've been maining the hien for the last 3 years it definitely IS abrasive but after a period of 6 months - 1 year it will gradually lose texture and speed or develop slow spots depending on how well you take care of it it will last much longer

It's rough feeling but not abrasive to the skin. I don't agree that's its a slow pad, it is faster than hayate otsuV2 , maybe your mouse skates is slow.

@@H3SO88 im using the logitech g pro superlight standard skates on both surfaces. The hien is slower than a razer gigantus v2. The otsu is faster than both. Its not even a comparison. All these reviews are ridiculous. The hien is smooth to the touch. There is no abrasiveness whatsoever. I double checked thst i definitely have a hien and not lets say a zero and the marking on the right bottom is for hien.

​@@H3SO88I have the raiden and I been looking for a pad that was very fast like the Razer Strider for the first 2 months i had it. I tried raiden and its not fast as i thought and i dont like the texture. Do you think hien would be like the razer strider speed? Does it slow down quick?

Hien is a good middle ground but to find what you like you'll have to try multiple. I personally like glidier pads so the Raiden is my go to.

If you buy from their official site, you will definitely get the version with the new logo. they changed it about two years ago, I doubt you can accidentally buy one with the old logo anywhere else, unless it's a used one)

@@sindwelWhat about buying from Amazon? Thank you so much for your reply 😊

@@crimsonclouds1158 I don't know) You'll have to check with the vendor.

you get a new dishwashing sponge dishwashing detergent (liquid only, without any granules or abrasive additives) you throw the pad in the bathtub soak it sponge it gently rinse off the soap lay the pad on a flat surface wait for it to dry done) Any uncoated pad can be cleaned this way

I think Zero soft is good starting point for you

zero soft

yeah, I think zero soft is a good choice for you

I guess youd better look for Zero or Memoria Pro

@@sindwel sorry but can you explain why? I need smoothness and speed, rather than control etc.Can you give me a recommendation for high sens? Does it mean using a slow pad to play with high sens is better?

@@kangkanglim1349 I don't know your level of mouse control. If it's absolutely perfect, you can play even on a glass pads with no problem. If not, then you'll be more likely to overshoot on the hien because it seems pretty fast for the first couple months. That's why I always recommend safer options for valorant

@@sindwel thanks for explaining, Im around Asc3 with 800dpi 0.7 sens, doing accurate flicks and smoothness has been comfortable for me, ofc I won’t say it’s perfect.Usually just play and ignore performance …..I should really try control pads but for now I need one for apex and valo

​@@kangkanglim1349 i think hien is good for you i played on the same sensitivity even more i played on 800dpi 0.81 i main pulsar x2h and hien, for me hien is so fast at first but when u played for 2-3 months it'll be on the best conditions or i should recommend u after using it for 3-5 days just wash it, then it'll feel better, bcs for me hien straight from the box is soo fast it almost feels there's coating on it, but if you want to get more smoother and not really like rough texture, i reccomend u to try the hayate otsu mid, xm2we is the best for that i used to main xm1r and endgame mousefeet feelss soo smooth on any mousepad especially artisan

The hien will last 3 years and the otsu 8 months.

otsu its more baster than hien

yeah I know, I did it intentionally, just because I think it's a controversial and outdated pad, it's not even listed on the site anymore (although you can still buy it if you google it). Artisan should be releasing the second version shidenkai soon, then I will definitely try it out and make a video of it

@sindwel the shidenkai is an awesome pad, I have been using one for a while now and look forward to the next version. I am currently using a raiden xsoft and it is great too. Feels just as fast to me

@@mikerzisu9508 The only thing stopping me from buying a shidenkai was the numerous complaints about rapid wearing out. Overall, this is not surprising, as the pad has an unusual coating. I hope in the second version they have solved this problem)

Techicaly yes, but as long as regular user dont have a perfect mouse pressure control then any soft pad gives a better stopping power. Which mean a "better control".

Why are you commenting shit like it’s a fact when you’re blatantly wrong? Do the tiniest bit of research and you’d know that spongier pads are better for control and harder better for speed. Why even comment when you don’t know what you’re talking about