Some of the Best and Worst Mousepads I've Tried

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:33 Zowie GSR-SE Rouge
3:28 Skypad 3.0
5:21 GPZ1
7:19 LGG Mercury
8:57 Vaxee PA
10:02 Artisan Hayate Otsu Mid
11:12 Artisan Mid, Soft, XSoft
13:35 Artisan Raiden XSoft
15:15 Thoughts
I've tried a stack more mousepads since my last update - here are the best and worst ones.
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@N0N0111 Жыл бұрын

11:40 This macro shot for pressing down on the pad is very helpful, please do more of these shots.

@phattjohnson Жыл бұрын

Damn that's a crisp shot indeed!

@sayidabohussayn7644 10 ай бұрын

That’s a micro shot?

@timduh6964 4 ай бұрын

@@sayidabohussayn7644 incorrect, it is macro. macro involves close up shots just like micro but the difference being the sizes of the objects... micro needing magnification to take the imagery, macro does not.

@sayidabohussayn7644 4 ай бұрын

@@timduh6964kool thanks for the lesson. Now I know!

@maximes4428 Жыл бұрын

I come to this channel every now and then but it's crazy that you cover and know so much about so many different techs and subjects.

@solarsyt7546 Жыл бұрын

lets goooooooo, been waiting for´a V2 ever since your first video. Amazing content as usual!

@dangu5332 Жыл бұрын

Still one of the very best channels I always come to watch. Keep it up!!

@Ysbeer11 Жыл бұрын

You better not stop making videos! This is my favourite chanel, thanks for the content brother

@mikeyverano Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Optimum. I just ordered the Hayate Otsu XXL mid in red and the Zero XXL soft in orange.

@kesamek8537 Жыл бұрын

Good video and +1 shoutout to Boardzy. That guy's Tier Lists are amazing.

@2klogic Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you prefaced that you're still only as good as your own skills and talent! It's sad when people overspend on somethings but I understand the want and need for improving.

@musicman24X Жыл бұрын

It's a good disclaimer. I like having good gear so there's no one I can blame but myself.

@AlwaysTrickster Жыл бұрын

I recently settled on the Glorious Air mousepad and I love it. Great vid 👍🏿

@tobiasdontmatter1868 2 ай бұрын

Hell yea, I have the glorious XXXL lol

@brdnacer Жыл бұрын

Are there any plans on trying LTT one now that they offer full black version? Really interested in your take on it

@convextlc9767 Жыл бұрын

Came to comment and ask the same thing. I use the LTT pad myself and it's been great for me so far.

@slyceth Жыл бұрын

@@convextlc9767 mouse pad smouse pad

@D-Dreamerz Жыл бұрын

It’s a slow mouse pad.

@Evan-xs8ts Жыл бұрын

The ltt pad just isn't good for fps games. It's too slow and not as humidity resistant.

@ftwtech Жыл бұрын

Look at Boardzy’s most updated tier list

@moe516 Жыл бұрын

You never fail to impress me with these vids bro

@tapts503 Жыл бұрын

Like others have mentioned, the Artisan's Xsoft is an absolutely amazing experience if you use your PC for more than games. If you have wrist pain, use ergo mice, etc. you may find it your endgame. I own Hayate Oatsu Xsoft.

@pulsar. Жыл бұрын

xsoft vs soft?

@PradyumnVij Жыл бұрын

Wow might look at that since I work from home every day 🤔.

@freakenste Жыл бұрын

One of the best pads out there yes , but the Artisan Zero Xsoft that I have , durability has been really really bad. Like few months bad , my mousepad has indentations from where my arm rest on and it's permanent , it won't return to it's original state anymore.

@michalp3470 Жыл бұрын

how does it impact wrist pain?

@tapts503 Жыл бұрын

@@freakenste Damn, that sounds bad. I was looking at the Zero xsoft in Orange too.

@mattymoyouknow202 Жыл бұрын

Never stop doing these please.

@SuthesanSA89 Жыл бұрын

One of the reason people like to watch your video, because you have aim. So it is not just talk spec video. Viewers always like some performances to compare. 😊

@VoDkAvi 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Gonna try out the Hayate Otsu, was looking at the Hien

@mrbp3351 8 ай бұрын

I commend you for stacking the mousepads correctly and not making em dirty!

@Cxzan Жыл бұрын

love it keep posting and cant wait for you next video

@animetard5633 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always optimum 👍

@emmanuelvillafranca7741 Жыл бұрын

Great content as always!

@salcmon Жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for, will be sure to check out some artisan pads.

@josephbornman8462 4 ай бұрын

Props to having the relevant info in the description

@accumulator4825 Жыл бұрын

Dude this is just in time, I've literally been wondering about which mousepad to get the last week.

@edonramadani8017 24 күн бұрын

which one have you got? im thinking about skypad 3.0 or gsr se rouge, i play only cs2.

@squakers9950 Жыл бұрын

I have the $30 NZXT MXP700 mousepad. Medium speed, medium softness, so kind of ticks all the boxes. I feel like not many people talk about it, but in my opinion, it is one of the most solid low-price mousepads out there.

@yoshi555king Жыл бұрын

that's a good one. Would have gotten it if Pulsar didn't produce the paraspeed v2 cordura

@302QuestSwap 4 ай бұрын

Sucks that shipping is so much from artisan, because their pads aren’t really expensive. $30-45 for their lineup when you convert yen to USD

@filosavage7475 Жыл бұрын

Omg I was looking for mouse pads and popped on KZfaq to be greeted by this wonderful video

@pundah7084 10 ай бұрын

For anyone looking for a great budget friendly mouse pad I would recommend any Locus pads. They're on the faster side so if you want more control it may not be for you. The sizes are XL - 450x400x3MM / XXL - 900x400x4MM. Extended pads are a little bit thicker so keep that in mind.

@tkzii6207 10 ай бұрын

best budget mousepad is the ikea one, change my mind

@pundah7084 10 ай бұрын

@@tkzii6207 If it's as good as I've heard then it definitely seems like a great option

@breakies Жыл бұрын

holy moly! another black square video!

@gamist8166 9 ай бұрын

Idk if you're still doing the glass pads, if so it might not be the time. But when you want a speedy/hybrid cloth pad, I'd recommend the Lamzu Energon! Its my favorite pad so far. I feel it's just barely too fast for me, I'm wondering if I can find something only slightly slower. I use sapphire skates though, so I'm thinking if I go back to ptfe that might be what I need. Unsure, but yea, I highly recommend the pad.

@ARCbirdman Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the vancer ice out? It's my main and I've owned 2 now. I love them. Super fast pad. (Also Ali, have you changed any color settings in game since your video on it? It looks so vibrant and I would love to do it as well)

@VicariousX 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see the mercury make the list, I personally like everything about it just a tiny bit better than a hien. It's just the smaller size + the stitching that kill me.

@Panzil Жыл бұрын

HOW are your thumbnails so good?!?!

@givemethesantahatfoo Жыл бұрын

+1 to the LGG Mercury. Fantastic pad for the price ($15), especially if you don't mind the rougher texture. Great video as always Optimum!

@WhoFlungDung 9 ай бұрын

I have the biggest size and it's great but, just like the guy here says, it's a rough surface kinda.

@blessing2757 Жыл бұрын

I feel honored for maining the same mousepad as you cuz u are my favorite techtuber :D

@AlphablueOfficial Жыл бұрын

I was just shopping for pads and thought "I wonder what Optimum Tech would recommend" and BAM!! Here you are!!

@scottkobrien 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoy the razer strider. It is fast and stays consistent throughout the pad for so long, I feel it really helps my tracking. It did take a little bit to get use to coming from a glorious prior

@ghosticnoir 5 ай бұрын

are you a low sens or high sense player? i’m confused if i should get razer strider or logitech g640 and a few others like zowie and cool master. I play on low to mid sens

@flowsy5294 Жыл бұрын

you changed the thumbnail three times, the one with the sun shining in over the keyboard and mousepads was the best one and the most gorgeous. The current ones ok but i'd opt for the previous one.

@r_turner Жыл бұрын

Great that you did another video on Mousepad , The First video was very Impactful for me , I got myself Razer Golaithus for My Razer Viper Mini . Very Budget products which Delivered Shockingly Premium Experience and Aiming massively improved as I get avg 20-30 kills in PUBG Arcade DeathMatches as before i could not even get 5-8 kills.

@ZhekaTrololo Жыл бұрын

There is two versions of this: control and speed. Which one you bought?

@r_turner Жыл бұрын

@@ZhekaTrololo Goliathus Mobile Soft Gaming - it's an entry level @ $5

@skullkrusher4418 Жыл бұрын

The otsu mid and the skypad 3.0 are my go-to pads. They just feel so amazing for tracking.

@ergin8888 Жыл бұрын

they cost over 70€ 💀

@wildfire23 Жыл бұрын

@@ergin8888 well worth the money if you want to have easier and clean tracking imo

@xKiLzEr Жыл бұрын

@@ergin8888 if you can't afford it, don't buy it. Simple.

@realghostxd Жыл бұрын

@@ergin8888 again like what Ali said, all the pads that are available on your local stores that he mentioned at the start of the video, are pretty good aswell

@akimbofresh8109 3 ай бұрын

@@ergin8888Ask mommy for some money or get a job then.

@ohxtg Жыл бұрын

Nice boardzy shout out at the end

@Ducktamer Жыл бұрын

LGG Saturn Pro is everything I've wanted. Since i got it i have never looked back and thought "this could be faster, slower, more comfortable." It just does it all for me.

@satxrnhimself Жыл бұрын

Is the Saturn Pro good for Fortnite? And which softness did you get? Soft or XSoft?

@aquanos Жыл бұрын

@@satxrnhimself Literally preference.

@splitzkee_ Жыл бұрын

sheesh it's 50$

@Ducktamer Жыл бұрын

@@splitzkee_ cheaper than buying 3-4 cheap mousepads that become unusable after 3 months

@satxrnhimself Жыл бұрын

@@Ducktamer Which softness did you get? the Soft or XSoft?

@frenzyio Жыл бұрын

That tracer fight sums up my time with OW when I played it, I get so lost on what’s going 💀 14:50

@hack_jammer Жыл бұрын

All your videos are bangers.

@dimwillow7113 Жыл бұрын

I love my finalmouse and mz1 + hien extra soft. The sandy surface feel provides feedback and the smoothness makes it very easy switching targets fast.

@Bobeeha Жыл бұрын

rich boi

@yuh9193 5 ай бұрын

does the soft texture cause any problems while trying to move quickly in csgo, valoranf, fort etc

@dimwillow7113 5 ай бұрын

@@yuh9193 Hi i dont play tac fps so i dont know about that specific case. Moving quickly with hien and light mice is very nice in Battlefield for me. But yeah i heard that people playing tac fps wants slower pads so they can stop very fast and accurate though.

@epoxy515 Жыл бұрын

I bought the gsr-se rouge some time ago and i gotta say its really solid, its really nice and you get good and fluid motions, good for tracking and flicking, but it takes some time too flatten, i put weights on them all night and they still didnt flatten down, overall its worth it

@Karebu. Жыл бұрын

The way to easily flatten these mousepads and when you take them out, re fold them back up the opposite way and stick it back in its case for about 15 minutes, they will flatten out perfectly. I’ve owned 2. (The red one and the blue one)

@RafaelLima-ch6qr 11 ай бұрын

@@Karebu.hanks for that, i'm getting the red one this week and this will be helpful :)

@chadsugden411 4 ай бұрын

I put mine in the sun or hit it with the hair dryer for 5 mins and it relaxes

@goobernoodles Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear your thoughts on the full desk sized mouse pads such as the Matthro 4XL EMP.

@Manuwu Жыл бұрын

insane content as usual :)

@ihx7 7 ай бұрын

just discovered your channel and I love it

@ihx7 7 ай бұрын

I imagine I would have a similar channel as you if actually had discipline back then and made videos + actually followed my projects

@ihx7 7 ай бұрын

why didn't find this channel earlier man I basically stopped gaming by now a few years ago this would've been so amazing but it kinda brings me back into wanting to dive into this stuff again

@spiz649 Жыл бұрын

It's pretty rough that the saturn and venus pro arent in stock. Some of the best pads I've used.

@KeenScout. Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for June, Saturn pro and Ultralight X

@SooFragZ Жыл бұрын

the venus pro is still in stock btw. highly recommend

@aegistechreviews7410 Жыл бұрын

Saturn Pro is the god pad imo

@DunderHead.5000 Жыл бұрын

It says 'preorder'. So how has everybody tried it?

@spiz649 Жыл бұрын

@@DunderHead.5000 they’ve released these pads already but because they were so popular they have sold out. They’re in the process of making more.

@shadyhd20 Жыл бұрын

Solid video as usual

@Boemtie Жыл бұрын

I tried most pads on the list, i settled with the regular Saturn, its great.

@ahmedghanmi Жыл бұрын

Glad to see u hit apex again. Great review

@obohp Жыл бұрын

man you are jacked as hell, props to you

@gordonneverdies Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for my Saturn Pro. I'm excited to mix my favorite surface with the artisan style base.

@markushofer7657 4 ай бұрын

as i moved out my apartment for 3 weeks i took my old mouse with one glide surface missing and a more compact mousepad with me. it felt weird having that much friction at first but after an hour i got used to it and my winrate went off the charts. when i moved back in and used my fancy mouse and mousepad it felt so awkward. It opened my eyes that low friction isnt always the best and is probably a lot of marketing propaganda. comes down to preference after all i guess.

@DESCENDDED Жыл бұрын

as soon as I look for one the beast uploads

@unoob32 Жыл бұрын

I personally like Artisan Xsoft (hien) because the pad softness can provide cushion to my pisiform bone. Ever since I use it, I no longer have any kind of pisiform fatigue or pain.

@DrTopLiftDPT Жыл бұрын

gain 100 lbs to pad your wrist

@andytypes8271 Жыл бұрын

another excellent video!

@DarkFox2232 7 ай бұрын

My mouse weight is 119.6g. It is old Roccat Kone XTD Optical. With original glides and Razer Destructor, even tension in original braided cable moved mouse quite a lot around. But those glides destroyed Destructor in time. Instead I put on metallic glides and moved to cloth mouse pads. Weirdly enough, I had great experience with cheap Bloody mousepad. Version with rough textile diamond pattern inward, contact surface was in shape of connected "X" letters.

@thacoolest13 Жыл бұрын

Would have been nice if the ltt mousepad was there considering all the testing they also did on it

@matteoforina9025 Жыл бұрын

Try the Aqua Control Zero, I'm loving it.

@iSm1lez 9 ай бұрын

SteelSeries is the goat at mouse pads, using SteelSeries QcK Heavy 6mm thick since more than a decade, never disappoints.

@K_a_l_e_d_ 10 ай бұрын

Please review the Deathadder V3 Pro Fake edition, the coating is better than the one in the regular and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

@simptrix007 Жыл бұрын

Got some random Gaya XL mousepad. Had no expectations other that it fitting perfectly to my keyboard compartment in PC table. 36 months later there are like no signs of wear, fabric is nice to the touch and it tracks well. Had several QCK+ mousepads that started to show wear under less than year. I am still waiting for some proof that spending on mousepad is worth it.

@DunderHead.5000 Жыл бұрын

I don't know much about Gaya mouse pads, I can't actually find that brand in the U.S.

@namkhanhpham2126 9 ай бұрын

I suggest u trying out the artisan zero mid, it actually feels alot more consistent and faster than soft/xsoft hardness

@johan7979 Жыл бұрын

I just bought myself the SteelSeries Qck Heavy yesterday for around $25. I won't be using it until I get my new PC. I hope the mousepad proves to be beneficial for playing games like CS and Valorant. Great video as always man

@sky77751 Жыл бұрын

Qck is very good for its price it's washable but I does breakdown very fast I have been using it for 2 yrs and it definitely has worn out some spots are fast some and some are muddy Already ordered artisan zero soft and waiting for that to come Overall I feel like the ock is the best choice for tact fps if you have more cash to spare get the artisan zero soft

@-duxi Жыл бұрын

best pad!

@zanoirmank8307 Жыл бұрын

best pad ever . i have been using the same qck heavy for now 12 years ! & it can last 3 more years easily. mouse tracer & slides are perfect on it

@drk_blood Жыл бұрын

It's one of the best pads I ever had. I was just wondering why the fuck he didn't include any QcK variant in this video. Steelseries made legendary pads which all cs pros used them at some point..

@-duxi Жыл бұрын

idk most these pads ive nerver fkin heard of.

@Opal_Sand 11 күн бұрын

I wonder how the LTT desk pad compares with some of these. I don't really have the money to buy a bunch of others to compare but I would love to find out you recommend switching from the LTT desk pad to something else or how it stacks up in feel compared to other stuff. Honestly I've got a weird issue with the texture on my Northern Lights pad.

@wazeFPS 9 ай бұрын

honestly im a huge keyboard and mouse freak but recently just stopped caring about mousepads. I just kinda stuck to the xraypad aqua control 2 because it feels the same and doesnt get affected by humidity. But honestly as long as its just not an awful dollar store mousepad anything works fine and you get used to the characteristics pretty quickly.

@sp-xx8ty Жыл бұрын

Love my razer strider! Fastest hybrid pad just right.

@ballzrad Жыл бұрын

Great video. Have you had any encounters with Pulsar gg's mousepads?

@adrianolabusta6620 9 ай бұрын

have you tried steel series quick or heavy? i used to use razer pads but they were too slick and the quick heavy is a good mix of speed and controll being fast enough to not tire your arm but having ton of stopping power

@Likwify Жыл бұрын

Hey optimum, I wanted to know what the best budget mousepad, as I dont got tons of dollars to spend on the best glide mousepads or sum. Thanks

@themperia8988 Ай бұрын

Been using SteelSeries QCK Heavy for almost 4 years, enjoying it so far.

@pennettafederico7683 8 ай бұрын

4:51 if you wanna use some type of gloves intead of a compression sleeve i'd reccomend one of those single gloves tat digital artists use with a graphic tab. i use one for gaming and it works pretty well, also it's more comfortable than a compression sleeve

@tmac9938 2 ай бұрын

fnatic dash pro is all you need, if you like cloth. its a mix of hard/soft, its very interesting. literally wipe it with a hot damp microfiber towel once a week and it stays brand new, no slow/hotspots, 6 months in. best mousepad i've ever owned, never thought it would make a difference. the right amount of slide and friction as a wrist and wrist/elbow swiper.

@grev. Жыл бұрын

been using the mpc 450 for the past 6 months and it's by far the best pad i've ever used.

@emma6648 2 ай бұрын

Is it good for Valorant or slow games

@stealthhunter6998 11 ай бұрын

Wish some razer pads were on this list to compare to because they have large availability in my region compared to all of these which aren’t even in some stores in this region.

@hexdex3544 6 ай бұрын

The best thing in this video is the hairdryer thing, that’s really genius!

@themovementgeneration7728 7 ай бұрын

Optimum what would you prefer for sniping? Seems like you invested a lot of time on the artisan otsu soft & mid so lmk which one you prefer out of the 2

@iamgameing3840 Жыл бұрын

NO WAY BRO DROPPED THE VIDEO I WAS LOOKING FOR 😭

@diags_1109 6 ай бұрын

Kind of funny that I used Tenz on the Hayte Otsu as well and play siege, val and cs. The pad is literally a cloud, and is so comfortable.

@whyxeni 8 ай бұрын

That widow clip was insane

@andyli3955 11 ай бұрын

What's your recommendation on how to clean/wash these mousepads?

@nemonas2019 3 ай бұрын

this

@chowdercheeze1153 11 ай бұрын

My current favorite is the LGG Saturn. Now I just need to get my hands on the Saturn Pro

@koldolmen5837 5 ай бұрын

I’m using the zowie gsr right now and want to try out something new. I’d like to try out the Artisan but don’t know which one to try out. I only play CS with a low sensitivity. Any recommendations?

@aidenfrost10 9 ай бұрын

I got the Hayate Otsu in Soft, probably the best mousepad of all time for tac shooters.

@speediam3673 6 ай бұрын

hey optinum can i ask your mouse sens in OW2 and what is your recommend mouse + mouse pad for a high eDPI player to improve tracking and micro control ?

@jcap8391 Жыл бұрын

Its all about the Vancer ice v2. Version 2 is the best of the 20 pads ive had😊

@EmersonCloud Жыл бұрын

what about with glass skates? do your recs change?

@ChantingInTheDark 8 ай бұрын

I was using my desk (no mousepad) for the longest time, when I upgraded my mouse to a Razer Death Adder v3 I bought a HyperX - Pulsefire Mat (XL) both were a game changer for CoD.

@vorkot1 11 ай бұрын

The Hayate Otsu and Raiden have been excellent pads for me, but I found the Otsu to be more of an unique experience. While being more on the speedier side, it still somewhat balanced out by its hint of stopping power, which I haven't been able to find on other mousepads.

@Neevil 11 ай бұрын

how's about the durabilty?

@celaeno919 11 ай бұрын

On the durability of the Otsu what say you?

@VicariousX 10 ай бұрын

@@celaeno919 I fell in love with the otsu's surface only to have both of mine develop a slow spot slow enough that I couldn't ignore in only 3 or so months. Granted that was with heavy daily use, but I've never had any pad wear out that fast before. I had a soft at first, bought a mid after, and the same thing happened. Absolutely immaculate pad while it's nice but the durability is nonexistant.

@alie5146 7 ай бұрын

@@VicariousXeven after washing?

@VicariousX 7 ай бұрын

@@alie5146 Yep

@KendrickOrSnake 24 күн бұрын

Are artisans mousepads your favorite type of mousepads? If so, which is best for the M2k mouse?

@smallzyfn Ай бұрын

great review

@VeekkuP Жыл бұрын

does your otsu have shiny spot on the middle? or is it problem just for soft/xsoft version (i have soft and have shiny spot)

@pcguy6757 Жыл бұрын

Finally the sequel!

@MikeBravos 6 ай бұрын

I am new to the whole fps thing and I am trying to understand if I am doing something wrong in my way of playing. I got two lightweight mice, an Xlite V2 Mini and GPX Superlight 2, replaced the skates with superglides, the feel nice, still testing out. I am trying to find the proper mousapd for me, so I noticed when I ADS, fire and ADS and Fire, I press hard on the mouse and it gets kinda stuck and when I try to go on the next target using wrist movement, my mouse jumps, and then I gain control of movement to microadjust for the next target. I assume this can be fixed by using a harder mousepad? I dont mind spending some amount on a good mousepad tbh. thank you all!