Unscripted, thoughts, and full analysis...I pray people find this video helpful! Time stamps 00:00 Introduction (Recorded no script) 01:36 Discuss Artisan FX Zero Mouse Pads Softness Comparison 01:55 FX Zero Mid Analysis 02:04 FX Zero SOFT vs MID 02:23 FX Zero xSOFT Analysis 02:53 FX Zero MID Comparison 04:11 FX Zero xSOFT Comparison 05:20 FX ZERO xSOFT upside down comparison 05:50 FX Zero SOFT thoughts 06:56 FX Zero Texture Comparison thoughts 07:36 Breakdown Q&A 08:22 SOFT vs xSOFT vs MID 08:54 Thoughts comparing through various mice feet 09:39 OTSU Hayate Thoughts 11:47 OTSU Hayate Breakdown 12:26 Artisan HIEN MID 12:58 Artisan HIEN MID Speed 13:54 Artisan HIEN MID Durability 15:43 Pros & Cons plus Wrap Up Full Analysis
To anyone that finds this vid on their artisan "journey" I guess, I own and have used the Zero, Hien and Otsu v2 on every variation. Simply put, the different densities are more of a way to fine tune the pad for your preferences. For example, if you like a little more speed and are willing to sacrifice some control, then get the mid. If you want more control and less speed, get the xsoft. *The soft is essentially the "default" version of the pad.* Now as for the different pads, the zero is their control pad, it's their slowest pad and yet it is still faster than most control pads on the market. Personally I like the soft for this and think it's a great place to start if you are completely new to artisan pads or mousepads in general. It's a safe pad. The Hien is a hybrid pad with speed more in mind. I personally like the xsoft of this as it softens up the texture of the pad a bit as well as provides some more stopping power to the pad. Great pad for tracking while the xsoft base could provide some control that would be helpful in click timing. Personally I still find myself straying away from this pad as the most annoying thing about it is that it pinches and pulls arm hairs due to the texture. If you aren't that hairy or use a sleeve than it won't be a problem. The Otsu v2 is a middle-ground between the previous. This pad has some texture like the Hien except not as rough, kind of smoother. Doesn't have issues with arm hair lol. The pad itself however, looks incredible. It has a jacquard weave (the zigzag pattern) that looks premium. Like if Mercedes decided to make a mousepad, this would be it. Personally I like the xsoft. It once again softens up the texture a bit and gives it some stopping power while still maintaining the speed. Not as much as the Hien from my perspective but it's enough. I find this at the moment truly a hybrid pad and good to use in any game. You might be wondering why I have not mentioned the mid on any of these and the reason is that I find that they don't equal the value that I pay for them. When you get an artisan it is expected that they are high quality. They are but they lack in areas that should be good at this price. You would expect these pads to not move on the desk and while the soft and xsoft are great the mid does not have the same outcome. Also one of my favorite features of the pads are that they are slightly above the edge stitching meaning that my mouse can glide across it and I don't feel the edge at all. This is something I have never felt on any other stitched edge pad. While they aren't bad pads surface wise, I just don't feel they are on the same level overall. I have also grown accustomed to the softer feel of the other pads. Lastly, I want to make a note that these pads, while overall are some of the best quality on the market, do wear in over time with constant use. This will essentially slow down the pad a bit adding more control to it. This happens with any of the pads and comes as a pro or a con. For the zero, I find this to be a con as the pad to me already has good control, so when it slows down a bit, while still a good pad, is not as enjoyable (to me) as it was fresh out of the box. However the opposite is true for both the Hien and Otsu. They feel very fast out of the box and at first I just kept finding myself wanting to go back to the Zero. However, I took the time use the pads, adjust to them and they did break in over some time gaining some (in my opinion) needed control. They became a delight to use, with myself gravitating to the Otsu for the reasons I stated above. Hopefully this wall of text gave you some insight to the pads as with so many options available can be overwhelming.
A random steelseries qck 2mm thick is better than any of the pads you listed. Cheaper, better tracking, no x vs Y axis discrepancies in the mouse feet resistance, no weird rounded borders, and it lasts at least 10 times more than the overpriced mats you paid for.
@@xempath ostsu xsoft is great for tracking and movement games, needs a bit of a break in to feel great. Better than a Hien as advertised. Zero soft is the best jack of all trades and is my main pad. I actually sold all my pads and just kept the zero soft and otsu xsoft.
Wow this is exactly what I have been looking for. Considering between the soft or xsoft and between the fx zero, hien, or the new otsu. Looking forward to watching this.
The reason you feel different upside down, is because that side is not used as much when is in the upright postion. So when you turn it over, you are using a spot that has been almost new. THat's why it glides better.
i have the zero soft. I feel like on micro aiming/tracking that it feels like my cursor is stuttering a bit as if my mousepad is gripping my mouse slightly too much and when it breaks that grip, the cursor kind of jerks. (hopefully that makes sense). Wondering what you would recommend as a mousepad to get rid of that. I love the artisan pad and i like control but want to know if there is another pad that has control but is slightly faster than the zero. I play 600 DPI and 2 in game on apex for a reference of my speed
@@erisium6988 …… skill has nothing to do with that. It’s a combination of having a heavy hand with a heavier mouse on a control pad, which is creating a lot of friction on the mousepad.
@@wmjames19 I've actually had this exact feeling with regards to the Zero XSoft, I wanted the initial friction to be just a bit less sticky for want of a better word. I've been using the Otsu XSoft for the last year which has been good but it feels just a little too fast which can be seen in the jittering and and lower accuracy. I have an Otsu Soft too but that's way too fast for me. What I think I basically need is a pad in the middle of the Zero and Otsu. Have ordered an Artisan Kou as believe this is where it sits, albeit the X/Y difference will be interesting and could be a deal breaker. Man it's hard finding the one isn't it!
@@tigerwalms definitely appreciate that cuz I’ve been going back and forth on if I think the otsu might be too fast and thinking about the xsoft vs soft. Isn’t the Hien a inbetween tho?
@@wmjames19 No I believe the Hein is faster than the Otsu. The extra sandpaper like surface of the Hein makes it a no go for me though. Love the smooth surface of the Zero, the surface of the Otsu has a bit of roughness to it but nowhere near like the Hein. If you were going to try the Otsu I'd definitely recommend the XSoft as it seems plenty fast to me, I would never personally go faster, hence why my Otsu Soft will just be an ornament from now on! Note that your mouse and feet will have a huge say in all this. I have numerous G Pro Wireless and Superlights all with different glide feet on, I find the corepads the perfect middle ground.
Great video! I just got the Hien Soft and I play with the G Pro Wireless, and noticed you've changed your mouse feet. I see some people complain about the stock feet. Do you think corepad/hyperglides would be better on this setup? Or is the stock feet just fine?
Can I use a artisan mousepad on another mousepad, like I have a xtra large mousepad and I just lay the mousepad on top of it, Will the mousepad move around or Will it stay still
Not sure how much you addressed this but the what I like about the MID is you can feel the uniform table surface due to being firm. With the SOFT/XSOFT you instead feel the spongey rebound which I don't like. Also, I stopped using my Hien for the new Hayate Otsu and I like it a bit more than the Hien. To a large extent it's just a slower Hien (~7%) and then some.
Thanks for the great review Dazs!! Been debating for months now on which one to get. Just ordered the FX Zero XS large. Might pick up a Hein also. Nice thing is, will be here in 2 days LOL
@@mrpenis6969 I'll post a link as soon as I get home. Or go on Amazon and just search Artisan Mouse Pads and it should bring them all up. I'm about to order an XL one. But feel, man I've owned just about every mouse pad on the market and none compare to these on the realness!!!!! Smooth as shit, easy to keep clean and just the right amount of padding. You mos def won't be disappointed Bro!!!!
I need one of these, but im scared it wont work with my gaming sleeve.. bought the qck prism cloth 3xl.. and it just stops my gaming sleeve and doesnt rly work… do you have a suggestion for the lowest amount of friction, that wont stop my gaming sleeve?
I have the Hien soft and fx zero soft. I prefer the fx zero to the Hien. I'm thinking of trying the Hayate otsu (new version) my favorite pad is the qck heavy out of the box but it wears quickly. I'm very ocd with these pads:(
Most ppl would say you're nuts but ya the qck series has a great feel for like .... 2 3 days of heavy use >< so its garbage but I hear what you are saying
I have a hien soft and love it. I've heard the hien mid has a worse x and y, so this may be another reason for you to try out a soft or xsoft hien. Have you tried the raiden or any others? Since the hien, I can't really enjoy other brands of mouse pads anymore haha
i had the raiden mid first and then i got the hien xsoft and I really dislike the hien, i just dont like the rough feeling on my mouse gliding and on my arm, the raiden is super comfortable but i want to get a zero since the raiden is fast
@@richburmond6761 i have the zero now and i much prefer it over the others for everything. everytime i give the hien or raiden a try, i go back to the zero. the zero will not dissapoint
@@richburmond6761 its not slow, just slower compared to the other artisans, i have all artisan pads except the shidenkai and many other good pads the zero is quick enough for any game that you play and feels much better and consistent. i feel like i have good control and speed
Thats crazy. I for some reason flip my hayate and it feels better as well. Looking for a smoother mouse pad, for a better glide, my hayate otsu mid feels course now with use. Thinking of a zero soft or xsoft. Shendenkai is just absolute nuts, and that mousepad does not like sweaty arms btw
I mostly play games like CS:GO and Valorant, which pad would you choose and why? Is the Zero the right choice? I can't decide if xsoft or soft would suit me better.. Also, maybe the Hayate OTSU would be great.. Hmm I am using fingertip/palm if that helps
I would go with the xsoft because you will have more control. The harder you push on the pad with your mouse, the slower the glide will feel if you get an xsoft. this is good for tac shooters because you will need the control to stop of players heads, but you still also be able to track well if you aren’t pushing down hard.
@@2i3u They use pretty much what their sponsor offers to them. Because their sponsors pay them pretty well and who doesn't want easy cash right? Also it doesn't matter what pad, mouse, keyboard you are using. Its all about sensivity and your aim. But they choose their own mice because a mouse with good shape is needed.
But mostly now csgo player is more up 2 their player Look at major yesterday no team use all 1 brand .. cz the brand alrdy know player dont like to forcr use on one brand except keyboard they dont realy matter
hi daz i have a finalmouse ul2 as well how did you add the zowie feet, did you just put them on without sanding the bottom also what brand of skate did you use
what do you recommend for someone with the obsidian dot skates by x-ray said to have good stopping power should i get a zero mid or maybe a shidenkai v2
Hello Dazs, as the only FX Zero pad available right now is the mid, is that one worth buying? I'm using the Logitech Pro X Superlight, and I'm currently using the old Razer Gigantus pad, which is very slow, or maybe its worn out, but I'm used to that, and would like to get a new slow control pad
Hmmm, helpful video, but I am still not sure for me. I have tested out many pads (except Artisan), but best one I have found is first GSR, second MP510. The stopping power of GSR makes me really consistent and am not really sure if any of these pads will fit me that well. I am also a low sens gamer.
@@scotty_teee4226 I would like the quality, but I have been reading the zero is quite fast compared to the gsr. Even though it’s a control pad, I am concerned it’s too fast. Maybe there’s a noticeable different between mid, soft, and xsoft in terms of speed, but I am not sure if I press down that much on my pad to take advantage of the xsoft.
gp4 might be a good pad to try if you want another control pad that's a little faster/better than gsr. Zero has plenty of stopping power but compared to being drowned in a mud bath (using the gsr IMO) it might seem a little fast, although i think you'd adjust to it and benefit from it, especially in tracking
@@stayin91degrees thanks for the suggestions, but I am good on pads for now. I have tried/owned about 10 pads including the Zero, Hien, gsr, gsr-se, and most major known pads and nothing has been able to match the consistent performance as the gsr for me. I have tried getting used to faster, but I wasn't as good aiming consistently at high levels of play. Tbh, I want something with more stopping power than the gsr. I do have an equate coming in so we'll see how that goes which I have heard is somewhat comparable to a gsr
im planning to get the hayate otsu and i currently have the steelseries qck edge mousepad is the mid or soft hayate otsu more similar to the qck edge mousepad
Good morning,great review!!could u help me please&What two models would you recommend?FX:hein/otsu, otsu/zero, hein/zer.. since I have high taxes in my country over $ 100. I will be very grateful for your help.The only thing I decided on its should be super soft^
Hello Dazs, thank you so much for this video everyone should watch it before buying an artisan very informative and correct info. I own Hien and recently bought the zero xsoft because some player I follow used it and also because everybody says its good for tactical shooters. Then after some research alot people saying soft was better than xsoft made me kinda regret buying the xsoft. After watching the video it gave me hope to turn out it wasnt a bad buy. Ty liked and subbed.
@@SPCxRecon Both have downsides, hien feels like sandpaper and zero traps too much hairs. I think you would be better with another brand, so many good pads nowadays going for overpriced artisans not worth.
@@Dazs Which mouse pad would you recommend with the lowest initial statistical friction. this is my biggest doubt between the mouse pads and their hardness
Hello, I've often seen people write that hien has more stoping power after break than otsu, is that true? I recently ordered Hien, so I would like to know if it seems to me to be very fast, does it make sense for me to try Otsu
@@qwackedjewel3281 Not yet. I just emailed them to inquire when it'll be shipped. Super excited to try it out on my current rig and my dream computer I'm putting together!
Hien or Zero (Soft). I just want to know which one gives more "feedback". The one that talks to me and lets me know how much distance I am moving the mouse. Please help.
hey can you help me ? i have a g pro with corepads(i will buy the superlight in a few months and prbly also corepads for the superlight) i play mainly val overwatch cs sum apex. i play on a g840 atm (same as g640 just bigger and idk its inconsistent sometimes) I just want a high quality mousepad that fits.
hey dude, nice vid. i own a hein and a zero both in soft. i find the hein too fast and i find the zero a bit too slow. i would like something softer than the hein as like you said its a bit grainy. and i dont like how the zero gets loads of hairs stuck in it, as i own 2 cats its does collect a lot. do think the otsu seems to be a perfect fit me, does the otsu collect hairs like the zero does? and i'm not sure if i should go for soft of xsoft??
@@luckydudds hi, didn't otsy end up too fast? Does Zero becomes faster over time? I'm sure Otsy wouldn't work for me because I use very high dpi up to 3000dpi.
Which one would you recommend me for PUBG? (I am using medium sensitivity and preffer control with a lot of speed) Used G440 but its too fast and not precise at all, overshooting 24/7 Which one of all these meets following: high speed and extreme control? Because G440 is like EXTREME speed and ZERO control and dont like that at all... Currently using G840XL and it has a lot of control but sometimes its not consistent in speed (I keep it superclean so its not problem on that)
So serious question, I have the hein and idk why but I can’t seem to control the speed of it would the zero be a better alternative, I use a g pro super light and use to run the G-SR black
I currently just got the Zero Mid in the beginning of this month after 2 years on the Glorious 3XL. I am wondering if I got the correct one? Or Should I get a different one? Been thinking about getting the Zero Soft or Hien Soft, what do you recommend? I play games such as Fortnite(mainly) and valorant
I'd recommend either the zero soft or hien mid to be honest, they are both really great and the 2 most popular artisan pads. The hien is a bit more stiff/scratchy which might be uncomfortable for your arm
I use a mpc450 cordura and I shake off the target. Should I go to an artisan zero or will it be too slow? Should I go to a hien or will it not give me the missing stopping power of the mpc?
Long Question: should I get the hien xsoft over the artisan zero (zero is out of stock lol) pros and cons Right now I'm using the qck+ (qck edge specifically) and I feel like I should wait for artisan zero to be back in stock instead of getting the artisan hien. At the same time still kind of curious to have a pretty speedy pad and hoping I could perform pretty well with it if I take a decision to get it. I already perform very well with my steelseries qck+ but just doubting if I should get the zero just for performance or artisan hien just for aesthetics/trying out a fast pad (I really like the wine red look of it tbh). I've been doing a lot of research about artisan mousepads cuz they're pretty expensive just for a mousepad and hoping I won't regret my decision on buying one soon.
Hello guys. I have Logitech G Pro + Hyperglides and a few year old steelseries qck+. It started to be sticky etc and I dont feel like I am playing comfortable anymore. I am looking for a good replacement. I mostly play FPS games and I am low sens player (1.5 800 on apex legends). I want to buy hien or zero. Which one would be the best for me and what hardness should I pick? I want something with a better glide cause qck is too "control" for me.
Well yea hien is the general consensus when it comes to those types of games, but it's also personal preference. I just thought he enjoyed his qck until it wore out. Zero is closest to qck and stays consistent.
Hello and thanks for the video, it was good information about the different mousepads. However It wasn't clear for me which one feels more grainy ? I had a razer goliathus speed and a razer goliathus control , where the speed feels like a qck , the control feels more grainy like rough texture and that's my favourite mousepad. I don't know if you tried the razer goliathus control but I think you described the Hien as more grainy ?? But this is due to be ''hard'' or if you get the soft or extra soft will feel less grainy ??? If you can let me know which one it's more grainy and similar to the razer goliathus control that would be very good for me as that's my favourite. I had as well a GSE-RE and is quite slow but soft at the same time, I rather a bit faster but very important rough texture grainy not soft. So which one should I go for ??? Thanks again
i know it’s been 6 months but all of them have grippy bottoms to the mousepad. they should all be the same, if anything the size you go for will dictate this, not the hardness\softness
I need help guys I recently bought a GTF-X but the lack of stopping power was an issue for me but I loved the speed, what mousepad do u recommend that’s fast but controllable?
So I ordered a hien off their website and when it came in I noticed immediately I got the medium size and it was tiny I was so disappointed lol the pad is fantastic but way too small so I ordered a xl hayate otsu v2 that’s coming in tomorrow and I’m really excited for it I’m not a big fan of this Corsair mm pro I’m using right now I got it when I first built my pc before I realized that mouse pads do make a difference in gaming
thats weird man, flipping your pad upside down objectively doesnt change the speed, it would only change the direction you get speed in, flipping left and right
I play cs:go with high sense. I have the Roccat Taito control mid-size and it is too slow for me though it is 3 mm thick, what artisan mousepad should I have? The hien xsoft? soft? Or even the Zero xsoft? - (because I have heard it is so smooth so you can glide really well) Plus, I don't like the one I have now (roccat taito) bc it's both too slow even if I have very high sense, plus the micro adjustments are trash. It's so jittery when I try to control my aim and take it slow, you know? Help, pls
Ok,i have the zero soft but for me Is too slow...i want something i Little bit faster,do u think the new otsu Is for me?i want some stopping Power Ty for the video
Well the Hien is a fan-favorite amongst good fps players. I just got mine yesterday and it is FAST, but then again its my first high-end pad upgrade. Get back to you after a week of gaming.
@@tsillie9555 it was a generic cloth pad that came with my Logitech Powerplay mat. The Hien Soft is good, but personally doesn't confer much stopping power for me. Bought the raiden mid, hayate otsu xsoft AND soft, and I settled on my Hayate Otsu soft as the final pad I'll be using. The Otsu is a TAD slower than my hien, (90% of Hien's speed) but has so much more control. I also appreciate the even x/y axis difference because I do work on it too. Surface is really smooth and comfortable to put your wrist on also. Hien was a little scratchy. Raiden mid was way too slippery and didn't have give much stopping power at all, but the surface was REALLY smooth and feels good on your skin. I play a variety of games, mostly FPS. CoD: MW, R6, Path of Exile, DRG.
@@tsillie9555 I would imagine it to feel muddy. I don't like slow pads, and I already think that the Hayate Otsu soft is a tad slow. Really like Hien's speed, but the lack of stopping power killed it for me, but it's a pad i'll fall back on when my hayate otsu soft breaks.
Between xsoft, soft and mid what do most low sens users use? I play Valorant 400dpi/0.515 sens and for Apex 1.8. Anyone got something to recommend based on a lower sens experience? Also, i play on a Glorious XL and 3XL for the last 2 years. Both have worn out though.
I play on 0.5 Apex sens and 1600 dpi and I've been using the hayate otsu xsoft for a while. Very balanced pad , it has good speed so you can move the mouse around quickly and track with low sens but the texture it has also gives it nice control when you slow down. Very spongy as well so you could use that for extra stopping power but only if you really push down your mouse which i don't do.
Unscripted, thoughts, and full analysis...I pray people find this video helpful!
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction (Recorded no script)
01:36 Discuss Artisan FX Zero Mouse Pads Softness Comparison
01:55 FX Zero Mid Analysis
02:04 FX Zero SOFT vs MID
02:23 FX Zero xSOFT Analysis
02:53 FX Zero MID Comparison
04:11 FX Zero xSOFT Comparison
05:20 FX ZERO xSOFT upside down comparison
05:50 FX Zero SOFT thoughts
06:56 FX Zero Texture Comparison thoughts
07:36 Breakdown Q&A
08:22 SOFT vs xSOFT vs MID
08:54 Thoughts comparing through various mice feet
09:39 OTSU Hayate Thoughts
11:47 OTSU Hayate Breakdown
12:26 Artisan HIEN MID
12:58 Artisan HIEN MID Speed
13:54 Artisan HIEN MID Durability
15:43 Pros & Cons plus Wrap Up Full Analysis
When your faster clicker then dazs 😂
can you just give me your over all favorite so I can commit to one first, I just kept wanting all of them
also, I would reccomend the Hein Soft if you got it, it has a consistent X and Y axis and is overall better.
Dazs has the best video on UA-cam.. truth of mouse pads. Long doesn't matter.. its so brief. Should I go for Artisan Hien Extrasoft?
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To anyone that finds this vid on their artisan "journey" I guess, I own and have used the Zero, Hien and Otsu v2 on every variation.
Simply put, the different densities are more of a way to fine tune the pad for your preferences. For example, if you like a little more speed and are willing to sacrifice some control, then get the mid. If you want more control and less speed, get the xsoft. *The soft is essentially the "default" version of the pad.*
Now as for the different pads, the zero is their control pad, it's their slowest pad and yet it is still faster than most control pads on the market. Personally I like the soft for this and think it's a great place to start if you are completely new to artisan pads or mousepads in general. It's a safe pad.
The Hien is a hybrid pad with speed more in mind. I personally like the xsoft of this as it softens up the texture of the pad a bit as well as provides some more stopping power to the pad. Great pad for tracking while the xsoft base could provide some control that would be helpful in click timing. Personally I still find myself straying away from this pad as the most annoying thing about it is that it pinches and pulls arm hairs due to the texture. If you aren't that hairy or use a sleeve than it won't be a problem.
The Otsu v2 is a middle-ground between the previous. This pad has some texture like the Hien except not as rough, kind of smoother. Doesn't have issues with arm hair lol. The pad itself however, looks incredible. It has a jacquard weave (the zigzag pattern) that looks premium. Like if Mercedes decided to make a mousepad, this would be it. Personally I like the xsoft. It once again softens up the texture a bit and gives it some stopping power while still maintaining the speed. Not as much as the Hien from my perspective but it's enough. I find this at the moment truly a hybrid pad and good to use in any game.
You might be wondering why I have not mentioned the mid on any of these and the reason is that I find that they don't equal the value that I pay for them. When you get an artisan it is expected that they are high quality. They are but they lack in areas that should be good at this price. You would expect these pads to not move on the desk and while the soft and xsoft are great the mid does not have the same outcome. Also one of my favorite features of the pads are that they are slightly above the edge stitching meaning that my mouse can glide across it and I don't feel the edge at all. This is something I have never felt on any other stitched edge pad. While they aren't bad pads surface wise, I just don't feel they are on the same level overall. I have also grown accustomed to the softer feel of the other pads.
Lastly, I want to make a note that these pads, while overall are some of the best quality on the market, do wear in over time with constant use. This will essentially slow down the pad a bit adding more control to it. This happens with any of the pads and comes as a pro or a con. For the zero, I find this to be a con as the pad to me already has good control, so when it slows down a bit, while still a good pad, is not as enjoyable (to me) as it was fresh out of the box. However the opposite is true for both the Hien and Otsu. They feel very fast out of the box and at first I just kept finding myself wanting to go back to the Zero. However, I took the time use the pads, adjust to them and they did break in over some time gaining some (in my opinion) needed control. They became a delight to use, with myself gravitating to the Otsu for the reasons I stated above.
Hopefully this wall of text gave you some insight to the pads as with so many options available can be overwhelming.
thanks, this helped me make good purchase decisions.
Could you elaborate on why the mid isn't any good? Does it just move on the table?
So Hayate Otsu x soft , soft or zero soft ? I’m leaning towards hayate otsu. Apex is main but also play some other movement type shooters
A random steelseries qck 2mm thick is better than any of the pads you listed. Cheaper, better tracking, no x vs Y axis discrepancies in the mouse feet resistance, no weird rounded borders, and it lasts at least 10 times more than the overpriced mats you paid for.
@@xempath ostsu xsoft is great for tracking and movement games, needs a bit of a break in to feel great. Better than a Hien as advertised. Zero soft is the best jack of all trades and is my main pad. I actually sold all my pads and just kept the zero soft and otsu xsoft.
Wow this is exactly what I have been looking for. Considering between the soft or xsoft and between the fx zero, hien, or the new otsu. Looking forward to watching this.
god tier video bro. thanks for giving this much depth in your comparisons. waiting on my zero soft
The Hien is amazing, Artisan pads are just super high quality
The otsu is even better
@@oriya1385 No durable
@@Ailcmoi they fixed it long ago, it's already as durable as the Hien
@@oriya1385 Ok ok thx
@@Ailcmoi new version of otsu which the durability is good 😂
Thank you! Helped a lot and I'm going for a Soft Zero. I already have the Hien Soft in Wine Red and I love it, albeit sometimes I want less speed.
I spent the last 5 hours trying to decide on which artisan to get, my brain is gonna explode
Tell me about it, I JUST started the journey..... Currently aiming for Zero... but now mid or soft? argghh
@@jarnonooij80 soft
Any update on durability of the hayate otsu now that youve been on it for a while?
Yo, which is closest 1:1 with QcK's foam in comparison to the Zero? I've been thinking soft
Any answer?
Been using my Hien upside down as well. Thought I was the only one. Great video!
Why
Me who doesn’t even have a mousepad: 👁👄👁
The reason you feel different upside down, is because that side is not used as much when is in the upright postion. So when you turn it over, you are using a spot that has been almost new. THat's why it glides better.
i have the zero soft. I feel like on micro aiming/tracking that it feels like my cursor is stuttering a bit as if my mousepad is gripping my mouse slightly too much and when it breaks that grip, the cursor kind of jerks. (hopefully that makes sense). Wondering what you would recommend as a mousepad to get rid of that. I love the artisan pad and i like control but want to know if there is another pad that has control but is slightly faster than the zero. I play 600 DPI and 2 in game on apex for a reference of my speed
@@erisium6988 …… skill has nothing to do with that. It’s a combination of having a heavy hand with a heavier mouse on a control pad, which is creating a lot of friction on the mousepad.
@@wmjames19 I've actually had this exact feeling with regards to the Zero XSoft, I wanted the initial friction to be just a bit less sticky for want of a better word. I've been using the Otsu XSoft for the last year which has been good but it feels just a little too fast which can be seen in the jittering and and lower accuracy. I have an Otsu Soft too but that's way too fast for me. What I think I basically need is a pad in the middle of the Zero and Otsu. Have ordered an Artisan Kou as believe this is where it sits, albeit the X/Y difference will be interesting and could be a deal breaker. Man it's hard finding the one isn't it!
@@tigerwalms definitely appreciate that cuz I’ve been going back and forth on if I think the otsu might be too fast and thinking about the xsoft vs soft. Isn’t the Hien a inbetween tho?
@@wmjames19 No I believe the Hein is faster than the Otsu. The extra sandpaper like surface of the Hein makes it a no go for me though. Love the smooth surface of the Zero, the surface of the Otsu has a bit of roughness to it but nowhere near like the Hein. If you were going to try the Otsu I'd definitely recommend the XSoft as it seems plenty fast to me, I would never personally go faster, hence why my Otsu Soft will just be an ornament from now on! Note that your mouse and feet will have a huge say in all this. I have numerous G Pro Wireless and Superlights all with different glide feet on, I find the corepads the perfect middle ground.
@@tigerwalms how old is your otsu soft? And what size is it?
Great video! I just got the Hien Soft and I play with the G Pro Wireless, and noticed you've changed your mouse feet. I see some people complain about the stock feet. Do you think corepad/hyperglides would be better on this setup? Or is the stock feet just fine?
get hyperlides bro
This might be a late but I believe corepad plus hien otsu xsoft is the go to move
Can I use a artisan mousepad on another mousepad, like I have a xtra large mousepad and I just lay the mousepad on top of it, Will the mousepad move around or Will it stay still
I use my hien soft on my glorious xxl mousepad and the hien doesn't move around at all
Not sure how much you addressed this but the what I like about the MID is you can feel the uniform table surface due to being firm. With the SOFT/XSOFT you instead feel the spongey rebound which I don't like.
Also, I stopped using my Hien for the new Hayate Otsu and I like it a bit more than the Hien. To a large extent it's just a slower Hien (~7%) and then some.
Thanks for making this video!
The reason why you feel the textures more with Corepads is not because of their size, but because they are ~0,1-0,2 mm thinner than Hyperglides.
Thanks for the great review Dazs!! Been debating for months now on which one to get. Just ordered the FX Zero XS large. Might pick up a Hein also. Nice thing is, will be here in 2 days LOL
Did it finally come in? I appreciate the support on the channel still man!
@@Dazs Yeah got it off of Amazon. Made sure it's not a counterfeit one. Freaking love it!!!
@@erterrill can you post the link of it for amazon, and how does it feel?
@@mrpenis6969 I'll post a link as soon as I get home. Or go on Amazon and just search Artisan Mouse Pads and it should bring them all up. I'm about to order an XL one. But feel, man I've owned just about every mouse pad on the market and none compare to these on the realness!!!!! Smooth as shit, easy to keep clean and just the right amount of padding. You mos def won't be disappointed Bro!!!!
What hyperglides are on the UL2, theyre huge!! I want those, all I see are the 4 corner feet(hyperglides, same w tiger arcs I have now)
Here I was asking myself the same thing... Searched a bit and I think he is using these glides: www.ebay.com/c/1564624841
truly an underrated video
CONGRATS ON 100K
I need one of these, but im scared it wont work with my gaming sleeve.. bought the qck prism cloth 3xl.. and it just stops my gaming sleeve and doesnt rly work… do you have a suggestion for the lowest amount of friction, that wont stop my gaming sleeve?
It gotta be smooth not grainy and grabby
I have the Hien soft and fx zero soft. I prefer the fx zero to the Hien. I'm thinking of trying the Hayate otsu (new version) my favorite pad is the qck heavy out of the box but it wears quickly. I'm very ocd with these pads:(
Most ppl would say you're nuts but ya the qck series has a great feel for like .... 2 3 days of heavy use >< so its garbage but I hear what you are saying
I have a hien soft and love it. I've heard the hien mid has a worse x and y, so this may be another reason for you to try out a soft or xsoft hien. Have you tried the raiden or any others? Since the hien, I can't really enjoy other brands of mouse pads anymore haha
i had the raiden mid first and then i got the hien xsoft and I really dislike the hien, i just dont like the rough feeling on my mouse gliding and on my arm, the raiden is super comfortable but i want to get a zero since the raiden is fast
@@2dgalaxy hey dude, what did u end op doing? I have a raiden mid too and was thinking hien mid or soft
@@richburmond6761 i have the zero now and i much prefer it over the others for everything. everytime i give the hien or raiden a try, i go back to the zero. the zero will not dissapoint
@@2dgalaxy what is it that makes the zero better for u? I heard it is a bit slow no??
@@richburmond6761 its not slow, just slower compared to the other artisans, i have all artisan pads except the shidenkai and many other good pads the zero is quick enough for any game that you play and feels much better and consistent. i feel like i have good control and speed
Thats crazy. I for some reason flip my hayate and it feels better as well. Looking for a smoother mouse pad, for a better glide, my hayate otsu mid feels course now with use. Thinking of a zero soft or xsoft. Shendenkai is just absolute nuts, and that mousepad does not like sweaty arms btw
I mostly play games like CS:GO and Valorant, which pad would you choose and why?
Is the Zero the right choice? I can't decide if xsoft or soft would suit me better..
Also, maybe the Hayate OTSU would be great.. Hmm
I am using fingertip/palm if that helps
I would go with the xsoft because you will have more control. The harder you push on the pad with your mouse, the slower the glide will feel if you get an xsoft. this is good for tac shooters because you will need the control to stop of players heads, but you still also be able to track well if you aren’t pushing down hard.
I still waiting why no pro player csgo use it?
@@2i3u They use pretty much what their sponsor offers to them. Because their sponsors pay them pretty well and who doesn't want easy cash right? Also it doesn't matter what pad, mouse, keyboard you are using. Its all about sensivity and your aim. But they choose their own mice because a mouse with good shape is needed.
But mostly now csgo player is more up 2 their player
Look at major yesterday no team use all 1 brand .. cz the brand alrdy know player dont like to forcr use on one brand except keyboard they dont realy matter
hi daz i have a finalmouse ul2 as well how did you add the zowie feet, did you just put them on without sanding the bottom also what brand of skate did you use
I would like to know as well. I think he said he used hyperglides though?
what do you recommend for someone with the obsidian dot skates by x-ray said to have good stopping power should i get a zero mid or maybe a shidenkai v2
You like the xsoft it seems, have you tried the xsoft or soft in the hien? O also these sizes are xl or large?
Bro what glides are the ones on the finalmouse UL2 at 0:48 ??? @Dazs
Hello Dazs, as the only FX Zero pad available right now is the mid, is that one worth buying? I'm using the Logitech Pro X Superlight, and I'm currently using the old Razer Gigantus pad, which is very slow, or maybe its worn out, but I'm used to that, and would like to get a new slow control pad
AMAZING VIDEO Does the texture of the Hien mid wear down mouse feet faster than the soft pads?
Hmmm, helpful video, but I am still not sure for me. I have tested out many pads (except Artisan), but best one I have found is first GSR, second MP510. The stopping power of GSR makes me really consistent and am not really sure if any of these pads will fit me that well. I am also a low sens gamer.
Want a quicker pad with stopping power, go the hien. Like a control pad, like the GSR, go the Zero. You will not regret the quality
@@scotty_teee4226 I would like the quality, but I have been reading the zero is quite fast compared to the gsr. Even though it’s a control pad, I am concerned it’s too fast. Maybe there’s a noticeable different between mid, soft, and xsoft in terms of speed, but I am not sure if I press down that much on my pad to take advantage of the xsoft.
gp4 might be a good pad to try if you want another control pad that's a little faster/better than gsr. Zero has plenty of stopping power but compared to being drowned in a mud bath (using the gsr IMO) it might seem a little fast, although i think you'd adjust to it and benefit from it, especially in tracking
@@stayin91degrees thanks for the suggestions, but I am good on pads for now. I have tried/owned about 10 pads including the Zero, Hien, gsr, gsr-se, and most major known pads and nothing has been able to match the consistent performance as the gsr for me. I have tried getting used to faster, but I wasn't as good aiming consistently at high levels of play. Tbh, I want something with more stopping power than the gsr. I do have an equate coming in so we'll see how that goes which I have heard is somewhat comparable to a gsr
@@spartanV48 you do you brother! if you want another one in almost new condition, let me know :D all the best
Right now I have a Razer Goliathus in the control Variant. I wanted to know which of these pads you could recommend.
Which one of the artisans resemble a Turtle Beach Drift XL the most? I got the hayate otsu mid but was a tad too glidey and hard for the wrist :/
Hi! Currently have the AC+ ROB. Just wondering on which Artisan mousepad would have the same surface as mine? Thanks!
im planning to get the hayate otsu and i currently have the steelseries qck edge mousepad is the mid or soft hayate otsu more similar to the qck edge mousepad
i just bought an extremely light mouse, what mousepad do you recommend that has the most control/little glide ?
Doubt you’ll see this, but any recommendations on which Hien I should get? I have a FM Ultralight 2 with stock feet
I have an Otsu v2 mid and want something a tad faster glide, which would you recommend a Hien or Zero?
Good morning,great review!!could u help me please&What two models would you recommend?FX:hein/otsu, otsu/zero, hein/zer.. since I have high taxes in my country over $ 100. I will be very grateful for your help.The only thing I decided on its should be super soft^
I heard the xtrasoft is losing some glide after time and becomes inconsistencies. What is ur experience with that
Hello Dazs, thank you so much for this video everyone should watch it before buying an artisan very informative and correct info.
I own Hien and recently bought the zero xsoft because some player I follow used it and also because everybody says its good for tactical shooters.
Then after some research alot people saying soft was better than xsoft made me kinda regret buying the xsoft.
After watching the video it gave me hope to turn out it wasnt a bad buy.
Ty liked and subbed.
Which do you like better, zero or hien?
@@SPCxRecon Both have downsides, hien feels like sandpaper and zero traps too much hairs. I think you would be better with another brand, so many good pads nowadays going for overpriced artisans not worth.
So in terms of skin drag which hardness would you suggest? I want the easiest glide on both skin friction aswell as sweaty hands.
Just bought xsoft ZERO and xsoft HIEN today!
Any difference between the two? I was planning to buy either of them.
@@bins1 hien has more glide
Is there any differences between the hardness of the zero when it comes to static friction?
it feels similar besides it feeling rougher on the MID. xSOFT naturally feels smoother. No static though. I usually use an arm sleeve too.
@@Dazs Which mouse pad would you recommend with the lowest initial statistical friction. this is my biggest doubt between the mouse pads and their hardness
12:03 would you say this pad has low static friction? I'm looking for a pad that has great tracking... so very little initial friction if possible.
G-skates on a Hien FX Soft have really low static friction (too low imo, if the pad is new)
Did you ge the new Hayate otsu?
Hello, I've often seen people write that hien has more stoping power after break than otsu, is that true? I recently ordered Hien, so I would like to know if it seems to me to be very fast, does it make sense for me to try Otsu
@@ptb_dante thats defently not true lol
I just bought a Hayate Otsu Xsoft. I'll edit this every so often to give my thoughts on heavy use of it over time.
i dont even know if u have it yet but how does it feel? i just bought xsoft zero
@@qwackedjewel3281 Not yet. I just emailed them to inquire when it'll be shipped. Super excited to try it out on my current rig and my dream computer I'm putting together!
@@qwackedjewel3281 Pre-orders are going to be facilitated at the end of August.
@@SwordofPsalms what mousepad are u using right now?
@@qwackedjewel3281 Logitech G240
Is there any "sink in" when pressing the mouse into the Zero Mid pad?
what would be closest to the mp510? I really like the control of the 510 and find other pads to smooth.
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Where can i buy artisan mouse pad? I live in Europe, Hungary
For everyone wondering how to pronounce "Hien" it is "He en" or ヒエン
At least he isn’t calling the otsu an “atsu” lol
Hien or Zero (Soft). I just want to know which one gives more "feedback". The one that talks to me and lets me know how much distance I am moving the mouse. Please help.
hey can you help me ? i have a g pro with corepads(i will buy the superlight in a few months and prbly also corepads for the superlight) i play mainly val overwatch cs sum apex. i play on a g840 atm (same as g640 just bigger and idk its inconsistent sometimes) I just want a high quality mousepad that fits.
which mouse pad is the most carpet/rough like? I want maximum control, my last mouse pad was a Razer mantis control that's the level I'm going for.
What should I go for if I want speed, with some stopping power on my Finalmouse Starlight-12
That upside down thing is so weird. I just tried it and my hien feels strangely smooth.
hey dude, nice vid. i own a hein and a zero both in soft. i find the hein too fast and i find the zero a bit too slow. i would like something softer than the hein as like you said its a bit grainy. and i dont like how the zero gets loads of hairs stuck in it, as i own 2 cats its does collect a lot. do think the otsu seems to be a perfect fit me, does the otsu collect hairs like the zero does? and i'm not sure if i should go for soft of xsoft??
also using the vaxee outset AX mouse
@@luckydudds hi, didn't otsy end up too fast? Does Zero becomes faster over time?
I'm sure Otsy wouldn't work for me because I use very high dpi up to 3000dpi.
@@Bzik71 Have you considered the Kou?
is there any extra duties you have to pay or is it just the shipping cost on the website? asking for EU
Which one would you recommend me for PUBG? (I am using medium sensitivity and preffer control with a lot of speed) Used G440 but its too fast and not precise at all, overshooting 24/7
Which one of all these meets following: high speed and extreme control? Because G440 is like EXTREME speed and ZERO control and dont like that at all... Currently using G840XL and it has a lot of control but sometimes its not consistent in speed (I keep it superclean so its not problem on that)
Where did you get the mouse feet for the capetown ul2
So serious question, I have the hein and idk why but I can’t seem to control the speed of it would the zero be a better alternative, I use a g pro super light and use to run the G-SR black
Yes, the zero soft is much more controllable and has better stopping power
I currently just got the Zero Mid in the beginning of this month after 2 years on the Glorious 3XL. I am wondering if I got the correct one? Or Should I get a different one? Been thinking about getting the Zero Soft or Hien Soft, what do you recommend? I play games such as Fortnite(mainly) and valorant
I'd recommend either the zero soft or hien mid to be honest, they are both really great and the 2 most popular artisan pads. The hien is a bit more stiff/scratchy which might be uncomfortable for your arm
zero soft is the best choice
I use a mpc450 cordura and I shake off the target. Should I go to an artisan zero or will it be too slow? Should I go to a hien or will it not give me the missing stopping power of the mpc?
Long Question: should I get the hien xsoft over the artisan zero (zero is out of stock lol)
pros and cons
Right now I'm using the qck+ (qck edge specifically) and I feel like I should wait for artisan zero to be back in stock instead of getting the artisan hien. At the same time still kind of curious to have a pretty speedy pad and hoping I could perform pretty well with it if I take a decision to get it.
I already perform very well with my steelseries qck+ but just doubting if I should get the zero just for performance or artisan hien just for aesthetics/trying out a fast pad (I really like the wine red look of it tbh).
I've been doing a lot of research about artisan mousepads cuz they're pretty expensive just for a mousepad and hoping I won't regret my decision on buying one soon.
hey man Im gonna buy an artisan zero but i wanna know if theres a big difference between the zero fxsoft and soft
Same question here
what did you go with?
Are these all the XL sizes? Not sure whether to get the L or XL as I hear they come quite small anyway..
I'm still using a glass mouse pad, from SteelSeries I-2, I like the very fast glide, easy to clean, and last forever (over 10 years now )
Damn, that was the best investiment of your life
I want a mudpad, should I go for the zero mid? I have the hien soft.
Hello guys. I have Logitech G Pro + Hyperglides and a few year old steelseries qck+. It started to be sticky etc and I dont feel like I am playing comfortable anymore. I am looking for a good replacement. I mostly play FPS games and I am low sens player (1.5 800 on apex legends). I want to buy hien or zero. Which one would be the best for me and what hardness should I pick? I want something with a better glide cause qck is too "control" for me.
Your safest bet would be the zero soft.
@@JBab23 Hien Soft is better for games with tracking like Apex Legends. I only recommend Zero Soft to people who main games like CSGO or Valorant
Yeah I mostly play apex legends and there is a lot of tracking. But sometimes you also need to do fast flicks.
@@Krejwik FX Hien soft is definitley what you need then.
Well yea hien is the general consensus when it comes to those types of games, but it's also personal preference. I just thought he enjoyed his qck until it wore out. Zero is closest to qck and stays consistent.
Hayate otsu xsoft feels like a cloud 10/10
Can i trust u my life? Im gonna buy it because of you i trust you
IM GONNA TRUST YOU
@@2mi0m0iow6 how is it? I’m rly curious
Had fx zero xsoft but it started to get too muddy now i ordered hayate otsu mid, mid was the only option sadly but will have to wait and see
How is it?
@@tinocabral4201 it was great if you like the feeling of freely moving your mouse. It felt more like a metal pad because it was so thin but still good
@@YDSD ok nice, you say it was great not it is great, have you since switched to a different pad?
@@tinocabral4201 yeah im using both fx zero soft and otsu mid depends what im feeling at the moment
Hello and thanks for the video, it was good information about the different mousepads. However It wasn't clear for me which one feels more grainy ? I had a razer goliathus speed and a razer goliathus control , where the speed feels like a qck , the control feels more grainy like rough texture and that's my favourite mousepad. I don't know if you tried the razer goliathus control but I think you described the Hien as more grainy ?? But this is due to be ''hard'' or if you get the soft or extra soft will feel less grainy ??? If you can let me know which one it's more grainy and similar to the razer goliathus control that would be very good for me as that's my favourite. I had as well a GSE-RE and is quite slow but soft at the same time, I rather a bit faster but very important rough texture grainy not soft. So which one should I go for ??? Thanks again
Zero
Would a mouse of 101 gram, the v3 razer basilisk be good for the xsoft artisan otsu? ✌
if i use arm sleeves then which one better? Hayate-OTSU / zero/hien
games like apex
I am planning to buy a raiden and I like to know which is better the mid or xsoft???
Which zero is the best at not moving around on a desk. Leaning towards soft or mid. Any thoughts on which one stay put without moving around?
i know it’s been 6 months but all of them have grippy bottoms to the mousepad. they should all be the same, if anything the size you go for will dictate this, not the hardness\softness
Which one is better for the G pro superlight ?
I need help guys I recently bought a GTF-X but the lack of stopping power was an issue for me but I loved the speed, what mousepad do u recommend that’s fast but controllable?
Is that the NEW hayate otsu ? thanks good vid
Yeah it is :)
hey! what artisan mousepad should i get if i will get so much similar as the glorious xxl mousepad?
Did the soft and x soft have a different x and y if so which one Ik mid has different x and y
Should I buy a Mid Hien Large for $55 or a Soft Hien Large for $85?
That is really hard man. Do you prefer a surface with more texture or less? the MID you can just feel the texture more.
@@Dazs Ah I see. Looks like I’ll go with the MID, thanks for the help.
Dazs - I use HyperxFury Speed pad, I like how smooth it is and I want smth similar to it - I play fps games which should I get?
@Ahmad Ibrahim From what I know the Zero is the control version of Artisan pads, but is it faster than the HyperX Fury S Speed or about the same?
@Ahmad Ibrahim Ah gotcha thank you 🙏🏻
Is xsoft have the mos stop? Cz in their website they said xsoft do it
So I ordered a hien off their website and when it came in I noticed immediately I got the medium size and it was tiny I was so disappointed lol the pad is fantastic but way too small so I ordered a xl hayate otsu v2 that’s coming in tomorrow and I’m really excited for it I’m not a big fan of this Corsair mm pro I’m using right now I got it when I first built my pc before I realized that mouse pads do make a difference in gaming
They put the dimension of the size right on the website?
thats weird man, flipping your pad upside down objectively doesnt change the speed, it would only change the direction you get speed in, flipping left and right
Was thinking the same lulw
Which Zero Would be closest in speed to a Hien Soft?
i wish they had a longer version :/
I play cs:go with high sense. I have the Roccat Taito control mid-size and it is too slow for me though it is 3 mm thick, what artisan mousepad should I have? The hien xsoft? soft? Or even the Zero xsoft? - (because I have heard it is so smooth so you can glide really well) Plus, I don't like the one I have now (roccat taito) bc it's both too slow even if I have very high sense, plus the micro adjustments are trash. It's so jittery when I try to control my aim and take it slow, you know? Help, pls
Can you tell me which is the best for low sens player?
couldnt track with zero soft or mid cuz of the squeez :/
Ok,i have the zero soft but for me Is too slow...i want something i Little bit faster,do u think the new otsu Is for me?i want some stopping Power
Ty for the video
Well the Hien is a fan-favorite amongst good fps players. I just got mine yesterday and it is FAST, but then again its my first high-end pad upgrade. Get back to you after a week of gaming.
@@jakechuaweipeng So what are your thoughts? Also what pad did you transition to before the Hien?
@@tsillie9555 it was a generic cloth pad that came with my Logitech Powerplay mat.
The Hien Soft is good, but personally doesn't confer much stopping power for me.
Bought the raiden mid, hayate otsu xsoft AND soft, and I settled on my Hayate Otsu soft as the final pad I'll be using.
The Otsu is a TAD slower than my hien, (90% of Hien's speed) but has so much more control. I also appreciate the even x/y axis difference because I do work on it too. Surface is really smooth and comfortable to put your wrist on also. Hien was a little scratchy.
Raiden mid was way too slippery and didn't have give much stopping power at all, but the surface was REALLY smooth and feels good on your skin.
I play a variety of games, mostly FPS. CoD: MW, R6, Path of Exile, DRG.
@@jakechuaweipeng What are your thoughts on the Artisan Zero since you were talking about the Artisan Hien lacking control?
@@tsillie9555 I would imagine it to feel muddy.
I don't like slow pads, and I already think that the Hayate Otsu soft is a tad slow. Really like Hien's speed, but the lack of stopping power killed it for me, but it's a pad i'll fall back on when my hayate otsu soft breaks.
So I have a cat that likes to sit on the mousepad, will the hairs fuck the mousepad up?
Awesome, bro!
Between xsoft, soft and mid what do most low sens users use? I play Valorant 400dpi/0.515 sens and for Apex 1.8. Anyone got something to recommend based on a lower sens experience? Also, i play on a Glorious XL and 3XL for the last 2 years. Both have worn out though.
I play on 0.5 Apex sens and 1600 dpi and I've been using the hayate otsu xsoft for a while.
Very balanced pad , it has good speed so you can move the mouse around quickly and track with low sens but the texture it has also gives it nice control when you slow down.
Very spongy as well so you could use that for extra stopping power but only if you really push down your mouse which i don't do.
This video was much needed