Good video. I’ll say my experience as a Warzone/Apex/Halo player is that the Zero MID is my favorite. I feel like I have great control but I’m still fast enough to track well. Whereas the Zero-soft was a bit too slow and the Hien is too fast.
Thanks for this. Perfect timing as well as I wasn't sure what Artisan to go with, but since you play CoD and said the Hien was good for it plus the attributes of the pad, went ahead and ordered one from Amazon
@@kristoferdevibar7600 don't know what to tell you other than watch the video and pay attention to his breakdowns of the ones he uses for CoD and why. I have zero experience with Artisans.
Former skypad enjoyer. I went with a zero mid xl. For fast paced fps can’t go wrong with a zero mid, lightweight mouse and some jade dots. Feels like a good balance of speed and control. I have a hien but like he said the texture feels a bit abrasive. Wouldn’t recommend sleeves for either pad. Just my experience. 🤙🏼
Man since I've been aim training a lot I've been going around looking for something that sticks. I bought the kou, hien and cerapad kin (still waiting for). Ngl the Hien is really nice. Good speed and stopping power.
Ive been using a sleeve with a Zero Soft Black for awhile now and it totally works for me. Just got the new XXL Daidai Zero in Mid and that shit is so rough, its impossible with a sleeve, the tug is crazy. I thought the Mid would be smoother for a sleeve over Soft, maybe I have to wear it in?
I made the mistake with mousepad and mouse actually. I was using a Logitech G Pro the regular one not the SL for like two years and with a redragon Flick XL mousepad and Corsair Regular Mousepad. I made the decision to get something better and got a Lamzu Atlantis OG V2 4K that is almost half of the weight of the G Pro and I know my aim would not be good four couple days adapting to it. But I was wanting a mousepad and on PrimeDay I got a deal for the Glass MousePad from superglide and its good but I mainly play valorant and my aim was DS 90% of the times now even getting a new sens adapting to it (Mahoraga Time) I was getting washed. So I´m going now to Artisan Zero and hopefully I can feel good playing again.
@@stubbyfps damn, i just like the sleeve because i noticed that i can get away with not cleaning my pad for so much longer lol. Ill look into the raiden, good video btw thanks man
Not really, glass skates in a glass infused pad can wear it faster. But there is no real scratching, but if still recommend against it if you want you pad to last longer.
Do any of the recent pads have hair issues? My Zero (updated logo version) has always had an issue with trapping hair and dust particles onto the surface, more so than any other black pads I have. Would be interested in picking up a type 99 and hayate otsu as well if those don't have hair issues.
Hi, I am new to these high end mousepad and Im still a little confused with which one I should buy, I mostly play tac shooter games like valorant but my mouse has a speed skates which confused me on which one I should buy. Do you think I should buy the Artisan Zero soft or do you have other recommendation ?
I’d say it’s fine, you get a lot of stopping power without loosing speed. Not my personal favorite, but it’s a solid pad for faster based tracking heavy games
I need your help. I play only valorant. I can't decide between the LA Honda Rizz(doodles) or the LA Honda blitz. I played the walhaut before. LA Honda describes the blitz a fusion hybrid version out of the artisan zero and walhaut. I don't know if I like smooth when I am used to a little bit of walhaut roughness what would u recommend. 😅???
this kou with the different x and y axis intrigues me. i have my arms slightly spread to the sides so my horizontal line isn't horizontal on the pad. does that mean i have to orient the pad at a different angle to get the desired results?😅
Nice roundup, how would you compare the xSoft Zero to the Soft or mid Type99? I've had the Zero soft for over a year now and I still feel like i'd rather have a little bit more stopping power without losing my flicks and general glide of the pad.
Hi, two questions, i want the consistency, i am thinking about mid but not sure if i shouldnt get soft, also i play cs2 and i fight in my head, a lot of people use Zero, but i feel like faster mousepad can be better (i am thinking otsu or even raiden) i play with gsrse rouge and i feel like its too slow
I have the lgg venus (not pro) and I want one with similar feel and static friction to it. anyone know which one of these is closest? I've been looking at the otsu and hien
good video yet it made it harder for me to decide since all games i play go in favor of different artisans mousepads lol ( val / apex / rust / r6 ) Ive ranked high in all ( immo3 / masters / old diamond but am really looking forward to a artisan mousepad that can give me comfortability and quality rather then my old worn 20$ logitech one. i run 800dpi with slow-middish sensitivity and not sure if i should go for speed or control ? any feedback would be great
@@stubbyfps appreciate the response , just want to get a combo mousepad + mouse id like and not have a random one or the most " meta " one . went from a random logitech to the gpro which was best , now im thinking ill take u up on that zero soft + maybe a razer viper pro
I would rank type99 saturn pro radar. radar is good, but the type99 is slower and more consistent. and the saturn pro is just a better radar in all ways.
What would you recommend for league? I have xsoft raiden but it feels a tiny bit too fast. I can control it pretty well but I still need something more controlled. I'm worried Zero might be too slow for me but I heard Hien has a pretty gritty/sandy surface? Raiden has the perfect surface feeling.
because the zero has exposed micro fibers that catch on to 99% of sleeves. most pads with closed fibers will work well with sleeves (depending on weave pattern)
@@stubbyfps i am also not the biggest fan of square pads too haha this is my first time looking at the artisan pads so would 490x420 be the XL? gonna pick up a zero off your recommendation and what you said
Hey man, i play fps games cs2/pubg/valorant with g502 hero (no weights) and a g640 mouse pad. I am very good with AWP flick shots with this setup but looking at slow motion i overshoot a little. No issues with spraying or tracking in CS2/PUBG. In valorant i am a new player so i don't have so much experience with tracking flying enemies but do you think i need a pad with more control? Which Artisan pad is the most similar to g640 and which one you recommend in my situation? (other than a different mouse lol).
I came across your video 2 days ago and am thinking about getting the zero soft and the Otsu but for the Otsu I do not know what type of thickness to get what would your recommendation be?
you said that the raiden and both the shidenkai are the fastest cloth pads. so which should i pick if i want a fast pad but still a bit of stopping power? i have a hien xsoft right now but i dont really like it.
iv had a Hyperx for years now i want to upgrade my mouse pad i don't know anything about mouse pads i play Val and Cod im also getting a superlight 2 any recommendations
for those games, i would say either the zero or otsu. Zero is better for consistency, the otsu has a xy difference. so for cod you might have an issue with flicks.
had a hayate otsu, quickly developed a "slow spot" in the middle which wouldn't wash or clean out, almost completely ruining the pad for me, just ordered a hien soft xl so hope that's better
@@sheluvtony2022 great so far, haven't had an issue yet! Just got the new lamzu x fanatic maya x 8k too awesome pair, but the hien is the best pad I've had to date honestly
Hey i could need some help. I play really low sens (100cm/360°) I mainly play CS2. The size of the Artisan mousepads would be ok for but i still dont know which one i should choose. I use my whole arm to aim. Thank you for the Video.
Bit of an odd question but most people reccomend these for fps games but I was wondering which would be reccomended for league of legends? Obviously not the diff x and y one
great quality but if you want to take it up higher, fixing the large amount of focus breathing in post or using a different lens would make the video less distracting
zero is more versatile for more games. if Valorant is the ONLY game you are pro in, then the type99 will be more at home (compared to pads like the qck, gsr, and gsrse)
Hi, what would you recommend for me as an Artisan mouse pad knowing that I mainly play fortnite, cod, R6, valo, minecraft and gta 5, using viper V3 pro with the stock skates. ty for the answer.
if i have a hien for a full year and wanted to try something slightly slower what would you say fits that from artisan? zero? key83? i tried the hayate otsu and that was too fast compared to the hien i thought or just didnt have any stopping power
@@scottmicacchi6284 The key83 is slightly slower than the otsu, but if the otsu was too fast then the zero is your best bet. The video already has the mousepads ordered chronologically from slowest to fastest.
i love the tilt test you do to show the friction, havent seen any other reviewer do that
i actually got the idea from AimAdapt, ill try and incorporate into more of my videos in the future!
@@stubbyfps doesn't optimum tech do the same sort of thing?
@@z34lewis zero clue, i dont really watch his content.
He uses a blow dryer not tilt test@@z34lewis
0:00 Intro
0:37 Artisan Introduction
1:15 BaseTypes
2:12 Type 99
3:15 Zero
4:16 Hayate Kou
5:18 Hayate Otsu
6:39 Key 83
7:33 Hien
8:27 Raiden
9:14 Shidenkai
i was banking on the auto chapters. they literally didnt give me the option 😭
@@stubbyfpswhat would you recommend to someone that likes the zero but also likes running sleeves
@ not a zero, the Saturn pro firm or soft are your best bets.
The sleeve with the Saturn surface makes it feel quicker as a heads up.
@ thanks for the advice and the very quick response one more question is the key 83 with a sleeve
now i finally know what artisan pad i need to buy (i have no money)
The issue is, you won't have money AFTER buying the mousepad
Out of all the reviews I've watched comparing the Artisan mousepads, you explained it the best and also straight to the point. Thank you.
This was such a good video Stubby, nice work man.
Good video. I’ll say my experience as a Warzone/Apex/Halo player is that the Zero MID is my favorite.
I feel like I have great control but I’m still fast enough to track well. Whereas the Zero-soft was a bit too slow and the Hien is too fast.
Type 99 matcha looks so good
you look so good 🫦
@@1bargleargle💀
Thanks! This video was legitimately great. Made some notes and will make up my mind soon!
This is the best explanation of artisan pads by far tysm
Great video and great examples used for people who play specific games. Ordered the Zero!
Maan I want the zero too, literally got sold out on maxgaming the second I was about to get it
Thanks for vid man. Really awsome break down of the artisan pads. Cheers.
Your setup and keyboard are gorgeous.
W vid glad to see someone actually know what they are talking about.
Have the Raiden mid and Hien soft. Nothing beats the Raiden imo. So consistent and I use Jade and obsidian dots as well as super glides v1
What do you play? i was about to get the mid but now raiden soft is coming , i like speed and fluid movement but i aprecciate a bit of stopability
been following you on twitter for 6-8 months now and just subbed
Thanks for this. Perfect timing as well as I wasn't sure what Artisan to go with, but since you play CoD and said the Hien was good for it plus the attributes of the pad, went ahead and ordered one from Amazon
I play COD too I was thinking about Hayate otsu or the Zero. Is HEIN better?
@@kristoferdevibar7600 don't know what to tell you other than watch the video and pay attention to his breakdowns of the ones he uses for CoD and why. I have zero experience with Artisans.
Former skypad enjoyer. I went with a zero mid xl. For fast paced fps can’t go wrong with a zero mid, lightweight mouse and some jade dots. Feels like a good balance of speed and control. I have a hien but like he said the texture feels a bit abrasive. Wouldn’t recommend sleeves for either pad. Just my experience. 🤙🏼
If u come from a zowie G SR SE what would u recommend (I find the zero soft very unstable)
Nice! Now I understand pads better
Man since I've been aim training a lot I've been going around looking for something that sticks. I bought the kou, hien and cerapad kin (still waiting for). Ngl the Hien is really nice. Good speed and stopping power.
Great breakdown, thank you! 🙏🏼
Great helpful video thanx a lot dude!
Ive been using a sleeve with a Zero Soft Black for awhile now and it totally works for me. Just got the new XXL Daidai Zero in Mid and that shit is so rough, its impossible with a sleeve, the tug is crazy. I thought the Mid would be smoother for a sleeve over Soft, maybe I have to wear it in?
It is because of the orange color
I made the mistake with mousepad and mouse actually.
I was using a Logitech G Pro the regular one not the SL for like two years and with a redragon Flick XL mousepad and Corsair Regular Mousepad.
I made the decision to get something better and got a Lamzu Atlantis OG V2 4K that is almost half of the weight of the G Pro and I know my aim would not be good four couple days adapting to it.
But I was wanting a mousepad and on PrimeDay I got a deal for the Glass MousePad from superglide and its good but I mainly play valorant and my aim was DS 90% of the times now even getting a new sens adapting to it (Mahoraga Time) I was getting washed. So I´m going now to Artisan Zero and hopefully I can feel good playing again.
Awesome vid Stubby, dont really plan on buying one but aye just had to watch it.
type 99 gotta be the mousepad for cs/valo
is it gonna release early may
What pad and skates would you recommend best for the finals?
hien with obsidian
Where can I get that orange zero? Since I also have the Fnatic x Lamzu mouse, mine is the Maya though
Bought the shidenkai V2 on release only to get an email saying they over promised and were actually sold out :(
Hien x soft has been the king pad for me.
which pads are the best you think for sleeves? I play overwatch and valorant mostly and my 2 year old hayate otsu just isnt how it was before
ngl, most artisan pads suck for sleeves.
i would say the Raiden, its one of my main pads for all games.
@@stubbyfps damn, i just like the sleeve because i noticed that i can get away with not cleaning my pad for so much longer lol. Ill look into the raiden, good video btw thanks man
What’s the difference between the classic and FX series?
classic has no stitching iirc
Great advice!
what would you recommend if u play most games like siege or cs but play fortnite or overwatch occasionally?
zero all day, give you the control for tac shooters while still being viable for faster paced shooters.
Would you say the key 83 is more control than the otsu?
if you have a G-SR-SE Rouge and want an artisan pad that is as close to the SE as possible witch would it be?
id say the type99 soft if anything.
I have the zero soft and hayate otsu mid. I think i will order the hien and raiden next
Do u know any arm sleeve that work with artisan zero?
sadly not, the exposed fibers of the zero makes 99.99% of sleeves useless.
Arent glass skates like SuperGlide bad combo for Shidenkai for same reason glass skates are no no for glasspads due to wear and scratching?
Not really, glass skates in a glass infused pad can wear it faster. But there is no real scratching, but if still recommend against it if you want you pad to last longer.
Have you tried comparing Artisan Raiden vs Fnatic Jet in form of speed?
Jet is faster at first but the Raiden is most consistent overall.
Do any of the recent pads have hair issues? My Zero (updated logo version) has always had an issue with trapping hair and dust particles onto the surface, more so than any other black pads I have. Would be interested in picking up a type 99 and hayate otsu as well if those don't have hair issues.
my cat loves to rub on my mousepad and its hasnt been an issue really.
still gets some hairs stuck tho
Hi, I am new to these high end mousepad and Im still a little confused with which one I should buy, I mostly play tac shooter games like valorant but my mouse has a speed skates which confused me on which one I should buy. Do you think I should buy the Artisan Zero soft or do you have other recommendation ?
Bro like how am I supposed to even buy this the web don't have any links
How is Key 83 to track on, like in Apex or Overwatch Soldier Tracer?
I’d say it’s fine, you get a lot of stopping power without loosing speed. Not my personal favorite, but it’s a solid pad for faster based tracking heavy games
I need your help. I play only valorant. I can't decide between the LA Honda Rizz(doodles) or the LA Honda blitz. I played the walhaut before. LA Honda describes the blitz a fusion hybrid version out of the artisan zero and walhaut. I don't know if I like smooth when I am used to a little bit of walhaut roughness what would u recommend. 😅???
stubby what is that picture behind the camera on your desk?
The Zero Red character that comes in box with the iems.
@@stubbyfps thank you
Great video.
this kou with the different x and y axis intrigues me. i have my arms slightly spread to the sides so my horizontal line isn't horizontal on the pad. does that mean i have to orient the pad at a different angle to get the desired results?😅
Is the roughness of the key 83 closer to the Otsu or the Hien?
otsu!
Nice roundup, how would you compare the xSoft Zero to the Soft or mid Type99?
I've had the Zero soft for over a year now and I still feel like i'd rather have a little bit more stopping power without losing my flicks and general glide of the pad.
I’ve never tried the Xsoft zero, but I do know it slower dynamically but not by a large margin like the type99 soft. The soft type99 is REALLY slow 😭
@@stubbyfps So unless I really want to slow down my mouse movement I should not go for the Type 99 if I got that right?
NINJA FX ZERO or ZERO classic?
I cant decide which is the best for league of legends and also good for shooters but mostly just for league, what do you guys think?
I purchased an artisan raiden xsoft mousepad size M but I don't know if this size is long enough, I had to buy size L ☹️
great video
as a plane nerd i love that they name their pads after japanese fighter planes.
Hi, two questions, i want the consistency, i am thinking about mid but not sure if i shouldnt get soft, also i play cs2 and i fight in my head, a lot of people use Zero, but i feel like faster mousepad can be better (i am thinking otsu or even raiden) i play with gsrse rouge and i feel like its too slow
Ngl, artisan mid is my least favorite.
Soft has been more consistent for me over all the surfaces I’ve tried.
Was goin thru hassle between Zero and the Otsu. Timing is godsend.
so which one did you choose? i am new to artisans. i usually play valorant. so which one to get?
i am confused between Zero Soft or Otsu XSoft
@@praveengarg7025 Decided to visit Japan in July and buy both. I live relatively close. Sorry couldn't help
which is better for apex legends for comp setting ?
I’d say the hien or otsu personally.
Also the Raiden soft is really nixe
Whats Inbetween an xsoft zero and soft otsu?
id say the zero soft or mid if you are looking at artisans offerings
I have the lgg venus (not pro) and I want one with similar feel and static friction to it. anyone know which one of these is closest? I've been looking at the otsu and hien
good video yet it made it harder for me to decide since all games i play go in favor of different artisans mousepads lol ( val / apex / rust / r6 ) Ive ranked high in all ( immo3 / masters / old diamond but am really looking forward to a artisan mousepad that can give me comfortability and quality rather then my old worn 20$ logitech one. i run 800dpi with slow-middish sensitivity and not sure if i should go for speed or control ? any feedback would be great
i would say something in tghe middle if you arent sure, the tried and true answer is a zero soft.
everything else would be MUCH different overall.
@@stubbyfps appreciate the response , just want to get a combo mousepad + mouse id like and not have a random one or the most " meta " one . went from a random logitech to the gpro which was best , now im thinking ill take u up on that zero soft + maybe a razer viper pro
How do we clean a mouse pad ?
does the type99 work well with sleeves?
the best mousepad Ive ever used is an LGG Saturn Pro XSOFT, Type 99 is better?
they are the same tier for me.
the type99 just feels SLIGHTLY better.
@@stubbyfps Thanks, Ill stuck with my saturn then, I tried glasspads, and returned them all, they are just not for me lol
@@monteking1554did you try artisan
Can you please compare the gamesense radar, saturn pro v2 soft and the type 99 for me in terms of speed vs control? How close to each other are they?
I would rank
type99
saturn pro
radar.
radar is good, but the type99 is slower and more consistent. and the saturn pro is just a better radar in all ways.
What would you recommend for league? I have xsoft raiden but it feels a tiny bit too fast. I can control it pretty well but I still need something more controlled. I'm worried Zero might be too slow for me but I heard Hien has a pretty gritty/sandy surface? Raiden has the perfect surface feeling.
I wonder whats the best for League .. im between raide mid and the soft raiden that is coming soon
Oh thank you, now tell me how I get my hands on that type 99?
can i ask what sizes are the mousepads in your video?
All xl sized, 490x420
Are you sure the hayate otsu has a different x / y axis speed? I thought it was only on the kou
Stubby what type would you get for the Zero for Valorant, like a zero soft?
oooh so i have kou i thought i got scammed with fake on local marketplace 😥
why doesn't zero go well with arm sleeve? and which mousepad goes well with arm sleeve?
because the zero has exposed micro fibers that catch on to 99% of sleeves.
most pads with closed fibers will work well with sleeves (depending on weave pattern)
@@stubbyfpscan you recommend any zero like mouse pads with closed fibers? i sweat a lot in summer and need to wear that arm sleeve unfortunately 😂
anyone know what size pad he is using in the video? specifically the zero
They are all 490x420, I personally hate square pads 😭
@@stubbyfps i am also not the biggest fan of square pads too haha this is my first time looking at the artisan pads so would 490x420 be the XL? gonna pick up a zero off your recommendation and what you said
Very good Video. I love the macros
Hey man, i play fps games cs2/pubg/valorant with g502 hero (no weights) and a g640 mouse pad. I am very good with AWP flick shots with this setup but looking at slow motion i overshoot a little. No issues with spraying or tracking in CS2/PUBG. In valorant i am a new player so i don't have so much experience with tracking flying enemies but do you think i need a pad with more control? Which Artisan pad is the most similar to g640 and which one you recommend in my situation? (other than a different mouse lol).
type99 all day. if you want MAX control, get the xsoft type99.
what artisan pad do u reccomend for r6 siege and overwatch
zero soft
@@stubbyfps do you think the zero soft is better than the hayate otsu soft?
I came across your video 2 days ago and am thinking about getting the zero soft and the Otsu but for the Otsu I do not know what type of thickness to get what would your recommendation be?
you said that the raiden and both the shidenkai are the fastest cloth pads. so which should i pick if i want a fast pad but still a bit of stopping power? i have a hien xsoft right now but i dont really like it.
iv had a Hyperx for years now i want to upgrade my mouse pad i don't know anything about mouse pads i play Val and Cod im also getting a superlight 2 any recommendations
for those games, i would say either the zero or otsu.
Zero is better for consistency, the otsu has a xy difference. so for cod you might have an issue with flicks.
@@stubbyfps okay I’ll probably just go with the zero does the orange color have a difference?
What would u recommend for siege a Zero soft or a Zero mid because i know some of the best use the mid
zero soft all day, just a better feeling pad over the mid
Thanks for your review ! which is the best artisan for valorant? for 1600 DPI. I prefer to have control
Artisan Zero
You know it's stubby approved when it's not broken by his grip
had a hayate otsu, quickly developed a "slow spot" in the middle which wouldn't wash or clean out, almost completely ruining the pad for me, just ordered a hien soft xl so hope that's better
How’s the hien?? Cuz I’m debating if I wanna get the hien or zero
@@sheluvtony2022 great so far, haven't had an issue yet! Just got the new lamzu x fanatic maya x 8k too awesome pair, but the hien is the best pad I've had to date honestly
Hey i could need some help. I play really low sens (100cm/360°) I mainly play CS2. The size of the Artisan mousepads would be ok for but i still dont know which one i should choose. I use my whole arm to aim. Thank you for the Video.
we gotta play val together sometime! Keeping my eyes out on the Type-99!
Bit of an odd question but most people reccomend these for fps games but I was wondering which would be reccomended for league of legends? Obviously not the diff x and y one
Sadly I don’t know anything about league game play.
But the zero, type99 or key83 might interest you.
i really want a mouse pad for csgo fortnite, and overwatch what should i do
Otsu soft
great quality but if you want to take it up higher, fixing the large amount of focus breathing in post or using a different lens would make the video less distracting
Yeah it’s been fixed in recent videos, I switched to a manual focus cine lens so no focus breathing should happen!
@@stubbyfps appreciate it
Hi, this is a lot later on but does the Raiden wear out fast?
not fast, but it does wear over time.
id say at least a year
@@stubbyfps Do you have a video on how to preserve a mousepad? Im a highschool student so i dont have much money lolol also thank you for responding
I cant find a k83 on the artisan page. Is it a otsu v2 ?
nope, i dont think its out yet. but should be soon!
I cant wait to purchase a new artisan pad based off this video (have not watched the video)
what size of the zero did you use in the video?
i use 490x420 for all artisan pads 🙏🏽
@@stubbyfpsso it’s the xl size for the pads?
for warzone high dpi what its best mousepad ? I stuck on llg saturn pro
id try the otsu as a middle ground.
i use high sens in valorant (1600dpi and 0.255) which fast and control should i buy im scared that 99 would be to slow to do flicks
I love my Otsu. Will probably by another one before they discontinue it.
they will discontinue it?
@erisium6988 no that I know of, but even if they don't, production and materials change over time
0.210 sens, 1600 dpi, which one should I get? Honestly I wanted more on control and balanced feel
artisan zero soft most def.
what mousepad should i get i mostly play only warzone call of duty what’s the best mousepad and in case skates if needed thank you very much
I really like my hien or type99 for COD.
Drastically different pads but they are both great .
What would you recommend for pro Valorant? I’m considering between the Zero Soft and Type 99 Soft 😅
zero is more versatile for more games. if Valorant is the ONLY game you are pro in, then the type99 will be more at home (compared to pads like the qck, gsr, and gsrse)
Hi, what would you recommend for me as an Artisan mouse pad knowing that I mainly play fortnite, cod, R6, valo, minecraft and gta 5, using viper V3 pro with the stock skates. ty for the answer.
if i have a hien for a full year and wanted to try something slightly slower what would you say fits that from artisan? zero? key83? i tried the hayate otsu and that was too fast compared to the hien i thought or just didnt have any stopping power
any suggestions after trying them??
looking for some input or a scale of fastest to slowest plz
@@scottmicacchi6284 The key83 is slightly slower than the otsu, but if the otsu was too fast then the zero is your best bet. The video already has the mousepads ordered chronologically from slowest to fastest.