How to Choose Your Artisan Mouse Pad
In order to find your ideal mouse pad, you’ll need to select the playing surface and base type that suits you the most. What you choose may be influenced by the games you play, your mouse sensitivity, and the types of aiming that you most frequently do.
First, select the playing surface based on the speed and texture that you want. Then, you’ll want to narrow down which base type is best for you by using the chart that shows the strengths of each respective base type.
It’s important to note that each surface has its own unique characteristics, and even with the same surface, changing the base type can drastically alter the way the end mouse pad feels and performs.
For these reasons, it’s recommended that you experiment with various different combinations so that you can learn what you tend to prefer and have the best experience possible!
Base Type
|
Firmness |
Strengths |
Ideal Aiming Type |
|
|
XSOFT |
Very Soft |
High Stopping Power |
Micro-adjustment / Recoil Control-heavy |
|
SOFT |
Moderately Soft |
Highly Versatile |
Compatible with a Wide Range of Aiming Types |
|
MID |
Very Firm |
Consistent Glide |
Tracking-heavy |
Size
|
Length |
Width |
Thickness |
|
|
S |
24cm |
21cm |
XSOFT / SOFT – 4mm | MID – 3mm |
|
M |
31cm |
24cm |
XSOFT / SOFT – 4mm | MID – 3mm |
|
L |
42cm |
33cm |
XSOFT / SOFT – 4mm | MID – 3mm |
|
XL |
49cm |
42cm |
XSOFT / SOFT – 4mm | MID – 3mm |
|
XXL |
50cm |
49cm |
XSOFT / SOFT – 4mm | MID – 3mm |
Playing Surface
Low-Speed Surface
TYPE-99
Low-speed model designed for use with lower sensitivities. The glide is very slow and the stopping power is extremely high. It’s made from a fast-drying fabric to reduce the effects caused by humidity and sweat.
BLACK
MATCHA
GRAY
ZERO
A balanced model that is loved by top professionals since it has a relatively low initial friction whilst still maintaining a good sense of stopping power. A versatile and easy-to-handle surface that can be paired with a variety of different sensitivities.
BLACK
DAIDAI ORANGE
Medium-Speed Surface
HAYATE OTSU
A balanced-speed model that exhibits a fast but still precise feeling as you glide across it. It’s good for a variety of different types of aiming because of its fast glide and moderate stopping power.
BLACK
WINE RED
KEY-83
A balanced-speed model with a hexagonal weave pattern that allows for smooth gliding in all directions. The moderate speed and stopping power also helps make it easier to aim in different directions.
BLACK
HIEN
A balanced-speed model with a fast initial start and an eminently rough, textured surface. After the fast initial start, it’ll still be easy to slow down and stop as you move across the surface.
BLACK
WINE RED
High-Speed Surface
RAIDEN
A high-speed model with a silky texture that enables and assists with aiming at extremely high speeds. This is the fastest cloth mouse pad ARTISAN has to offer and is an advanced model as it may be more difficult to master.
COFFEE BROWN
DAIDAI ORANGE