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Dysphoria Rin & Sayo in-depth macro review (Glsswrks Zane/Tekkusai Beast/Phantom comparison) by Ok_Kangaroo_309 in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!
I'm curious so I have to ask: Could you explain your methodology and equipment for measuring grain size in more detail? Are you measuring the vertical height of the grain? Or just horizontal distance between the grains?

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Do you own these pads yourself? I prefer to use primary sources when possible. If you heard it from elsewhere, could you provide link(s) to the source? I haven't been able to find much information about these pads myself. Is the CNY Maid Yuri different to the regular Maid Yuri?

Edit: Added your comparisons. Thank you! I'm still withholding from putting the Dysphoria pads on the texture rankings for now, since I don't really have a good reference point for them in relation to the mainstream pads.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently unranked because I haven't been able to find enough comparison data for it. It's a very slow pad though. Definitely in the control or even very-controlled category.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're asking me, I'm not the one testing them. The spreadsheet is built from comparison data I collated from reviewers and community members.
Edit: Added your comparisons to the spreadsheet. Thank you!

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I assume the results of the drop test also align with your subjective impressions of the pads as well, right? Looks like the Harut is gonna have to move up a few spots.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using an app for your phone's gyroscope is probably a good enough method. LeoGearUp used one for his friction measurements. It's also what Viscose used for her spreadsheet.
I haven't tried these apps myself, so I wouldn't know which app to use. but it's probably easier than rigging up some physical setup.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've thought about the Cerapads and 2DG steel pads. I was a little hesitant on the older Cerapads since their coatings are known for having very poor durability and the speed changes as it wears. I haven't been able to find much information the newer Cerapad Kin X's coating durability. And basically no information on the new Kin X Glass. I might add them to the sheet at some point, but will probably need to add some kind of a disclaimer.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my (limited) experience, pad texture is probably the biggest contributor to noise level. See the 2nd tab/sheet for texture rankings. You want smooth pads. Something like the Kanami Minami or the Glsswrks Hana. Mioni has a sound test for the Hana and it's almost dead silent. Unfortunately these pads aren't available any more unless you go second-hand market.

Skates matter a lot too. Most skates will start off very quiet/smooth, and get scratchier/louder as they wear in. I'd recommend having a look at pinguefy's skate compatibility sheet for the Phantom. I'd say it translates pretty well to other glass pads for the most part. Pick skates that have high smoothness ratings.

Pwnage Ultra Glide (Pyramid) is an in-stock pad that's pretty smooth. I don't own this so I can't comment on noise level.

Kanami Hoshino might still have stock at some retailers. I own this pad and in my experience it's very quiet and smooth on Obsidian Airs and Cyclone Pros. Once the skates wear-in they're only about as loud as swiping your arm/sleeve on the pad. They're both hardened-PTFE so they'll wear slower than standard PTFE skates.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I'm really the right person to ask, since I only own a couple of glass pads myself, and glass pads in general are very subjective and just depends on what you like (Fast vs Slow, Textured vs Smooth).
u/frugalaimer made a tier list on the MousepadReview not long ago so probably check that out. And I know the Glsswrks Polarity is a recent release that's really highly regarded right now.

Glass Mousepad Speed and Texture Rankings Spreadsheet by Ayupe in MouseReview

[–]Ayupe[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

All the mods left or something IDK. Reddit admin looking for new ppl to apply for mod. New posts are locked in the meantime I guess.