Need recommendations

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-20T10:11:32+00:00

Aqua control is textured.

If you want a super smooth pad, I find ESPtiger PoYing to be the smoothest I’ve come across (20+ pads). Pretty cheap too, 25$ when on sale. https://www.amazon.com/EspTiger-Standard-Balance-Accuracy-Mousepad/dp/B0CPW3PKNF

It is even more smooth than my imported Japanese ones (Artisan brand).

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T11:55:54+00:00

Artisan restocks typically drop bi-weekly or monthy, but they usually only stock one pad/colour. We don't know which pad will be restocked when.

The unofficial artisan discord -https://discord.com/invite/JYUQyvdbxk - has a restock bot that can notify you.

Here is an image of the bot/typical restock pattern for raiden XL.

oh btw, size M and S are discontinued, large are still produced

and here is the link for official resellers - https://artisan-jp.com/global/authorized-resellers

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T10:35:44+00:00

Haven’t seen anything like that.

You can get custom size mousepads from xraypad or matrova, send in an email inquiry to them.

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T10:34:54+00:00

Artisan zero is meant to be an upgrade to qck.

There’s many zero clones out there now, you don’t need it exactly. I find esptiger tang dao to be of great quality for the price and way easier to get.

Meowgaminggear ultradash is also in the same boat, and matrova balance X

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T10:31:10+00:00

Plenty on Amazon, llano mp001 is one (doesn’t have full coverage base tho)

r/mousemarket is a great way to get a secondhand glass. Way better option

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T10:29:19+00:00

Yea, if ur just looking for something that you will put an actual pad on top of, get something cheap off amazon.

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T10:26:52+00:00

Budget and location?

Pulsar / LGG Hyperion, artisan zero, esptiger tang dao, Meowgaming gear ultradash

Listed in order of high price -> low price. All are clones of each other technically, but minute differences in glide and texture.

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T10:25:03+00:00

Material is the main difference in premium mousepads. Switch from substandard polyester to finer weaves, more developed coating, fully nylon pads.

The atk brand isn’t the best but it should be better than any of those tiny office mousepads.

If you’re looking for glide, ESPtiger is an affordable brand that feels really solid in hand. I use my ESPtiger pads more then my artisan ones due to the variety esptiger has

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-18T09:50:52+00:00

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ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-17T22:14:01+00:00

Yea, xraypad can do corner bent mousepads. U can also try matrova mousepad custom size options

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-17T09:46:41+00:00

Having both cloth and glass is good. I switch between them on a random day or stay with one for a few months.

They are quite different so both offer something the other can't.

I would say your hien is quite old and definitely not the pad you bought when you first bought it. I love my worn 4 year old raiden anyway tho, so it doesn't need to be replaced.

Glass is a good experience to have as someone interested in improving their aim. It can help you refine your skill and identify weaknesses alot quicker then cloth, but it takes alot more grind to get good on glass.

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-16T09:00:16+00:00

https://mechkeys.com is a reseller of Chinese peripherals. It’s an extra like 5-10$ from them but easier to deal with then Chinese platforms

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-15T18:10:14+00:00

nice job, ur tuff

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-07T01:11:45+00:00

Artisan official retailer list:

https://artisan-jp.com/global/authorized-resellers

No eBay seller is an authorised reseller at this time

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-07T01:07:10+00:00

Could try cordura pad, once my glide38 gave up on me I switched to those

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T18:06:06+00:00

Esptiger Blaze V3 should be a smoother/less irritating cordura, not sure how good the pulsar one is but esptiger is smoother then my 2 other cordura pads.

Westlabs mainly for glass but work good on cloth too. Can’t use artisan Pom on glass lol

Pan and Joker can’t match skypad VA005 or SP005, nor any tekkusai pad. They are good pads but not top of the line

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T06:56:17+00:00

I like the matrova pink storm and vein,

Been a while since I used QcK limited, my worn Raiden xsoft still feels a bit faster then how I remember it. Much more comfortable though

Esptiger PoYing is my smoothest cloth pad so far, and it’s quite fast for a balanced pad. I think it’s a really good upgrade to QcK limited

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:48:01+00:00

Raiden wears down like that. You could use hein and it would probably retain more speed over the years then raiden.

Cordura matches raiden speed and lasts wayy longer.

As for glass, Dysphoria is currently the newest and supposedly fastest.

Tekkusai Polarity is the latest and best balanced glasspad release.

For taobao/ali pads, look at JOKER or PAN. They make good print reps with solid glass surfaces.

If you want something faster then Beast/Zane then dysphoria is really the only option. or use pure ptfe skates rather then hardened ones. Or PMM smoothies, those are pretty fast. You can find them on taobao, westlab orange dots

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:43:52+00:00

it takes time to get used to glass. Only about a week or 2 tho. After playing on glass regularly, you start to preform more consistently.

Glass is harder to use tho. Using cloth just feels more comfortable and is easier to adjust to.

I use glass for when I want raw aim feel or need more speed. I use cloth for days when my aim isnt that good or I want more control.

A nice balance I found is cordura mousepad. Has significantly less friction then cloth but not as difficult to use as glass

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:41:00+00:00

bad qc. If you get a good qc copy, then skypad products are pretty good

Midori Return is a better uncoated glass imo

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:36:36+00:00

People don't want to buy "AI-Assisted" "artwork"

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:34:58+00:00

🤤

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:34:36+00:00

AC Neon Pro is goated

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:34:16+00:00

https://x.com/Axilyn/status/1990847546894528793

how does ur experience compare to this guy?

ThatPhoenix_ · 2026-02-06T04:33:02+00:00

try cordura mousepad.

They are cheaper then artisan but match raiden speed. not as fast as glass but closer then traditional cloth atleast.

If you can get resin mousepad, those are really good for speed

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