A mouse pad that affects the winning rate in FPS shooting battles. In the modern gaming scene where sensor tracking accuracy has improved, the final key to determining aim stability lies in the combination of the mouse pad’s sliding surface and cushioning layer. We will thoroughly explain how to choose according to your sensitivity and aim style.
Decisive characteristic difference between cloth (cloth pad) and glass (glass pad)
- Cloth (cloth): By far the most popular type, and has excellent stopping performance at the initial stage. Depending on the weave density, such as microfleece or Amundsen weave, you can choose from a wide range of options, from speed-oriented to control-oriented. While it feels soft on the wrist and puts less strain on your wrist even when playing for long periods of time, its weakness is that the slippage changes due to moisture and wear.
- Made of glass (tempered glass): There is almost no deterioration due to wear, and the same slippage can be maintained for a long period of time. The initial resistance is extremely low, making it unparalleled in tracking systems like Apex Legends and Overwatch. However, the stopping action (the end point of the flick aim) needs to be controlled by palm pressure or pure muscle strength, so wearing an arm cover is almost mandatory.
The hardness of the sponge layer (Mid / Soft / Xsoft) changes the bullet collection rate
An important indicator of recent high-end pads (such as Artisan) is the hardness of the base sponge.
- Mid: The sponge does not sink, so the sliding speed remains constant even if you grip the mouse tightly. Ideal for wrist aim players and those who prefer stable glide.
- Soft: A versatile type that has a moderate amount of sinkage and applies a natural friction brake by applying a vertical load to the mouse at the moment you want to stop it.
- Xsoft: Deepest sink, suitable for precision stopping in tactical shooters like VALORANT and CS2 to stop the headline in one shot.
Final conclusion to suit your play style
For players who use their wrists as a fulcrum with high sensitivity (less than 15 cm when turning around), we recommend a “Mid to Soft control type cloth pad” that is stable and has little catching on the initial movement. On the other hand, if you are a player who uses the entire arm to make large movements with a low pitch (25 cm or more when turning), it is worth trying a hybrid configuration of a large speed cloth pad or a glass pad + control sole, which have a wide gliding surface with less arm resistance.