Artisan Mouse Pad Buying Guide

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How to Choose Your ARTISAN JAPAN Mousepad

To find your ideal mousepad, 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.

  1. Select the Playing Surface: Base your decision on the speed and texture that you want.
  2. Choose the Base Type: Use the chart below to identify which base type is best for you based on their strengths.

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 how the mousepad 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 (Recommended) Highly Versatile
Compatible with a Wide Range of Aiming Types
MID Very Firm Consistent Glide
Tracking-heavy

Size Options

Size Length Width Thickness
S 24 cm 21 cm 4 mm
M 31 cm 24 cm 4 mm
L 42 cm 33 cm 4 mm
XL 49 cm 42 cm 4 mm
XXL 50 cm 49 cm 4 mm

Recommendation: The SOFT base type and XL size are the most versatile and widely recommended.

Note: The image provided highlights how the various sizes compare to each other.

Playing Surfaces

Low-Speed Surfaces
  • TYPE-99
    • Description: 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.
    • Colours: Black, Matcha Green, Gray (grey)
    • Keywords: Easy to Stop, Smooth Texture
  • ZERO
    • Description: A balanced model that is loved by top professionals since it has relatively low initial friction while maintaining a good sense of stopping power. A versatile and easy-to-handle surface that can be paired with various sensitivities.
    • Colours: Black, Daidai Orange
    • Keywords: Easy to Start, Easy to Stop
Medium-Speed Surfaces
  • HAYATE OTSU
    • Description: A balanced-speed model that exhibits a fast but still precise feeling as you glide across it. It’s good for a variety of aiming styles due to its fast glide and moderate stopping power.
    • Colours: Black, Wine Red
    • Keywords: Easy to Start and Stop, Rough Texture
  • KEY-83
    • Description: A balanced-speed model with a hexagonal weave pattern that allows for smooth gliding in all directions. The moderate speed and stopping power also make it easier to aim in different directions.
    • Colours: Black
    • Keywords: Smooth Diagonal Movement, Slightly Rough Texture
  • HIEN
    • Description: 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.
    • Colours: Black, Wine Red
    • Keywords: Fast Start, Very Rough Texture
High-Speed Surfaces
  • RAIDEN
    • Description: A high-speed model with a silky texture that enables and assists with aiming at extremely high speeds. This is the fastest cloth mousepad ARTISAN has to offer and is an advanced model as it may be more difficult to master.
    • Colours: Coffee Brown, Daidai Orange
    • Keywords: Extremely Fast Speed, Smooth Texture
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