A tracking surface that blows away all traditional conventions: Traditional mousepads have all used standard tracking surfaces.

The Hien sacrifices some control but you gain a lot of speed that can feel great combined with lower sens. Notice: Use of undefined constant nj_recomend_eng - assumed 'nj_recomend_eng' in /var/www/html/cs-hien-eng. Artisan has gone from a niche obscure Japanese brand to the favorite for countless gamers around the world including top pros like TenZ in the span of just a couple years. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

Subjectively I felt the Zero was much better for claw and palm grip while the Hien caters to fingertip or claw.

While I enjoy how smooth my (clearly worn out) Goliathus felt, I definitely noticed an improvement in my performance and consistency in games like Valorant with the Gigantus, and decided that I want Control pads. But after a few weeks with it it breaks in and feels pretty constituent and stops slowing down as much as over the first few days of use.This diversely multi-use surface balances both "quickness of initial movements and light operability" with "stop ability. Feature 2 : It was common sense that traditional mouse pads become heavy glide with sweat and humidity. There is no doubt that the ARTISAN mouse pad is of the highest quality in the world in terms of the two sensations of "stopping" and "sliding", which are inseparable for players. For a bit of a background: Mousepads are something I've not paid attention to for years, before realizing it might make a bigger difference than I've given credit.

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MaxGaming (MaxFPS AB) uses cookies and similar techniques to give you the best user experience possible. I do like the consistency the Zero offers me but the speed of the Hien and rough feeling is something I grew to love. Over the years, they have received a strong rating among regular users and enthusiasts in the gaming community. It was completed after many development experiments and endurance tests as a mouse pad that needs to withstand repeated movements and stops.

MaxGaming (MaxFPS AB) uses cookies and similar techniques to provide personalized content, relevant marketing and a better experience of our site. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). I felt my aim hit higher highs with the Hien but I am maining the Zero currently because it offers more consistency and familiarity for my playstyle. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The downside of this treatment is that it will make you overshoot some shots if you are not used to the surface.

And of course the base is waaaaaay better than what Zowie offers, Artisan pads never move out of place unless your table is filthy to the point that the base is unable to stick. While both pads have the ability to be tanks, I’ve washed and abused the Hien for months and it still feels relatively close to the initial new pad. The Artisan Hayate Otsu Soft offers medium control and speed and I thought it would be a good entry into Artisans line of mousepads.