ArtisanHien (Black/XL) [FX-Hi-SF-XL-B] FX Soft (Japan Import)

Artisan is the best mouse pad you can buy, depending on your play style and preferences. Ive owned 2 so far and the hein is amazing compared to the zero, again preferences. The zero you have a more control over speed style with better stopping power, but compromised speed, making it better for those struggling to perform flicks and accuracy in shooter games. I'm not knocking the zero as ill keep it in my arsenal for specific games, but the hein is the perfect hybrid, tracking, stopping power, and overall accuracy once you get use to it. The difference in thickness too makes it a overall better choice as the zero has very little grip on your desk then the hein, the only way to adjust it is lift the whole mouse pad off the desk to position it the way you see fit. Artisan is hands down the best mouse pad I've ever dealt with, and ill continue to buy there products for my needs as I see fit. There is also a chart that shows the best fit for you if you Google it, they are top teir, no glazing just pure preference and expierence. The conclusion this is a pure tracking/control hybrid beast of a pad.

This pad is fantastic for people who want a fast pad but doesn’t sacrifice much control. I ordered both the Zero and the Hien and I ended up sticking with the Hien. It is a bit more rough to the touch but after playing for many hours on it, it hasn’t been uncomfortable whatsoever. The Zero is much softer to the touch and has more control which makes it a slightly more precise over the Hien, but sacrifices some speed. I mostly play Apex and other shooters so having a pad that’s very balanced overall is great. The material is extremely durable and super easy to clean. The Zero may require a lint roller if it gets dusty and can frizz if you scrub it to clean. The Hien is much tougher and can simply wipe dirt/dust off. They will survive the washer if you require that to clean. Would recommend only using free and clear soaps with cold water and possibly just hang drying or low heat and hang dry the rest.

Awesome hybrid mousepad. I was previously using the Razer Strider with Superglide Skates and this is a little faster! The build quality is also 10/10.

Coming off a basic QcK cloth pad I've been using for years, this is an incredible upgrade. I've never used any kind of speed pad before, and while the material and feel was a little odd at first, after a few hours of use it was incredible. Aiming with this feels so free and natural, I don't ever see myself returning to muddy/control cloth pads. I may experiment with the Zero sometime down the road, but I primarily play faster paced games like Apex, and I don't play competitively at all, so I don't necessarily need to maximize control for games like CS/Valorant. The feel of the glides are so smooth and comfortable, it's hard to describe until you've felt it for yourself. Definitely recommend.

This mousepad feels almost like sandpaper. Providing grip with my final mouse ULX. Every movement is precise.

This is a really good mouse pad. The material is soft but provides a bit of friction which helps with my aim.2 things that could be better:- I'd like it if the pad were longer (width is fine)- $80 for a mouse pad is steepThat said, this is a great product. You won't be disappointed.

Zero = too slowHayate Otsu = too slowRaiden = too fastHien = juuuuuust rightI've tried all those Artisan pads and eventually this one seems to have just the right mix of good speed but still just a touch of control to keep it movement from being too wild. I've used this in wild, fast paced tracking shooters like Apex Legends and Overwatch, to flicky, angle holding games like Rainbow 6: Siege and Counter-Strike and the Hien provides whatever you need for either. Versatility and good quality, would recommend if you are unsure of what kind of pad you need.

My son absolutely loves this mouse pad. He will not use any other one. Highly recommend for people that Game.