I've used various Razer, Glorious, and other "gamer" brand mouse pads for ~10 years now, and this is by far my favorite. Unless you're an absolute mouse pad snob, I don't see any reason to spend more than this much on any mouse pad. The feel is great, and the "speed" marketing is not just marketing... I legitimately needed to lower my sensitivity in games after switching to this pad. Although the mouse pad comes rolled up for shipping, it rolls out and flattens out pretty quickly; I used the pad right away with no issues and it was pretty flat over night. The thickness is pretty accurate to the provided product specifications, and the stitching is very tight and high quality. As a bonus, it doesn't even smell weird right out of the box! Read more
I've been using the SteelSeries QcK heavy for over a decade and have been overall happy with it. Recently when I seen Steelseries had released an upgraded performance version of the QcK I decided to give one a try. I ended up going with the control version because I'm usually playing tac fps games. My first impression of the pad was it definitely had more texture than the QcK heavy. What this resulted in was very easy tracking and ease making micro adjustments and easily stopping the mouse. Overall, I'm pretty blown away by this pad. The price is acceptable, it laid flat on my desk almost immediately and the build quality is impressive. I would say If you're coming from the QcK heavy and wanting one as similar I would probably go with the balanced Performance pad. Although, I do think it's worth giving this pad a shot. I am pulling off shots on this pad that would be significantly harder on my QcK heavy, requiring more tension to be on my wrist. The picture of the mousepads laying on top of one another are trying to show the difference in texture between the QcK Heavy and this QcK Control. Qck Heavy laying on top. Read more
I’ve been using this mousepad for about a month, and it truly makes a difference compared to standard pads. The surface has just the right amount of friction — not too slippery, not too resistant — which gives me more stability when aiming in FPS games and enough glide for MOBAs and RTS. The low-profile stitched edges are smooth and prevent fraying, so my wrist never feels irritated even during long sessions. What impressed me the most is the extra density and thickness (3.5mm). It provides a nice cushion for my wrist and keeps the pad consistently flat on my desk. The soft neoprene rubber base grips firmly, so even with fast, wide swipes, the pad stays perfectly in place. The only drawback is the size — it’s pretty large, so if you have a small desk, it might feel overwhelming. But for those with enough space, the extra room is a huge advantage. Overall, this mousepad feels premium and reliable. It’s not just an accessory, but an upgrade that enhances your gameplay. ⭐ Rating: 5/5 Read more
SteelsSeries knocked it out of the park with this pad. I got the "Speed" version, so my review mostly focuses there. First off, the pad is large enough to give you tons of space - it was bigger than I expected, but that's a good thing. It fits all of my gear - controller, stream deck, keyboard, mouse, and could add many others to boot. The surface is SO smooth, it feels transparent - it's thin, feels smooth with my mouse, and works flawlessly. UPDATE: A few weeks out, still holding up just like the day I opened it up. Real smooth surface, doesn't hold prints or anything nasty, it's a very nice mouse pad. UPDATE2: Well, my taste in pads has gone a bit more sophisticated since I first purchased this pad... and I want to say: You will spend twice as much on a cloth pad that's merely 10-20% nicer than the QcK Performance - Speed. I started with XL and I picked myself up a Large because I love it so much. I have other pads from some "big" name vendors (the biggest, think double this price) and I to be frank, you're never going to notice the difference. Astonishingly good pad, even Boardzy called it shockingly good. A+, SteelSeries may make some questionable product decisions but this is hand down the best product they make. Read more
It's expensive, but this is definitely my favorite desk mat that I've purchased in my nearly two decades of using PCs. It's more than enough room to have your keyboard, mouse, and something else on it, has a very smooth bottom surface, and a nice top that's easy to clean with a lint roller. Only downside imo is the price. Read more
Appropriate design and size, allowing for easy mouse movement, excellent for gaming. Read more
Taste of the artisan pad is what u get! Pad feels great!! This is a speed pad but the speed will depend on the skates on your mouse. If you are hsing dots, it is very speedy!! I tried it with my pulsar x2 and it had low dynamic friction and decent amount of stopping power. When using shifts with the same pad, it felt very speedy and the stopping power was reduced. Have not tried it with glass skates though. Read more
Perfect size of you are looking for an XL mat. Very good quality and stitching. Love steel series products and have a mouse and keyboard from them Read more
