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

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Artisan’s reputation is one of quality. While no cloth mousepad will last forever, you should get really good mileage out of the Artisan Hien. The pad should maintain its plushness and the stitching should generally hold up. Hien Vs. Other Artisan Pads Zero In general, very good control over each movement and rather low speed. Ideal for high sensors. For fans to wave, it is worth taking a mid substrate. With a mid-liner, the zero is more like the XTrac Pads Ripper. Since the Mid substrate is practically not deformed, mousepads are obtained a little faster than their counterparts with the XSoft substrate, but at the same time, some control and viscosity are lost. If not sent in a flat box, it is impossible to get flat. Big wipes make it slower considerably. Also slower if you move your mouse while pressing down the mouse.

So, why the bad rap? I think it comes down to people who like to use Claw Grip, or tend to really push into their mouse when it's on the pad. If that sounds like you then go for the Soft variants, and perhaps go for the Hien instead of the Raiden or Shidenkai. I myself don't press into the pad very much, I have a very relaxed palm grip but firm enough for the dexterity I need for small adjustments. If you're a heavy dude, muscular or just big in general, this may not be for you. As I tend to notice most people who dislike this firmness tend to be bigger than me (Brandon Taylor for example). I hope this helps answer your questions, as this is perhaps the most confusing aspect of Artisan pads. Also link this anytime this question comes up and save us the trouble.What are your options for now then? Well if you are willing you can spend around 100 Euros on getting the mousepad and enjoying your experience. Alternatively, if you are on a tighter budget you can try the Odin Infinity XL which I would consider Hien’s little brother. In general, all cloth mousepads collect dust very well, while Shiden kai mousepad absorbs sweat, so after long-term use, it is recommended to wash all mousepads thoroughly with shampoo. This table can show all the type of mousepads score on the ranking basis The Hien held up very well over the 30 hours I played with the pad. I don’t expect the Hien to degrade much over time as long as you clean it. Hard bedding substrate does not have any mousepad now, but they seem to resemble those of Zowie G-CM, G-TF mousepads. via vistacreate This is a top tier mouse pad with not much to complain about other than if you find the textured surface irritating.

He has good speed, control – too, but for those who love viscous gliding, it is not the best option. There is compatibility with the surface of the desk where the mouse pad is placed, so it may fail two or three times. However, cheap investment as it can be used for several years if matches can be obtained. It is suitable specifically for control in motion, and the mousepad is much faster than zero in speed. Perfect for low-sensors, and it’s also convenient to work with graphics with a low sense. At high dpi, it is tough to control the mouse. via vistacreateA lot of people diss this hardness but I gotta say, on the Raiden or Shidenkai, this is niiiiiiice.