Glass Skypad vs. Superglides - My Experience. 

hair dryer test is the most scientific test

Can we just appreciate how good this guy is at games?? Bro, other youtubers just pretend to game, but this guy knows his ground Respect++

Thank you for giving us a try - love your honest content!

Gotta be tied with Dave2D for the cleanest presentation on RU-vid. Easily the most watchable tech channel on the platform. I don't even care about mouse pads and I'll watch every second

To be honest the quality of your content is just so good to the fact where I get happy whenever you post. Appreciate the education content you post, much love from zambia bro.

Gaming sleeve with a part that goes over your hand has worked wonders for me and I love this pad

Sorry you didn't like the skypad :( I love mine with corepads and just being able to wipe it once with a cloth and know that it feels the exact same as it did (in every spot) a year ago is great. The inconsistencies of cloth and needing to wash them to keep them feeling the same was annoying. I think the wrist bunching isn't an issue for me because the games I play don't require me to ever really lift my wrist. It can stay planted the whole time. I do have to wipe sweat every 30 minutes or so but that just shows how much sweat (salt, oil, skin, etc) is going into a cloth pad constantly without realizing it.

It took me about a week to get used to the Skypad, I got it because after a few months I could never get the cloth mousepads to feel consistent even after cleaning, it was never the same as factory new. I value the consistency of the glass pad, even after a year it feels brand new. Glad you mentioned about the PTFE glides and muddy feel of the mousepad, but even after cleaning my G640 cloth mousepad it feels rough towards the center and smoother at the edges. Anyways great video EDIT: To clean the skypad I just run a lint roller over it and if it ever gets really dirty you get just a wetwipe

I’ve been using superglides with a modded g pro x super light on a lethalgaming Venus pad. When I first set them up just breathing near the mouse made it move, after breaking in both the pad and glides, I really like the setup. Super fast and smooth to where I don’t realize I’m moving anything more than my hand In air. I’d say it’s borderline too fast for flick shooters, but I generally guide the cursor to target and track, so it’s perfect for me.

Aim skill ceiling is highest on Skypad. It's insanely good, consistent and durable too. Only downsides are that it eats through mouse feet and that any dust/hairs that fall into it are extremely noticeable and you 100% need to remove them

In your mouse pad review video, your opinion was that the Artisan Hien was just far too fast for you to enjoy and that you preferred the Hayate Ostu. Has your opinion changed since then on your preference and opinion on each of those pads?

Been using the SkyPad 2.0 for a while now and can say that I generally prefer it over PTFE skates and a cloth pad. I also tried superglides which were alright, but the inconsistencies on my cloth pad lead me back to using the SkyPad. I generally don't have sweaty hands or arms when I'm gaming, so I believe that's a major reason why I continue to use the SkyPad over any of my other pad.

I use the superglides with my gpro superlight x and I found that the friction is helpful dependant on the pressure you put on the mouse. There's quite a long break in period with them as when you get them first they are like ice

the timing of your videos is UNREAL, literally yesterday i accidently broke my middle mouse button cause my monitor fell on it(long story) so i was going to get a new mouse and look who decides to upload a mouse video. Few weeks ago i was deciding on getting a 3080 for a new pc build or waiting for the 4000 series cards to come out and literally an hour later you uploaded. WOW great job!

love watching your videos man. rhe thumbnail just attracts me and the video follows

Love the video, currently using superglides on hayate otsu. Currently waiting on the cerapad from tj exclusives and see how that compares.

Amazing content as always. I'm loving using the superglide on sl12 + xten. My skypad is at my closed because it's a great experience, but I don't see it like my main mousepad atm

Congrats on soon hitting 600k!!!

First time I've ever seen the hairdryer test. Clever.

I love your content man keep going to the top 🤩🙌✌️❤️

Adding to the superglide, the Razer Strider mousepad (maybe because of the rough surface) has a noticeably inconsistent feeling if not watched monthly. It also shows some shiny particles on the dirty part of the mousepad, which tanks the smoothness even further. The dirty part of the Razer Strider would be similar to a QCK Edge (my old mousepad), while the clean one would be very fast, making traversing from the clean to dirty quite jarring.

Have you ever tried ironing your fabric mouse pad and applying spray silicon to both the mat and the skates? Significant difference in speed for me when I did, but I also use a very heavy G502

Lol great timing Ali! I just ordered super glides and the sky pad xl 3.0 in white. 😅 thanks for sharing your thoughts and the review!

Interesting video, as I'm the complete opposite! Historically I've never used mousepads because even the smoothest cloth feels like it's chafing my wrist. So, I've always used a wooden desk with a very glossy/low-friction surface finish. This seems like it would be right up my alley! (I also don't throw my hand across the desk w/low DPI settings, and generally keep my wrist pinned most of the time)

Currently have both a Skypad 2.0 XL and an Artisan Hien Mid XL (Also had a Shidenkai), and have mucked around with multiple combos of mousefeet on them (PTFE on the Shidenkai, Lexips and PTFE on the Skypad, as well as PTFE and Superglides on the Hien)...currently settled with the Superglides on the Hien combo atm.

If you use teflon feet, the Shidenkai will wear out fast. I think it's the residue from the feet that gets stuck in between the glass beads. If you use ceramic feet however, I noticed zero wear over 2 years use. I would imagine it would be the same for the Superglides.

I love my Superglides. I just use a hair lint roller over my mousepad once I'm done to keep it clean. I've never had an issue with them since I do this every two to three days when I game heavily.

I actually use an arm sleeve that covers the bottom part of my hand but on my vaxee pa. I use it because it really helps to reduce the friction between my wrist and the pad and protects it from humidity.

Try using a single half finger “artist drawing glove” and wears it over your middle finger, it completely solves the palm sticking to the pad yet no restriction finger movement as well.

3:53 How did you get your colors like that in Apex? Great video as always.

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Love your reviews, dude. For whatever it's worth there are "drawing gloves" that people have for tablets and what not to negate the phantom touches while drying on glass - may be the best of both.

Being a serial tinkerer myself and always searching for what may give me an advantage I have tried the superglides with multiple pads and had the same results as you. I don't like glass pads so I haven't tried the skypads. I had high expectations of the superglides and I love what they offer and how they perform..... until they turn into a muddy mess. Also, I think the Shidenki is being discontinued and does have durability issues. The Raiden is a fantastic feeling fast pad but it will cause spin outs occasionally. I would probably main this pad if it didn't. I'm also an aussie and happy to lend you the pad, if you did want to experiment with it and would like to hear your thoughts. to me is is still faster than what my superglides have been after they broke in after a week. Keep up the great content and hopefully run into you in Apex again

had the superglides and reeeaaally loved them. I've never had less issues with tracking in Apex and had my highest-kill game with them. But the fact, that you couldn't click without moving and vibrations on your desk led to mouse movement were things I couldn't get used to. I still have the Superglides on my Outset AX but changed to Tiger Ice on my NP-01. Aas you said, not as fast and easy tracking, but balanced and consistent. And I get to play CS or Valorant, too. Maybe if they'd create some Superglides with a tad more stopping power this would be a thing even Pro's could change to.

I got my hands on an a dual sided aluminum mouse pad made by a company called Blade Hawks. One side is textured and the other is smooth. The sweat issue is real- but the lack of overall friction is just the bees knees.

Superglides on Hayate Otsu are good, but I noticed I’d rather use a Hien with Hyperglides for the most part. Superglides had a tendency to feel quite rough on pads like the Hien, also I was worried about their hardness rapidly degrading my cloth surfaces.

I always get impressed by your aim man damn.

Could you make a short tutorial on how you cleaned your artisan mousepad without having to ruin it? Thank you sir

@Optimum Tech try the superglides with LGG Venus, for me that has kept completely consistant

I remember when you were reviewing mousepads back then and said the Hien was not for you, so I was pleasantly surprised when I watched this video and the Hien is your main now lmao finally saw the light

i use super glides on my model d wireless and love them. i found tiger ice are great for superlight and like you said have better control and all the speed you need

What do you guys think about glass skates on a hard pad ? Heard that that’s the sweet spot but idk

Optimum Tech confirmed sweaty gamer

bro your videos looks super clean👍 , what editing software do you use ?

I just put the Superglides on my Superlight a couple of days ago, using my ~18 month old MP510 pad (really prefer something that can go under the keyboard now) and I don't feel any inconsistencies. I just wipe anything off the pad with a microfiber I keep handy every few days.

Your experience with the Skypad was exactly like mine, I sent mine back after I realized it was unusable for me.

I gotta ask dude, can you share a workout routine? You’re JACKED and I’m so curious what your diet/exercise routine is.

the hand sticking to the mousepad is the exact reason I say away from hardpads. Had the occasion to grab one out (I wanted a G305, and there was a deal where you could get a hardpad for free with it), and I never played more than like 10/15 minutes at once with it. Always came back to cloth pads just because my hand can slide around without sticking

I bought a skypad a few months ago and I love every second of using it. I came from cloth to g440 and I already had the sweat problem there. I picked up one of those artist gloves (I don't know if it's called that but those pinky and ring finger gloves they use to draw on tablets) and that worked for me on the g440 and I love it on my skypad. I only wear it while playing FPS games. it does get sweaty and needs to be washed but the sweat doesn't bother me on the pad anymore. my cat on the other hand... every time she walks over my skypad I need to wipe the hair off. unlike my g440 she doesn't like sitting on it and block my mouse. maybe that's because the glass feels cold on her toebeans.

great review, just a question, how often do you wash your mousepad? and how do you wash it?

Hey folks and Optimum Tech, i rly do have a question after a lot of videos and days to think about it. one - right know i have a razer deathadder v2 hyperspeed with the normal PTFE feet + a "normal" hyper x mousepad - do you guys think that there is a difference between this setup and one with the mouse feeet changed to the core pads? second - i only could find the core pads where the shipping is like the same price as the pads itself... and personaly i rly dont like to do and support that is there a different way to get them to germany? thx for future replies and keep up the good work with your videos as always, hf & gl 🤘

If you want speed and consistency try MPC-450 clothpad. Get some tiger ice and its insanely fast, stock feet are good imo! Lasted for 8+ months with the same glide.

I do like seeing the guy reviewing it also actually has good aim.

I can confirm re:Shiden-kai durability. I have owned two, and both lasted 8-9 months before the centre area starts wearing down to the point where the glide is noticeably affected.

Hi @optimuntech can you pls review the new Viper V2 Pro to hear your thoughts and 3d print shell replacements... Could be a interesting project.

Have you tried one of these half gloves for the skypad ? The ones designed to be used with drawing tablets.

Would cutting the tips off of a garden-variety cotton glove help? You could also take a one-size liner, stretch it over and mark where you'd want to cut. Would keep the fingertips exposed well enough to better know where your fingertips are at.

Oh mang, the glass on glass sound made me tense my shoulders so much haha.

i used the superglide for my superlight, and its very versatile, i have orbitkey obi wan as my mouse pad, and even though its a leather-like pad, because of the glass i can use the mouse smoothly, and still have a slick professional look on my desk!

I know it's a bit off topic but is there any news on an updated G Pro Superlight or it's successor? Looks like it released Dec. 2020 so it's about time for something new I'd think. Hopefully they're looking into Magnesium like finalmouse.

I try the Superglides on my shroud 303 but after couples of week, I notice going slower and slower, even in the new mouse.. had to remove them and re install the old skate, and from 60% fast with Superglides went back to 100% with original skates. going back to corepad air

Shidenkai was discontinued, and yes it has low durability as the glass particulate layer wears out quickly. There's a method to peel that layer off and get a pseudo-Hien experience afterward.

I also use the super glides and hien both have a good bit of wear and I still love them. They have both slowed down a lot but the consistency is much better than my corepads, think when ur tracking and you kinda get that shaky jittery movement this is almost completely eliminated with this setup

How do you go about washing a mousepad? Also what hair dryer would you recommend for taking off skates

What hardware you use for the latency test(mouse click, movement), what model of stepper motor, solenoid, microcontroller board?

I picked up a set of Superglides for my G303 that I pair with a CM MP511 mat and I love the combo so far. I think my aim got better straight off the bat and didn't feel like I needed any re-training my aim. My tracking is without a doubt miles better, I struggled with the PTFE feet, it always felt like the mouse was dragging. I do need to wash my mat though, it's slowed down a fair bit over the last couple weeks. I'm thinking of trying either a polish or ceramic coating on them and seeing if that keeps them faster for longer.

im using skypads 3 with no mouse skates on g pro super light, and it feels super good, very consistent. my arm does get stuck on the mousepad since i dont use sleeves, but most of the time i dont even feel anything at all, and that is also how i get the feedback for control and with some parts of my palm as well. with the sleeves, its much harder to control. 10/10 experience for me not having to clean a mousepad all the time is just so convenient. and other problems with it are just easy to fix. I use it for CS, and i believe it works on all games as long as u get use to it. i think any pad with good, consistent glide and big is good, glass ones even better. and its great for if u r bringing it to a tournament too, if ur teammates arent performing great, well it can feel good smacking them with it too 🙃

You should give the cerapad from TJExclusives a try! Ordered mine about a week ago. Its a glass pad with a ceramic coating on top of it. Reading some reviews its fast but still offers control.

Man I wish this was a cerpad mat instead of skypad 3.0.. with that said I cant wait to see your review on the cerapad.

I waiting the whole time for you to put on superglide on that mousepad!!!

A sleeve with thumb holes has worked just fine for me with my skypad. only like 10 bucks on amazon as well

could you also do a review on the zowie mice? are they any good or fast enough compared to the very fast low latency viper series mice? thanks

How about the superglides on a hardpad? When you can just wipe the surface with a cloth every hour or so, is that enough for consistency?

Ive been using ergonomic copper gloves to keep my wrist straight when gaming, and noticed that it actually keeps my soft pad cleaner, since your wrist isnt touching it.

Can you do a full video on mouse skates? Corepad Skatez, Tiger, Hyperglides, etc?

As I said in your other videos - ceramic glides + glass pad is the ultimate combo!

I was thinking about using the Artisan - HAYATE OTSU + G502 lightspeed + tiger ice skates or core pads but unsure if this fits together.

The idea to test glide speed with hair dryer is brilliant )))

Im using GPX with superglides and a lethal gaming gear Saturn: I love the setup and micro adjustments are a lost easier but I do find myself missing some of that control. I used a g640 for a week or so but returned because a lot of people said it breaks down quickly due to a coating on the pad. Am happy with superglides and LGG Saturn though

your complaints remind me of my own when I had the "Icemat" back in 2005 which was a frosted glass mousepad I went back to cloth because it was just annoying to use

how do you go about cleaning your artisan pad? I have one myself and am curious how to clean it as i don't want to ruin it

Your experience matches mine, though my superglides became A LOT worse over time and I couldn't fix it. Switched to corepads and a decent pad and I'll never look back.

ive had the skypad 3.0 for about 3 months now and I have to say it is by far my best purchase. more expensive but its definitely worth it. I got a sleeve with a thumb hole and it eliminates all the cons he said in the video. definitely recommend!

Great review . I’m getting the same muddy feeling in the middle of my Hien with the superglides . Would washing the pad fix this ?

How do you wash the artisan mousepads? , Can u do a video of it ?

Hey Optimum, have you tried Sapphire Skates? You should do a review on them!

I got a copper sleeve with the glove at the finger are cut off but I cut off every finger hole but the thumb covers my hand perfect . It would be perfect for the sky pad

So the issue with sticking, they make gloves, one came with my Gaomon tablet, but they make gloves that cover your hand and pinky finger. You could use this for the glass pad if you have this issue

Skypad 2.0 was great but I would feel small specs of dust and stuff and the glide would scratch. That's why I got off it after a little less than a year and switched to glorious ice.

I've got the Skypad 3.0, i use it with an armsleeve and tiger pad on my G pro X, smoothest feeling i've got ( i use a little electric rug for reptile under the skypad to make it warm when i play x) ) But as you said for 99% of the people i don't think it's usefull to go this far, an MPC450 ( 20$) with an G305 (30$) is more than enough for a good gaming setup

can you do a video or short on how you clean your artisan pads please? :D

I have been using the skypad 3.0 for about 3 months now. I never had problem sticking unless it's super hot. I bought a arm sleeve and I honestly don't feel like I need it. Flicks are not very easy, but with practice, it gets easy, tracking is insane, I feel like I have aim assist sometimes. If you don't sweat while gaming, I think skypad is no brainer, it's always consistent, a quick wipe down before playing is all the maintenance you need. Humidity doesn't affect performance which is something I had a problem on cloth pads with hyperglide, which was my setup before, where everyday day it would feel different, some days I had good aim, other I didn't. Now it's pretty consistent

I bought a brand new Logitech G pro wireless superlight and Artisan HAYATE OTSU mousepad, is it worth upgrading the stock skates to Corepad in your opinion?

I've been using the old Hyperglides with a Skypad and G-Pro Wireless for the past 4 months and I feel like I've reached a point in my aim that I wouldn't have reached with my old mousepad. You can definitely get used to it. The arm sleeve doesn't really change much for me even if I sweat a lot on the Skypad.

Are you going to try the corepadz air? Should a bit faster than normal corepadz.

I use both setups, I love my sky pad 3.0 and it’s my main. Like u said my hand doesn’t sweat as much so skypad works for me. Although my superglides on a hien feel great as well.

That mouse with a mini fan at the rear side might be a good pair with that glass mousepad

i hate the durability issue with cloth pads, i have had a hien for 7 or 8 months and the glide is gone from the side i use even after cleaning it many times so i had to flip it around.

When I was younger I remember buying an adhesive mousepad from Walmart. It looked about the same texture as the sky pad. I don’t remember not liking it but I don’t see them around anymore lol

I have been struggling so much between Glass Skates with Artisan Hayate Otsu VS Corepads with Artisan Hien HELP