ArtisanHien (Wine Red/XL) [FX-HI-SF-XL-R] FX Soft (Japan Import)

Good mousepad, fast and good texture and pretty good control, really worth the money. It’s durable and doesn’t get as dirty as the artisan zero. Glide is good. My personal favorite so far.

Pros: Fantastic rough texture gives blazing speed without losing control. Flawless Japanese build quality. Perfect for esports & any use.Cons: Pricey. Rough feel isn't for everyone, Although it wasn't a problem for me.Verdict: A premium pad where glide meets precision. Highly recommended.

Authentic. End-game. If you like buttery smooth mouse movement (granted, it is highly advised that you use rounded edged glass mouse skates with this pad), then you’ll appreciate the product. Glide: 10/10. Feel: 9/10. Value for money: 5/10 (much cheaper overseas, non-import). Ease of cleaning: limitless, wear a sleeve, lint roll, then cover the pad after each use. Clean it once a year in lukewarm bath water with non-abrasive soap. Feel of maintained properly, 9/10. All surfaces degrade over time. End-game pad. Authentic.

This was the first mousepad I bought for performance. I have always bought deskmats or mousepads with design in mind and never really thought about the performance. After doing some research about mousepads, I came across Artisan mousepads and had to get one. I couldn't wait for the shipping from Japan so I came to Amazon.Feel: This mouse pad is a little bit rough. So far, I have been gaming without a long sleeve and haven't seen any issues. I know some people don't like the feeling on their forearm/wrist, but it hasn't really affected me. I only notice it if I pay attention to it, but there hasn't been any irritation on my skin of any sort.Quality: The stitched edges look and feel great. I didn't spot any fraying or imperfections on the stitching. The pad feels like it will last a long time, but I've only had it for a little over a month.Functionality: I wanted a speed pad and was looking at the Artisan Raiden, but decided to get the Hien since I read online that the Raiden had issues with Logitech mouse sensors. After getting new mouse skates paired with the Hien, it is plenty of speed for me. I can't imagine how fast it would feel with the Raiden, so I am happy I went with the Hien.Overall, I am happy with my purchase. I could never go back to my old generic extended mouse pad I bought from Amazon years ago. Maybe I need to switch to new pads more often, but I will see how this Hien holds up. I feel like the Hien would be a great pad to start off with to see if you want something faster or slower. Also, mouse skates makes a huge difference. My OEM skates on my Logitech mouse felt more controlled, but too slow for my liking. After switching to new skates, it created the perfect pairing with my Hien.

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 was my first Artisan mousepad, but going into it my expectations were high, and I'd say they were met. It's a really good mousepad and I feel like my aim has gotten better with it. I mainly play Fortnite and its great. I did play some Siege with it and it worked well on there, too, but I would recommend a different pad (like the Zero) if you play Siege. I haven't cleaned it yet because I just got it, so I do not know if it is easy to clean. It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to slip. It barely budges with a full force push, so don't worry about that. It's has good glide and pretty good stopping power. I do think it's worth it, but for some it might be to much.

Well worth the investment, prior to purchasing an artisan pad I was buying a new mouse pad every 3-4 months due to most of my previous pads like G640 cloth pad and QcK quick pad. I've purchased this pad and also the Artisan Zero. I used the Artisan Zero for 10 months and it's still looks like I just bought it. The reason I got this was to try out the difference between the Zero and Hien. This Hien is definitely a bit faster and has a different texture than the Zero. After 3 months with this pad I'd definitely recommend it as you won't really have to buy another pad again.

Mousepad is excellent!