- Balanced between fast gliding and precise stopping
- XSOFT base impresses with controlled micro-adjustments and high stopping force
- Conductive fibers reduce disruptive static charge
- Finely textured surface supports a wide range of aiming styles
- XL format offers generous 490 × 420 mm of movement area
- Precise control ensures a lot of playing pleasure
ARTISAN FX HAYATE-OTSU V2 XSOFT XL Wine Red – Speed meets precise control
Ideal for beginners
The ARTISAN FX HAYATE-OTSU V2 XSOFT XL Wine Red feels fast without throwing control overboard. It is precisely this mixture that makes the mousepad so pleasantly versatile: quick flicks work as well as small, precise corrections. The finely textured fabric surface offers a noticeable, but not exaggeratedly rough contact with the mouse and ensures that movements remain controllable. With 490 × 420 mm, the XL version offers plenty of space for generous mouse movements. Gamers with low sensitivity should be particularly happy about this – after all, no one wants to suddenly end up next to the mousepad in the middle of the decisive flick. The strong Wine Red color also brings a little more character to the gaming table without distracting from the actual job: giving the mouse a reliable and predictable surface.
For IT professionals & enthusiasts
Technically, the Hayate-Otsu V2 positions itself between classic speed and control pads. Its finely tuned texture combines a fast glide with clearly perceptible stopping force. This makes the surface suitable for tracking as well as flicks, micro-adjustments and recoil-heavy aiming. The surface is made of 100% polyester and contains additional conductive fibers in the V2 version. These improve the resistance to static electricity. Especially in low humidity, the glide should remain more constant - a small detail that is easy to overlook in the spec sheet, but makes sense in daily use. The chosen XSOFT base is particularly soft and, according to ARTISAN , offers a high stopping force. By sinking the mouse and hand, additional pressure can be built up if necessary, which supports fine corrections and controlled braking. If you actively incorporate your pad into the aim style, you get much more than just a soft surface.
- Size: XL – 490 × 420 mm
- Thickness: 4 mm
- Hardness: XSOFT – very soft
- Surface: finely textured fabric surface
- Material: 100% polyester with conductive fibers
- Characteristics: balanced speed and control tuning
- Strength XSOFT: high stopping force and precise micro-adjustments
- Color: Wine Red
- Made in Japan
Precisely Fine-tuned, Versatile Surface
The real character of the Hayate-Otsu is in its surface. It is deliberately tuned for versatility and provides a middle ground between speed and stopping force. The mouse can be accelerated quickly, but remains controllable when braking. As a result, the pad fits different aim techniques and does not have to commit to pure speed or control players. With the V2 generation, ARTISAN also improves the handling of static electricity. The integrated conductive fibers are supposed to ensure a more even glide, especially in dry environments.
Base Types
ARTISAN offers the Hayate-Otsu V2 with different base hardnesses. This version uses the particularly soft XSOFT base. It is designed for high stopping force and is particularly suitable for micro-adjustments as well as recoil and control-oriented aiming. If you apply additional pressure with a mouse or hand, you can compress the soft base more strongly and thus influence the braking effect. This ensures an unusually direct interaction between the surface, the mouse and your own playing style.
Mousepad Sizes
This variant comes in XL format with a width of 490 mm and a depth of 420 mm. With a thickness of 4 mm, the XSOFT version offers a generous and soft base. The format is particularly suitable for gaming setups with a lot of mouse movement and low to medium sensitivity.
Conclusion & Recommendation
The ARTISAN FX HAYATE-OTSU V2 XSOFT XL Wine Red is designed for gamers who don't want to choose between speed and control – and why should they? The finely textured surface, ultra-soft XSOFT base, and conductive fibers of the V2 version result in a mousepad that supports fast movements as well as precise braking. If you're looking for a versatile gaming mousepad with speed, control, and a soft XSOFT base, then you can't go wrong with the ARTISAN FX HAYATE-OTSU V2 XSOFT XL. Target Audience: FPS Gamers, Low-Sensitivity Gamers, Aim Enthusiasts, Tracking Gamers, Flick-Aimer, Competitive Gamers