- Balanced surface combines fast gliding with secure control
- Fixed MID base ensures consistent, predictable glide
- XL format with 490 × 420 mm movement area
- 3 mm thin for direct contact with the desk
- Noticeable surface feedback brings joy to precise aiming
- Controlled stops provide enthusiasm for quick flicks
ARTISAN FX ZERO MID XL Black – balanced gaming mousepad for precise control
Ideal for beginners
The ARTISAN FX ZERO MID XL Black is something like the uncomplicated all-rounder among gaming mousepads: The mouse moves easily, but can be slowed down again in an equally controlled manner. It is precisely this mixture that makes the ZERO pleasantly accessible - regardless of whether the first serious rounds in Valorant are coming up or the work desktop could simply do with a little more precision. With 490 × 420 mm, the XL version offers plenty of freedom of movement without swallowing up the entire desk. The black surface remains visually pleasantly restrained. And because the MID version is only 3 mm thick, the mouse sits close to the table - direct, stable and without a spongy feeling.
For IT professionals & enthusiasts
In the FX ZERO, a textured fabric surface meets a firm MID base. ARTISAN describes the surface as a balanced combination of friction and stopping force. The start of the mouse feels direct, after which the texture provides clearly perceptible feedback. Especially if you switch between tracking, flicks and small corrections, you will get a very predictable behavior. The surface is made of 100% polyester. In contrast to XSOFT and SOFT, the MID base yields much less. This ensures a constant glide and makes this variant particularly interesting for tracking-heavy gaming styles. If you like to guide your mouse evenly over longer distances, you should feel at home here pretty quickly.
A Versatile, All-Round Balanced Surface
The ZERO is deliberately not trimmed for extreme speed or maximum braking effect. Instead, the focus is on balance: easy start, controllable gliding and a clearly defined stopping effect. That's exactly why it can be combined with different sensitivity settings and different aim styles. The slightly textured interface provides noticeable feedback. This may seem unspectacular at first – but after a few quick changes of direction, you pretty much understand why this mousepad works for such different players.
Base Types
ARTISAN offers the FX ZERO with XSOFT, SOFT and MID undersides. The MID version offered here is the firmest variant. It compresses significantly less than the softer models and thus ensures a particularly uniform and reproducible gliding behavior.
- MID: solid base with constant glide
- Especially suitable for tracking-oriented aiming
- Less sinking in with stronger pressure on the mouse
- Direct mouse feel due to 3 mm low height
Mousepad Sizes
This variant comes in XL format and measures 490 × 420 mm. This leaves enough space for larger movements even with lower mouse sensitivity. The MID version is 3 mm thick and thus one millimeter thinner than the XSOFT and SOFT versions.
- Size: XL
- Width: 490 mm
- Depth: 420 mm
- Thickness: 3 mm
- Color: Black
- Outer material: 100% polyester
Mousepad Selection Guide
Within the ARTISAN range, the ZERO positions itself as a balanced all-rounder. It is suitable for gamers who are not looking for an uncompromisingly fast speed pad or an extremely strong braking control pad. The MID version also shifts the character in the direction of smooth movements and constant tracking. So if you often switch between fast swipes, longer tracking movements and small corrections, you will get a pretty versatile tool under your mouse here.
Why Artisan?
ARTISAN develops and produces its mousepads in Japan and combines different surfaces with several degrees of hardness of the base. This allows the mouse feel to be adjusted much more specifically to your own playing style than with a classic standard mousepad. With the FX ZERO MID, the focus is not on maximum softness, but on consistency. The firm surface changes less under pressure – practical if every mouse movement is to react as similarly as possible.
Conclusion & Recommendation
The ARTISAN FX ZERO MID XL Black is an exciting choice for those looking for a balanced fabric mousepad with a firm backing. The mix of controlled glide, clear feedback, and 490 × 420 mm playing surface works for both quick changes of direction and longer tracking. If you're looking for a balanced gaming mousepad with a fixed MID base, then you can't go wrong with the ARTISAN FX ZERO MID XL Black. Target Audience: FPS Gamers, Tracking Gamers, All-Rounders, Competitive Gamers, Enthusiasts, Low-Sensitivity Gamers