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

Great mousepad. This was my first Artisan pad, and I bought it after hearing how durable they are and how well they hold their surface over time. That reputation ended up being completely true for me. My only “complaint” is sizing. I really thought the Large would be bigger, but it is honestly pretty small. If you are used to XL pads, this will feel limiting fast, especially for low sens. That said, the smaller size ended up being a nice surprise for a different use case. I now use this as my productivity/desk pad because the footprint makes more sense in that setup, and it actually looks cleaner than an XL in that scenario. Durability has been excellent. I have had it since 2022 and it still feels brand new. The texture has not worn down, the stitched edges are still perfect, and the base still grips well. I wash it occasionally and clean it regularly with a damp towel, and it has held up extremely well. I also tried the Hayate Otsu, and I agree with what I wrote in my other review: the Otsu is not a direct “upgrade” to the Hien. They are different pads for different preferences and playstyles (same idea with the Zero having its own fanbase). Going forward, I will probably buy a larger size for gaming because I am a low-sensitivity player. I aim with my whole arm and use my wrist for micro-adjustments. I did not start that way (I used to be more of a wrist aimer), but over years of gaming this style has given me more control. Because of that, larger mousepads are a must for me in many games.

After many many years of playing on a Qck+, I "upgraded" to a HyperX Fury S because of the size and I used it for a bout 7 months or so, before it started to wear down and I felt like I needed a new mousepad. Artisan was very hyped for its quality and performance, but since I didn't wanna wait 2-3weeks for shipping, I decided to order from here and I can tell you that the mousepads are 100% authentic!! It took 2 days to come, but you do have to pay the premium for the faster delivery time, it's up to you if you wanna pay a bit more to get it sooner. The packaging was really nice and secure, definitely no damage to the pad whatsoever and it's Winter here in Chicago. Straight out of the box, the material felt really sandpaper-ish and scratchy, but I got used to everything in about 3 days. It's not as bad as people say! Also the mousepad breaks-in in about the same, around 3 days for me. I got a Hien Soft (not XSoft, that's even softer) XL in Wine Red. A truly beautiful mousepad. It is definitely faster than any cloth mousepad out there, but it does break down and slow overtime. I do enjoy the glide (I have a GPW with Corepadz) but the drawback is that it feels way too fast sometimes, it really takes getting used to. Overshooting was a problem the first couple of days, but with adjustment to sensitivity and DPI, you'll feel right at home. The Hien has INCREDIBLE stopping power for how fast it is, honestly. I'm pretty happy with my purchase, but I do feel like I'm going to go with a Zero Soft/Xsoft, just to see what the difference is. Don't be scared of the price tag, Artisan pads hold really good value.

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.

More than enough space, sleek, thin, highly recommended for fps shooters. Functions well, non slip. Big desk fit.

Feels amazing to use, very easy to clean. be gentle!

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.

Had it for over a year held up great make sure to wash it every month or 2 or it will be dirty does get alot of crumbs ect in it but that’s no problem if u wash it often

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.

Voici un tapis qui me plaît énormément avec une belle texture et qualité de fabrication. Il procure une belle glisse et vitesse avec un bon contrôle il me fait penser à mon défunt razer goliathus control + que j’avais celui si fait exactement et mieux. J’ai chercher longtemps avant de trouver le bon équivalant à mon ancien tapis. Et le voici le voilà je le recommande à tous.

Producto 10/10 el material antideslizante es el mejor y la precisión del ratón con esta alfombrilla es magnifico lo unico que puede ser que para algunas personas se les queda un pelín pequeña pero por lo demas una de las mejores alfombrillas del mundo

Tapis de souris idéal, la livraison et le packaging peuvent surprendre de la sobriété mais il s'agit bien d'un vrai et surtout de l'import Japan ce qui explique tout cela mais revenons au tapis, il est parait ne laisse aucune peluche et durable dans le temps, la taille est parfait ni trop grand ni trop petit.

Excellent quality. Very good surface. Would buy again.

Great performance/artisanal mouse pad.