Best Mousepad for CS2

Based on 629 Pro Players

The most used mousepads by CS2 players

The most popular mousepads are calculated based on 629 professional players.

Introduction


Becoming the best gamer you can be means getting gear that will suit your personal needs and preferences. A lot of people tend to spend heavy on their mouse (see our best mouse for CS2 article) but it’s not really common for people to spend a lot of time or money searching for their perfect mousepad. That’s a shame because, much like mice, pads come in a wide variety of sizes and materials, each with their own distinct characteristics. Getting a great pad that matches your playing style can greatly enhance your ingame performance, so for that reason we started looking for the best mousepad for CS2. This list is based on our CS2 Pro Settings and Gear List.

Our Guide

The Pro Usage Top 5 gets updated continuously and instantly so that you can always get an accurate overview of what the pros are using at any given time. In the body of the article itself, we go over the five most popular pro products in no particular order and, when relevant, we also give you some extra options in the form of products that fall just outside of the top 5 or are otherwise relevant.

What makes a mousepad good for CS2?


The pads in this list are all slightly different when it comes to their features and build, but they do have a couple of things in common: they’re all cloth pads that have somewhat of a focus towards control. None of the pads in this list are outright speed pads, and that makes sense. CS2 is a very ‘stable’ game when it comes to aiming; crosshair placement and prefiring angles is as important (and arguably even more important) than flicking and tracking, so it makes sense to see professionals go for steadier, slower mousepads that allow you to have that micro control that’s so important in a game like this.

Of course there’s still such a thing as preference: if you’re someone who wants a speedy glide you’re by all means free to experiment with faster pads. This list is just a guideline, and we’re just commenting on the trends that we see in the pro scene. It’s incredibly important to use gear that matches your personal preferences, but this list should be a good starting point for people who are looking for the best mousepad for CS2.

SteelSeries QcK Heavy


Thickness matters?

The QcK Heavy is an absolute unit of a pad. With its 6 mm thickness and large size it’ll certainly have your monitor wobbling a bit if you slap it down on a desk indiscriminately, and that heft is probably also what makes it so popular.

A thickness of six millimeters means that the pad will rather easily cover up any irregularities that can be found on the surface that you put it on. That’s not really the most useful aspect if you’re sat at home gaming on a perfectly smooth desk, but if you’re playing on a different surface with any regularity (like the pros do) it’s definitely worth it to consider this problem.

Aside from the thickness aspect, the QcK Heavy is also just a good gaming pad. It offers a medium-fast gliding experience which is really similar to what a lot of other pads offer, but it does it well, doesn’t need a lot of maintenance, and is available pretty much anywhere in the world (meaning it’s easy to source a replacement if you’re out and about for a tournament) so it’s a really good LAN pad.

SteelSeries QcK Heavy

Used by 97 CS2 players ()
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Pro’s Choice

The SteelSeries QcK Heavy is a thick mousepad with a medium gliding experience. It can be ideal for people who have a lot of inconsistencies on their desk, as the thickness will cover up most surface-level bumps and dents.

Read review (09/2018)

Pros

  • Thickness covers up uneven desk surfaces

Cons

  • Thick pad can get irritating on the skin for some
  • Very strong rubbery smell initially

Specs

Height39.7
Length44.5
Thickness6mm
Stitched edgesYes
MaterialCloth
GlideMedium

ZOWIE G-SR


Take control

The G-SR is one of the most controlling mousepads on the market, offering plenty of stopping power and surface friction. That’s going to make it a great choice for people who have a tendency to overshoot their targets or players who are often doing large sweeping motions and want to control those swipes a bit better, or just for people who don’t want a fast pad and prefer a grittier, more controlled glide.

The G-SR definitely isn’t for everyone due to its very specific glide, but if you like the sound of a control pad then this is definitely the one for you. It lays flat almost immediately and has a perfectly smooth surface. The pad is finished with stitched edges to boot.

CS2 is a rather slow-paced game where there’s a lot of focus on crosshair placement as well as holding and controlling angles and sites, so in our minds it makes sense that one of the most popular CS2 pads is a slower pad which allows you to perfectly control your aim.

ZOWIE G-SR

Used by 48 CS2 players ()
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Pro’s Choice

The ZOWIE G-SR is still one of the best control pads out there. If you want your mousepad to rein you in with plenty of stopping power and a controlled glide then you should look towards the G-SR.

Read review (09/2018)

Pros

  • Stitched edges
  • Very consistent surface and foam

Cons

  • Slightly sensitive to dust, sweat, and oils

Specs

Height39
Length47
Thickness3mm
Stitched edgesYes
MaterialCloth
GlideControl

ZOWIE G-SR-SE


The slightly faster sibling

The GS-R-SE might sound as if it’s just some recolor of the G-SR, but that’s not the case. The SE version offers a faster glide than its sibling while staying true to the G-SR feeling of leaning more towards control.

The SE offers a smooth playing surface which lays flat almost immediately, and thanks to its tightly packed foam it’s better at covering up playing surface irregularities than most other pads of the same (3.5 mm) thickness. All of these qualities combined make it a pretty great LAN pad, and the interesting glide (it’s a bit slower and more controlled than ‘the usual’ cloth pad gliding experience, yet doesn’t feel overly controlling) makes it an intriguing pad and something that you should definitely try out if you want to step away from the usual ‘medium-fast’ cloth pad gliding experiences.

ZOWIE G-SR-SE

Used by 58 CS2 players ()
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Staff’s Choice
Pro’s Choice

❝ZOWIE made a number of promises when they first unveiled the G-SR-SE Rouge, and from what I can tell they’ve delivered on all of them. The surface is smoother, the humidity resistance is better, and the foam is a little bit softer. The pad still feels every bit as consistent as it should be, though, and with its controlling medium glide (by this I mean that it’s pretty much a ‘medium’ pad, but it’s on the slower end of that spectrum) this Rouge offers an interesting glide experience for people who play tactical shooters or who just want a touch more control without losing out on gliding speed.❞

Read review (09/2022)

Pros

  • Smooth surface
  • Increased humidity resistance when compared to earlier versions, though it’s still not flawless at handling oils and sweat
  • Firm, uniform gliding feeling thanks to the dense foam

Cons

  • Design won’t be for everyone

Specs

Height39
Length47
Thickness3.5mm
Stitched edgesYes
MaterialCloth
GlideMedium
Static Friction43.85
Static Friction Angle8.51
Glide Difference X/Y10.30
Dynamic Friction1.63

Logitech G640


Logitech’s standard

The Logitech G640 is Logitech’s take on a cloth gaming mousepad. It’s a solid pad with a nice and consistent medium to fast glide and a thickness of 3mm.

In essence there’s nothing really special about this pad; it doesn’t try to offer a super controlling experience nor does it try to be the fastest pad out there, but it is a very reliable mousepad that needs very little maintenance which can make it a great choice for people who like to go on extended gaming marathons or for people who go to LAN parties often. It’s also one of the most used and bought mousepads in the world, so you’re always bound to find a replacement in case your pad has started going downhill (which is something that will happen to almost all cloth pads).

There are some team specific versions out there that do have stitched edges, so if you’re looking for that clean stitched look it could pay off to look around a bit, but the normal version comes without stitched edges.

Logitech G640 Original

Pro’s Choice

The Logitech G640 is the ideal ‘starting pad’ for people who aren’t quite sure what they want when it comes to mousepads thanks to its middle of the road glide.

Read review (03/2019)

Pros

  • Excellent ‘middle of the road’ option when it comes to glide and thickness

Cons

  • Edges start fraying after a while

Specs

Height40
Length45.5
Thickness3mm
Stitched edgesYes
MaterialCloth
GlideMedium

Razer Gigantus V2


Razer takes control

The Razer Gigantus V2 is the successor to the Gigantus, but it doesn’t share a whole lot of similarities with that mousepad. The first version was a very control-focused mousepad, while this one can be categorized as a medium glide mousepad, with a focus on having a good amount of static friction so that you can really feel in control when doing smaller movements.

This is a good mousepad for those who want to experience a bit more control when doing any fine aiming, all while not feeling reined in by their mousepad when performing big swipes. It’s also available as an extended mousepad for those who want to have their keyboard on their mousepad.

Razer Gigantus V2

Used by 50 CS2 players ()
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Staff’s Choice
Pro’s Choice

If you’re looking for a pad that’s a bit more controlling without feeling murky or extremely gritty then this is definitely one to consider.

Read review (07/2020)

Pros

  • Decent humidity resistance
  • Decently thick and consistent foam

Cons

  • Can move around (a bit) during particularly intense matches
  • Stitched edges have been removed when compared to the V1

Specs

Height40
Length45
Thickness3mm
Stitched edgesYes
MaterialCloth
GlideMedium

VAXEE PA


Tons of different versions

VAXEE is a relatively new brand in the Counter-Strike scene, but their products have already found their way onto the desks of many professional players. This PA mousepad is available in many different finishes with more being added every season so you’re bound to find a version that you like, but all of the printed versions have the exact same glide.

What you’re getting here is a pad that’s extremely similar to the ZOWIE G-SR-SE. With a decent amount of static friction, the pad helps you make those tiny corrections with more precision, while the pad lets you go a little bit when making larger movements. All in all, the PA is a control-oriented mousepad, but it has a glide that’s really well suited to games such as Counter-Strike.

VAXEE PA

Used by 53 CS2 players ()
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Staff’s Choice
Pro’s Choice

❝If you’ve got a feeling that you would like a bit more control but you don’t want to overdo it with a muddy/gritty dedicated control pad then the PA can be right up your alley.❞

Read review (06/2023)

Pros

  • Smooth surface
  • Tight rubber base makes the surface feel very consistent
  • Lots of designs available

Cons

  • No stitched edges version
  • Humidity resistance isn’t the best

Specs

Height39
Length47
Thickness3.5mm
Stitched edgesYes
MaterialCloth
GlideControl
Static Friction44.9
Static Friction Angle7.64
Glide Difference X/Y14.8
Dynamic Friction1.45

Best Mousepad for CS2 – Conclusion


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Professional CS2 players seem to trend more towards the controlling side of things when it comes to their gaming mousepads. This makes a ton of sense if you ask us: CS2 isn’t a game where you’re constantly wildly swinging your crosshair in all directions (at least not when you’re playing it properly) so a focus on stability is logical with this type of game. If you are a dedicated CS2 player who is new to the world of gaming mousepads and you’re looking for a pad, we would encourage you to look in the direction of a more controlling mousepad.

If you have any questions or remarks then please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

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