As someone who plays tacfps and just got an Artisan Zero xsoft, Tiger Ice V2 feel super uncontrollable (they feel massively faster than the stock pulsar x2h skates). I was recommended trying the Obsidians instead… but it seems maybe that they are too controlled? Is there anything in between the two?
Hey! Oh yeah, ICE V2's will be way too fast on the Zero. Plus the stickiness of the X-RayPad Obsidian Pros wouldn't play nicely with the surface of the Zero either. My go-to's are the X-RayPad Donut versions of the Jade/Obsidian dots, they're larger in terms of surface area but still maintain the uniqueness of each skate type! They're also much better on soft & x-soft pads as their larger surface area prevents mice from bottoming out if you press into the pad. If you want to learn more about them I covered both versions in this video: th-cam.com/video/Hdomx5HfN-s/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps!
@@mel0nFPS I just watched the video, thank you for both your insight and guidance in the video. I will give the donut obsidians a try next (sparingly applied). Thank you for the time and effort you put into each video and helping the community. 🙏
The best way I can describe the skates is that they feel sticky on both fabric & glass pads. Very high static friction and inconsistent glides on all the pads I tested. Stopping power is insanely high too. I found that these skates took away all the positives of a glass pad while also making them feel worse than a fabric pad. Hope that clarifies.
@@mel0nFPS thanks a lot! Just thought the same thing. It is a pity we don’t have other good skates made specifically for the glass pads. But pulsar is already working on it, hopefully, we will see something soon.
So people still listen to the marketing how to use the their product? I'm having fun on superglide glass (of cos), Shidenkai, Element Ice, G440, Acari ... etc.
Hello, I know it's a bit late to comment this video but I do have a question. I want to buy the Wallhack SP-004 with the Viper V3 Pro and I was willing to buy the Obsidian Pro Skates. I most likely play Valorant and I saw that you were showing some gameplays. Do you recommend me this skates?
They're still very good for glass, BUT I'd recommend getting the Air Pro skates as they have an added layer of foam that makes them really quiet on glass, much quieter than the normal Obsidian Pros.
@@huuugox You can use them until they wear out which will be in a few months, then you can replace them! Or you can replace them now, totally up to you!
@@mel0nFPS hi I’m a bit confused. On their website I see obsidian pro air U-PE and obsidian air. Which one would you recommend for the skypad 3.0? I had ordered the obsidian pros but after seeing your video I think I’ll return them. (Mouse has arrived yet so haven’t used them yet)
Haven't gotten my hands on them sadly, since they're a UK company they're VERY expensive to get here in Canada so I've been stuck waiting sadly. I'll cover them at some point I just don't know when.
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im looking for slow but very smooth skates to use on a softt and smooth pad, should i get these, the regular obsidian or other recommendations? thanks (:
I'd actually recommend getting the Jade / Obsidian Donut skates instead! They're larger surface area so they work on softer pads (dots don't) & they have better performance in my opinion! Based off what you're looking for the Obsidian Donuts will likely be the best for you but the Jades are also viable on some pads. I covered them in the video linked below, check it out if you want to learn more about them! th-cam.com/video/Hdomx5HfN-s/w-d-xo.html
@@mel0nFPS thank you very much for the detailed comment, will absolutely check that video (; edit: saw the video, wil probably get the obsidian donut then! also i wanted to ask you, if you know some mousepad that are slower than the gsr and not effected from humidity, but still being very smooth. i know the ESPTIGER Titan Revolution and the lgg jupiter should be similar or slower, do you have any recommendations?
i found the other skates I've tested(including red obsidians) except for obsidian pros and regular corepads(shocking) got really scratchy after they developed a flat spot(worn in). the speed wasn't really affected, but the feel was smoother on pros and corepads.
@@ashy3340 had the same experience with tiger ice v2s but the full skate design. as soon as they get a flattened out they get really scratchy. i think they aren't in full contact with the whole skate brand new, just with the edges similar to a dot.
As someone who plays tacfps and just got an Artisan Zero xsoft, Tiger Ice V2 feel super uncontrollable (they feel massively faster than the stock pulsar x2h skates). I was recommended trying the Obsidians instead… but it seems maybe that they are too controlled? Is there anything in between the two?
Hey! Oh yeah, ICE V2's will be way too fast on the Zero. Plus the stickiness of the X-RayPad Obsidian Pros wouldn't play nicely with the surface of the Zero either.
My go-to's are the X-RayPad Donut versions of the Jade/Obsidian dots, they're larger in terms of surface area but still maintain the uniqueness of each skate type! They're also much better on soft & x-soft pads as their larger surface area prevents mice from bottoming out if you press into the pad. If you want to learn more about them I covered both versions in this video: th-cam.com/video/Hdomx5HfN-s/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps!
@@mel0nFPS I just watched the video, thank you for both your insight and guidance in the video. I will give the donut obsidians a try next (sparingly applied). Thank you for the time and effort you put into each video and helping the community. 🙏
@@troubleinlittlemexico2714Happy to help!
This helped me with choosing Obsidian dots over Obsidian Pro as I am currently using a fabric mousepad. Thanks!
Does the obsidian pro make a glass pad more like a cloth pad with PTFE on? Or worse, in terms of having more friction and so stopping power?
The best way I can describe the skates is that they feel sticky on both fabric & glass pads. Very high static friction and inconsistent glides on all the pads I tested. Stopping power is insanely high too. I found that these skates took away all the positives of a glass pad while also making them feel worse than a fabric pad. Hope that clarifies.
@@mel0nFPS thanks a lot! Just thought the same thing. It is a pity we don’t have other good skates made specifically for the glass pads. But pulsar is already working on it, hopefully, we will see something soon.
Good call on the value proposition! Love using the pro dots but I prefer full-size skates in general
So people still listen to the marketing how to use the their product?
I'm having fun on superglide glass (of cos), Shidenkai, Element Ice, G440, Acari ... etc.
What about self lubricating nylon dot skates?
Hello, I know it's a bit late to comment this video but I do have a question. I want to buy the Wallhack SP-004 with the Viper V3 Pro and I was willing to buy the Obsidian Pro Skates. I most likely play Valorant and I saw that you were showing some gameplays. Do you recommend me this skates?
They're still very good for glass, BUT I'd recommend getting the Air Pro skates as they have an added layer of foam that makes them really quiet on glass, much quieter than the normal Obsidian Pros.
@mel0nFPS Alright, I'll try them. Thanks for responding!
@@mel0nFPS Should I stick with the stock Viper V3 Pro skates or change them?
@@huuugox You can use them until they wear out which will be in a few months, then you can replace them! Or you can replace them now, totally up to you!
@@mel0nFPS hi I’m a bit confused. On their website I see obsidian pro air U-PE and obsidian air. Which one would you recommend for the skypad 3.0? I had ordered the obsidian pros but after seeing your video I think I’ll return them. (Mouse has arrived yet so haven’t used them yet)
When is the ghostglides cyclone review? Especially with the Varmblixt becuase i have that too 😊
Haven't gotten my hands on them sadly, since they're a UK company they're VERY expensive to get here in Canada so I've been stuck waiting sadly. I'll cover them at some point I just don't know when.
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glorious air review when
Soon.tm
im looking for slow but very smooth skates to use on a softt and smooth pad, should i get these, the regular obsidian or other recommendations? thanks (:
I'd actually recommend getting the Jade / Obsidian Donut skates instead! They're larger surface area so they work on softer pads (dots don't) & they have better performance in my opinion! Based off what you're looking for the Obsidian Donuts will likely be the best for you but the Jades are also viable on some pads.
I covered them in the video linked below, check it out if you want to learn more about them!
th-cam.com/video/Hdomx5HfN-s/w-d-xo.html
@@mel0nFPS thank you very much for the detailed comment, will absolutely check that video (;
edit: saw the video, wil probably get the obsidian donut then!
also i wanted to ask you, if you know some mousepad that are slower than the gsr and not effected from humidity, but still being very smooth.
i know the ESPTIGER Titan Revolution and the lgg jupiter should be similar or slower, do you have any recommendations?
is obisidian non pro good on cloth pads?
So-so
I like jades on cloth pads more
I talked about this in my review of the obsidian/jade dots but yeah they're solid for fabric pads!
@@mel0nFPS have u tried it on control sufaces like infinitymice control v2?
@desufps I have! It felt OK but again too highly controlled for it to be worth it, normal obsidians felt best on the V2 in my experience.
@@mel0nFPS tysm
i found the other skates I've tested(including red obsidians) except for obsidian pros and regular corepads(shocking) got really scratchy after they developed a flat spot(worn in). the speed wasn't really affected, but the feel was smoother on pros and corepads.
Tiger ice dots also get scratchy imo
@@ashy3340 had the same experience with tiger ice v2s but the full skate design. as soon as they get a flattened out they are scratchy AF.
@@ashy3340 had the same experience with tiger ice v2s but the full skate design. as soon as they get a flattened out they get really scratchy. i think they aren't in full contact with the whole skate brand new, just with the edges similar to a dot.
my red obsidian dots got unbearably scratchy after 1 week on glass. Had to take them off
@@sirwolfiusmaximus4201 i dont have that issue with the pro dots and regular corepads. maybe give one of those a try.
W vid as always
How do you only got 5k subs
W review
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