PELZ - Mousepad [Grey] (New Version)

PELZ ( Reworked Sep 2024 )

When I released the PELZ and RIZZ, my goal was to create a more controlled and truly premium version of the WALHAUT. My go-to swap pad, aside from the WALHAUT, had always been the Hayate Otsu Soft Black. Having already sourced the Melone jacquard fabric from Japan, I knew it was excellent material, but I didn’t want to make a 1:1 clone of the pad. I had also heard from many users that the Melone pattern could feel abrasive, which influenced my decision.

Instead of making a larger version of the Amundsen, which I had already prototyped and was known in the community (since I played it live on Twitch), I wanted to redefine the pad’s overall performance. The aim was to create a true "all-rounder," something that could perform like the TAC+TRACK, the PRED+RADIANT, the GLOBAL+CHAMPIONS pad. That’s how the PELZ was born—a hybrid between the OTSU and WALHAUT, a "half-blood" WAL pad. I still enjoy the OG version, especially with some decent Victus2 or WAL Sapphire skates, but after break-in, it became too slow.

I remember Hausgaming saying he broke all his scores on Kovaak’s, but the pad felt too slow for in-game play. That’s sad but true. It was great for short, high-performance stints but too demanding for extended gameplay sessions or casual rounds.

As demand grew, I decided to make only slight changes, leading to the PELZ Reworked, which is available now and will remain the final version.

•   Static Friction (Starting Friction)

  • The resistance you feel when moving the mouse from a complete stop has improved from the original release to the second version. The medium static friction decreased from 6 out of 10 (with 10 being the highest possible friction on a jacquard mousepad) to a solid 4.5, whereas a BLACK WALHAUT would rate around 3 out of 10. This reduction in friction allows for even more precise micro-corrections and greater freedom in aiming, helping you outperform competitors in any situation

• Dynamic Friction (Kinetic Friction):
  • The medium+ dynamic friction dropped from 7 out of 10 (with 10 being the highest possible friction on a jacquard mousepad) to a solid 5, while a BLACK WALHAUT would be rated around 4 out of 10. Initially, the PELZ OG was too slow to be a crossover between the OTSU and WALHAUT due to the larger jacquard pattern used in production. The rework features a tighter knot pattern and is supported by a different thread from the "BLITZ Family," which helps maintain extremely linear dynamic friction

Major Changes

The new thread significantly reduces friction change after break-in compared to the OG PELZ. Additionally, the REWORKED PELZ offers higher water and soil resistance, making it even more effective against sweat and humidity. It’s also much easier to clean. While still uncoated, the reworked version achieves a lotus effect through its higher density and upgraded thread.

These changes result in a noticeable shift in the surface’s overall feel. The PELZ REWORKED provides a more detailed, "high-resolution" experience, optimized for sensors like the 3950 with fast ramp-up and high LOD (thanks to the WALPATERN™). It feels less abrasive and smoother on the skin, while offering more feedback when paired with SOFT EIS dot skates.

Final Thoughts

Slightly faster movement, easier starting, brutal stopping power, and that perfect head-flick feeling with Matty-level tracking—all in one pad: PELZ Reworked.

Enjoy!

Mark