PELZ Mousepad

Product Description

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):

o 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