ZOWIE Mousepads Explained – ProSettings.net

Introduction

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ZOWIE mousepads are a staple in the pro scene. The brand offers a variety of pads that are meant to suit a wide range of users, but it can get quite confusing to see the forest for the trees. At the time of writing, ZOWIE offers no less than 9 different pads. With names that can seem quite alike and new versions coming out quite regularly, we’ve created this article to help guide you through the world of ZOWIE mousepads.

Size

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The first—and perhaps most important—thing to know when talking about ZOWIE mousepads is the fact that they come in different sizes. Each of those sizes has a different letter assigned to it. Contrary to what most other brands do, ZOWIE doesn’t use S, M, and L, but rather their own system. This is as follows:

• Small (34×30) ZOWIE pads are denoted by the letter P
• Large (47×39) ZOWIE pads are denoted by the letter G
• Extra large (50×50) ZOWIE pads are denoted by the letter H

With ZOWIE pads, the first letter always stands for the size. So a G-SR, G-TR, and G-SR-SE are all the same size, namely 47×39.

The Different ZOWIE Mousepads

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Now that we know that the first letter of a ZOWIE mousepad name stands for the size, it’s a lot easier to decipher the rest. Everything that comes after the size is quite simply the type of pad. Right now, ZOWIE offers four different mousepad types. These are, from slowest to fastest:

These specific models can obviously also have different versions. There’s the SR, SR II, and SR III for example. One exception where different versions weren’t always named is the G-SR-SE line, though ZOWIE has recently also started giving them different version names such as G-SR-SE Rouge II.

TR

This is ZOWIE’s slowest mousepad. It has the same surface as the SR, but a softer foam. This means that mouse skates are more likely to dig into the surface when playing, thus causing the pad to feel slower. The TR is a very slow, very controlling pad when compared to other mousepads. Feel free to read our ZOWIE G-TR review to learn more.

SR

This is ZOWIE’s famous control pad. It has the same surface as the TR but a firmer foam, making it slightly quicker for most users. With that said: the SR is very much a controlling mousepad in the grand scheme of things, and is often lovingly referred to as a ‘mud pad’ due to how much resistance it offers. If you’re interested in this pad, you can read our G-SR III review.

SR-SE

The SR-SE is not a special/limited edition of the SR, but rather an entirely separate type of mousepad. The SR-SE is a more balanced pad, focusing on offering a blend between control and smoothness. Compared to other mousepads out there, the SR-SE is on the slower end though, so we consider it to be more of a control-oriented pad rather than a ‘true medium’ pad.

Note that the SR-SE comes in different colors and special editions, unlike the other pads. These are always indicated in the name as well. Examples of this are ‘G-SR-SE Rouge‘ or ‘G-SR-SE Gris’.

TF-X

The TF-X is ZOWIE’s speed-focused pad. It has a hybrid surface and is meant for users who want speed and slickness. It is by far the least popular pad in the pro scene though, so you won’t often see it on our website.

Conclusion

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The world of ZOWIE mousepads seems confusing at first, but once you know how their naming scheme works it’s actually quite simple. The first letter is always the size, and everything after that is the model name. Once you know this, it’s quite easy to see the forest for the trees with these mousepads.

In addition to serving as a handy explanatory article, you can also use this to decide which ZOWIE pad suits you best.

If you want to learn more about ZOWIE mousepads, feel free to visit their website.