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KingJade Liu Li Poron Glass Fiber Coating Mousepad – Damian Cooper/Airman

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KingJade Liu Li Poron Glass Fiber Coating Mousepad – Damian Cooper/Airman
Over the past year, we’ve seen a surge in fast mousepads flooding the market, with most of them being glass pads offering unparalleled speed and with some unique design. Enter the
@KingJadeEsports
Liu Li V2, a fresh contender taking a different route. Designed to rival the finesse of Artisan Raiden and Shidenkai, this pad promises to deliver high-speed performance without compromising feel. Let’s dive in and see how it plays out in both feel and gameplay as long as some control that I will advise you about.
Disclaimer: this pad was delivered by
@mechkeysStore
for reviewing purposed, however, the opinions are my own and are not influenced by anyone. Use code QUAKEWORLD for additional discount!
In this review, I will also compare it a few times to Artisan Raiden XSoft/Mid.
Mice used: RAWM SH-01 Pro (Plastix dots from TJExclusives), Rapoo VT1 Pro Max (Plastix Dots from TJExclusives), Incott Ghero Pro (pure white stock PTFE skates), Mchose AX5 Pro Max (Corepads Control), RAWM ES-21 PRO (stock skates, control and speed dots, Corepads Control, Magic Ice from UnUsual Way Sports).
Gaming Sleeve was used on and off.
Testing period: two weeks.
Break-in period: no noticeable break-in.
Temperature and humidity: 20–22 degrees C, humidity 55–65%.
 

SPECS

Liu Li V2 soft — 420*330mm, 4mm thickness, recessed edging, non-slip poron base, a glass fiber coating made from finely ground glass beads added on top of the fine fabric material.

PACKAGING

The KingJade Liu Lin v2 comes in this a flat folding box with some of the coolest artwork I’ve seen — it has its own unique design that really stands out.

When you open it up, the pad is neatly packed in a plastic sleeve for extra protection. The whole unboxing experience feels nice and different, and I like that you can reuse the packaging for storage later.

SURFACE, BASE and EDGES

The pad uses a special of Japanese PORON material called SlimFlex that’s supposed to be super grippy and bounce back fast, so it would stay put no matter how intense your gameplay gets. In reality, I could slightly move the pad across my pad when I used significant force. But that’s nothing in my opinion, because you just don’t do it during your gameplay. Also, you can always wet the base with some damp cloth to make it stick to your desk like forever.
The edges are lower than the surface thanks to high-density edging, which not only keeps them out of your way while playing but also makes the pad last longer. That’s a good idea I see in more and more pads these days.

At 4 mm thick, it hits the sweet spot for comfort and performance, placing it between very soft and spongy pads and those of hard/hybrid world.

The top layer has a custom glass fiber coating made with finely ground glass beads (you should be able to see it in close-up). This gives it the slick feel of a glass pad but still keeps some of the control of a fabric one — basically the best of both worlds. The surface feels like something I’d call “cool but warm” type of surface: at first it’s a bit cool but when you put your hand/arm/wrist on it, it warms up a little during the gaming (it doesn’t mean it sticks to your skin though). Funny thing is that it leaves… fingerprints and marks of your touch. Something that surprised me a little, but you can wipe it off with easily.

STATIC/DYNAMIC FRICTION/STOPPING POWER

The general rule of thumb is to add more skates/use bigger and thicker skates for more control, so keep that in mind when modding your mice guys.
Lin Liu v2 has a minimal amount of static friction, but not to the point where your skates feel like ice-skating. There’s a light friction between the pad and your skates, giving a nice balance. How it feels really depends on your skates — I noticed it totally opens with faster, dot-style skates (not my type of feedback I’m looking for though), giving you more control, especially with bigger, thicker ones like TJExclusives’ Plastix dots. Even with that added control, it doesn’t feel like it’s holding you back, just giving you smooth speed with a touch of stability.
The Lui Li v2 really stands out when it comes to dynamic friction. It feels smooth and fast, with just enough stopping power from the base to keep you in control — perfect for avoiding overshooting or jittery aim when paired with control dots or skates. It gives you smooth, confident swipes without any sticky spots, and the experience stays pretty consistent no matter what skates you’re using. Just a heads-up: since it’s a coated surface, I can’t say how long it’ll stay consistent, but the manufacturer says it should hold up for at least three months of heavy gaming.
The stopping power on this pad is surprisingly solid, which I didn’t expect. Even with faster skates, it’s definitely noticeable. With slower skates or dots, the stopping power really shines, making it an ideal choice if you want to get the most out of this mousepad. During my testing, I didn’t notice any muddy spots or issues with temperature or humidity messing with my swipes — it stayed smooth and reliable the whole time.

MAINTENANCE, CONSISTENCY, DURABILITY

This pad is pretty sensitive to your touch because… it leaves touches and fingerprints. Taking care of the Liu Li v2 is super simple — just grab a cloth and wipe it down. It easily gets rid of dust, hair, and grime. You can even use a damp cloth since it seems pretty water-resistant (but it speeds up the pad for a while!). During all my testing, the pad stayed consistent: no slowdowns, no signs of wear, no coating issues, no sticky spots, and no problems with humidity.
Is a gaming sleeve required? I would say NO. You might use one of course, but I didn’t notice any stickiness of the mousepad that would drive me crazy when touched by my bare skin. And that’s a great thing to see.
Will it stay that way? Hard to say. Since it’s a coated pad, even the manufacturer mentions it should stay consistent for at least three months with heavy use. After that, it might slow down a bit and lose some of its fiberglass coating. I do appreciate how upfront the company is about it, though. I’ll keep you updated because I plan to keep using it!

PERFORMANCE

I had surprisingly good results in Quake, but only after switching to slow, controlled thick skates and adding Plastix dots. Using fast skates was a complete fail — I kept overshooting targets, so that setup wasn’t an option. However, with control skates, the stopping power felt solid, while the glide and dynamic friction were excellent. As for micro adjustments? They were spot-on, but that’s exactly what I expected from a pad like this. However, you might get a feeling of using a higher in-game sensitivity than before, but that’s the illusion of using really fast pads.
To be honest, this is one of the fastest pads I’ve tried in a long time, and it performed better than both the Artisan Raiden XSoft and Mid versions I’ve used before. If you’re comparing the Liu Li V2 to Raidens, it’s clearly the superior choice.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This pad is perfect for fast-paced games like Apex, Overwatch, Quake. For games like Battlefield, the pad can be utilized very well with some control skates. For tactical shooters like CS2/Valorant, I suggest to use most-controlled thick skates or Plastix Dots from TJExlusives. This product is targeted at try-hard, competitive gamers and those who want to implement something fresh into their gameplay.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

I’ve always struggled with very fast mousepads — maybe that’s why I still haven’t jumped on the glass pad hype. I tend to overshoot my targets, and it always feels like ice-skating. But the KingJade Liu Li V2 is different. It’s super easy to maintain, doesn’t collect dirt or grime, so it keeps a consistent speed. Plus, with Plastix dots, I can get some decent control, which is usually a problem for me on fast pads. It’s advertised for games with a longer Time-to-Kill, but I think you need controlled skates for that. But honestly, I’m pleasantly surprised with this one — could this be my first step toward finally transitioning to a glass pad? I only wonder how the pad will feel after those 3 months of heavy use. I will keep you posted.

  • closest in feeling and touch to Artisan Raiden Soft, but much better alternative
  • no break-in period, no slowdowns during the testing period, easy to maintain
  • great tracking in fast-paced games
  • the pad leaves some fingerprints when touched
  • resistant to humidity
  • very fast and stable glide
  • stopping power increases with certain skates
  • big and thick PTFE skates work good for control without sacrificing the glide…
  • …but the best feeling and control with great glide applies to Plastix dots from TJExclusives (normal dots are not good though)
  • according to the manufacturer, the glass fiber coating lasts up to 3 months for very intense gaming, so keep in mind the pad may slow down afterwards
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Disclaimer: And remember, this is just one gamer’s point of view — no sponsorships, no ads, just straight talk from someone who’s been in the QuakeWorld trenches. This was my own opinion and the manufacturer didn’t influence me in any way. Your mileage may vary, so take my words as a starting point, not gospel. Happy gaming!

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