Get a big cloth pad for CS:GO, a hard one for Overwatch.

Yes, the right pad matters a lot. Low-sensitivity CS:GO players need space and control — they’re making huge arm sweeps to aim. High-sensitivity Overwatch players rely on quick flicks and micro-adjustments, not massive movement. Different games, different surfaces.

For low-sensitivity (CS:GO, Valorant), you want a large cloth pad — 450x400mm or bigger. Thick and slow, with some friction to help you stop precisely. Think Steelseries QcK or Zowie G-SR. You’re pressing your arm into it, so you want a consistent, slightly muddy glide. Speed is the enemy here; control is king.

For high-sensitivity (Overwatch, Apex), go smaller hard pad or a fast hybrid pad. Glide speed matters because you barely move your wrist. Hard pads like the Razer Sphex or Glorious Helios let you flick faster with less resistance. If you hate the cold feel of plastic, a “speed cloth” like the Artisan Hien works too. Just keep the pad size under 400x300mm or so — you don’t need the acreage.

Most people don’t need both. Pick the pad that matches your main game’s sensitivity range. If you play multiple games, a medium-speed cloth like the HyperX Fury S is a decent compromise, but it’ll frustrate you in both worlds eventually.

So no, you don’t need to buy both — just pick for your main game and adjust.