Static friction matters more for micro-adjustments.

Yes, the coefficient of friction (both static and kinetic) directly determines how precisely you can aim in tactical shooters—but most people don’t think about the static part.

Static friction is the force you overcome to start moving your mouse. If it’s high (lots of “stiction”), your first tiny movement becomes a jerk. You overshoot. For a game like Counter-Strike or Valorant, where a single pixel adjustment can decide a round, that stiction is your enemy. Kinetic friction is the resistance once you’re sliding. Higher kinetic friction gives you more control during tracking and helps you stop quickly. But here