Artisan
Type-99 Soft
Artisan Type-99 Soft is a Control pad built for Valorant and Cs2. It balances locked-in control, very slow glide, and very strong stopping power for players who care about gear feel, not just marketing labels.
Glide speed
Very slow
Aim control
Locked-in
Stopping
Very strong
Best for
Valorant, Cs2, General Fps
Humidity fit
Excellent handling
Price in India
Rs 6,099
Feel chart
Feel profile
How Type-99 Soft feels in-game
A native feel profile for glide speed, aim control, stopping power, initial movement, moving glide, and small corrections inside this pad's surface family.
Specifications
Spec sheet
Specs that matter
| Category | Control |
| Surface | Cloth |
| Base | Poron |
| Softness | Soft |
| Main size | 240 × 210mm |
| Thickness | 4mm |
| Texture | Smooth |
| Sleeve friendly | Yes |
| Humidity handling | Excellent |
| Sweat handling | Excellent |
| Dust / hair handling | Very good |
| Data confidence | Official claim |
Official and retailer descriptions position Type-99 as a low-speed, high-stopping-power control pad with fast-drying fabric aimed at reducing humidity and sweat effects.
Surface and daily use
Use case
What to expect day to day
Texture and comfort
Smooth surface, quiet noise,Excellent skin comfort and good sleeve compatibility.
Environment fit
Excellent humidity handling, Excellent sweat handling, Very good dust and hair handling, and washable for easier maintenance.
Maybe skip it if
- You want a fast or balanced-speed glide
- You play tracking-heavy games like Apex most of the time
- You dislike high static friction
- You prefer something closer to Artisan Zero or Hyperion speed
Community notes
Community Notes
What the community says
The modern Artisan control pad. Usually recommended for players who want more stopping power than Zero while maintaining Artisan quality.
Commonly compared to
Strengths
- • Very high stopping power
- • Strong control
- • Excellent for Valorant and CS2
- • More planted feeling than Zero
Weaknesses
- • Too slow for some players
- • Tracking feels restricted compared to Zero
- • Less versatile across genres
Tested experience
Personal notes
Tested experience
Needs personal testing. Expected to be noticeably slower than Artisan Zero and Hyperion, with much higher stopping power.
Pros
- Very strong stopping power
- Smooth control surface
- Better humidity-focused positioning than many traditional cloth control pads
- Great candidate for Valorant and CS2 low-sens players
Cons
- Likely too slow for tracking-heavy games
- Expensive
- Limited India availability
- May feel restrictive if you prefer balanced pads
Sources
Sources
Where this information comes from
Built from firsthand notes, community consensus, and source links for quick verification.
Artisan official Type-99 page
official
GenesisPC India Type-99 listing
store
Community review by napst3r666
review