{"id":76988,"date":"2024-08-19T15:38:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=76988"},"modified":"2025-11-01T07:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T07:01:04","slug":"best-counter-strike-gaming-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/best-counter-strike-gaming-gear","title":{"rendered":"Top Professional Counter-Strike Gaming Gear (by BanKs)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Skin.Club family! <strong>BanKs<\/strong> here, and I am writing my first article\u2014one that, if you watch my <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/banks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you know I am very passionate about. Gaming gear: the weapons of choice for professional gamers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, I\u2019m going to start by sharing some of the gaming gear that players are currently using at events, and then I\u2019ll list some of the best products from different brands that I see most commonly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we have to remember that buying a product that your favorite professional player uses will not make you as good as them.Pros always choose based on what is most comfortable for them\u2014what feels good and works for how they grip their mouse. <strong>The best way<\/strong> to find out what is comfortable for you is to check out one of these guides. <strong>The legend of FPS, Rocket Jump Ninja<\/strong>, is one I usually recommend to people who ask: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6gYVGUBOsvA&amp;t=87s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocket Jump Ninja<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For me, I discovered mine through a lot of testing, trial and error, and even now, I often get my hands on the latest mice, mousepads, and keyboards to test them, see where the technology is at, and find out what\u2019s new to the market. You can often find me talking about this on my stream!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mark\"><br>\n<strong>G2 m0nesy \u2013 Ilya Osipov \u2013 IEM Cologne &amp; Katowice champion 2023\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mouse:<\/strong> Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mousepad<\/strong>: Steelseries QcK Heavy<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong> Logitech G715<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/p><p><strong>G2<\/strong>\u2018s triumph is largely due to <strong>m0NESY<\/strong>\u2018s outstanding performances and clutch plays,\u00a0which frequently got his team across\u00a0the finish line. You may now improve your own accuracy and gameplay by looking into <a href=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/en\/articles\/monesy-cs2-settings\">his CS2 settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77005\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/G2-m0nesy-Ilya-Osipov.jpg\" alt=\"G2 m0nesy - Ilya Osipov Gear\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/G2-m0nesy-Ilya-Osipov.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/G2-m0nesy-Ilya-Osipov-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/G2-m0nesy-Ilya-Osipov-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mark\"><br>\n<strong>NAVI B1t \u2013 Valerij Vakhovsjkyj \u2013 2 x Counter-Strike Major Champion \u2013 PGL Stockholm Major 2021 &amp; PGL Copenhagen Major 2024<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mouse:<\/strong> Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mousepad:<\/strong> ZOWIE GEAR G-SR<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong> Logitech G PRO X<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77021\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-B1t-Valerij-Vakhovsjkyj.jpg\" alt=\"NAVI B1t - Valerij Vakhovsjkyj\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-B1t-Valerij-Vakhovsjkyj.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-B1t-Valerij-Vakhovsjkyj-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-B1t-Valerij-Vakhovsjkyj-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mark\"><br>\n<strong>NAVI jL \u2013 Justinas \u201cjL\u201d Lekavi\u010dius \u2013 1 x Counter-Strike Major Champion &amp; 1 x Major MVP \u2013 PGL Copenhagen 2024<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mouse:<\/strong> Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mousepad:<\/strong> Logitech G640<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong> Logitech G715<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77037\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-jL-Justinas-jL-Lekavicius.jpg\" alt='NAVI jL - Justinas \"jL\" Lekavi\u010dius Gear' width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-jL-Justinas-jL-Lekavicius.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-jL-Justinas-jL-Lekavicius-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NAVI-jL-Justinas-jL-Lekavicius-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should be noted is that professional players<strong> have sponsors<\/strong> and may be <strong>required<\/strong> to use certain products. Both <strong>NAVI<\/strong> and <strong>G2<\/strong> are sponsored by <strong>Logitech<\/strong>, but they don\u2019t use only <strong>Logitech<\/strong> products because some choices, especially mouse and mousepads, cannot be forced by a sponsor. Keyboards are generally seen as more interchangeable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At events, we can often see what players are actually using, giving us a better idea of their preferences. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working at many Counter-Strike events around the world with the best players in attendance, I always take note of gaming gear changes and what they might be using to perform at their best. Using the knowledge I have and what I\u2019ve observed over 2024, I\u2019ll share with you the <strong>top 3<\/strong> of each type!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Best Gaming mouse<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1st Place \u2013 Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77055\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X-SUPERLIGHT.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X-SUPERLIGHT.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X-SUPERLIGHT-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X-SUPERLIGHT-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is by far the <strong>most popular<\/strong> gaming mouse on the market. Some of the best players in the world use it, and it was <strong>one of the first wireless gaming mice<\/strong> that many players switched to after initial skepticism. My issue with this mouse is that the build quality isn\u2019t very high; it feels like it could break in your hands easily, and the technology is starting to age. Even the <strong>SUPERLIGHT 2<\/strong> hasn\u2019t been widely adopted. Many other brands introducing <strong>4K<\/strong> and higher technologies have become the choice of many professional gamers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2nd Place \u2013 ZOWIE GEAR EC2-CW (You could also include the EC1-CW, EC3-CW)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77071\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-ZOWIE-GEAR-EC2-CW.jpg\" alt=\"ZOWIE GEAR EC2-CW\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-ZOWIE-GEAR-EC2-CW.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-ZOWIE-GEAR-EC2-CW-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-ZOWIE-GEAR-EC2-CW-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ZOWIE<\/strong> has been at the<strong> top<\/strong> of the mouse market since its inception. They have the iconic <strong>EC<\/strong> <strong>shape<\/strong> and design that many companies have tried to replicate, but <strong>none<\/strong> have mastered like <strong>ZOWIE<\/strong>. The <strong>EC2-CW<\/strong> seems to be the most common shape, comfortable for most people, but for larger hands, you can go for the <strong>EC1-CW<\/strong>, and for smaller hands, the <strong>EC3-CW<\/strong>. The <strong>only downside<\/strong> is that the <strong>ZOWIE EC2-CW<\/strong> currently <strong>does not support 4K Hz.<\/strong> However, their <strong>most recent<\/strong> mouse <strong>does<\/strong>, and I have seen some professional players such as <strong>Calyx<\/strong> and <strong>XANTARES<\/strong> using a <strong>4K Hz<\/strong> version already, so it will surely be on the market soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3rd Place \u2013 Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77087\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Razer-DeathAdder-V3-Pro.jpg\" alt=\"Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Razer-DeathAdder-V3-Pro.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Razer-DeathAdder-V3-Pro-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Razer-DeathAdder-V3-Pro-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An old-school design with a very <strong>Razer<\/strong> feel. Similar to the<strong> EC2<\/strong> I mentioned above, the <strong>DeathAdder<\/strong> is a larger mouse with a lot to offer, and <strong>Razer<\/strong> has both a<strong> 4K Hz<\/strong> and even a <strong>crazy 8K Hz<\/strong> polling rate. However, I honestly<strong> don\u2019t recommend<\/strong> the <strong>8K Hz<\/strong>, as it can lead to some<strong> issues<\/strong> when using the mouse. From talking to players, <strong>everyone<\/strong> is using around<strong> 4K Hz<\/strong> if their mouse supports it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Seize victory with the<a href=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/en\/articles\/best-monitor-for-cs2\"> best monitor for CS2<\/a>. Unleash smooth gameplay, low input lag, and razor-sharp visuals!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Best Mousepad<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting the best gaming mousepad was <strong>much harder<\/strong>, so I\u2019ve chosen to list the brands that pro players are using and ranked them in order. Remember that mousepads are very specific to the type of feel you want to achieve\u2014whether you want more control or more speed. The best way to find the right one is to test them out in local stores or at LAN events in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>ZOWIE GEAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77103\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ZOWIE-GEAR.jpg\" alt=\"ZOWIE-GEAR\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ZOWIE-GEAR.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ZOWIE-GEAR-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ZOWIE-GEAR-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This seems to be the<strong> most used mousepad<\/strong> among players, with the most popular models being the<strong> G-SR<\/strong> and <strong>G-SR II<\/strong>. These appear to be the most versatile and widely used, no matter what mouse the player is using.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Esports Tiger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77119\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Esports-Tiger.jpg\" alt=\"Esports Tiger\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Esports-Tiger.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Esports-Tiger-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Esports-Tiger-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These mousepads feature some of the<strong> most beautiful<\/strong> and <strong>unique <\/strong>designs, but what\u2019s most interesting are the different styles and feels, each with Chinese names and meanings behind them. Some of the ones I\u2019ve seen used are Tang Dao, Kun Lun, and Qingsui. I believe they have the <strong>largest<\/strong> <strong>selection<\/strong> of mousepads with all types of options. More and more players are being seen with them, including <strong>FURIA\u2019s<\/strong> <strong>kscerato<\/strong>, <strong>Eternal Fire\u2019s Woxic<\/strong>, and<strong> Team Liquid\u2019s Twistzz<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Artisan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77135\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Artisan.jpg\" alt=\"Artisan\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Artisan.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Artisan-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Artisan-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Artisan<\/strong> offers a very <strong>premium<\/strong> style of mousepad with various models, including <strong>X Soft<\/strong>, <strong>Soft<\/strong>, and<strong> Mid<\/strong>, depending on what you are looking for. I\u2019ve seen more and more players using these, especially over the past year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>VAXEE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77151\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/VAXEE.jpg\" alt=\"VAXEE\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/VAXEE.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/VAXEE-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/VAXEE-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>VAXEE<\/strong> has become very popular, with many players having <strong>custom-named<\/strong> mousepads using the<strong> PA ZYGEN<\/strong> model. They also have a <strong>premium<\/strong> pad, the <strong>PB 2023<\/strong>, that some players are using. Recently, I\u2019ve seen the <strong>PE<\/strong> <strong>set<\/strong>, which was released and used at <strong>IEM Cologne 2023<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up, we take a look at keyboards, and this gets very interesting because of the<strong> new Rapid Trigger<\/strong> and <strong>Snap Tap<\/strong> technologies!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Best Keyboard<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1st Place \u2013 Razer Huntsman V3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77167\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Razer-Huntsman-V3.jpg\" alt=\"Razer Huntsman V3\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Razer-Huntsman-V3.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Razer-Huntsman-V3-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1st-Place-Razer-Huntsman-V3-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This keyboard has taken over the Counter-Strike world, sparking debates about whether it should be banned. It features<strong> Rapid Trigger<\/strong> technology, allowing you to set a<strong> low actuation point<\/strong> for when the key is pressed. You can customize this within the<strong> Razer software<\/strong> to suit your comfort zone and needs. The main and latest function is called <strong>Snap Tap<\/strong>, which prioritizes the last input without requiring you to release the current one. For example, you can press<em> A<\/em> to strafe left and then press<em> D<\/em> to instantly strafe right while holding both keys. This can improve your counter-strafing and provide an advantage. Some professional players say the difference is <strong>huge<\/strong>, while others say it\u2019s <strong>minimal<\/strong>. It likely depends on how <strong>skilled<\/strong> you are without these features in the first place, but it\u2019s a hot topic in the scene right now regarding whether it should be legal. For now, tournaments like <strong>ESL<\/strong> and <strong>BLAST<\/strong> are <strong>allowing<\/strong> it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2nd Place \u2013 Wooting 60HE+<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77183\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-Wooting-60HE.jpg\" alt=\"Wooting 60HE+\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-Wooting-60HE.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-Wooting-60HE-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2nd-Place-Wooting-60HE-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Wooting<\/strong>, in my opinion, offers the <strong>best keyboards<\/strong> you can get, but it\u2019s not as mainstream or as easy to acquire, which is why I think we see fewer professional players using it currently. <strong>Razer<\/strong> literally has a <strong>representative<\/strong> at each event, ensuring that players can be equipped with <strong>their gear<\/strong> if they want it. <strong>Wooting<\/strong> is a very <strong>premium<\/strong> brand\u2014the choice for those who want the<strong> best<\/strong> in life. They have their own version of <strong>Snap Tap<\/strong> called \u201c<em>SOCD<\/em>\u201d, which they claim is <strong>better<\/strong> than <strong>Razer\u2019s<\/strong> version. Some pros who have used both confirmed that they consider<strong> Wooting\u2019s<\/strong> to be the <strong>superior of the two<\/strong>, though I can\u2019t personally comment on this. The advantage here is that <em>SOCD<\/em> is available for all <strong>Wooting<\/strong> keyboards, whereas with <strong>Razer,<\/strong> you have to buy the new <strong>Huntsman V3<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3rd Place \u2013 Logitech G PRO X<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77199\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech G PRO X\" width=\"940\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X.jpg 940w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3rd-Place-Logitech-G-PRO-X-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether due to sponsorship or simply because it\u2019s a comfortable keyboard, many players are using the <strong>G PRO X<\/strong>. It\u2019s nothing fancy\u2014available in multiple colors, a solid keyboard without any frills. Currently, it <strong>doesn\u2019t have Snap Tap<\/strong>, but it\u2019s mechanical, functions well, and will meet your needs. I haven\u2019t tested it myself, so it\u2019s hard to comment further, but rumors suggest that<strong> Logitech<\/strong> is working on bringing <strong>their own Snap Tap variant<\/strong> to market as soon as possible\u2014they don\u2019t want to be left behind!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this brings us nearly to the end of my thoughts and findings on the gaming gear that professional players are using, but what about <strong>headsets<\/strong>? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"mark\">Most players use in-ear monitors because they have to wear larger headphones provided by the tournament organizers that blast white noise to cancel out surrounding noise. For me, although it\u2019s a very expensive option, <strong>AceZone<\/strong>\u2014widely used at tournaments\u2014is the go-to choice. They actually make a home model specifically designed for Counter-Strike, which is very lightweight, has noise-canceling features, and provides a deeper sound so you can hear enemies sooner than with competitor headsets on the market. I\u2019m not sponsored by them, and I don\u2019t work for them, but this is the <strong>best headset<\/strong> I can personally recommend, so if you get a chance, <strong>give it a try!<\/strong><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there you have it\u2014these are my findings and what I\u2019ve discovered so far! What are you using at home? Why did you choose these products? Was it because your favorite professional player uses them? Drop me a message and let me know. I\u2019m curious to see how you guys are choosing your equipment and what factors you consider. Is it the best for competitive play, or is it the best at a good price?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey Skin.Club family! BanKs here, and I am writing my first article\u2014one that, if you watch my streams, you know I am very passionate about. Gaming gear: the weapons of choice for professional gamers. 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