SteelSeries announces QcK Performance Series Mousepads

SteelSeries has announced new QcK Performance Series mousepads, which were used by three members of the Faze Rainbow Six team recently when they took home the championship during the Rainbow Six Invitational 205. This new series includes the QcK Speed, QcK Balance, and QcK Control.

CHICAGO – March 11, 2025 – SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today unveiled the latest evolution of its critically acclaimed QcK mousepad line, the QcK Performance Series. The new series is the first set of mousepads to specifically cater to diverse gamer playstyles with three distinct mousepad surfaces: Speed, Control, and Balance, available in Large and Extra-Large sizes. 

From actuation points in keyboards to mouse side buttons to personalized audio profiles in headsets, players want and need precision, personalization, and customization in their gaming gear. But the lonely mousepad has all but been forgotten or neglected when it comes to pure performance and playstyle for over 20 years. Essentially, there has been a barrier that SteelSeries is set to remove… Enter the QcK Performance Series mousepads. 

For over 20 years, SteelSeries has been the worldwide leader in mousepads for esports pros and gamers – from the ICEMAT in 2001 to the OG QcK in 2004. Since its introduction in 2004, the award-winning QcK line of mousepads has been celebrated globally, becoming a staple for gamers and professional esports players. In fact, Pros have won more prize money with SteelSeries than with any other brand.

Building on the legacy of one of the world’s most popular mousepads, the QcK Performance Series joins the family of renowned mousepads including the QcK, QcK Heavy, and QcK Prism. The innovative new Performance Series has been professionally engineered with different playstyles in mind, tailored not only for longevity but to enhance player performance in-game. From the ultra-smooth glide of the ‘Speed’ pad for lightning-fast moves to the expertly tuned friction of the ‘Control’ pad for pinpoint accuracy, and the perfect blend of speed and stopping power in the ‘Balance’ pad, the QcK Performance Series offers a mousepad for every gamer.

The QcK Performance Series is the culmination of years of research and collaboration with professional gamers, engineers, and designers. They feature a 3.5mm base with neoprene foam providing unbeatable stability with a non-slip grip and the perfect balance of comfort and stability, while the low-profile stitched edges ensure durability for those long gaming sessions for years to come.

In competitive gaming, victory hinges on speed and precision, and a mousepad plays a crucial role in achieving this. While gamers often customize their mouse and headset audio profiles to suit their playstyle, the importance of the right surface is at times overlooked. The QcK Performance Series addresses this by offering a selection of surfaces tailored to complement the unique gaming style of players.

Available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world, the QcK Performance Series are available for the following MSRPs:

QcK Performance Series (L) – US $39.99 | EMEA €44.99| UK £39.99 | APAC $44.99

QcK Performance Series (XL) – US $49.99 | EMEA €54.99 | UK £44.99 | APAC $54.99

QcK Performance Series fun fact: Three members of the FaZe Rainbow Six team used the new QcKPs to take home the Championship and $1M in prize money at the Rainbow Six Invitational 205 on February 16, 2025.

Jaime 'Cyber' Ramos (Entry Fragger, 26, Brazil) | Six Invitational 2025 Champion| QcK Performance Balance Mousepad

Cyber is the first one in, clearing angles and landing headshots. He chose the QcK Performance ‘Balance’ surface for the perfect blend of speed and stopping power—giving him total confidence in every flick and entry duel.

Lucas 'soulz1' Schinke (Support, 24, Brazil) | Six Invitational 2025 Champion| QcK Performance Control Mousepad

As the anchor of the squad, soulz1 needs pinpoint precision and rock-solid consistency. The QcK Performance ‘Control’ surface gave him the stability to lock down sites, hold angles, and clutch when it mattered most.

Thiago 'Handyy' Ferreira (Flex, 21, Brazil) | Six Invitational 2025 Champion| QcK Performance Balance Mousepad

Handyy might be the newest member of FaZe Clan, but his fast reflexes and fearless playstyle made him a key part of the win. The QcK Performance ‘Balance’ surface let him react instantly without over- or under-shooting his shots.

SteelSeries QcK Performance Mousepads:  This is precision made personal. 

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