Professional Counter-Strike 2 player Simon "yxngstxr" Boije says he stopped using Logitech's Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse and returned to the older Pro X Superlight 2 because the newer model felt inconsistent.
Boije said he liked the Superstrike's customizable click system, but his experience varied too much from session to session. He also mentioned feedback from teammate Afro, who believed the mouse's balance felt too heavy toward the front.
The comments are notable because they came during a Logitech event built around the launch of the newer Pro X3 Superstrike.
| Detail | Pro X2 Superstrike feedback |
|---|---|
| Player | Simon "yxngstxr" Boije |
| Current mouse | Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Previous mouse | Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike |
| Main complaint | Inconsistent feel |
| Balance concern | Reportedly front heavy |
| Feature he liked | Adjustable click behavior |
| Newer replacement | Pro X3 Superstrike |
Inconsistency pushed yxngstxr back to the Superlight 2
Boije explained that he had used the Superstrike when it became popular among competitive players, but eventually switched back.
He said there were times when the mouse felt very good and other times when he did not like it at all.
That inconsistency appears to have mattered more than the Superstrike's technical advantages.
One of its main features is Logitech's Haptic Inductive Trigger System, which allows players to adjust how the main clicks behave.
Boije specifically said he liked having control over the clicks, showing that the switch was not caused by a dislike of the technology itself.
Instead, the overall feel of the mouse did not remain consistent enough for him.
Front heavy balance may have contributed
Weight distribution was another possible issue.
Boije said teammate Afro had complained that the mouse's weight did not feel right and that it seemed heavier toward the front.
Boije himself said he did not strongly notice the problem, but it may have contributed to his overall impression.
That criticism lines up with one of the biggest changes Logitech has made to the new Pro X3 Superstrike.
The X3 keeps the same general concept but moves its weight distribution toward the center.
Logitech reportedly made that adjustment after receiving feedback from professional players who felt the earlier model was too front heavy.
Other pros have also moved back to older Logitech mice
Boije is not the only competitive player said to have stepped away from the Superstrike.
Another professional player, Oscar "Azuwu" Bell, pointed out that m0NESY had used the Superstrike before a major tournament but switched back to the Superlight for the event.
That does not mean the Superstrike is unsuitable for competitive play.
Different players prioritize different shapes, weight balance, click feel, and grip characteristics.
For professional players, even a small difference in consistency can matter because they spend many hours building muscle memory around one mouse.
Mouse shape may matter more than advanced features
The report also highlights a broader point about gaming mice.
Advanced sensors, high polling rates, and customizable switches can be useful, but they do not automatically make a mouse the best choice for every player.
Shape and comfort remain major factors.
If a mouse fits your hand and grip naturally, it may provide a more reliable experience than a technically more advanced model that feels awkward.
The Superlight series has remained popular partly because its familiar shape works for a wide range of competitive players.
Logitech's X3 may address one of the main complaints
The new Pro X3 Superstrike appears to respond directly to criticism around weight distribution.
Its internal layout has been reworked to create a more centrally balanced feel while retaining the Superstrike's customizable click system.
It remains to be seen whether players who returned to older Logitech mice will move back to the X3.
For now, Boije's comments show that even professional players do not automatically prefer the newest or most feature rich mouse.
Consistency, balance, and familiarity can still outweigh newer technology when every movement and click matters.
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