CS2 Pro Ditches Superstrike for Older Superlight 2, Calls It 'Inconsistent'

A CS2 pro told our writer he switched from the Superstrike to the older Superlight 2 due to inconsistency, sparking talk about mouse shape and balance.

Ever found a piece of gear that just doesn't click, no matter how good it looks on paper? That's exactly what happened to one CS2 pro with Logitech's Superstrike mouse.

At a Logitech G Play event—ironically held to launch the new X3 Superstrike—pro player yxngstxr candidly told our writer that he ditched his Superstrike for the older Superlight 2. Why? He found the Superstrike inconsistent and had heard about its front-weighted balance. That front-heavy feel is something our writer had noticed too, and it seems Logitech has as well: the new X3 Superstrike shifts the weight more centrally, which is one of its biggest upgrades.

It's a striking bit of feedback, especially given the setting. Here was a pro, at an event celebrating a new product, openly saying he preferred the older model. That kind of honesty is rare, and it says a lot about how sensitive pros are to subtle differences in their gear.

And yxngstxr isn't alone. Another CS2 pro, Oscar 'Azuwu' Bell, pointed out that M0nesy—one of the best players in the world—used the Superstrike before the major, but switched back to the Superlight for the major itself. That's a notable pattern: even top-tier players are gravitating back to the older shape when it matters most.

Our writer's take? Shape is king. Whatever fits your hand and grip most comfortably will always serve you better than any spec sheet. That's why he's hoping Logitech releases more mouse shapes with the Superstrike's HITS system inside. He even asked Logitech about a potential 'Dex' shape, but the company wouldn't confirm. Notably, they didn't deny it either.

So, will yxngstxr switch to the X3 now that the weighting is more balanced? Only time will tell. But for now, the message is clear: even the pros prioritize feel over flash. What do you think—would you ditch a newer mouse for an older one if it felt more consistent?