Control pad or speed pad — what's the difference?

Control pads have a higher-friction weave that gives more stopping power for precise aim, at the cost of feeling 'slower.' Speed pads use a smoother, lower-friction surface for quick flicks and wide swipes. Hybrid/balanced cloth pads like the SteelSeries QcK and Razer Gigantus V2 lean toward control, which is what most reviewers and esports players recommend as a default.