The new Logitech X2 Superstrike mouse is making a significant impact at the PGL Cluj Napoca Counter-Strike 2 tournament. Several players from five prominent teams have switched to this faster-clicking mouse, which was released recently. Out of 50 remaining competitors, 13 are now using the Superstrike, including members of Navi, The Mongolz, Falcons, Furia, and G2. This rapid adoption is notable, given that professional players typically hesitate to change equipment due to concerns about adapting and potential performance dips.
The trend was initially observed by users on the /r/mousereview subreddit, who first highlighted its presence at the PGL tournament. This event marks the first major Counter-Strike 2 competition since the X2 Superstrike’s official release on February 10th. While prototype versions had already contributed to CS2 tournament victories, notably by Furia’s Kscerato, the Cluj Napoca 2026 event solidifies the Superstrike’s status as a popular choice for players familiar with Logitech mice, regardless of sponsorship.
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The Superstrike represents an advancement over the Superlight 2, another mouse favored by Counter-Strike professionals. It replaces the Superlight 2’s optical microswitches with a new HITS (haptic inductive trigger system) technology. This innovation aims to remove the physical travel required for traditional mouse clicks, potentially cutting down the time to fire a first shot by up to 30ms. While the benefit might be less pronounced for professionals compared to casual players, this speed improvement is significantly greater than, for instance, the latency reduction achieved by moving from a 1000Hz to an 8000Hz polling rate, a different trend in gaming peripherals.
Additionally, the Superstrike incorporates rapid trigger functionality, a feature previously introduced in keyboards. This technology enables mouse click and release signals to be registered instantly upon detecting a change in direction, rather than waiting for a specific actuation point. This mechanism further contributes to a faster click cadence. Importantly, the mouse retains the familiar shape, weight, sensor, and wireless capabilities of the Superlight 2, which should help users adapt quickly to the new device.
Teams such as The Mongolz, Falcons, and Furia each have three players utilizing the Superstrike, including notable aimers like m0NESY, Techno, and Kscerato. Navi and G2 also feature two players each using the mouse. While The Mongolz and Navi exclusively use Logitech mice, other teams employ a variety of brands. Professional Counter-Strike players typically have autonomy in selecting their peripherals, recognizing their critical role in performance.
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Since its initial reveal, the mouse enthusiast community has engaged in extensive debate regarding Logitech’s claims of increased speed. While anecdotal evidence varies, there has been limited objective testing beyond basic reaction time benchmarks. Consequently, the Superstrike’s widespread adoption by esports teams serves as a crucial indicator in the ongoing competition for the best gaming mouse.
Logitech reportedly expedited the development of HITS technology following highly positive feedback from early professional play-tests. It remains to be seen if the Superstrike mouse will establish itself as a definitive standard among Counter-Strike teams, and if other esports brands such as Razer, Zowie, and SteelSeries will integrate similar inductive mouse switches. Already, Superstrike imitations with black buttons have appeared on AliExpress, though it may take years for other manufacturers to achieve comparable reductions in click latency.
A significant question revolves around whether tournament organizers might ban this technology, considering the theoretical advantage it offers. As of now, Valve, the developers of Counter-Strike, and tournament organizers have not imposed any restrictions. However, Valve previously prohibited the ‘SOCD’ feature found in some magnetic switch keyboards in 2024, primarily due to concerns about automation rather than mere speed enhancement. The discussion regarding the Superstrike’s legality is expected to persist.
