Cobalt Flux vs. BlueShark

Auspher · Trick Member Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio

It seems that lately people are debating which mat is better. The Cobalt Flux, which I own, and the BlueShark metal pads. I've had my Flux for over 2 years now and haven't had a problem, so it's no lie that it's made to last. As for the BlueShark, I'm a little skeptical if it could last as long due to the fact that it uses arcade sensors. It's a nice looking mat though. Who knows, maybe I'll end up getting it just to try it out myself when I have the extra money.

So, which do you think is better and why?
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ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

That gives me an idea:
I'll make an illustrated comparison between the two pads.
Sort of comic-style, in a similar fashion to the Mac commercials where there's the one guy who's a Mac and the other who's a PC, and the Mac guy always pwns the PC guy in some way or another.

Except I'll try to keep the propaganda from getting into it.
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trob xD · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Ohio

Lol nice idea DT.

Max. were you at GOM6?

Auspher · Trick Member Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio

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DarkCore · Trick Member Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada

I got my Cobalt Flux roughly 2 months ago, and it's already at the point where I can't FC a 9 on ITG due to pad errors - and now I'm forced to play strictly at the arcade. Mine certainly was NOT built to last, and I am extremely unsatisfied with my $500.00 purchase. I sent them an email a month ago, and still no reply. I was ripped off, simple as that; and now I'm holding my breath and trusting Dancing Tofu for an awesome pad.

Auspher · Trick Member Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio

DarkCore · Trick Member Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada

I sent two emails to that, and still no reply. I know damn well it's not my control box - that's fine, it's the pad. =\

Anyway, I don't like the way it feels anyway with or without the arcade mod, so I'll just buy a DT500 and hope it's what I want. Plus ever since I stopped playing at home, I've been getting great scores at the arcade.

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

jpoppyz · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:23 am Post subject:

i bought a used cobalt flux about 3 months ago, and i love it! mine has the black and textured arcade mod on it. i have no sensitivity problems and it helps me greatly getting used to playing with shoes on and having to hit a little harder at arcades. my only complaint about the pad is that it has no bar and its not thick enough, 2 things i'll be fixing this summer.
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ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Nomislegend · Trick Member Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: Florida

I'm sorry, but Blueshark GXG pad is way better than CF IMO. I just can't stand how small the CF is and how much it moves...also the GXG feels more arcade like.

trob xD · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Ohio

Marq(uistadorous) · Trick Member Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: Arvada, CO

That's wierd trob. The only pad errors I get is on fast runs. The arrows are so extremely sensitive, that you can touch an arrow with your pinky and it will trigger it. So that causes alot of way offs on ITG. I'm gonna have to find a way to fix the oversensitivity. Other than that, the pad is splendid.
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idaho22 · Basic Member Joined: 10 Jan 2007

COBALT FLUX SUCKS
my school has 2 cobalt flux pads similar to this one

I HATE THEM they have poor response and you can not tell where you are on the pad so i slip off a lot of the time. it is all basicaly one flat surface and i hate that. i don't know about blue sharcks thought they might be good.
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Marq(uistadorous) · Trick Member Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: Arvada, CO

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Hey idaho, we can't see the pic. =(

trob, is your BS really that bad?
I kind of was hoping that BlueShark would be the new wonderpad and we could hide in the shadows; I'm not too sure DTG's big enough to meet the demands if there isn't someone consistently better.
Anyway, I wish you good luck with your BS BS, it'd be a shame to see another acquaintance throw out $500 to bad service and product malfunction.
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Auspher · Trick Member Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio

Good thing I'm holding off on getting a BlueShark..
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mistercow_pnoy · Trick Member Joined: 17 May 2005

I have had my CF for 4 months and I love it. It is working great. Except now it seems to be sensing when I don't really touch it. Maybe I screwed the screws in too much.
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Marq(uistadorous) · Trick Member Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: Arvada, CO