My personal tier list and explanation about my collection of skates
April· Sep 12, 2026, edited Oct 15, 2026. .
GOD tier:
• Xraypad obsidian/obsidian air - A review of two models at once, because to me they’re similar. For me, these are the best I’ve ever used; I’ve mostly used them on glass, which is what they’re primarily designed for. In all the time I’ve used them, I haven’t experienced any drawbacks—they run smoothly and quietly no matter how I use them.
• Pwnage stock skates/dots - Awesome, just awesome. I really liked these dots because they're the fastest and most texture-free dots I've ever used. It's a shame you can't buy them separately anywhere except on their website.
• MGG Ultraglide silencer old/new - I’m talking about both versions—the only difference between them is the design. I tested them on glass, and to me, they feel like slightly textured, slow dots on any type of glass. I’ve never noticed this specific combination of speed and balance in dots before, so they deserve the highest tier.
• MGG Ultraglide Racingsport II - The fastest line in the series—I’d have to say I completely agree that they literally fly across both glass and fabric, and using them is a real pleasure for anyone who needs speed, no matter the surface. They also have an almost smooth texture and leave behind crumbs.
• Talongames Kumo(cloth edition) - I can't say much about them—I used them for a couple of weeks on fabric (which I don't usually use)—but I will note that when I first tried them, they were literally the best I've ever used on fabric; even on jacquard, they felt great and glided smoothly without losing speed, which wasn't the case with other dots I've used.
• Westlab Yellow - In terms of material and glide, they're the same as the blue ones, which is already a huge plus for me; this time, the focus is on balance and control, which suits me better.
• Xraypad Jade Air - Great dots, with a bit of texture for the glass. To be honest, I wouldn't say they're as quiet as the name suggests, but the glide is really fast without being too fast. As for durability, it feels more or less average—they wore off for me in a couple of weeks.
Mid/Good tier:
• MGG Ultraglide brake bright - According to the seller, these are the slowest tips in their entire lineup, but for me, they strike the perfect balance—neither leaning too much toward speed nor too much toward control—so they’re just good, fairly texture-free tips. One of their notable advantages is that they wear down quite slowly, though it leave behind crumbs.
• Westlab Blue - They're a great deal for a couple of dollars—literally the best you can get for that price. For me, the blue model is the fastest overall that I've tried on any glass—even a little too fast—so I'll lower my rating slightly, but that's just my personal impression. Overall, though, I can't find any downsides to them besides the speed, so they're still good.
• MGG Ultraglide ice - To be honest, I found these points somewhat questionable; for the most part, they just didn't work for me—they felt a bit strange and unreliable for precise tracking, so I'd say it's simply a balance that leans toward speed and lacks any texture whatsoever throughout the entire user experience.
• UNWS Silver Fox - I left them in the middle category because they felt terrible on some lenses for me—literally unplayable—and I didn’t really understand the point of including two sizes in a single pack; in my opinion, it’s not particularly convenient, but that’s just my personal take. As for how they feel on other lenses, the dots are quite good and wear off slowly, but they’re a bit pricey—about $15 on AliExpress.
Low tier:
• Xraypad u9 Air 6.5 - In my opinion, the quality is pretty average, despite the high price—these products generally cost around $10 (prices vary by country). When I first started using them, I didn’t like the texture on glass or the sticky feeling on fabric. After a while, you get used to it, and overall, they’re more or less okay. The only major plus is their durability; personally, they’ve worn down by only 10% after a full year of use.
• Psyche Gear Lynn - I just got them, and I can give my verdict right away: for the price and with 100 pieces per pack, they glide pretty well(after 2 weeks feels like sand XD), but they leave a slightly noticeable mark on the glass (maybe just on my Phantom). Personally, I was surprised by the size—they're much smaller than standard dots, but that doesn't take away from their performance.
• SDJZT A4 /A2/A1/A3 - As for the cheapest, more or less decent options on AliExpress, I really don't have anything to say—I've used them for over a year, and they're literally just average, but decent for the price of $1. This is a good option if you're just starting out or if there's nothing else to buy.
• LAJQTAO W/B/Milky White - As for the cheapest, more or less decent options on AliExpress, I really don't have anything to say—I've used them for over a year, and they're literally just average, but decent for the price of $1. This is a good option if you're just starting out or if there's nothing else to buy.
Absolute useless never buy:
• FunBlocks - These are the worst ones I've tried—they literally leave behind shavings, the glide is terrible after just a couple of days, and they become gross and unpleasant. I literally used only 20 out of the 90 I bought; I just threw the rest away. For $3, you'd expect at least a little more than the cheapest ones, because even those would be better than these.
Testing: Ducklab Cui,Ducklab Yu,Dysphoria jellyfish,Dysphoria manta ray,Dysphoria booby,Westlab orange,Westlab creamy,Ultraglide built durable,abyss chalcedony air,abyss ink 2.0,abyss sky air,abyss ice,ramisu rice powder,uncle panda pink.
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