Step back inside our research lab with Science of PLAY, a video series that delves into the research and engineering behind the gear trusted by esports pros worldwide. The second episode looks into, “Science of The Flick Shot,” we break down the biomechanics behind impressive flick shots and the g-forces generated by rapid mouse accelaration.

A flick shot is a rapid, reaction-focused aiming technique in First-Person Shooter (FPS) games (like Valorant, Counter-Strike, or Overwatch) where players whip their crosshair from its current position, accelerating their mouse suddenly across the desk surface, to fire precisely at the peak of the movement, instantly braking in place.

Esports pros have extremely dynamic mouse movement, whipping their entire arm to land a flick shot, to dozens of micro-adjustments to hone in on their moving targets. For their shots to land as intended, they need a hyper-accurate sensor that won’t skip or spin out no matter how rapidly they change direction.

The Logitech G HERO 2 advanced gaming sensor was engineered specifically to flawlessly track up to 88 g-force units of acceleration.

Logitech G product development teams work with specialized researchers to determine the upper limits of bio-mechanical movement that esports athletes can achieve through a variety of motion tracking tests. All PRO Series products also undergo grueling mechanical tests to iteratively test the durability and accuracy of sensors and switches before they reach the market.