For professional esports players, precision isn’t just a skill, it’s a necessity. A single misclick or misplaced hand position can mean the difference between victory and defeat, especially in high-stakes tournaments where millions are on the line. That’s why Secretlab’s latest innovation, the On-Stage Standard (OSS), is already making waves across the competitive gaming world.
An esports setup so precise — it will transform how pros play. The Secretlab On-Stage Standard is the first-ever set of competitive specifications that lets players replicate their exact setup from home to tournament with millimeter precision. See the future of on-stage setups,… pic.twitter.com/nCOdW8FQY4
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Precision, Comfort, and Familiarity on Stage
Secretlab’s On-Stage Standard is designed to help players recreate their ideal practice setups at tournaments down to the millimetre. At the heart of this new standard is the InfinitePrecision Armrest, a digitally enhanced component for the brand’s TITAN Evo chairs that displays the exact armrest height on a small LED screen.
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This means players can replicate their preferred configurations across different venues with complete accuracy, a godsend in esports, where tiny inconsistencies can disrupt rhythm and muscle memory.
“If you feel like your setting isn’t right, it can throw you off your game,” said Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok, who recently featured in a Secretlab mini-documentary produced in collaboration with Riot Games. Faker’s endorsement reinforces how vital consistency is for performance, especially under the bright lights of a packed stage.
From Problem to Innovation
According to Beatrice Wee, Secretlab’s Head of Global Partnerships, the idea for the On-Stage Standard came about after a T1 player struggled to adjust his chair’s armrests during the 2023 League of Legends World Championship.
“That’s when we realised Secretlab was in a unique position to help players and tournaments achieve the ultra-precise, consistent setup experience they’ve been looking for,” Wee explained.
Through collaborations with top organisations like Paper Rex, Cloud9, and LoL Esports, Secretlab gathered data on how players configure their gear. The result was an armrest with stepless height adjustment and digital precision, allowing changes as fine as 0.6mm per 0.1 increment.
This same attention to detail extends to the new MAGPAD Desk Mat (On-Stage Standard Edition), which fits onto the company’s MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand Metal Desk. The mat features a grid layout that lets players measure and align their peripherals, like keyboards and mice, with surgical precision, ensuring that their in-game comfort matches what they’re used to at home.
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Tested and Trusted by the Pros
Before its official release, the On-Stage Standard was trialled at events such as MSI 2025 and The First Stand, and it will make a full appearance at this year’s League of Legends World Championship in China.
Esports teams and players who’ve already tried it are sold on its benefits. Paper Rex’s Ilia ‘something’ Petrov, for instance, prefers a 735mm desk height with a -2.5 armrest setting and only uses his left armrest, while Cloud9’s Xeppaa opts for a higher desk at 770mm. These subtle differences highlight just how personal—and vital—setup precision can be.
Former pro player Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont put it best: “If I were to make a misplay or die in a 1v1, the first thing I would think is maybe it’s my mouse? Maybe it’s my armrest? Something feels wrong. If you were at home, you wouldn’t do that.”
By eliminating those variables, the OSS helps players focus solely on performance, removing the mental noise that can creep in during competition.
A New Standard for Esports
Secretlab’s innovation might sound niche, but it reflects a growing understanding in esports that performance isn’t just about reaction time, it’s also about comfort, familiarity, and confidence.
As Faker put it: “Having full control over the exact height and angle of our armrests and setup means I can fully adjust this to account for my specific needs and individual preferences. When I feel the most comfortable, stronger gameplay naturally follows.”
Given Secretlab’s deep ties with Riot Games and its presence across major events like VALORANT Champions and Worlds, the On-Stage Standard is poised to become an essential feature for tournament organisers worldwide.
It’s another reminder that in esports, as in traditional sports, every millimetre matters.