ATK has launched the Blazing Sky Phantom, a wireless gaming mouse with a carbon-fiber composite shell and a claimed weight of 44 grams. It pairs an 8,000 Hz polling rate with a PixArt PAW 3955 Master sensor and is available for $99.98 during preorders, rising to $119.98 afterward. The mouse comes in four color options.
Key takeaways
The Phantom combines a lightweight shell with high-end sensor and polling-rate specifications, while its compact symmetrical shape and four finishes give buyers options beyond the typical black-and-white gaming mouse.
- Claimed weight: 44 grams, with honeycomb cutouts on the rear shell
- Sensor: PixArt PAW 3955 Master, with up to 50,000 DPI sensitivity
- Polling rate: Up to 8,000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes
- Price: $99.98 during preorder; $119.98 afterward
Lightweight carbon-fiber design
ATK’s Blazing Sky Phantom measures 119.7 × 62.5 × 37.3 mm, making it smaller than the Razer Viper V4 Pro cited in the launch report. Its symmetrical shape is paired with an updated Nano coating intended to improve grip. The rear shell’s honeycomb cutouts help bring the claimed weight down to 44 grams.
The mouse is offered in Eon (black), Prime (white), Verge (blue), and Dune (sand). Its side buttons are positioned farther forward than those on the Razer comparison model, according to the report.
Sensor, switches, and polling rate
A PixArt PAW 3955 Master sensor and Nordic 54LM20 MCU power the Phantom. ATK lists a maximum sensitivity of 50,000 DPI and 8,000 Hz polling in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The company also cites 0.174 ms latency, but does not specify whether that figure refers to motion or click latency.
ATK uses Omron optical switches for the main buttons and a Raesha optical encoder for the scroll wheel. The optical components are designed to resist wear, though the launch information does not provide durability ratings.
Battery and pricing
A 300 mAh battery is rated for up to 200 hours of use at 1,000 Hz polling, according to ATK. Battery life is expected to drop substantially when using 4,000 or 8,000 Hz polling. The package includes both the Gem 8K Dongle and Nano 8K Dongle.
Preorders are priced at $99.98 on ATK’s website, with the listed price set to increase to $119.98 after the preorder period. The launch details do not specify how long preorder pricing will remain available.
Via ATK