The power of precision: Why Secretlab has launched its esports On-Stage Standard

For a professional esports athlete, regardless of the game, precision is everything.

In an industry full of high-pressure tournaments, sometimes with prize pools in the millions, one misclick could prove to be costly. As the ecosystem has evolved, esports players have continued to hone their skills in the game itself; however, what is often overlooked by the wider public is the advancements that are being made outside of it.

Gaming gear is an essential part of a player’s performance at a high level, but not just from a technological standpoint. Being comfortable with a piece of equipment leaves less room for concern when stepping onto a stage in front of a large audience. Just like in traditional sports, each athlete has their own specific set-up that they believe is the key to unlocking their true potential. 

This is why gaming gear brand Secretlab has introduced the On-Stage Standard, a range of esports-focused equipment designed to help players replicate their training setups across various tournaments. Headlined by Secretlab’s new InfinitePrecision Armrest, the On-Stage Standard also includes a desk mat for its MAGNUS Pro Metal Desk, all to give pro players the ability to measure their setups accurately, no matter if the location changes.

While this may seem arbitrary for those stepping into a ranked game, creating optimal configurations from practice to competition helps create a sense of familiarity across various unfamiliar venues. This is why it is not uncommon to see players go to great lengths before a game to measure and adjust peripherals and chairs to find a setup that they are comfortable with during the setup stage.

“If you feel like your setting isn’t right, it can throw you off your game,” highlighted Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok in Secretlab’s new mini-documentary in collaboration with Riot Games for the gear’s launch. 

Speaking to Esports Insider, Beatrice Wee, Head of Global Partnerships at Secretlab, noted that the idea for the On-Stage Standard originated in 2023 when T1 player Keira struggled to adjust his armrests during the 2023 League of Legends World Championship.

“That’s when we realised that Secretlab is in a unique position to help players and tournaments achieve the ultra-precise, consistent setup experience that they’ve been looking for,” she said. 

According to Wee, working alongside its partners — which include the likes of Paper Rex, Cloud9 and LoL Esports — helped gather information on what players were looking for when it came to precision. 

“Every player has their own preferred unique setup configuration,” Wee stated. 

“Even if it’s a few millimetres off, it makes a huge difference in their performance. That’s why it’s incredibly important that the Secretlab On-Stage Standard is designed in a way for players to make very fine adjustments, not based on a general feeling, but with engineered precision.”

As a result of its research, Secretlab has developed the InfinitePrecision Armrest (On-Stage Standard). This piece of gear equips to its TITAN Evo chair range and features a digital display that shows users exactly the height of their armrest. The aim of the device is to provide players with a precise measurement that they can then replicate when at venues for other events, provided that the tournament organiser also uses the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair and On-Stage Standard equipment.

Luckily for players across Riot Games’ ecosystem, Secretlab has been a long-time partner of League of Legends and VALORANT for many years, providing its chairs across the developer’s global esports events. This means that athletes who train with Secretlab gear are able to replicate the height of their armrest with ease. 

However, given the equipment’s exclusivity to the TITAN Evo model, it doesn’t solve the issue for athletes or tournament organisers who utilise other setups outside of Secretlab, whether that is due to personal preference or existing partnerships. It is also important to note that the digital armrest measurement by Secretlab is unique in that every 0.1 on the display corresponds to 0.6mm (reaching a maximum height of 76mm).

Nevertheless, after Esports Insider was provided with the InfinitePrecision Armrest to test prior to writing this article, the product does deliver what it promises. It ultimately should benefit Secretlab users looking for specific measurements for their armrest height. The armrest also comes with the ability to adjust its front-to-back and side-to-side position, providing an even more tailored experience. 

Esports fans can get a full look at the armrest in action at the League of Legends 2025 World Championship later this month in China. However, keen-eyed viewers can also look back at First Stand and MSI 2025 as the product was also trialled at these events before its official launch. 

Another piece of gear that looks to help players with their setups is the Secretlab MAGPAD Desk Mat. The product, which fits onto Secretlab’s MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand Metal Desk, features grids and measurements that allow players to place any peripheral, such as a mouse and keyboard, in the exact same area that they use in practice. Gone are the days of using a ruler. 

From a fan’s perspective, the introduction of the On-Stage Standard also provides more of an in-depth look into a player’s setup. Whilst the gear is targeted towards professional athletes, fans now have the ability to glimpse into how a player sets up before a crucial game. This is not a new phenomenon, with websites dedicated to the setups and settings that pro players use in games such as Counter-Strike. 

Secretlab, in particular, noted three players’ setups with the On-Stage Standard, highlighting the different preferences players have. Paper Rex VALORANT player Ilia ‘something’ Petrov has a desk setting of 735mm, an armrest setting of -2.5, and notably only uses the left armrest.

Meanwhile, Cloud9 VALORANT athlete Erick ‘Xeppaa’ Bach has a desk setting of 770mm and -1.6, whilst the organisation’s League of Legends player Robert ‘Blaber’ Huang prefers a lower desk (740mm) yet a higher armrest (3.3). These insights alone highlight how each player has their own ideal setup to help perform at their best. 

Whilst it could be argued whether having specific gaming setups can actually help improve gameplay, the psychological effect of ‘something’ not feeling right can be amplified during high-pressure situations. 

Recalling his time as a pro player, Los Ratones co-owner, Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont, also noted in the documentary: “If I were to make a misplay or die in a 1v1, the first thing I would think is maybe it is my mouse? Maybe it’s my armrest? Something feels wrong. If you were at home, you wouldn’t do that.”

In a press release provided to Esports Insider, Secretlab refers to muscle memory and mental focus as key reasons for ensuring that every millimetre is accounted for before jumping into a crucial esports match. Taking away outside factors and making an athlete more comfortable in unusual surroundings takes away one mental hurdle, helping a player focus on what matters – the game. 

This is why esports-specific gaming gear continues to evolve — to get the best out of a player. To the average fan watching at home, having the optimal DPI (dots per inch) for gaming mice, pristine audio for headsets, or armrests that calculate the perfect height may seem like a minor, unimportant factor. However, for pros at the top level, every millimetre matters and precision is key. 

Disclaimer: Esports Insider was provided with a Secretlab InfinitePrecision Armrest to test the product prior to publishing this article.