If you thought the Endgame Gear OP1 8K couldn’t get any lighter, think again. German mod house PMM has unveiled Pulse, a 3D‑printed replacement shell designed to strip serious grams off the already featherweight OP1 8K while adding premium grip options and a tunable click system for enthusiasts.
Instead of changing the feel gamers already love, Pulse is built from a precise 3D scan of the original OP1 shell. That means the core shape and ergonomics remain intact, which is crucial for muscle memory and comfort. All versions keep a solid base so you can reuse the stock skates.
Three shell variants let you pick your balance of weight, airflow, and contact feel:
– Full of holes: about 30 g
– Solid sides, perforated top: about 30.9 g
– Solid contact surfaces (no holes where you grip): about 31.8 g
For context, the stock OP1 8K v2 sits around 49.5 g, so even the “heaviest” Pulse shell shaves roughly 18 g. PMM also plans a wireless version for the OP1w family. Details aren’t final, but a complete wireless build is expected to land near 39 g, extrapolating from the OP1w 4K v2’s 58.5 g stock weight.
Grip and feel get an upgrade, too. Buyers can choose between:
– A slightly textured, semi‑gloss standard coating
– UltraGrip 2.0 ceramic, a smoother finish designed to boost control and consistency
There’s also a clever click‑tension system. By turning a single screw, you’ll be able to dial in main button pre‑travel and sensitivity, tailoring click feel to your preference for faster taps or firmer feedback.
Pricing is set to start at €70 for the Pulse kit. The base Endgame Gear OP1 8K is priced at €79.90 in Europe, and the v2 model typically goes for $89.99 in the U.S. Availability for the Pulse mod is estimated for October. PMM says installation takes about 30 minutes with the included tools. You’ll be able to buy the shell as a standalone kit or as a fully assembled mouse; the prebuilt option will naturally cost more due to assembly.
Even with these weight reductions, competition in the ultra‑light arena is heating up. A major gaming brand recently slipped out a production wireless mouse at just 36 g, underscoring how fiercely the industry is chasing weight, speed, and feel.
Who is Pulse for? If you already like the OP1’s shape and want the lightest possible build without sacrificing your preferred grip or skates, this mod targets exactly that niche. Add in adjustable clicks and upgraded coatings, and you’ve got a compelling path to an ultra‑light, competition‑ready mouse tailored to your hand.
