Hakis

🇸🇪 Marcus “Hakis” Kirestad is a professional CS2 rifler competing for Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), one of the most storied organizations in Counter-Strike history. The Swedish player is known for his consistent fragging ability and reliable rifle play, serving as an important contributor in NIP’s lineup. Competing at the highest level of European CS2, Hakis has earned his place among the professional elite through disciplined mechanics and intelligent positioning.

Current Mouse: Zowie EC2-C

Hakis uses the Zowie EC2-C, a right-handed ergonomic mouse that stands apart from the symmetrical wireless options popular in the current pro scene. The EC2-C weighs 73g and runs on the PMW3360 sensor via wired connection. Priced at $69.99, it represents excellent value for a professional-grade esports peripheral.

The Zowie EC2-C’s ergonomic right-handed shape provides a natural resting position for the hand, reducing fatigue during long sessions. Zowie’s plug-and-play philosophy — no software required, hardware DPI switching via an underside button — appeals to players who prefer simplicity and consistency across different setups. The wired connection eliminates any wireless latency concerns entirely, making it a dependable choice for competitive play.

The PMW3360 sensor, while not the newest on the market, is a proven workhorse known for its accuracy and reliability. Many professional players continue to favor it over newer alternatives due to its predictable behavior and widespread trust built over years of competitive use.

In-Game Settings Breakdown

Hakis’s CS2 settings reflect a balanced approach to sensitivity:

• DPI: 400
• In-game sensitivity: 2.2
• eDPI: 880 (DPI × sensitivity)
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• Resolution: 1024×768 (stretched)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz

An eDPI of 880 sits comfortably in the mid-range of the professional CS2 spectrum. Most pros fall between 600–1400 eDPI; Hakis’s 880 eDPI gives him enough speed for reactive rifle duels while maintaining the precision needed for accurate burst fire and spray control.

Why These Settings?

Hakis’s 400 DPI hardware setting is the standard choice among CS2 professionals, minimizing sensor interpolation while keeping the sensor operating in its optimal range. The 2.2 in-game sensitivity combined with 400 DPI results in an 880 eDPI — a value that balances speed for wide angle checks and control for tight aim duels.

His 1024×768 stretched resolution is on the lower end of what pros use, producing a heavily stretched image that makes player models appear wider. This horizontal stretching can assist with tracking moving targets and landing spray patterns, and is a preference deeply rooted in legacy CS habits carried over from older versions of the game. The 240Hz refresh rate monitor ensures smooth, low-latency visual feedback that pairs well with the wired mouse for a fully deterministic input chain.

Choosing a wired ergonomic mouse like the EC2-C in an era dominated by ultra-light wireless peripherals is a deliberate statement: consistency and comfort over trends. Hakis’s setup prioritizes reliable performance above all else.

Gear Summary

• Mouse: Zowie EC2-C
• Sensor: PMW3360
• Weight: 73g
• Connection: Wired
• DPI: 400
• In-game sensitivity: 2.2
• eDPI: 880
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• Resolution: 1024×768 (stretched)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz

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