Today, I’m excited to reveal the pivotal role of our collaboration with elite esports talent in refining the Razer Viper V3 Pro, a mouse that’s becoming synonymous with victory.
Our latest addition to Team Razer’s star-studded roster, Zachary “zekken” Patrone, is a rising trailblazer in the VALORANT esports scene. At VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Masters Madrid 2024, zekken not only captivated the world with his strategic mastery but also tied the record for most kills in an international series, tallying an astounding 101 kills.
This achievement propelled Sentinels, backed by his unmatched skills and our top-secret Razer prototype mouse, to clinch their first International Championship, marking a historic moment with a peak viewership of 1.69 million. These monumental victories underscore zekken’s status as the world’s premier Valorant player, an accolade made possible through the precision and performance of the Viper V3 Pro.
zekken’s Weapon of Choice: The Viper V3 Pro
zekken’s weapon of choice – the Viper V3 Pro, is where superior design meets top-of-the-line engineering to ensure unparalleled peak gaming performance. The game-changing mouse packs a punch with Razer’s Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2, in a stunningly light 54 grams package.
Further citing his preferences which contributed to the relocation of its DPI button to the underside of the mouse and larger mouse feet, the Viper V3 Pro’s enhanced form and function has solidified itself as zekken’s choice of mouse for victory.
Proven Performance
The Viper V3 Pro’s unrivalled speed and precision indubitably enabled zekken in the recent VCT Masters Madrid international tournament that set the record as the most watched Valorant tournament in history, as he established himself as the highest ACS rated player and clinched an International Championship for Sentinels, propelling them to become the best team in the world.
“The Viper V3 Pro is fast, light, smooth and fits well in my hand, allowing me to perform at my best during the VCT tournaments.” – zekken
Zekken earns the highest ACS 🔥 #VALORANTMasters pic.twitter.com/WuC7YYNeZ7
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) March 26, 2024
Razer’s Commitment to Esports Excellence
At Razer, we recognize and respect the accomplishments and skills of leading esports talents and are committed to helping them achieve their fullest potential, contributing to their legacy in esports history.
Our active collaboration with ambassadors on the ground to collect and translate real-time feedback into product enhancements ensures that Razer products are fine-tuned to always deliver a flawless gaming experience with a competitive edge over the rest.
Behind the Scenes – The Development of the Viper V3 Pro
In fact, the Viper V3 Pro is a clear testament to Razer’s strong commitment to creating solutions that are For Gamers, By Gamers.
For Viper V3 Pro, we worked closely with DRX from late 2023 to test early prototype units of Viper V3 HyperSpeed. Taking their feedback on shape, weight, button placement and feel of the switches into careful consideration, our engineers have refined on both the previously well-received features of the Viper V3 HyperSpeed, as well as its sleek design, allowing players to enjoy the best of both worlds when forging their way to victory with Viper V3 Pro.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is at the forefront of technological innovation, equipped with the Razer™ Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 and Razer™ HyperPolling 8K Hz Technology. This sensor ensures best-in-class precision with 99.8% resolution accuracy and enables gamers to fine-tune control with 1-DPI adjustments. The Viper V3 Pro’s HyperPolling Wireless Dongle combines Razer HyperSpeed Wireless and Razer HyperPolling Technology, supporting a true 8K Hz wireless polling rate for ultra-low-latency responsiveness. This technical superiority makes every movement and click perfectly sync with on-screen actions, providing a competitive edge in the fast-paced esports environment.
Supporting Pro Esports Athletes – The Razer-zekken Partnership
A rising star with sheer talent and elite aim, zekken is a force to be reckoned with in Valorant’s cutthroat competitive space. Swiftly rising through the ranks from silver to Radiant in Act 1 of Valorant, his learning agility is off the charts, showcasing his high potential and undeniable prowess in outsmarting his foes
“He’s incredibly good at processing all the chaos and stimulation on the screen and in his headset and reliably makes well informed decisions from it.” said Kona, zekken’s performance coach. “The thing is, he can do this all, at a fast and consistent rate all in the matter of a second. Zach usually makes the decision that gives him and his team the best chance to win each round. He’s incredibly calculated, at an insanely fast rate.”
A long-time Razer gamer, zekken shared that his mother purchased Razer gear for him back in 2014. zekken’s familiarity with Razer technology and his insider knowledge of what makes or breaks on the battlefront makes this Razer-zekken Partnership especially effective in developing gear that boosts gamers to push beyond limits.
At Razer, we’re thrilled to support top emerging esports athletes, especially within the Valorant community. Our goal is to be at the heart of esports’ greatest moments, and by sponsoring athletes with the highest potential, we’re making our vision a reality.
In Conclusion
The Viper V3 Pro’s role in providing zekken with the edge he needs to excel competitively is an excellent showcase of the positive relationship between Razer and the esports community, where Razer’s cutting-edge technology allows athletes to thrive and enable their best performance.
As a beacon of innovation in the gaming space, Razer is dedicated to further pushing boundaries for creativity and performance set by its predecessors, with the development of next-generation technology for up-and-coming esports talents.
zekken is currently on track to VCT Americas Stage 1 after Sentinel’s win at VCT Masters Madrid, where he achieved a record of 101 kills at an international event, the highest ACS score, and MVP of the tournament.
For more information about the Razer Viper V3 Pro, please visit Razer.com.
