Do the Logitech G RS Pedals SE Need Carpet Grips on a Carpeted Floor?

The Logitech G RS Pedals SE has carpet grips built in, so the real question is whether a carpeted floor needs anything more. It does not: on carpet the grips do their job, and a set that sits still needs nothing added. A bare floor is where grip becomes a question, and there a rubber mat, not extra grips, does the work.

Quick Answer

On carpet, the built-in carpet grips and rubber feet are all the grip you need, so skip extra grips. On a bare floor, a rubber mat under the footprint does the same job as adding more grip. The set costs R2,799 with VAT, and a mat is the only extra worth considering.

🧶 Why carpet already does the work

Carpet pile gives the grips something to catch on. The fibres push against the feet, and the frame resists sliding even during a hard brake from 100 km/h. That is the case the built-in grips were designed for, so a set on a carpeted floor is already in the right place.

Check the carpet's condition before you decide. A worn or matted patch gives the grips less to hold, while a thick, clean pile holds the frame well. Test the set on the carpet in the spot you use, with three hard stops, and watch whether the frame moves.

If the frame stays still, leave it alone. Adding extra grip to a set that already holds is a waste of time and money, and it can make the frame harder to move for cleaning.

🪵 What a bare floor needs instead

A bare floor does not give the built-in grips much to catch on. Tile, wood and polished concrete hold a set by friction alone, and the rubber feet do the most work there. A rubber mat under the footprint gives the feet a surface that resists sliding.

Choose a mat at least 5 cm larger than the frame on every side, so the feet sit fully on the rubber and never on the edge. Lay it flat, sit the set on it and run the three-stop test again.

Keep the mat clean. Grit under the rubber reduces grip, so lift the frame and wipe the mat every few weeks.

🔍 Test the spot before you decide

The fastest way to decide is a short test. Put the set on the spot you use, sit in your racing position, and brake hard from 100 km/h three times. Note whether the frame moves more than a few millimetres in any of the stops.

If it holds, you are done. If it moves on carpet, check the feet for dust and the carpet for a worn patch. If it moves on a bare floor, add the mat. If it still moves on a mat, check that the mat is flat and large enough.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need extra grips on a carpet?

Usually not. The built-in carpet grips and rubber feet are designed for that surface.

What works better than extra grips on a bare floor?

A rubber mat under the whole footprint, at least 5 cm larger than the frame on every side.

How do I know if the set is holding?

Brake hard three times from 100 km/h and watch whether the frame moves. A set that stays still is holding.