L-TEK Core - Dance Pad

Long time DDR enthusiast and player (since DDR 1st Mix 1998/1999). Have purchased and used many dance mats (a few soft ones and a number of hard pads and custom pads). This L-TEK Core pad is very responsive and definitely sensitive enough without having to do any mods (like the penny mod). I many play in socks, so its perfect for that. I would not recommend using shoes for this type of pad since it not designed for it compared to an arcade pad (or one that is designed similar to it). The only thing I would recommend with this pad is to get a rubber drawer liner (found at a dollar store) to place under to pad if your pad slides during your gameplay. The dance pad barely moves with the rubber feet it has, but on some occasions on carpet, it seems to move/shift slightly after Hard songs. And I wish these models can just include a simple LED for each panel to use as indicators when each panel is stepped on. I would mod in LED's just for that diagnostic purpose. I really don't care if its super bright, it just needs to be visible for testing, or for those that are new to playing. Definitely one of the best home dance pads (hard type) that I have ever used with a high quality build and well-priced for those that do not have a huge budget for the $1000+ arcade type pads. Bang for the buck for sure.

I'm very happy with my L-TEK Core pad from DDRPad.com. Shipping was great because it came well-protected, with a USB cable packed separately. The panels even had a protective film so they could stay pretty during shipping. Worked right out of the box, plus it looks beautiful with its glossy finish on the panels and metal trim. I appreciate the reinforced corners so I'm able to move the pad around and store it upright safely.
Pad feels high-quality and solid at about 40 lbs. Heavy, but still manageable to move around. Nonslip base works well on solid floor and carpet. Built-in noise reduction makes it noticeably quieter than other pads I've tried.
Performance is excellent, the sensitivity is spot-on unmodded. No issues playing on my MacBook Air with OutFox. I play while wearing socks, but since the surface is smooth it can feel a bit slippery. Be careful!
Another bonus is the size, it's easy to slide under my bed for storage in a small apartment.
Overall, it's a sturdy, well-built pad that excels in quality and playability.

Bought two of these for my wife for Christmas to play Stepmania. Opened them on Christmas Eve, and my wife couldn’t stop playing. The construction is A+ and the packaging for shipping is top notch. My wife said it’s one of, if not the, best gift she’s received in the 15 years of Christmas we’ve celebrated together. She also crushed my score. Josh from DDRPad is extremely helpful.

Just recently got it and I must say that it is a solidly awesome, quality build and was worth every penny. When I first bought it, it was actually out of stock so I had to wait around a month and a half but they updated me promptly when I asked about their inventory status.

Bought this for my son as an early Christmas present. He loves it! The build quality is very solid and amazingly thin! Works great. Thanks!

Played with it for a week and it works somewhat ok, but it feels like the sensors near the center of the pad aren't great.
Getting misses for no reason ruining combos at times.
If you're going to play the harder content out there, this won't get you the quad star you are aiming for.
Good for people who stomp like crazy on the easier side though.