Secretlab creates new On-Stage Standard for esports

Did you know Lee “Flash” Young Ho, hailed as the greatest StarCraft player in history, famously brought a ruler to every match to measure the exact position of his keyboard and setup? Likewise, Ryu “Keria” Min-seok from T1 also uses a ruler to get the perfect distance between his peripherals, and just last year, he spoke out about the difficulties adapting to setup changes on varying stages. Such detailed preparations are common on tournament stages as every athlete’s setup is highly personal, and the slightest change to their environment could dramatically impact performance.

The problem is that while players want to recreate the exact setup that’s unique to them on stage, they simply can’t — there were no reliable solutions in the industry. Until now. Rooted in competitive gaming and deeply embedded in the esports world since 2018, Secretlab now unveils the new Secretlab On-Stage Standard — the first-ever competitive standard for desks, chairs, armrests, and more that allows pro players to consistently recreate every aspect of their training setup on the tournament stage with millimeter precision.

Now making its official debut at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds), it offers unparalleled support for the highest level of gameplay. Some may question: Does millimeter precision really matter in esports? In a word — absolutely.

While casual gamers may not notice it, a slight difference of just a few millimeters in real life can significantly impact professional competitive players’ in-game mouse and character control, as well as determine match outcomes as they compete for multi-million dollar prize pools. Combining Secretlab's engineering expertise with feedback from players who train in meticulously dialed-in setups for up to 16 hours a day, Secretlab knows that even the slightest change in armrest position or mouse and keyboard placements isn’t just noticeable — it’s disruptive.

Pro players have developed their muscle memory through repetitive, trained movements. A small change in their armrest height — even by a few millimeters — alters the angle of their wrist, elbow, and shoulder. As a result, a player who may be used to a lower arm support may find their mouse aim slipping after switching to a setup with slightly raised armrests.

In any top-level competition, players need strong mental focus to concentrate on their own performance.

Rafael Nadal is well-known for his ritualistic pre-match routines on the tennis court. By adjusting his socks and arranging his water bottles in a diagonal line, he engages in small, familiar behaviors that help him block out distractions and focus on the game. For esports players, recreating every aspect of their training setup during tournaments provides a sense of control on an unfamiliar stage. This consistency in their environments boosts in-game concentration where it counts most.

Secretlab is no stranger to pro players’ needs. Years of firsthand experience in the competitive gaming scene have also given us a clear understanding of the physical toll that long hours in an unsupportive chair can take. Chronic backaches, wrist strain, and body fatigue are all too common for professional players.

Secretlab developed the Secretlab TITAN Evo to meet the advanced ergonomic needs of pro players. That’s why Secretlab's chairs are trusted by some of the world’s top teams — including T1, Team Vitality, and Cloud9 — and are also the preferred chair of choice for the world’s biggest tournaments, such as Worlds for the seventh consecutive year.

The all-new Secretlab On-Stage Standard introduces a new line of tournament-grade equipment that gives players precision control over their gear, so they can focus on performing at their best.

One often underestimated but important variable is the configuration of their furniture: monitor + keyboard + mouse placement, armrest-elbow angle, armrest height, and desk height. No one has addressed this gap in competitive play until now. Solving it required a depth of insight into what top esports pros truly need, which you’d only obtain through exwe createdtensive interactions with players, and a breadth of engineering expertise. Finally, this can only be tackled by true specialists who would obsess over every millimeter when designing products, and that’s exactly how wecreated the Secretlab On-Stage Standard. ” — Ian Ang, Co-Founder & CEO of Secretlab

The world’s most precise, adjustable, and advanced armrest ever created for players. When paired with Secretlab's flagship Secretlab TITAN Evo, players get all the benefits of incredible ergonomic comfort through long hours.

Millimeter-precise height calibration: With stepless adjustability pro players enjoy complete freedom of height adjustments. An integrated digital display and control panel allows for 0.1 increments, so players have a measurable way to their armrest height across setups.

Expanded 4D adjustability: Fine-tune the armrest to exactly where it's needed with stepless front-to-back and sideways adjustments. A new 5-step rotational adjustment of up to 60 degrees also adds an extra layer of versatility.

With the help of numbered grids, players have a precise placement of exactly where their keyboard, mouse, monitor depth, and more should be.

Using a built-in control panel, players can set a precise height adjustment down to 1 mm within a height range between 650 and 1,250 mm. The wide range of adjustments allows players to find the perfect height to suit their build, preferred posture, and play style.

Built with proprietary technologies that put unparalleled adjustability and award-winning ergonomics in the hands of players. Secretlab keeps players seated in absolute comfort and support, ensuring peak performance throughout grueling training and competition.

Working with Riot Games, the Secretlab On-Stage Standard was first trialed at the inaugural 2025 League of Legends First Stand tournament and the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), and is now making its official debut at Worlds this year.

Secretlab further tested the Secretlab on-stage standard with their esports partners, using their feedback to make performance refinements grounded in actual use. For athletes at this level, precision is everything.

Having full control over the exact height and angle of our armrests and setup means I can fully adjust this to account for my specific needs and individual preferences — when I feel the most comfortable, stronger gameplay naturally follows."

Erick "Xeppaa" Bach, Cloud9 – Professional VALORANT Player: "There is a lot more flicking and arm movements in FPS gameplay. We’ve trained our muscle memory and reflexes through long practice at our preferred setup. It definitely helps if I could have better control of my setup at tournaments and achieve a constant height for my chair and armrest. Before the Secretlab InfinitePrecision™ Armrest, I’ve been using a general feel to get the same height for my arm positioning, and this isn’t always consistent. It’s very useful now that I have a measurable way to get my exact setup."

Secretlab is pioneering a new generation of modern ergonomic furniture — designed for the 21st-century user who spends long hours at the desk. Driven by extensive R&D and cutting-edge engineering, Secretlab’s advanced-level chairs and desks are developed for the world’s premier gaming tournaments, championship-winning teams, and are the choice for over 3,000,000 users worldwide. Secretlab’s proprietary technology and design innovations are validated by an independent ergonomic advisory board made up of biomechanics, orthopedics, and physical therapy experts, and have won over 90 Editor’s Choice and Best Hardware Awards from leading international publications and reviewers.