9/10 Sprint
A serious or competitive racer who wants benchmark load-cell pedals and will keep them across base upgrades.
The Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint are widely regarded as among the best professional load-cell pedals available, with a 120kg-rated brake load cell (about 65kg of usable force) tuned via progressive elastomers and hydraulic damping, all configured in the praised SmartControl software. Every pedal uses a load cell, making them more robust than rivals that load-cell only the brake. They connect via standalone USB, work with any base, and reviewers consider their value, while not cheap, essentially unbeatable.
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Specs
| Pedals | 2 or 3 (all load cell) |
|---|---|
| Brake load cell | 120 kg rated (~65 kg usable) |
| Brake feel | Progressive elastomers + hydraulic damping |
| Software | SmartControl |
| Connection | USB (brand-agnostic) |
| Platforms | PC |
Pros
- Reference-class professional brake feel
- Load cell on every pedal, very robust
- SmartControl gives precise calibration
Cons
- Expensive, especially the 3-pedal version
- Bare-steel motorsport look isn't for everyone
- PC-focused
