Our Verdict
Pros
- New display is a huge upgrade
- Extra inputs and encoders are a nice feature
- Nice paddle shifters with additional upgrades available
Cons
- Lower quality materials than other MOZA wheels
- Rear push buttons in an awkward position
When MOZA sent over their new CS Pro steering wheel for testing, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. The original CS wheel was decent but nothing special. What I got instead completely changed my perspective on circular sim racing wheels.
Why This Wheel Matters
Let me cut straight to it: the CS Pro has essentially made MOZA’s more expensive RS wheel obsolete. Yeah, I said it. The RS wheel costs about $80 more, yet this newer model outperforms it in almost every practical way. That’s a bold claim, so let me walk you through exactly why I believe this.
What You Actually Get
The CS Pro is a full sized 13 inch circular wheel with an interchangeable rim using a standard 6x70mm bolt pattern. Right out of the box, you get a microfibre leather wrapped rim with a brushed aluminium chassis that feels solid in your hands.
The button layout is genuinely thoughtful. Eight customisable RGB buttons sit on the front face, with two sneaky extras tucked around the back. There are four front facing encoders with built in RGB displays, plus two thumb encoders finished in this really nice gold colour that catches the light beautifully.
You get two funky switches and four paddle shifters as standard. Want more? MOZA sells an addon kit for two extra paddles, bringing your total to six. The kicker though is the built in 2.99 inch display, fully customisable through MOZA’s Pit House software. Individual rev lights and flag indicators surround the screen, completing what is honestly one of the most feature complete wheels I’ve tested.
The Price
Here’s where things get interesting. At $329 USD, €349 EUR, or £319 GBP, this wheel undercuts the RS model significantly while offering more features. Try finding another circular wheel with a built in display at this price point. You won’t. MOZA continues their trend of aggressive pricing that makes other manufacturers look greedy.
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
| United States | $329.00 |
| Europe | €349.00 |
| United Kingdom | £319.00 |
| Australia | AUD $589.00 |
| Japan | JPY 52,900 |
Real Talk About Materials
MOZA saved money somewhere to hit this price, and it shows if you look closely. The carbon fibre faceplate isn’t real forged carbon like the RS wheel uses. Instead, it’s a carbon composite similar to what you’ll find on their KS or VGS wheels.
Does it matter? Not really. The pattern looks convincing and the wheel stays light and rigid. It’s miles better than standard plastic. The microfiber leather wrapping is a step down from genuine leather, sure. Flip the wheel over and you’ll spot seams in places that you can feel during hard driving if you race without gloves.
The two funky switches and four front facing encoders feel a bit cheap when you interact with them. There’s definitely some plastic cost cutting happening with the inputs. That said, I genuinely love the encoder design. Each one is backlit with a cutout showing which number it’s set to. You can even customise the colours for selected and unselected positions, which is a nice touch.
Where MOZA Actually Innovated
Forget the cost savings for a minute. MOZA added some genuinely clever features that make this wheel punch above its weight class.
The data port around back means you can run this wheel on literally any wheelbase. I’ve been testing it on my Simucube setup without issues. The aluminium quick release mounts easily to third party hubs, giving you real flexibility in your rig setup.
Those two hidden buttons on the rear? They’re fully functional push buttons like you’d find on super premium wheels such as the Asetek Invicta. The positioning puts them a bit far from my natural grip, making them slightly awkward to reach. But extra inputs are extra inputs, and I’ll take them every time.
MOZA included modular slots for two additional paddle shifters, bringing the possible total to six compared to the RS wheel’s four. These are also some of the best dampened shifters MOZA has ever made. The feedback is crisp and satisfying.
The two gold thumb encoders are new to MOZA’s circular wheel lineup. I’m pretty confident they’re metal, which adds a premium feel that contrasts nicely with some of the cheaper plastic elements elsewhere.
Even small details improved. The sticker sheet now uses much thicker plastic with various label styles to choose from. It’s the kind of thing you don’t notice until you compare it to the old version.
The Display Changes Everything
This screen is the real star of the show. By including it, MOZA created a proper GT style wheel that competes directly with options like the Fanatec Podium Endurance hub.
The 2.99 inch display is remarkably sharp. While we still don’t have native SimHub support (something I hope MOZA addresses), their dashboard editor makes the screen incredibly customisable. Several preset layouts come included, and most of them look clean and professional.
Want to create your own layout? Jump into the dash editor software and style everything exactly how you want it. The surrounding LED rev lights are seriously bright, and six flag lights provide race information at a glance. All of it can be customised with different colours, timing, and behaviour patterns.
My Experience Using It
I’ll be honest: I don’t use round wheels that often. When I do reach for a circular wheel though, my RS wheel has been my go to option. Past tense. The CS Pro has completely replaced it in my rotation.
The added functionality from the built in display alone justifies the switch. Combined with better connectivity options, wider compatibility, and more features overall, I can’t recommend the current RS wheel to anyone anymore. I strongly suspect MOZA will release an RS Pro model soon to address this gap in their lineup.
Should You Buy It?
If you’re shopping for a feature packed circular wheel for GT or road car racing, the CS Pro needs to be on your shortlist regardless of which ecosystem you’re invested in. The third party compatibility via the data port means you’re not locked into MOZA’s wheelbase lineup.
Yes, there are material compromises compared to more expensive options. The microfiber leather isn’t genuine leather. The carbon composite isn’t real forged carbon. Some inputs feel cheaper than they should. But the overall package delivers so much functionality at this price that those compromises feel reasonable.
The RS wheel costs $80 more and uses premium materials like real carbon and genuine leather. But it lacks the screen, has fewer and less impressive encoders, no data port, and fewer paddle options. The material quality doesn’t make up for missing that much functionality.
MOZA delivered something special with the CS Pro. They’ve created a wheel that offers premium features at a decidedly non premium price. The compromises exist, but they’re in areas most sim racers won’t care about once they’re actually driving.
This wheel represents the best value in circular sim racing wheels right now. It’s not the most premium option available, but it might just be the smartest choice for most people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. The included data port makes this wheel compatible with any third party wheelbase including Fanatec, Simucube, and others. I’ve been running it on my Simucube without any issues.
The CS Pro wins for me. The RS wheel has better materials, but the CS Pro’s additional features matter more for actual racing. Unless you specifically value genuine leather and real carbon fibre over functionality, get the CS Pro.
Review written by Felix König
