Sim Racing Wheel Brands in 2026: Fanatec, Logitech & Thrustmaster (and What KITAMEN Rents)

Executive Summary

• Three brands define modern sim racing hardware: Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster.
• The big shift is direct drive, now reaching every price tier and changing how realistic a rig feels.
• KITAMEN builds its rental rigs around Fanatec and Logitech, matching the brand to the event.

Deep Dive: The Three Brands That Define Sim Racing

Fanatec is the name most associated with serious and professional sim racing. Its direct-drive wheelbases — where the wheel mounts straight onto the motor for sharper, stronger force feedback — set the benchmark, and its GT-style wheels mirror real race cars. After a period of financial trouble, the brand was acquired by PC hardware giant Corsair in 2024, which has since refreshed the line while keeping licensed PlayStation, Xbox and PC support.

Logitech G is the brand most drivers start with: reliable, widely supported and friendly to newcomers. In 2025 it stepped up significantly with the RS50, its first proper direct-drive system, delivering up to 8 Nm of torque with TRUEFORCE feedback that reads in-game physics and audio. It brings genuine direct-drive feel to a far broader audience.

Thrustmaster is the third major name, long known for its servo and belt wheels and now its direct-drive T598. The T598 uses an Axial Flux Direct Axial Drive motor for smooth, cog-free feedback at 5 Nm with a 100% overshoot boost, compatible with PlayStation and PC. Together these three are the brands any sim racer will recognise.

Local Insight: What KITAMEN Rents, and Why

KITAMEN builds its rental rigs around Fanatec and Logitech — the two brands that, between them, cover the full spread of an event. Fanatec brings professional-grade direct-drive realism for marquee setups, hero rigs and serious competition, where the feel is the whole draw. Logitech, with its broad reliability and the new RS50 direct-drive line, is ideal for multi-rig race-offs and high-throughput activations where many guests cycle through quickly. Running both means we match the kit to the brief rather than forcing one rig to do every job, at venues across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.

Quick Data Snapshot

The KITAMEN Standard: The Right Brand for the Brief

Through kitamen.my, every rig is delivered tested and calibrated, on the brand best suited to your event. Want professional-grade realism for a competition or a car launch? That is a Fanatec build. Need several reliable rigs running all day for a mall activation? Logitech fits. We bring the brand knowledge so you do not have to, and the rig simply works.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sim racing wheel brands does KITAMEN use?

KITAMEN builds its rental rigs around Fanatec and Logitech. Fanatec provides professional-grade direct-drive feel for marquee and competitive setups, while Logitech offers broad reliability and direct drive through its RS50 line for multi-rig events.

Is Fanatec better than Logitech?

They serve different needs. Fanatec is the professional benchmark, prized for strong direct-drive force feedback and race-style wheels, while Logitech is more accessible and reliable and now offers direct drive too. The best choice depends on the event rather than one being simply better.

What is direct drive and why does it matter?

Direct drive mounts the steering wheel straight onto the motor instead of using gears or belts, which gives stronger, sharper and more detailed force feedback. It is the technology behind the most realistic modern sim racing wheels.

What is the difference between Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster?

Fanatec is the pro-grade benchmark and is now owned by Corsair; Logitech is the accessible, widely supported choice that added direct drive with its RS50 in 2025; and Thrustmaster offers direct drive through its Axial Flux T598. All three are recognised sim racing brands.

Can I request a specific brand for my event?

Yes. KITAMEN runs Fanatec and Logitech rigs and will recommend the right brand for your event, whether you want professional-grade realism for a competition or reliable rigs for a high-volume activation.

Call to Action

Want a specific brand of rig for your event? Tell us the goal and we will match the kit. Chat with Ki on WhatsApp, contact KITAMEN, or explore our services.

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Versi Bahasa Melayu

Tiga jenama menentukan perkakasan sim perlumbaan moden: Fanatec, Logitech dan Thrustmaster. Perubahan terbesar ialah pemacu terus (direct drive), kini menjangkau setiap peringkat harga dan mengubah betapa realistiknya sesebuah rig. Fanatec ialah penanda aras profesional dan kini dimiliki oleh Corsair sejak 2024; Logitech menambah pemacu terus melalui RS50 pada 2025 dengan kuasa sehingga 8 Nm dan maklum balas TRUEFORCE; manakala Thrustmaster menawarkan pemacu terus melalui T598. KITAMEN membina rig sewaannya berasaskan Fanatec dan Logitech — memadankan jenama dengan keperluan acara, sama ada realisme bertaraf profesional untuk pertandingan atau rig boleh harap untuk pengaktifan sepanjang hari. Hubungi KITAMEN untuk memadankan kit dengan acara anda.