Recommendations for a fresh mouse pad?
Recommendations for a fresh mouse pad?
Hey everyone,
I’m considering a bit of an upgrade for my gear, especially with Black Friday near. I thought it’d be a smart move to pick something that’s both high-quality and affordable. In particular, I’ve been thinking about getting a mouse pad that offers smooth tracking and a sturdy base—no more those fabric pads that wear out quickly after heavy use.
I stumbled upon the FlashBeyond glass mouse pad (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DJ8NQC5V?th=1), which looks really well-made and fits the budget. People say it matches the Wallhack in terms of smoothness but at a much lower price. It’s supposed to be extremely smooth, which is perfect for my gaming setup where minimal drag matters.
I haven’t read many reviews yet, so I’m curious if anyone has tried it or knows more about how it holds up over time.
I don’t have a very tight budget, but I’d like something that lasts without breaking the bank. Any suggestions for alternatives in the same price range would be great, or just a quick verdict on whether this is worth it.
Hey there,
That sounds intriguing. I might look into it myself.
Last time around, I used a Steelseries Qck Prism XL. It has some RGB lighting, but it's a large pad that fits my 60% keeb and my Corsair Ironclaw mouse. I really like it. Very smooth.
I don’t have that one, but years ago I owned an iMac mouse pad. You need to be careful not to scratch the paint off the back of the glass, and if dust gets on the mouse, it causes that sand-like scratching noise. The main thing is to always clean the underside of the mouse and pad.
They look nice and show you have a glass mouse pad, but they’re not very practical. Mine is still in the closet in its original box.
I use this at home and at work.
Razer mouse pad
and this one at work
Razer destructor
If you're looking for a plastic mousepad, consider getting a Formica sheet instead. This will cover the entire desktop without the annoying edges that can catch the mouse. Mice move smoothly on any intricate print, and melamine offers good resistance to wear while being one of the most affordable countertop options. Its friction coefficient is 0.29, making it slipperier than nylon (0.37) but still better than Teflon (less than 0.20).