Do mouse pads make a difference?

[UnAdmin]

Other than being "as soft or supple as the skin of ten thousand fan girls," what are some benefits to having gaming mouse pads? Right now I just have one that has a NASA logo on it.

[AlwaysFSX]

Prevents your mouse from scratching the surface of the desk?

[WoodenMarker]

It protects the bottom of the mouse, has more traction than a slick desk which helps with precision and is smoother than the average cheapo mousepad.

 

But really, any decent surface will do. My biggest reason to use a decent mousepad is for my own comfort and to make the pads at the base of my mouse last longer.

[91wow]

Better traction.

[TheProfosist]

You gey the surface you prefer where ever you put it down and its the same surface consistently.

[CJPowell27]

Just smoother than a desk.  That being said, I see no point in spending >$20 on a mouse pad.  My friend has one of the Gaming ones that's like $37 and it felt horrible

[Charger]

I have not used a mouse pad in about 10 years i just use my desk. On some desks that are glass or wood there can be problems with the mouse not working or jumping as a result of the wood grain and for cases like that a mouse pad is needed. Although i have used printer paper for a few months at one point you do need to change the paper out a lot lol.

[Stonep11]

Other than being "as soft or supple as the skin of ten thousand fan girls," what are some benefits to having gaming mouse pads? Right now I just have one that has a NASA logo on it.

Yes they do. There are many different types and sizes for different styles if mouse users. Tracking is also a big deal as a mouse surface will greatly help a mouse keep a stable read and smoother movement.

[DIV1D3]

I got myself a Razer Goliathus Speed Edition Medium and it was definitely an improvement from a CyberSmart one that I got in like yr9 lol, feels like sandpaper after using the Goliathus. Also the Goliathus has a lot more grip to the surface it's on, and lasts a lot longer because of the stitching on the sides.

[TheProfosist]

Just smoother than a desk.  That being said, I see no point in spending >$20 on a mouse pad.  My friend has one of the Gaming ones that's like $37 and it felt horrible

What if yo uprefer something rougher than your desk? Just because you didnt like the one your friends had doesnt make it not worth the money.

[Dylan lol]

mousepad > desk..

[iceballfunela]

Well my mum who has worked in an office for the past 20 years has not used a mousepad and when she used my G400s with my razer goliathus, she was stunned and bought a razer goliathus for herself. Also, I use a black glass table and my G400s will not detect it at all, its about 6mm thick. So I have to use a mouse pad.

[kuddlesworth9419]

You can get different feeling mousepads. SOme have greater resistance on the mouse which is what I like and others have a really smooth mouse pad so the mouse glides across the mouse pad faster. There are other different characteristics but I am not sure how many there are. Just try some out.

[TheProfosist]

You can get different feeling mousepads. SOme have greater resistance on the mouse which is what I like and others have a really smooth mouse pad so the mouse glides across the mouse pad faster. There are other different characteristics but I am not sure how many there are. Just try some out.

yes I prefer a hard pad. Metal usually for weight and solidarity but those usually arnt that slick but smooth and I usually prefer slick so its touch for me to find that exact right mousepad.

[kuddlesworth9419]

yes I prefer a hard pad. Metal usually for weight and solidarity but those usually arnt that slick but smooth and I usually prefer slick so its touch for me to find that exact right mousepad.

I found a smaller mouse pad for cheap and then I just bough the extended version. The razer Goliathus. So when one side wears down I just swap over. Eventually though i will need to find a new mouse pad but that will be in a good few years know. Plu sit was really cheap.

[TheProfosist]

I found a smaller mouse pad for cheap and then I just bough the extended version. The razer Goliathus. So when one side wears down I just swap over. Eventually though i will need to find a new mouse pad but that will be in a good few years know. Plu sit was really cheap.

this is my current favorite http://goo.gl/49DNjf

[kuddlesworth9419]

this is my current favorite http://goo.gl/49DNjf

Looks nice. I thought of an idea where I could make my own mouse pad using some wet suit material and a sewing machine to stitch the edges.  

[maxvons]

They're usually way bigger and thicker than the average mousepad, and offer better glide and comfort. 

[BlackMirror]

Ye it does make a difference.

Better tracking,feels way smoother and more comfortable.