Are mouse mats worth it?

2008-03-30 03:59:08

#1

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7028|Scotland

So yeah... Simple enough question.

Just got a new desk and I have enough space for a decent mousepad, but I am unsure if I should get one at all.

Do they make that much of a difference while playing? Or just using your mouse normally?
I have a G7 currently on wood. Never had a mouse pad since I moved to laser.

Anybody going to persuade me on getting one?

2008-03-30 04:05:29

#2

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6765|N. Ireland

I used to use a mouse on wood and switched to an IKEA mousemat. It was vastly better. Now I'm on a Fragmat and it's alright; my mouse feet have completely worn off so it moves sporadically occasionally - but I do recommend one nonetheless!

2008-03-30 04:11:22

#3

Raphi: Banned; +354|6531|Basel, Switzerland

I fucked my last table without using one, the soft part on the mouse made the desktop look like it's 20 years old.

Having a Razer eXactMat now, it's epic. Two sides with different shapes, blocking thingies that you don't fall off the mat. <3 Razer

Last edited by Raphi (2008-03-30 04:11:33)

2008-03-30 04:20:03

#4

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6725|The Twilight Zone

I'll try to persuade you. I got a new desk and after 3 months the spot where the mouse is, got scratched. Imo its smother to play on a mouse pad.
I have this and i couldn't be happier. http://www.geek.com/corepad-deskpad-xxxl/

https://shrani.si/f/17/IW/2YsOTbjR/001.jpg

https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png

2008-03-30 04:23:12

#5

Lucien: Fantasma Parastasie; +1,451|6925

the Steelpad 5L is great for the G5/G7. I have it and it is dead smooth, and large enough to cope with my low sensitivity. Also, if your current mouse feet are worn out consider getting a new set of pads, they cost 5 euros here and work well together with the 5L.

2008-03-30 04:27:51

#6

KylieTastic: Games, Girls, Guinness; +85|6724|Cambridge, UK

Depends on your desk surface.... I find mats anoying (either get in the way or in the wrong place)... so I just got a desk with heavy (wood) graining for the optical to pick up on and a tough surface.

2008-03-30 04:29:32

#7

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7028|Scotland

Lucien wrote:
the Steelpad 5L is great for the G5/G7. I have it and it is dead smooth, and large enough to cope with my low sensitivity. Also, if your current mouse feet are worn out consider getting a new set of pads, they cost 5 euros here and work well together with the 5L.

My pads are in perfect condition. The wood is very smooth and hard wearing.
Hm, still not convinced.

2008-03-30 04:35:55

#8

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7004|St. Andrews / Oslo

Dude, it's like 5 bucks. Get one and see if you like it or not.

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2008-03-30 04:44:37

#9

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7028|Scotland

Jenspm wrote:
Dude, it's like 5 bucks. Get one and see if you like it or not.

No it isn't. It's 39.99 Euros. Pull your head out of your ass. If I am going to get one I want a decent one.

2008-03-30 04:48:31

#10

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6507|United Kingdom

Zimmer wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
Dude, it's like 5 bucks. Get one and see if you like it or not.
No it isn't. It's 39.99 Euros. Pull your head out of your ass. If I am going to get one I want a decent one.

My mousemat was a total impulse buy .. the razer speedmat ... £15 ... mouse glides nice and it's nice quaity

Last edited by Mitch92uK (2008-03-30 04:48:57)

2008-03-30 04:50:17

#11

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6725|The Twilight Zone

Mitch92uK wrote:
Zimmer wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
Dude, it's like 5 bucks. Get one and see if you like it or not.
No it isn't. It's 39.99 Euros. Pull your head out of your ass. If I am going to get one I want a decent one.
My mousemat was a total impulse buy .. the razer speedmat ... £15 ... mouse glides nice and it's nice quaity

I also have 2 razer mouse pads the mantis speed and mantis control. They rock.

2008-03-30 04:52:55

#12

avman633: Member; +116|6636

I don't know if it improves performance or anything but why not just get it to protect your table?

2008-03-30 04:56:15

#13

Nappy: Apprentice; +151|6501|NSW, Australia

yeh my desk has faded to nothing after using no mousepad, just get a big one, like the big one in .sup's pic
thats awesome

2008-03-30 05:00:27

#14

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6507|United Kingdom

.Sup wrote:
Mitch92uK wrote:
Zimmer wrote:

No it isn't. It's 39.99 Euros. Pull your head out of your ass. If I am going to get one I want a decent one.
My mousemat was a total impulse buy .. the razer speedmat ... £15 ... mouse glides nice and it's nice quaity
I also have 2 razer mouse pads the mantis speed and mantis control. They rock.

How many mats do you need?

2008-03-30 05:04:59

#15

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7004|St. Andrews / Oslo

Zimmer wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
Dude, it's like 5 bucks. Get one and see if you like it or not.
No it isn't. It's 39.99 Euros. Pull your head out of your ass. If I am going to get one I want a decent one.

/removes head from ass.

Get an Icemat mousepad. Totally worth it.

2008-03-30 05:34:31

#16

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7028|Scotland

Jenspm wrote:
Zimmer wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
Dude, it's like 5 bucks. Get one and see if you like it or not.
No it isn't. It's 39.99 Euros. Pull your head out of your ass. If I am going to get one I want a decent one.
/removes head from ass.

Get an Icemat mousepad. Totally worth it.

They actually don't get as good reviews as the Razer or NO.ID or Steelseries.

The Razer Destructor got reviewed:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/Destructor

It looks awesome.

2008-03-30 05:35:54

#17

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6711|King Of The Islands

I usually just use a piece of cardboard, you'd be surprised how precise it actually makes things, but they were down (naturally). My current piece is one you find in new shirts

However, I have changed my opinion on all those fancy cockwank mousemats and when it dies I will invest in an Exactmat.

Until then, cardboard pwns.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-03-30 05:40:02

#18

jord: Member; +2,382|6950|The North, beyond the wall.

I used to make custom mousepads. I think Surgeon bought one, can't really remember I made so many.

So if you're thinking about getting one from me - Get one
If you're thinking about getting a pro quality one - Still get one.

That's if you have the money, I'd never spend anything over £15 for a pad.

2008-03-30 05:43:44

#19

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6893|London, England

Jord, how the hell did you of all people, end up in the mousepad making racket?

Last edited by Mek-Izzle (2008-03-30 05:43:54)

2008-03-30 06:24:05

#20

RDMC: Enemy Wheelbarrow Spotted..!!; +736|6837|Area 51

Havent used one in two years now, I allways had those little shitty things and occasionaly I just scrolled off the damn thing, throwing your aim off. So I've abandoned moustemats all together, even though the very big mouse mat that someone posted here does look interesting. But on the other hand I've had this desk for a year now and it still looks as it did a year ago.

2008-03-30 06:38:32

#21

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7028|Scotland

I bought this
Razer Destructor

Seemed to get the most positive reviews, and it looks awesome. I hate all the mats with decoration on them.

2008-03-30 08:28:41

#22

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6822|CH/BR - in UK

I got a 50p mouse pad from IKEA. It is awesome. Don't need anything better than that really.

-konfusion

2008-03-30 09:17:43

#23

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|6854|SE London

It's very simple.

If you have a laser mouse, there is no need for a mouse mat. If not, then it's a good idea to get one.

2008-03-30 15:19:20

#24

CrazeD: Member; +368|6945|Maine

Zimmer wrote:
So yeah... Simple enough question.

Just got a new desk and I have enough space for a decent mousepad, but I am unsure if I should get one at all.

Do they make that much of a difference while playing? Or just using your mouse normally?
I have a G7 currently on wood. Never had a mouse pad since I moved to laser.

Anybody going to persuade me on getting one?

Most definitely!

I have a G5 with a Flexiglow mouse mat. It's acrylic and has a hard textured vinyl-like surface. It works very very well. It actually makes the response time and accuracy a little bit better.

Check out the Steel series pads, they make some good stuff.

2008-03-30 15:26:49

#25

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6686|Finland

Mouse mats are must! I used to have really cheap one but now that I have had QcK Steelpad for few years I can't even imagine not having one. And it really does help in games. Very accurate and fast.
And for that price it is amazing deal.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Stee … QcK/3.html

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