mouse pads? Good, cheap, both?

[VirtualLarry]

I ordered some HyperX gaming mouse pads from Newegg on ebay, but they cancelled the order, claiming that they were OOS. I think that they were simply mis-priced, myself. $10 ea, for a gaming mouse pad? Only $2 shipping, for the entire order? Oh well.

So, where can I find (slick, "gaming") mouse pads, for $10 or so (or less)?

Not sure if I prefer cloth, or tyvek or whatever they make the "slick" ones out of.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Do not be tempted by the allsop pads at Office Depot. I bought one of their large pads just a few months ago and it ended up curling up on me making using it difficult. It started out with a slight bubble and each time I took my hand off the mouse it would push up moving my mouse around.

 

[Charlie98]

I've got an Allsop pad I bought at MC, it's like a sticky-backed one so it doesn't slide on my desktop... one of the thin 'Tyvek or whatever you call it' ones. I'm quite fond if it, and I haven't had any problems with it. Makes the foamy pads look like a roofing shingle compared.... I won't ever go back.

I don't remember the cost, but it was ~$20 or so... well worth it in my opinion. It's just plain grey... no evil gaming skulls or flames, or cute puppies or sunsets, so I'm guessing that's why it wasn't that expensive.

You get what you pay for, Larry, just don't try to rationalize it...

 

[Tifosi248F1]

How big? For cloth, I would probably recommend the SteelSeries QcK line.

10.6 x 12.6 inches for ~$7 http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Q..._1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449699305&sr=8-1&keywords=qck

or

17.7 x 15.7 inches for ~$13 http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Q..._2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449699305&sr=8-2&keywords=qck

I've been using the smaller of the two for about 11 months and it's been fantastic. I used to use cheap or free mouse pads, and after a few months the cloth would separate from the rubberized bottom. No signs of that with the QcK. Mouse has plenty of glide with no noticeable sticking feeling.

I haven't used a hard surface pad in years, so I can't add any input on current products.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I have one of those wrist-rest mousepads. I guess it's a Belkin. I bought it at Microcenter. It's comfy.

 

[DigDog]

mousepad for gaming, or for comfort?

i use this baby here

 

[VirtualLarry]

mousepad for gaming, or for comfort?

Neither. I'm actually more concerned about my mice' feet longevity.

My computer desk(s) have pull-out trays for the keyboard, and the entire desk is made of press-board (but high quality, made in .dk), with a laminate on top (that appears to be liquid-resistant, amazingly).

Anyways, I eat and whatnot on the tray too, so it gets crumbs and junk on the surface, and then the mouse skating around directly on the laminate picks that stuff up, and it seems to also put a lot of wear + tear on the teflon feet, because they end up getting un-stuck and coming off after six months.

Edit: Ended up ordering a few of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301551738792
Less than $10 ea, FS.

Edit: Got my mousepads today. Opened one up. These are Niiiice!

 

[JamesV]

mousepad for gaming, or for comfort?

i use this baby here

That is like mine, but I have a XTrac Ripper which is also very big (14"x24"?).

At first I thought the size would be far too large, but like you, I rest my KB and mouse on it and I freaking love it compared to tiny mousepads. I only wish the edges had a more resilient border because they fray after time.

 

[DigDog]

true, but i wind up replacing mine about twice a year. it's a $20 x2 investment i'm ready to make to keep the surface smooth - i smoke and i like to eat while playing, too. i tried washing this one once, but even mild soap and warm water wore away the shine, and causes the mouse to sink in to the fabric.

it's really the low price + free shipping that gets me. and they threw one free when i bought my CPU.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Anyways, I eat and whatnot on the tray too, so it gets crumbs and junk on the surface, and then the mouse skating around directly on the laminate picks that stuff up, and it seems to also put a lot of wear.

It won't matter what pad you use when you are the primary contributing factor to your own problem.

 

[VirtualLarry]

It won't matter what pad you use when you are the primary contributing factor to your own problem.

So... there's no difference, between scooting a mouse around on a nice slick soft cloth pad, versus on wood? LOL.

 

[DigDog]

It won't matter what pad you use when you are the primary contributing factor to your own problem.

you are pointing out the obvious and not offering a solution. i eat at my pc, that's not going away. i still need a mousepad, that too is not going away.

 

[Charlie98]

Eating... at the PC? Oh, my.... you get time out for that crap in my house. :sneaky:

 

[corkyg]

I find that Tyvek is a very decent surface for a laser mouse, and is easy on the Teflon "feet." I also like "field expedients" that work and are cheap. I have a supply of large (9x12) Tyvek envelopes for mailing documents. So, with a pair of scissors, I cut out a large rectangle from the front side, and taped it to the desk. The mouse loves it and it is cheap to replace as often as necessary.

 

[Cerb]

Do not be tempted by the allsop pads at Office Depot. I bought one of their large pads just a few months ago and it ended up curling up on me making using it difficult. It started out with a slight bubble and each time I took my hand off the mouse it would push up moving my mouse around.

How does it get a bubble? I'm using one that's going on, crap, like 3 years, now. It's just barely starting to fray at the edges.

 

[VirtualLarry]

These Kingston HyperX Fury Pro Gaming Mouse Pad(s) are the shiznit!

Best mouse pad I've used in a long time. (At least my initial impressions, we'll see how it holds up over time.)
(Edit: I should probably clarify, this is the first "gaming" mouse pad I've ever used.)

My previous mouse pads, lasted quite a while, and then there was a time when I wasn't using any mouse pads. That's when my mouse feet started rubbing off. So I figured I'd take the opportunity to get some "gaming" pads, and try them out.

http://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/mouse-pad/mpfp

I'm not much of a heavy "gamer" anymore, although I used to be back in the day when I was a teen.

These mouse pads are pretty large, at least to my estimation. Box says 290mm x 240 mm (Edit: That's the "Small" size), and 3mm thickness. Seems just right to me.

 

[DigDog]

by the way, you do know that replacement mouse feet exist, right? some even superior to the ones that come preinstalled.

 

[clamum]

My last job had WOWPAD mouse pads for the employees and I loved them so much I bought one for my personal desktop and I actually just bought another for my current job (most of us just don't use a mouse pad there). They're big and work great. It's definitely over your $10 limit but I don't see myself ever buying a mouse pad again, so it's a decent overall investment.

 

[Puffnstuff]

I'm back to using my old steelseries 4dh gaming pad with the majority of the coating worn off in the center. I is thick enough that it doesn't warp and the rubber backing keeps it in place while moving the mouse around. So far this has been the best pad I've ever used. I was sold on the rocket fish aluminum backed pads but the corner pads weren't enough to keep it in place and it had a tendency to shift while gaming. I'm using my last one with my laptop and when it wears out I'll probably just get another 4hd. What I don't like about the coated pads is that when it flakes off underneath the mouse feet it feels gritty like sand and I have to regularly dust off the pad to keep it clean of debris.

As for the allsop bubbling it was curling up on its own and when I lifted it up off the tray it practically rolled up all on its own. I'll never waste my money on another one and office depot has many complaints of the same thing happening to it.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

These Kingston HyperX Fury Pro Gaming Mouse Pad(s) are the shiznit!

Best mouse pad I've used in a long time. (At least my initial impressions, we'll see how it holds up over time.)

My previous mouse pads, lasted quite a while, and then there was a time when I wasn't using any mouse pads. That's when my mouse feet started rubbing off. So I figured I'd take the opportunity to get some "gaming" pads, and try them out.

http://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/mouse-pad/mpfp

I'm not much of a heavy "gamer" anymore, although I used to be back in the day when I was a teen.

These mouse pads are pretty large, at least to my estimation. Box says 290mm x 240 mm (Edit: That's the "Small" size), and 3mm thickness. Seems just right to me.

OK, I just bought one of these to go under my new G402. Better be pure awesomeness or I'm holding you responsible.

 

[VirtualLarry]

OK, I just bought one of these to go under my new G402. Better be pure awesomeness or I'm holding you responsible.

If you don't like it, let me know, I'll Paypal you $10 and you can send it to me.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Haha, thanks. What really sold me was the 9.5x11.5 space I had just measured beside my keyboard on the slide out tray. So it's destiny. I haven't used a cloth pad without any wrist support for years now, but the smaller size of my current one and the wrist pad getting in the way is a bit of an issue with the new mouse.

 

[TidusZ]

I've been using a Razer Exactmat for 10 years and probably will still use it in 10 years from now. You used to be able to buy the same mousepad at future shop under the rocketfish brand too

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

OK, I got mine today and these are nice. It seems well made and the size increase over my old one is great. Not sure if I can do without some sort of wrist support yet though. And it's more effort than my old one to move the mouse around. That's not necessarily a bad thing, the other traded some precision for the slicker surface. Here's what I'm replacing:
http://www.amazon.com/Innovera-Mouse-Nonskid-Inches-51450/dp/B00134D3BA
Right now I'm still sort of torn between the two but I'll stick with the HyperX at least long enough to give myself time to adjust to the differences.