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NGGDavid

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I just purchased my 3rd Razer Naga and I think it's time to get a new mousepad as this one i have is nothing special and I'm told that a mousepad can be as important to FPS games as having a quality mouse is. My question is 2 parts:

First - what is better - plastic or fabric

Second - I need a recommendation on a quality mousepad that will hold up to extensive use (5 or 6 hours a day every day as I work online and play alot of games)
 
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Firstly - Fabric is better.
Secondly - I doesn't matter too much, there is not point spending above $10 on it just find one off ebay with a wrist rest as your wrists can hurt after a good 2 hours of hardcore gaming.
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Firstly - Fabric is better.
Secondly - I doesn't matter too much, there is not point spending above $10 on it just find one off ebay with a wrist rest as your wrists can hurt after a good 2 hours of hardcore gaming.
Hope this helps...
 
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I personally prefer the $1.50 plain fabric ones from Fry's. I have tried the expensive plastic gaming ones but the way I lay my wrist down it just wasn't comfortable. The best thing to get is what feels the best for you. I don't see any ones score improving immensely due to their mousepad.

The fact that you're on your 3rd razer mouse means you might want to look into a better brand. All razers that my friends have ever owned have broken where as logitech has always been strong and reliable, I recommend their g500 series mice.
 
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I prefer the hard pads for gaming. Here are two that I have use/am using;

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish%26%23153%3B+-+Gaming+Mouse+Pad/2494238.p?id=1218330801441&skuId=2494238
$17.99, usually in stock at your local store. My only gripe is that both side of the pad have rubber non-slice feet stuck to the corners; recommend you decide which side works best for you, and take the feet off so you don't bump into them.

I literally wore one of these out. Like the Rocketfish it has a smooth side and a slightly textured side; smooth side did not work with my RAT 7. I may order another now that I have found a seller; they weren't around for awhile.
http://www.amazon.com/INDUSTRIES-Mouse-Surface-Mousepad-Black/dp/B0006U572A
 
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Ok well I'd like to thank all of you for your input as I'm sure it will help me make my decision.

I'd buy a logitech if they carried a 17 button mouse but for now Razer will have to suffice.
 
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Definitely - I wish I'd known about this model a few days ago when i ordered the other Razer - but I'm too lazy to return this one and buy another (and too impatient) so I'll probably just try that one when this one goes out
I feel like even though my Razer mice have worn out - the sheer amount of time I play games, (which on some days exceeds 15 hours straight) I have gotten my money's worth.

 
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your kind of mouse usage should dictate what mouse pad you buy. if your a high dpi low movement player then you will benefit from a hard mat. the reason for this is when you press your hand on the mouse, the weight will cause the mouse to sink into a soft foam/material mat. so as a result of your higher dpi you will get a lot more pointer drift as your hand shifts the weight across the mouse.

you can get away with this on lower dpi settings and is the recommended surface if your a sweep gamer. things like speed mat and exact mat were developed with high and low dpi gamers in mind. personally i never saw much of a difference.

personally the best bang for buck was a cheap Lycra covered gembird gell pad.. cost £2.99 and lasted about 28 months. i used it with a logitech G5.@2000dpi it never had any issues like the feet clogging with skin and grease from your hands. so it always tracked well. it really was a cheap pleasant surprise.

of course i fell for the hype and jumped on the razor wagon i bought a Lachesis and a destructor mat. the mouse literally scraped across it. promises of 37% more accuracy and so on... compared to normal mats. back in the box it went. i wouldnt know for nearly a year till the lachesis dies and got the rat 7 and that mouse glides across the destructor what a difference.
 
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I know I am a bit late in replying on this post but here is my penny in the jar.
A mouse mat-pad can be as important to an FPS gamer as a good 40+euro mouse. But to be honest, choosing a mouse mat is directly connected to your gaming style and your peripheral surface area.

There are 2 different surface types for mouse mats. Fabric and plastic.
Fabric, allows you to finely control the mouse pointer's accuracy. AKA ideal for snipers and in general for those that require static accurate type of mouse aiming. Very suited for FPS games.
Plastic is perfect for the faster paced gamer. If u are the aggressive type that likes to jump in enemy lines and take down opponents in close combat, plastic surface allows the mouse to slide faster and unhinged. Also very suited for RPG games.
Now as for the available surface area i mentioned, most above 15 euro mouse mats require a bigger surface area. So make sure to take measures as well, Mouse pad thickness is also very important. The thinner the mouse pad the better and less stressful (i found) to your wrist it will be.
As for a wrist rester, i am against those. My personal opinion is that you should arrange your desk and chair so that your full arm rests on the desk from the elbow to the wrist at a vertical angle from the edge of the desk. I can almost guarantee less stress on your wrists.
 
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