Mouse pad, that doesn't wear down G502 Mouse feet.

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Yuki Core

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I have had Razer Destructor 2 mouse pad for past 2 years. It's hard plastic, everything was working nice and smooth with DeathAdder 2014, until the Middle-Mouse button broke down, I got Logitech G502 instead, after a few weeks the mouse started to feel very rough to move on the surface.

I have changed the mouse-feet 3 times already, and they keep breaking down, no matter what mouse feet I use.

The mouse is a lot heavier, which is mostly the reason why the mouse feet break down on the hard surface, I have taken out all the weights, and this still happens.

So, I am looking for a mouse-pad that is smooth, fast, but precise, stays sturdy on the table, and doesn't bend, I had one plastic+rubber mouse pad that was bending in the sun-light, and stayed bent forever.

Which would You recommend? QCK? QCK Heavy? Logitech G240?
 
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ssddx

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any cloth mousepad is going to be significantly less hard on teflon feet than a hard pad. i would pick one that doesnt specifically list "added friction" (the g240 hints at this) as friction is the whole reason you get wear. the mouse should slide around on the surface with very little pressure and these might possibly wear a bit more than smoother pads (but still far less than hard pads).

 
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Ralston18

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Expand your thinking.....

You need a surface that works and that surface does not have to be a "mouse pad" per se.

And consider the surface as being an expendable product. (Probably the cited mouse pads are engineered in that manner anyway.)

Look for place mats, wall papers, cutting boards. Anything that works.

When you find something acceptable go back and purchase a couple more. Probably you will save money overall.
 
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no, a cloth rubber backed mousepad is what would be ideal in this case. now it is completely true that you can find similar products being marketed as gun cleaning mats or yugioh battle mats or even bar mats but the same concept is the same.. tight woven cloth over rubber backing. essentially mousepads.

many of the things you listed are either impractical or will contribute heavy wear to the mouse feet. while completely true that many products can be used as a pad, the whole reason why a pad is used is to A) provide a uniform surface so the mouse tracks well and B) a low friction surface so the mouse feet do not wear out quickly.

 
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Ralston18

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Interesting. Was not aware of that.

I use a basic wireless optical mouse on a wood grain surface. Probably do not need the sensitivity of movement implied by OP.

Do see some scratching now that I look at the pads/feet. Lasted about 2 years + now.

Wearable mouse feet, need for a special surface - etc.. Just all seems like another "razor and razor blades" gimmick as so many products are doing these days.......

However, always appreciate learning something. Thanks.

 
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Yuki Core

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After a good research, and now a reasonable usage time, I will report on what mouse pad I got, and my experiences with it.

I got a Hybrid mouse pad - Roccat Hiro, which essentially is a silicone based mouse pad.
The silicone is textured, adding more grip, BUT without the side effects and fast wear of the mouse pad itself, but unlike a hard mouse-pad, it doesn't ruin the mouse feet as well.
The mouse pad feels almost like cloth, gliding is very smooth and the texture allows for fast stop of movement. I am very satisfied with this, the mouse feet have a few very light scratches, which don't seem to impact performance, and are most likely caused by some dirt that has fallen onto the mouse pad, not the mouse pad itself.

I would definitely recommend a hybrid mouse pad to anyone looking to find a solution to an issue like mine. It was quite expensive for a mouse pad, but in my opinion it was worth it.
 
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