ATTN Gamers: Which mousepad?

halcyon_waves · 08-10-2012, 03:51 PM

i'm trying to decide which mousepad to go with and have narrowed it down to these two:

Razer Vespula
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Vespula-.../ref=pd_cp_e_0

Razer Scarab
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Scarab-E...azer+mouse+pad

does anyone own either of these? i'm leaning towards the vespula mainly because of the dual surface but i'm worried i might not like the cushion, and was wondering if the pad is usable if i take out the cushion/grip. from what i understand and have seen in review videos only the green edges offer some sort of grip after you take away the bottom portion. any thoughts?

passing · 08-10-2012, 04:24 PM

i have an old school apple mouse pad.

yakev724 · 08-10-2012, 04:28 PM

wasting your money

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Qc...ds=steelseries

Notion-Za · 08-10-2012, 04:49 PM

Im a HUGE razer fan but both those pads are crap IMO.

I use the Razer Goliathus speed edition alpha size. Nothing touches that pad. Simple and effective. You don't need to waste more money on anything else.

ragingclue · 08-10-2012, 04:50 PM

WTF is a gaming mousepad?

yakev724 · 08-10-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingclue

WTF is a gaming mousepad?

Mousepad with a logo.

halcyon_waves · 08-10-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakev724

wasting your money

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Qc...ds=steelseries

i was looking at that too but i decided to go with a hard surface pad since it's generally a lot easier to clean and lasts longer i feel like. i've used cloth pads all my life and they always end up getting dirty and/or the cloth starts peeling off the edges.

boymonkey · 08-10-2012, 06:37 PM

Don't get Vespula. I have one. Two hours after getting it, there were fine scratches on it, but worked fine. About three months after, the scratches were significant enough to make the pointer randomly skip. Now I just use the mouse directly on my desk. By the way, I'm using a Razer DeathAdder mouse.

Ammonia · 08-10-2012, 07:14 PM

I use a piece of dried cat skin for my mouse.

giants84 · 08-10-2012, 07:54 PM

I got a Razer destructor but I don't think they make it anymore, it's great.

r0wr · 08-10-2012, 08:07 PM

steel series.. and you'll never go back

boymonkey · 08-10-2012, 09:44 PM

The Steel Series ones I've seen are too small though.

yakev724 · 08-10-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by boymonkey

The Steel Series ones I've seen are too small though.

The one I linked is good, 10x12 I think.

Back in a Subie · 08-11-2012, 09:15 AM

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Leatherette.../dp/B000ZHB2HS

This is what I use. It is made to be used with high DPI laser mice and it helps extend battery life on wireless mice.

halcyon_waves · 08-11-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi330xi

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Leatherette.../dp/B000ZHB2HS

This is what I use. It is made to be used with high DPI laser mice and it helps extend battery life on wireless mice.

that looks like a really small pad though

Back in a Subie · 08-11-2012, 06:50 PM

Using the Razer Naga, not even at 2000 DPI, and I have never wished it were larger. Actual size is 8.5 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep (including wrist guard).

Bols · 08-12-2012, 10:26 AM

I haven't used a mousepad in years, my G5 has no issues with my smooth wooden table surface. Do these still add benefits to the gamer scene with today's mice?

shazzy04 · 08-12-2012, 12:52 PM

^

Daemonblitz · 08-12-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingclue

WTF is a gaming mousepad?

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakev724

Mousepad with a logo.

- best reply ever !

pokerface · 08-12-2012, 08:30 PM

j/k

halcyon_waves · 08-12-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokerface

j/k

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