Are gaming mouse mats worth it?

Dark Light · 11 Apr 2015 at 20:46

I have a G502 coming and I was just wondering if proper mouse mats are worth it, I have a normal material mat that VMware gave me.

Furyus · 11 Apr 2015 at 20:53

yes! I've got the OcuK desk matt! it's huge but well worth it! also it's so smooth with my Razor Deathadder

Dark Light · 11 Apr 2015 at 21:13

Furyus said:
yes! I've got the OcuK desk matt! it's huge but well worth it! also it's so smooth with my Razor Deathadder

I don't want a massive one, one 25cm x 25cm would be fine.

Evian · 11 Apr 2015 at 21:36

Steelseries QCK is great.

YB2ndBEST · 11 Apr 2015 at 21:47

Steelseries ftw. I'm actually using my star citizen large as hell mouse pad though at the moment lol. Still awesome.

BRIGGBOY81 · 11 Apr 2015 at 21:57

Yeah it is worth getting a decent one

MasterOC · 11 Apr 2015 at 23:41

As you've said , you don't want a massive one but consider OcUK matts , my full desk one is outstanding , year old and virtually no sign of wear

Ayahuasca · 11 Apr 2015 at 23:46

I like my Logitech g240, really thin mat and my g502 works well with it on a rock solid surface.

olivier renault · 12 Apr 2015 at 01:40

Maybe. I'd see how it goes first, if you already have a mat.

It's only like, £15. Qck seems a safe bet.

I personally don't like mats that are too thick / spongy. They tend to have too much static friction ('stickiness" / 'control'), as the mouse feet dig in more.

Mats like the Goliathus / G-TF Speed / Qck are a nice compromise IMO. Depends if you want a fast glide, if you are ultra-low sensitivity and need more control.

dt97583 · 12 Apr 2015 at 02:00

MM200 Compact Cloth Mat

kaku · 12 Apr 2015 at 02:48

I used to have a Steelseries QcK, but I replaced it with a Razer Scarab after the surface became worn after a few years (started having tracking issues).

I prefer the Scarab, but the QcK is more convenient.

sh33pst3r · 12 Apr 2015 at 18:38

They are worth it. Be careful though, you'll soon end up with 10 variants like the rest of us in no time.

Personally I recommend the Steelseries 9HD and any of the OCUK ones (that match the size you'd like).

esoteric · 12 Apr 2015 at 18:54

I used cloth mats for years, I like them apart from how dirty they get. I switced to a hard surface mat, a, Roccat Sota which was nice too until the surface layer became detached in places and caused big bubbles. I then got a, Steelseries 9HD which I've been using since, Jan 2012. I just had to look that up too, doesn't feel like I've been using it that long.

savagesam117 · 12 Apr 2015 at 19:33

I got an OcUK mousemat when i got a couple of things and it's the best thing i've ever got for my pc. Makes gaming a million times better. And makes my Deathadder feel like it's worth the price tag. I thought it was a terrible mouse before i got that mat!

Rob Turbo · 12 Apr 2015 at 19:53

I have an OCUK XXL and love it, provides a nice surface for both keyboard and mouse (and nostromo when I get it back from my niece, if ever, I have a much better keyboard now so not sure I want it back!)

Voicon · 12 Apr 2015 at 20:57

I have the Razer Sphex, 3 years I think and it's still perfect.

mikelkite · 15 Apr 2015 at 18:35

Been wondering this for years... been using a big standard wood/office mouse mat lol

sastusbulbas · 15 Apr 2015 at 18:47

I use the OCUK huge mousemat that is so big the keyboard my elbows and mouse sit on it, when it's done I will be buying another. Great mouse mats, great value.

If only they came with a free OCUK mug....

Etheco · 15 Apr 2015 at 18:54

sastusbulbas said:
I use the OCUK huge mousemat that is so big the keyboard my elbows and mouse sit on it, when it's done I will be buying another. Great mouse mats, great value.

If only they came with a free OCUK mug....

+1

Chipper500 · 16 Apr 2015 at 09:47

Proud owner of the OCUK XXL mouse pad and couldnt be happier with it