However, hard mouse pads aren’t for everyone.
Hard mouse pads are usually “faster”, as in having less friction, than cloth pads.
They can also be made from glass, ceramic, metal, or plastic.
On the other hand, cloth mouse pads are typically made from synthetic fabrics such as polyester.
How the fabric is woven can also vary and affect the friction coefficient.
Learn deviationif you’re worried about how it will affect your aim and sensitivity.
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However, they do offer certain advantages for certain types of games.
Here are the pros and cons of using hard mouse pads.
Despite that, cloth mouse pads still have their pros and cons.
Any decent mouse pad will always be better than using your mouse directly on your desk.
Here are a few things to consider when choosing between them.
If so, we suggest hard pads or speed cloth pads.
This also helps hold angles as the higher friction makes your aim more stable.
Many will find hard pads a little too smooth that it becomes hard to control their mouse.
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