Mousepads (Speed vs Control)

ivantoar · 05-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Recently I decided to buy a mousepad. I saw Razer Goliathus mousepad and it comes with 2 versions. Speed, and Control. Which one should I get?

Right now, I am using Razer Diamondback 3G, with 1800 dpi setting and maximum speed. Ingame setting :

Counter-Strike 1.6/Source is 1024x768 or 1280x1024 in 3.3 sensitivity.

Please recommend me which one should I get, thanks.

Mcninjaguy · 05-12-2009, 02:53 PM

I like mice with the highest dpi.
I am currently using the Logitech G9 mouse with 3200 dpi.

I have it set to 3200 dpi constantly.
1,000 reports per minute for very accurate control
and I have 5 preset configuration on my mouse on the fly dpi change
3200
2800
2400
2000
1600

Logitech G9 mouse
$72
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104079

ivantoar · 05-12-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

I like mice with the highest dpi.
I am currently using the Logitech G9 mouse with 3200 dpi.

I have it set to 3200 dpi constantly.
1,000 reports per minute for very accurate control
and I have 5 preset configuration on my mouse on the fly dpi change
3200
2800
2400
2000
1600

Logitech G9 mouse
$72
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104079

??? Logitech G9 is not a mousepad.

Mcninjaguy · 05-12-2009, 08:24 PM

ohh a mousepad but you were talking about mice sorry I misunderstood

I've got this same mouse pad here and its awesome. Its stays in place and the mouse slides just the right amount

Allsop Redmond Mouse Pad
$15
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...02363&CatId=45

ivantoar · 05-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

ohh a mousepad but you were talking about mice sorry I misunderstood

I've got this same mouse pad here and its awesome. Its stays in place and the mouse slides just the right amount

Allsop Redmond Mouse Pad
$15
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...02363&CatId=45

So it's great for gaming? Too bad, I cannot find that mousepad in my country. Even the brand is new to my ears.

Mcninjaguy · 05-12-2009, 08:55 PM

Well The mouse pad stips in a metal tray and under is anti slip material

The mousepad itself is a little bit slippery and my mouse slips over it fine. My G9 mouse has kevlar pads for gliding and man oh man does it ever glide nicely.

I've had it for a little over a year now and its great with only slight wear on the metal. I think from my sweat on the metal. Ewww Mcninjaguy!

Origin · 05-13-2009, 01:45 PM

I've been using the dual sided Razer eXactMat for a few years now, control on one side and speed on the other.

Very handy for different gaming situations.

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mousing-surfaces/razer-exactmat

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 05-13-2009, 06:18 PM

I would recommend the Control version for FPS, as it will help for headshots/sniping or just getting a tricky shot in.

But if you want my honest opinion, GET A MOUSE!

Mousepads suck, they are horrible, they can't do anything for gamers that are not RTS players and are rather uncomfortable, not to mention anything you get on it will wear it out and make it unresponsive.

I suppose I should also mention that I did not even know it was POSSIBLE to get a mousepad that's not already in a laptop or a keyboard (like a keyboard I have has a mousepad in it and it's kind of handy)

Mcninjaguy · 05-13-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5NIPER_WOLF

I would recommend the Control version for FPS, as it will help for headshots/sniping or just getting a tricky shot in.

But if you want my honest opinion, GET A MOUSE!

Mousepads suck, they are horrible, they can't do anything for gamers that are not RTS players and are rather uncomfortable, not to mention anything you get on it will wear it out and make it unresponsive.

I suppose I should also mention that I did not even know it was POSSIBLE to get a mousepad that's not already in a laptop or a keyboard (like a keyboard I have has a mousepad in it and it's kind of handy)

That was confusing. Are you talking about a trackpad?

ivantoar · 05-14-2009, 05:49 AM

Quote:

I've been using the dual sided Razer eXactMat for a few years now, control on one side and speed on the other.

Very handy for different gaming situations.

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mous...razer-exactmat

Many reviews said that this mousepad will not be as comfortable as when it is new. The mousemat is cold when you are playing in a cold room and the control surface easily wear off by time. Is it true?

And how about Razer Mantis/Goliathus?

Quote:

But if you want my honest opinion, GET A MOUSE!

So my Razer Diamondback 3G is sucks and I need to buy a new one?

Mcninjaguy · 05-14-2009, 06:11 AM

Ignore 5niper wolf's post it confused me too.

I'm not sure about that mousepad. I've been using my mousepad for a over year and its gone through a lot of usage and still feels like its brand new.

Origin · 05-14-2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivantoar

Many reviews said that this mousepad will not be as comfortable as when it is new. The mousemat is cold when you are playing in a cold room and the control surface easily wear off by time. Is it true?

And how about Razer Mantis/Goliathus?

So my Razer Diamondback 3G is sucks and I need to buy a new one?

I have been using the same eXaxctMat for 12+ hours a day for over 2 years without any wear on the control side. It can be a bit cold on the hand in the winter months but only for 30 mins or so, I rest the base of my palm on it which warms it up :)

Edit: The razer Diamondback is a very good mouse, I prefer the Logitech G9 though.

ivantoar · 05-14-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origin

I have been using the same eXaxctMat for 12+ hours a day for over 2 years without any wear on the control side. It can be a bit cold on the hand in the winter months but only for 30 mins or so, I rest the base of my palm on it which warms it up :)

Edit: The razer Diamondback is a very good mouse, I prefer the Logitech G9 though.

Somewhat I do not really like about G9's look and how it fits my hand. When I'm buying this mouse, I feel this mouse like my old cheapo logitech (except longer :))

Back to the topic, is it easy to clean? My comp is not in a room, so it might get dusty. I might consider this eXactMat at my next purchase around the following 2 weeks.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 05-14-2009, 09:40 AM

Mcninjaguy, Mousepad = trackpad.

Mousepad/trackpad = garbage. Period.

You need a full mouse, really any will do, but I recommend the Microsoft Sidewinder mouse.

**koala** · 05-14-2009, 09:54 AM

5niper, they're talking about a mouse mat, not a laptop-style trackpad.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 05-14-2009, 10:07 AM

Are you talking about a mousepad, as in the thing that a mouse sit's on? oh then that changes everything.... Any will do as long as it's smooth. All I have is a simple smooth gel-pad and it's wonderful.

ivantoar · 05-15-2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5NIPER_WOLF

Are you talking about a mousepad, as in the thing that a mouse sit's on? oh then that changes everything.... Any will do as long as it's smooth. All I have is a simple smooth gel-pad and it's wonderful.

I heard great mousepads can improve speed or tracking accuracy which may lead to better play. So I decide to get one and test it by myself ;)

My friend recommend me Steelseries Qck. How is it compared to Razer eXactMat?

Mcninjaguy · 05-15-2009, 08:52 PM

I'm not sure if you like a hard or soft mat.

Why don't you choose 5 different mousepads and we'll give our opinions on them.

ivantoar · 05-15-2009, 08:57 PM

Okay. I'll choose just 4 mousepads with the highest possibility I would buy.

1. Steelseries Steelpad Qck
2. Razer Goliathus Control
3. Razer Goliathus Speed
4. Razer eXactMat

I never use high quality mousepads, I don't know whether I should try Control or Speed. I don't know where to try those things (but surely I know where to buy them).

Mcninjaguy · 05-15-2009, 11:14 PM

I like the Razer Goliathus Control because if you have a high end mouse you'll probably want the more controlling mat.
The razor Exact mat is good too. You can flip it and it has different texture on each side. The gel pad seems nice for your wrist

The Steelseries Steelpad Qck, I find is a little too big. You can always cut and it seems very think and comfy.

The Razor speed mat is good but control is better, not really sure though.

You have chosen some really good mouse pads, I soubt you'll go wrong from any of those 4 pads.

My mouse moves from top of the screen to the bottom with about 2 cm of movement. So if It was me I would get control.

05-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
ivantoar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39 OS: Windows XP SP2	Mousepads (Speed vs Control) Recently I decided to buy a mousepad. I saw Razer Goliathus mousepad and it comes with 2 versions. Speed, and Control. Which one should I get? Right now, I am using Razer Diamondback 3G, with 1800 dpi setting and maximum speed. Ingame setting : Counter-Strike 1.6/Source is 1024x768 or 1280x1024 in 3.3 sensitivity. Please recommend me which one should I get, thanks.

05-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) I like mice with the highest dpi. I am currently using the Logitech G9 mouse with 3200 dpi. I have it set to 3200 dpi constantly. 1,000 reports per minute for very accurate control and I have 5 preset configuration on my mouse on the fly dpi change 3200 2800 2400 2000 1600 Logitech G9 mouse $72 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104079 Last edited by Mcninjaguy; 05-12-2009 at 02:55 PM.

05-12-2009, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) ohh a mousepad but you were talking about mice sorry I misunderstood I've got this same mouse pad here and its awesome. Its stays in place and the mouse slides just the right amount Allsop Redmond Mouse Pad $15 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...02363&CatId=45

05-12-2009, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) Well The mouse pad stips in a metal tray and under is anti slip material The mousepad itself is a little bit slippery and my mouse slips over it fine. My G9 mouse has kevlar pads for gliding and man oh man does it ever glide nicely. I've had it for a little over a year now and its great with only slight wear on the metal. I think from my sweat on the metal. Ewww Mcninjaguy!

05-13-2009, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Origin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 71 OS: Vista Premium 32 SP2 My System	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) I've been using the dual sided Razer eXactMat for a few years now, control on one side and speed on the other. Very handy for different gaming situations. http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mousing-surfaces/razer-exactmat

05-13-2009, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,262 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) I would recommend the Control version for FPS, as it will help for headshots/sniping or just getting a tricky shot in. But if you want my honest opinion, GET A MOUSE! Mousepads suck, they are horrible, they can't do anything for gamers that are not RTS players and are rather uncomfortable, not to mention anything you get on it will wear it out and make it unresponsive. I suppose I should also mention that I did not even know it was POSSIBLE to get a mousepad that's not already in a laptop or a keyboard (like a keyboard I have has a mousepad in it and it's kind of handy) __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages. Last edited by 5NIPER_WOLF; 05-13-2009 at 06:22 PM.

05-14-2009, 06:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) Ignore 5niper wolf's post it confused me too. I'm not sure about that mousepad. I've been using my mousepad for a over year and its gone through a lot of usage and still feels like its brand new.

05-14-2009, 09:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,262 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) Mcninjaguy, Mousepad = trackpad. Mousepad/trackpad = garbage. Period. You need a full mouse, really any will do, but I recommend the Microsoft Sidewinder mouse. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.

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koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,392 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) 5niper, they're talking about a mouse mat, not a laptop-style trackpad. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,262 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) Are you talking about a mousepad, as in the thing that a mouse sit's on? oh then that changes everything.... Any will do as long as it's smooth. All I have is a simple smooth gel-pad and it's wonderful. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages. Last edited by 5NIPER_WOLF; 05-14-2009 at 10:08 AM.

05-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) I'm not sure if you like a hard or soft mat. Why don't you choose 5 different mousepads and we'll give our opinions on them.

05-15-2009, 08:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
ivantoar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39 OS: Windows XP SP2	Okay. I'll choose just 4 mousepads with the highest possibility I would buy. 1. Steelseries Steelpad Qck 2. Razer Goliathus Control 3. Razer Goliathus Speed 4. Razer eXactMat I never use high quality mousepads, I don't know whether I should try Control or Speed. I don't know where to try those things (but surely I know where to buy them). Last edited by Tiber Septim; 05-15-2009 at 10:20 PM. Reason: Merged DP

05-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mousepads (Speed vs Control) I like the Razer Goliathus Control because if you have a high end mouse you'll probably want the more controlling mat. The razor Exact mat is good too. You can flip it and it has different texture on each side. The gel pad seems nice for your wrist The Steelseries Steelpad Qck, I find is a little too big. You can always cut and it seems very think and comfy. The Razor speed mat is good but control is better, not really sure though. You have chosen some really good mouse pads, I soubt you'll go wrong from any of those 4 pads. My mouse moves from top of the screen to the bottom with about 2 cm of movement. So if It was me I would get control.