Base: Non-slip rubber base material, essential for providing stability and preventing slippage during intense gaming sessions.

But also, I don’t think throwing a mouse pad — glass or not — against solid concrete is a very realistic use case. The fully molded high-density silicone rubber design provides maximum adherence to surfaces, ensuring stability and reducing the risk of slips. Heavier mice will benefit more from a faster surface and lighter mice from a pad with more traction. The worry of wear and tear often associated with cloth pads is non-existent here, providing peace of mind for long-term use.

Be careful when using the hairdryer too, as you want to avoid overheating the mouse, which can cause damage to your mouse (plastic melting or warping) and also cause injury to yourself, so proceed with caution. It’s also not quite as smooth as the Atlas, so I did find myself moving my mouse over a larger area than I did with the Atlas (but still smaller than with a non-glass mouse pad). However, we noticed that the glass’s hardness could be taxing on our wrists over long periods, something worth considering for those marathon tasks. You can find more of her work in PCWorld, Macworld, TechHive, CNET, Gizmodo, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, SHAPE, Cosmopolitan, and just about everywhere else.

Back in 2001 — when mice still had rollerballs on the bottom — the world’s first (according to the company) frosted glass mouse pad, aka the Icemat, debuted. My two main concerns with the Atlas were its size, because it felt just a little too large to be easily incorporated in most desk setups, and its durability — mostly because Razer warns against using soap or harsh cleaning agents to clean the Atlas’s surface, likely to prevent removal of the oleophobic coating.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. s textured surface also gave it a slight edge over the Atlas when it came to stopping power, because the Atlas is really slick. Once you have removed all the old skates from the base your mouse, give the surface a clean by using rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl). The glass on SkyPAD's mouse pads is made with a special lace pattern, which is burned into the glass itself, and since it is glass, the mouse pad will not lose its properties even during excessive use. A quick wipe with a glass cleaner and it’s as good as new, without the fear of damaging fabric or waiting for drying time.

All in all, this mousepad blends innovation with practicality, setting the stage for a superior user experience. But once we factor in improvements to our workflow and in-game performance, it becomes clear why the Pulsar Superglide Glass Pad garners its praise.The size of the mouse pad should match our available desk space and personal preference for mouse movement. Furthermore, the non-slip base proved its worth during our testing, keeping the pad anchored during even the most energetic moments of gameplay. Tom's Hardware is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.