I don’t want to go too deep here because even the definitions on the ‘traditional’ grip styles can be muddy (look up some images and you’ll find that people can have different ideas about what is claw grip, for example) but hopefully this section does help a bit to help you decide if it’s going to be for you. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here. However, I also think that if it’s just not for you, then it’s not for you. There will be many people that will struggle to get used to this mouse as a daily driver simply because it’s just not physically practical for the way that they use their mice.

The thought process behind the design clearly targets a very specific category of people, and for that section of people, these design choices will be fantastic news. One thing that I did notice was that the side buttons are very small, even for a small mouse. It’s another one of the reasons why I believe that certain sections of gamers will struggle to use this mouse as a daily driver. You can also change the weight distribution of the mouse by changing the position of the battery. If you prefer a top-heavy, bottom-heavy, or balanced mouse, all you have to do is unscrew a few screws and move the battery to achieve your desired result. CoatingI also think that the way the holes in the shell have been placed slightly defeats the purpose of having holes in the first place. It’s a pretty small mouse. 111mm is shorter than any gaming mouse that I can recall using in a long time, and 59mm width is also pretty narrow. Hi team here's my review of the Xtfy MZ1 "Zy's Rail" after extensive use for 1 month. I will only comment on the things I have noticed on the mouse. As I mentioned a couple of times during this review, the Xtrfy MZ1 mouse is not for everyone. They are unapologetically targeting a niche audience and by all indications, I don’t fit into that demographic. Keep that in mind while I run through my verdict.

As a tradeoff though it felt (and still does feel) less ‘stable’ when doing stuff like large horizontal swipes where keeping your crosshairs at an exact height is of importance. Larger mice (for me) have the advantage here because there’s just less room for them to slip around inside your hand when swiping. However, it also means that you need to be aware of the physical limitations of using the mouse in relation to your own preferences before you buy. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.

Personally, I believe that one of the most important parts of a gaming mouse is the scroll wheel, so it was nice to see that this one was consistent. The notches find the perfect balance between stiff and smooth, so you can cycle through nice and easy. Performance The included paracord cable charges the mouse, and it is very lightweight which is nice for times when you still want to play while charging. Cost The Xtrfy M4 mouse also had the same DPI levels and no companion software to cycle through them easily, so it looks like this is a habit of the manufacturer, albeit a bad one. Scroll wheel - Not gonna lie, this scroll wheel is too far forward especially with the grip style I use (pincer claw). I was able to adjust a few days later but still, the scroll wheel should've been 1cm closer to the center of the mouse. Scroll wheel feels nice with the small bumps whenever you scroll up or down. It's also quiet which is really much appreciated (calling you out Zygen NP-01S scroll wheel) The actual size of the battery is 500 mA, so it is a good range. However, I imagine that the true number of hours of playtime will largely depend on factors such as how you use RGB and the polling rate that you have the mouse set on.