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I really like the Wow!Pad mousepads because of how thin they are. They also have just enough tack on the bottom so they don't move too much. I first bought the smaller size as a travel pad and then this gigantic one for my desk. My mouse is much more responsive after having this pad. You can also cut it to fit.

I don't run of the edges, it doesn't slip around, it's very thin - like using the desktop. The mouse accuracy is much improved over previous pads I've used.

I buy mine at Office Depot, but I will start buying from Amazon. First, it is very slippery and works great with a laser gaming optical mouse (I use a Logitech g5). It is the best I have ever seen when it is new. THe large pad size allows full movement in gaming.

Shortcomings (some from previous reviews):
- Not slippery? ... This pad is VERY slippery except in two instances. First, the mouse feet get dirty (mine are teflon and will get "gunky". A clean mouse is a fast mouse). Second, when the pad wears down.

- Pad wear: The pad lasts for about 18-24 months of continuous use. After that the geometric surface degrades. It becomes very smooth versus the texture you feel when the pad it new. It should be replaced. If it is not two things happen - the mouse physically slows considerably and the cursor movement become erratic. It can "stick" or "jump" ... I have seen both. If you have ever used on optical mouse on a shiny surface (glass, formica or waxed wood) you know what I mean. The laser cannot track properly. Replace the pad.

- Pad adhesion to a surface. I have this on two surfaces. At work, it is on a wood desk and sticks OK. At home, it on formica and will not stick. A rubber backing would solve this problem, but the point is to make it as thin as possible, so the backing would defeat the design. I use clear packing tape (on strip on the leading edge and one on the back edge) and it works fine.

It DOES have shortcomings, but it does not get dirty like a neoprene pad and can be cleaned. Of all that I have used, it is my favorite.

It's a silly thing, but late last year I found myself in need of a mouse pad. And so, out I went to check on what type I could pick up, knowing that the pad would only cost two or three dollars, tops. What I ran into was a series of mouse pads that, for one reason or another, did not meet my wishes. (Most were thick, ugly, and/or cheap looking, some were extrememly heavy, and others had unattractive pictures or logos on them.) I nearly gave up, thinking I would continue to do my mousing on my desk without anything beneath it.

And then I ran into the "Wowpad." I do have to confess that my first emotion upon seeing this pad was outrage that such a trivial component could cost nearly ten dollars. (In fact, I was incensed.) But being desperate, I picked it up and started examining it, and I was quite surprised at how my perception of this pad changed as I did.

First, this mouse pad is remarkably thin. It feels as though it might be the thickness of a piece of heavy cardstock paper, but certainly nothing more. That was intriguing. The surface felt unusual in that it had a surface not unlike Teflon, but with a plastic feel. It also had a stiffness to it not unlike cardstock, perhaps a bit more stiff, but certainly flexible enough to where it can be bent. OK, so out of desperation, I purchased one, grumbling the whole way through the purchase process because I was paying ten dollars for a mouse pad.

When I actually tried the mouse pad out, I was tremendously surprised. The surface finish, coupled with the extreme thinness of the pad, made mousing an entirely new experience. The mouse glides over the surface, and the pad's thinness allow you to place the pad almost anywhere, even if you need to put part of your laptop over the pad because of space constraints. And, a surprise, if you spill something on the pad, you simply wipe it up or clean it with a damp cloth (and it appears as though you might possibly be even able to wash the pad with soap and water over the sink if needed) because the construction seems generally impervious to such accidents.

This is clearly the best mouse pad I have ever used. Its outstanding characteristics make mousing easier than ever before, and the physical form factor and visual appearance of the pad make it so that you will find yourself carrying it with you wherever you go (note that this pad can be purchased in a large size for home use, or a smaller size for use with a laptop). It's so good, in fact, that I purchased a second one, so that I can have them in different locations where I work. This is a five-star product. If you are looking for a mouse pad, I can heartily recommend it without hesitation. Yes, it's costly, but you likely won't regret the purchase once you start using it.

I have searched for years to find a durable mouse pad that works well with optical/laser mice for gaming. I saw this and was attracted by how thin it is as I typically dislike overly thick pads.

I never noticed a lack of precision using other pads and I've used several name brand gaming pads(steel series, razor, func, generics etc) my favorite previously was the Zowie RF which was easy to clean and very nice feel. However once I started using this I really felt as if all the other pads were not as precise. I don't want to give the pad all the credit as I switched ISP around the time I got this pad but my K/D went from 2-1 in most games to 4-1 in my best games. I use Razor Death Adder and MX518 mice.

The surface of this pad is very smooth and allows mice to glide. At first I was used to slightly more "grippy" surfaces and was seriously pushing too hard but after fiddling with the mice sensitivity levels (played previously around 6.5 setpoint scale) I reduced to 5.5 and adjusted to the pad. This is the first pad I've used which allows repeatable split second snap 180 headshot turns. Most other pads are a bit too sticky to allow that unless you play very high sensitivity which makes other actions more difficult.

I've used this pad for 1 year quite intensely and it was starting to show some wear. I had forgotten how big a difference it made previously and bought a couple name brand mouse pads and was very disappointed before I went back and bought 3 more of these in case they stop making them.

The only caveat is I have no idea what they mean by Non-Slip backing... it slipped all over on every surface I tried it on. Maybe it is ok for people browsing or something but for gaming I z'd some duct tape and it stays in place it well enough now.

The price is also about half what most "gaming" mouse pads sell for so if you are looking for a new pad I think this is worth at least a try.