Cloth mousepads were originally invented as a surface to “grab the mouse by the ball”, so to speak. Back in the days when mice were relatively new, they used small rubber balls that moved two rollers (for X and Y cursor position). The average desk didn’t provide enough traction (especially when the mouse ball got dirty), so a good quality cloth mousepad was absolutely essential.
Today there is no longer a “need” for cloth mousepads, and they really only survive because people have grown familiar with how they feel. Choosing the right mousepad for you is a matter of personal preference. Twitch gamers may prefer ultra-slick polycarbonate or aluminum surfaces, as today’s optical and laser mice glide effortlessly on them.
If you prefer the tactile feel of a good cloth pad, but desire a super-sized surface, then the SteelSeries QcK Heavy Mousing Surface may be just what you have been looking for.
The SteelSeries QcK-line of mousepads are made of high quality cloth material, providing a precise and consistent glide. All mousepads feature a specially designed non-slip rubber base which prevents the pads from sliding, no matter what surface the mousepad is placed on.
The mousepads differ in dimensions and thickness, but not in precision, glide or quality. As some of the mousepads are very large, we highly recommend measuring how much space you have on your desktop before ordering.
SteelSeries QcK heavy highlights:
- XXL-sized cloth mouse pad
- Heavy thickness eliminates uneven surfaces
- 17.7″ x 15.7″ – thickness 0,23″
Both the advantage and disadvantage of smooth mousepads lay in its lack of traction. If you have a corded mouse (as many gamers do), then you may notice that the mouse cord may push on the mouse, causing it to move when you take your hand off (a possibly fatal mistake in any FPS). I’ve noticed that these same mice don’t travel nearly as much (if at all) with a good cloth mousepad because the small amount of resistance keeps the mouse in place.
Many mousepads are rather small. Even with “medium-sized” mousepads I find myself moving the mouse beyond the edge, which can be very annoying no matter what task you’re doing. If my entire desktop could be made out of a mousing surface then I’d be in hog heaven.
Anyone who has been computing for long enough also knows that cloth mousepads also tend to get extremely dirty. Skin from your wrist and hand flakes off, along with any other dirt on your filthy digits and are embedded within the cloth surface. This phenomenon becomes glaringly obvious with dark mousepads, as they form a haze of grey where your hand rests. The litmus test of a dirty pad is if you can scratch your name into the pad with your fingernail. If you leave a white mark behind, then you have an unsanitary pad.
The SteelSeries QcK Heavy uses the tried and true cloth and rubber pad that most users have grown accustomed to, so it is very comfortable. The rubber’s extra thickness will certainly smooth over any bumps or ridges you may have on your desk, too.
The need for this oversized rodent den depends greatly on your mousing needs. If you find yourself going over the edge of your current pad, then the large surface area will certainly please you, but make sure you have enough room to place it. Since this pad is black, it will also get very dirty.
Performance-wise this pad has the same properties of most other cloth mousepads. The main advantage of this mousepad is its enormous size, so if you’re a cloth mousepad fan then you’ll love the QcK Heavy.
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