What type of mousepad works best?
The slippery bottom of the MouseBean® Hand Rest seems to slide better on a hard plastic-topped mat than on a fabric one. It also works well on most hard desk surfaces. If the mousing surface is not clean, you may notice slight surface abrasion on the base of the hand rest but this should not affect the performance and can easily be removed with a little metal polish. TIP: you will find it easier to keep both mouse and hand rest on the mousepad if you turn your mat into portrait rather than landscape orientation. Gaming Pads We have done some tests with a few of the leading gaming pads and found the friction between the surfaces to be almost negligble, allowing for rapid and effortless motion. Whilst this is a fantastic bonus for game players, it may not be ideal for detailed mouse movements, since the heel of the hand is probably better kept anchored so that the fingers can make very fine movements without having to brace the upper arm. A good solution for occasional detailed work is t
