Blade Hawks Gaming Mouse Pad W Double-Sided Aluminum Core Mouse mat, Non-Slip Rubber Base & Micro Sand Blasting Surface for Fast and Accurate Control,13.5"x9.5"

As my headline states, I wasn't expecting much for the price. I just needed a hard mousepad to use since I game frequently and my desktop surface has developed an uneven surface (damn you, Ikea and your affordable but ultimately low quality furniture!). I was tired of running into mouse friction during my gaming sessions so I finally caved and bought a new mouse pad. Initially, I got the 3M super-thin mousing surface (the one that you can stick to your desktop and re-stick over and over). Unfortunately, I decided to return it since A) the mousing surface isn't large enough for gaming (I frequently ran into the problem where my mouse would slide off the mouse pad during movements) and B) the texture of the surface isn't very conducive to gaming; it actually has a slightly grippy feel that is probably better for regular mousing activities, but not great if you want super smooth mouse control for gaming. Anyway, this review isn't about the 3M surface, it's about this awesome Blade Hawks pad. After returning the 3M, I bought this pad hoping that it would be adequate enough, but man was I surprised at how good this thing is. Dual sided pad, one with a rougher texture and one that's super smooth. The super smooth one was perfect for what I needed. My mouse glides along with no friction (I also replaced my mouse feet) and I couldn't be happier. Even more ridiculous is the fact that this mouse pad is less than $20. Value *AND* quality all in 1? I expect Amazon or the Seller to raise the price because even at the $20-25 price point I'd be very happy with it. Anyway, I almost never leave Amazon reviews unless I'm unhappy with a product or *really, really* happy with it. This definitely falls into the latter category and I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for more products from Blade Hawks in the future.

This is currently my main gaming mouse pad even when I own over 10 mouse pads. Design wise, this looks almost the same as the Corsair MM600. It has two sides; a textured surface and a smooth surface, just like the MM600. The size of the Blade Hawks pad is smaller than the MM600, but I wouldn't say that is a negative since it fits much better on my desk. It is a medium sized mouse pad, I wouldn't call it a small size. In performance, it is less slippery than the MM600 on both sides. Textured side, blade hawks has an advantage in overall performance. The side I use most and where the mouse pad shines, the smooth side, is great! the Blade Hawk's smooth side is less jittery than the MM600. It feels like after stopping I can make precise movements easier. This is great for RTS games where you need to make both large sweeping movements and small tiny movements to select individual units. Or for action RPGs like Diablo where you need to move your cursor a lot to move the character and pick up items. Very satisfied with this mouse pad.

I -hate- cloth pads, and pads like this are too few and far between. I had a couple old cheap Rocketfish pads with a similar aluminum construction, but different shape. Those were great too, but I couldn't find them anywhere and had a heck of a time finding another aluminum pad with dual surfaces at a sane price. Not only do I like the shape and size better with this pad, but the feet are better as well. The other pad had 4 feet on each side made of rubber, which eventually started coming off. These feet wrap around the corners, giving them more surface area to stick, and could be much more easily reattached if it ever became necessary. The only worry I had was potential flex in the middle of the pad, as it's supported only at the corners. It does indeed flex, but it hasn't impacted me in any way. The only way I notice it is that it gives it a bit of a cushion-like feel when I wrest my palm on the very bottom of the pad. Using the mouse itself doesn't cause any flex. Just a fantastic pad, and a great price for it.

I have been looking for a moderately sized rigid mousepad for some time to replace my 8 year old Alienware mousepad that came with my old Aurora m9700 that served me well for all these years. Many of the new mouse mats are now all decked out with RGB which I think is a bit overkill. Others seems to be too large and not very rigid. This mouse mat is the perfect size for my computer desk and feels quite premium . I like the Aluminium plating which will last a long time. The graphics are quite subtle with just a green line at the bottom with the Black Hawks branding. I'd prefer a different line color such as Red but it's fine. The price is also quite attractive. You can easily spend twice as much on a 'gaming' mouse pad probably because it's made by a more mainstream gaming company but in the end I doubt they will work any better. My G502 tracks great on this mouse mat and it has more than enough room for gaming mouse movements. Not much else to say about it, but for the price it's probably the best mouse mat you can buy.

Let's face it...most of us don't think much about our mouse pad. I would be considered an avid PC gamer and even I was using a cloth/rubber mouse pad that I think I got for nothing a bunch of years ago. It just seemed to work so I never gave it any thought. Recently I noticed how dirty the pad was getting so I decided to get another one. I was planning on buying the same kind and as cheaply as possible. As I was looking at all my options I came across this mouse pad. At first the thought of a hard surface mouse pad seemed foreign to me but the reviews were largely positive....so I thought what the hell...let's give it a try. Well...I've now had it 4 days and I absolutely cannot even remember what life was like pre hard surface mouse pad. This thing is incredible. My EVGA TORQ 10 mouse literally glides over the surface. The pad is 2 sided....one of which is a bit rougher than the other. I personally like the rougher of the 2 sides. The make and quality of the pad is very good and it looks great on my desk. The only reason I can think of that might be a deterrent to buying one is that it is bigger than the usual rubber pad...so make sure you have the room for it. Other than that if you are contemplating getting one of these then stop wasting your valuable gaming time and just get one....I'd be shocked if you didn't love it.

I was looking for a decent replacement after my Rocketfish aluminum mousepad got scratched up after about 7 years. I almost bought a new mouse instead! Then I thought, "wait, maybe it's the MOUSEPAD that's the problem..." and lo & behold, it wasn't actually my mouse! The mousepad is quite a bit bigger than my previous one, but I've found I like the space. It has rubber feet on each corner but they don't really get in the way and they don't make the mousepad harder to use. One side has a rougher textured side for more controlled clicking, and the other is super smooth. From personal experience, I like having the controlled side for MMO play and the smooth side for FPS and MOBAs. Overall I feel like this is a great value since it'll last for years without ever fraying. It's super easy to clean and it keeps your wrist from coming in contact with whatever nasty crud lives inside cloth mousepads. If you want something that'll look sleek on your desk without lighting up and taking up a USB port for no reason, then this is a great buy.

I primarily bought this mousepad from my brother, who games a lot, but also has very sweaty hands. I decided to give this mousepad a try after reading some of the reasons. It's first important to mention just how quickly it got to my house. I have Prime, but it arrived literally the day after I ordered it, which was highly impressive. My brother has been using it consistently and he loves how the mousepad doesn't get all moist and dirty like the foam/fabric one he was using before. The mouse glides along very smoothly on the pad, and there seems to be no issue for it to stay on the desk. The mousepad itself is of very high quality and durability, as you can drop and it would still be perfect. The rubber cushions ensure that it stays on the desk and doesn't move at all. Overall, this mousepad seems to be a very wonderful gaming/computer accessory that will give you the most bang for your buck.

Absolutely great mouse pad I had no complaints about it. It’s very smooth my mouse would just glide over it even on both sides. If you use a food grade silicone lube spray and lexip or hyper glide mouse feet on it it’s like a whole other experience when it comes to glide. The only problem about it is that I messed up my self lol. Apparently I washed it the wrong way and it made the surface kinda grippy which kinda messes up the way I game. It’s not that bad even now but it’s definitely now the same as it used to be before I messed it up. When you’re gonna wash it please don’t use hot water and a strong soap like dish soap. Use cold water and a soap that would not be too hard on your skin like hand soap or a clear gel body wash. Again this is a great mouse pad just don’t mess it like I did.