Steelpad 4D Mousepad

Since I am using an Optical mouse, I preferred the rough side. If you plan to use that side though, you need the mouse tape that came with the mousepad. It really is rough without it, and makes it harder than easier.

The glossy side is very slick, and meant for ball mice. If you are using an Optical mouse or the MX1000, you will likely find it too smooth. You will definitely want to try both sides though, to see which you prefer for what you are doing.

I tested the mousepad with three different games: Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source and Unreal Tournament 2004. Since I usually always game on the plain desk surface, I very quickly noticed a massive difference. Just playing the games, was so much smoother, it’s not even a comparison.

I felt as though, I had much better control in general. I was more in control of my character, and my precision was much better. I could definitely feel the affect of the added mouse skates as well, as I tried the pad with and without.

Of course, since the mousepad will improve the use in general, I noticed quite a difference in programs that are bettered with good precision, such as Photoshop. I found I was more capable of selecting certain pixels and areas much easier than without.

If you are looking for a great mousepad for a great price, I recommend the Steelpad 4D. It retails for around $25US, and comes with a base and mouse tape, which is a welcomed bonus, and makes this an excellent value. Thanks to Danny of Soft Trading for allowing us to review the mousepad!

Pros
• Great control
• Dual sides
• Very durable
• Awesome price

Cons
• *May* be large for some desks.

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