Steelpad S&S Review - Page 2

The surface of the S&S is somewhat like many of the other plastic based gaming mouse pads on the market, but the texture is much more refined. There are grooves and bumps all throughout the surface, but with an extremely fine texture. This produces an excellent level of slickness that comes from the design of the mousepad, and not an external glossy coating that will eventually wear out. The plastic feels strong and sturdy enough to withstand quite a bit of punishment, and is able to provide a consistent mousing surface over a long time span.

The level of friction is somewhere between the 4D and 4S mouse pads. The surface texture is well refined and provides high responsiveness and accuracy, but will not be as smooth as a glass or metallic surface. The texture allows for extremely quick, precise movements with the ability to stop instantly. On the other hand, a completely smooth surface such as that 4S may be slightly harder to control since it is significantly smoother, but is much better for slower highly detailed movements such as graphics design, or for large sweeping movements such as controlling vehicles in games. The difference is quite subtle and subjective, and it really depends on the individual preferences and skills of each person.

For testing I used the S&S in a variety of games as well as general usage and graphics applications. It provides an excellent level of friction that is easy to slide and to control for exact movements. However, as I mentioned previously the surface is slightly less slick than the 4S, which may or may not be ideal depending on individual preferences. The extremely thin surface is also great, as it does not cause any stress on the wrist with extended periods of usage.

Conclusion:

The Steelpad S&S is yet another great addition to the Steelpad range. All of their products have come through with nothing but the top level of quality and precision, and I would be more than happy to recommend and use any of the products available on a permanent basis.  

The rule of thumb is that you get what you pay for, and the S&S is worth every cent. It performs strongly amongst the Steelpad range and easily outshines the rest of the competition. 

It costs a fraction of what most people would dish out for a whole system, and hopefully the pad will help you get extra frags… Even if it doesn’t, it definately provides a much more pleasant mousing surface to use - and it won’t be getting obsolete anytime soon.

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