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I've purchased 2 of these mats after growing tired of cloth mats. The first lasted 2 years before I replaced it unnecessarily, and the current one is going on 2 year and 2 months. I'm about to order another replacement for reasons listed below.Unlike cloth mats, these have incredible oil and fluid resistance. I've spilled water, beer, and cocktails on these and they barely soak in and can be easily cleaned with damp paper towels. They dry quickly and don't retain moisture for long. Additionally, they don't catch or cling to oil from your hands/wrists, and while it may appear that they "scratch" easily, all it takes is a damp paper towel to get them looking new.My only gripe is with the stitching along the border of the surface and the silicone base, which does begin to fray over time depending where you place the most pressure on - in my case, the bottom of the mat as that's where my wrists wrest on. I don't know why other reviewers show the surface peeling away from the silicone base so dramatically over a day of use when none of mine have peeled over the course of 2 years, but the stitching does begin to show fray within a few months - which, being nylon stitching, just requires a second or two of burning it off with a lighter. Not once has the surface bubbled or separate off the mat.As for feel, I have no complaints with my G502, but I'm also a rare breed who doesn't believe your mouse or mousepad has any effect on your ability to play a video game. My mouse glides just fine over the surface and doesn't catch or feel abrasive. It's actually a massive improvement over cloth pads - the only thing that can top this is aluminum and good luck finding anything aluminum in this size.I have a great disdain for cloth mats as they absorb literally everything, are too soft, and while cheap, I'd rather have something that lasts years rather than replace every 6 months, and in the off-chance you spill food or drink on it, won't absorb and fester bacteria.Bottom line, this is the one product Mad Catz has manufactured and QA/QC'd correctly, because my only memory of them prior was being handed one of their trash controllers by a friend in middle school to play Halo.Oh, and it looks nice as long as you keep it clean. With a damp paper towel. Pretty simple.

After using my Glorious Mousepad (L) for almost 3 years, I decided I wanted to upgrade. That's when the search for the perfect mouse pad started. I wanted a mouse pad that was fast but with control. A pad that was easily cleaned and was very durable. I wanted a pad that would give me more mouse space but not take up too much space. That's when I found this pad. I bought the 19-inch version.Features:There are 3 big selling points to this pad.1). Completely water-resistanceThe mouse pad is completely water resistant allowing for very easy cleaning. I've tested this and anticipate this mouse will last a long time due to this.2). Fast surface while still providing lots of control for your mouse.The surface is made out of some sort of hybrid material which feels like a weird combination of cloth and hard mousepad. It doesn't irritate my wrists and my Logitech G Pro Wireless glides across smoothly.3). Lack of stitched edges.Instead of stitched edges, the edges have been heated so they don't fray. I love this design as it does not disrupt your mouse at the edge and also does not irritate your wrists.Aside from those big points, the base is silicone (easy to clean) and does not move on my (polished) wood table. The mouse pad is almost as fast as a hard pad, such as the Glorious Helios, yet retains the flexibility of a cloth pad. I think the best way to sum this all up is by calling this a premium pad as it is priced at 25$ for a large and 60$ for the extended version.Pros:- Easy to clean- Very fast while maintaining control- Water-resistant- Heated edges instead of stitched edges- Size is good as it provides enough mouse space but some may want moreCons:- On the heavier side when compared to cloth pads- 2 logos both on the top left and right**** Ill update with more pros/cons as I use this pad more ****Who would I recommend this to?Gamers who want a fast and durable pad.As for casual use, some people may not like the speed and logo of the pad. I would personally use it for casual use but others may not. Know that you are paying for a premium pad!Some other mouse pads to consider:Aurous AMP 500 ~$40ASUS Scabbard ~$40-50Artisan Raiden ~$40 (31+9 SHIPPING) - Note: I highly recommend buying off of the official website: Artisan-Jp.com as there are many fakes being sold.For non-hybrid pads:QCK Classic/Glorious Mousepads for a balance of control and fastZowie-GSR for slow and controlled