ok, so i just found out that some pro gamers change their mouse pads like every few months, which is kinda wild to me. i mean, i'm used to just using mine until it starts to fall apart, but i guess that's not how the pros do it.



apparently, a big esports league called esl counter-strike asked some pro gamers how often they swap out their mouse pads, and the most common answer was every one or two months. there were some outliers who said they change it way less often, like once a year, and one guy who claimed he hadn't changed his in six or seven years - yeah, right, i'm not buying that.



so, why do pros change their mouse pads so often? it's probably because they need to be able to move their mouse smoothly and consistently, and a worn-out or dirty mouse pad can get in the way of that. i can see how that would be a problem for someone who plays games for a living, but for the rest of us, it's not as big of a deal. still, it's made me think about how often i should be changing my own mouse pad.

i guess it depends on how much you play and what kind of mouse you use. if you're a heavy gamer with a mouse that's hard on your pad, you might need to change it more often. but for casual players like me, it's probably not as much of an issue. one thing that might be worth considering is the type of mouse pad you use - some materials, like glass, might be more durable than others.



preorders are available at major retailers, but i'm not really sure if i'm ready to start shelling out cash for a new mouse pad every few months. i think i'llRead more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

What do you think about this?