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Do I need a mousepad?

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fantasynx
25 posts
Joined June 2020
Topic Starter
fantasynx
I've been playing with no mousepad on osu since the start, and my desk feels smooth enough for me to move the mouse easily but I'm not sure for a mousepad, I haven't tried it out yet.

All my plays, top plays etc...
Are with no mousepad, I got this far without it.

-Should I move to a mousepad?
-Does it feel relatively better than using a desk?
kujubuo
1,792 posts
Joined March 2021
kujubuo
depends on u
Almost
2,154 posts
Joined May 2012
Almost
If you have some spare cash lying around you could try it and see if it works for you.
Manishh
2,093 posts
Joined October 2020
Manishh
There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
Lilyn
825 posts
Joined September 2020
Lilyn
I never tried not using a mousepad before.

I think using a mousepad gives you more control since it has friction.
Manishh
2,093 posts
Joined October 2020
Manishh

Lilyn wrote:

I never tried not using a mousepad before.

I think using a mousepad gives you more control since it has friction.
You will have a hard time switching to tablet
ainkeK
299 posts
Joined September 2020
ainkeK
When I used mouse I didn't use a mousepad at all and I was perfectly fine with it, I would assume you would to as long as the desk is smooth enough and isn't like "rough" for your mouse to slide across. I switched to tablet purely on preference.
AccountWontWork
2,023 posts
Joined March 2021
AccountWontWork
yes
Machiavellian
Machiavellian
People don't use mousepads?
wowcake
Global Moderator
1,176 posts
Joined February 2020
wowcake
If you have the option to get it, then surely yes.
It will really improve your experiences while using the mouse.
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Lilyn
825 posts
Joined September 2020
Lilyn

manishmathur wrote:

Lilyn wrote:

I never tried not using a mousepad before.

I think using a mousepad gives you more control since it has friction.
You will have a hard time switching to tablet
Oh I played tablet before.
It's not fun and its a hassle so I switched back to mouse.
fantasynx
25 posts
Joined June 2020
Topic Starter
fantasynx

manishmathur wrote:

There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
Thanks, this was very useful
Manishh
2,093 posts
Joined October 2020
Manishh

Lilyn wrote:

manishmathur wrote:

Lilyn wrote:

I never tried not using a mousepad before.

I think using a mousepad gives you more control since it has friction.
You will have a hard time switching to tablet
Oh I played tablet before.
It's not fun and its a hassle so I switched back to mouse.
Lol let me give you can idea. Stick your pen on mouse with tape and use it on tablet, no mouse drift will happen
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raaina
1 post
Joined August 2023
raaina

Manishh wrote:

There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
can you recommend one
anaxii
15,000 posts
Joined December 2022
anaxii

raaina wrote:

Manishh wrote:

There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
can you recommend one
it's been 23 months man...
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AccountWontWork
2,023 posts
Joined March 2021
AccountWontWork

Anaxii wrote:

raaina wrote:

Manishh wrote:

There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
can you recommend one
it's been 23 months man...
and manish doesnt even play the game anymore lol, raaina is talking to a dead man.
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anaxii
15,000 posts
Joined December 2022
anaxii

AccountWontWork wrote:

Anaxii wrote:

raaina wrote:

Manishh wrote:

There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
can you recommend one
it's been 23 months man...
and manish doesnt even play the game anymore lol, raaina is talking to a dead man.
everything is fine!!
Corne2Plum3
Global Moderator
1,766 posts
Joined November 2019
Corne2Plum3

raaina wrote:

Manishh wrote:

There is two type of mouse pad (i think)
1: speed type
2: control type

Speed type have less friction and you can move your mouse faster, mostly player who have low sens use it.

Control type have friction so its much easier to control, for high sens players

But for osu its better to use speed type mouse pad no matter what sens you use. Why? Because you need fast movement and fast reaction time.

Does quality matter: Yes, if you bought a cheap speed type mouse pad then it will lose its smoothness very early so i suggest using a decent brand mouse pad at least.


If you are comfortable without mouse pad and you are not harming your desk + mouse then its totally fine to use it. Though I do suggest buying one because who knows you feel more comfortable with mouse pad
can you recommend one
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