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RatPadz XT and GS Mouse Pads

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2007-07-26 10:18:17.0


Personally, I’ve never really understood the need for a fancy mousepad, or ‘gaming surface’ as they are called, however I know many gamers who swear by them. BenchmarkReviews has just posted a review of the RatPadz XT and GS mousepads. Are they worth your hard-earned money?

Here’s what they had to say:

“In conclusion, the RatPadz GS and XT Mousing Surface both offer excellent mousing surface solutions. My recommendation is to spend just a little more and purchase the XT, but both versions are very similar in performance. The rugged durability will prove more valuable than anything else, and the raised-pebble design offers far less friction than other surfaces.”


As mentioned earlier, I’m no authority on gaming surfaces. In fact, I use a nearly 20 year old mousepad from a Macintosh Classic, circa 1990. Having said that, even I know that RatPadz is among the most well respected brand of gaming-oriented mousepads. Therefore, it is no surprise to see that they have manufactured two high quality products. I’m even tempted to give the XT a try…

Click here to read the full review.

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