We all know that cheapie mousepads just don't cut it anymore, especially if you spend some money and get a good mouse. I've always wondered why people will spend $50+ on a mouse and still use the same old generic mousepad that came with their computer or they got for free as a promo item or wherever. I mean if you're going to spend the money on an accurate mouse, then why not get a pad that is specifically made to be used with better quality mice?

Up on the review block today I've got a mousepad from Xtracpads, it's called the Fat Mat, and rightly so, it's got a large mousing surface and it's fairly thick coming in at a quarter of an inch in thickness. The thickness of the Fat Mat makes it great for uneven surfaces and it also makes a great padded wrist rest.

Review: XTracPads Fat Mat

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: XTracPads

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

XTracPads Fat Mat

XTracPads Fat Mat is a large mouse surface that's flexible and thick.

Professional gamers travel from venue to venue and need a really high quality mouse surface that not only affords a great deal of space to move their mouse around on, but a really soft and thick backing that can overcome many desktop inconsistencies.

Desktop surfaces that are not exactly flat like pitted or dented surfaces are no longer a problem thanks to Fat Mat's thick backing. Coming in at a quarter of an inch thick, Fat Mat also can work as a wrist rest. Simply dangle a small part of the Fat Mat over the edge of your desktop surface and viola! Now your new elite mouse surface is also a wrist rest!

XTracPads Fat Mat is an unusual mouse pad in that it's 1/4" thick (6.35mm).

Ergonomically speaking, if your desktop has a sharp edge, Fat Mat's thick backing doubles as a wrist rest giving you a very comfortable feel.

As if the thickness was not enough, Fat Mat's surface is made from our award winning nanofiber textile which is really slick and easy to clean.

Additionally, because the surface of Fat Mat is nice and soft, you will have greater control over your mouse which means greater accuracy with gaming and computer applications.

Q: "What's so cool about the Fat Mat's super thick rubber backing?"

A: If the desktop surface you're using is uneven, the super thick sure grip backing on the Fat Mat will help to even out the area where you're using your mouse.

XTracPads Fat Mat features:

-Whisper quiet nanofiber textile

-Soft and comfortable

-Frey resistant edges

-Extra thick Sure Grip rubber backing

-HUGE mousing surface

Stop wasting your time doubling up mouse pads and give your wrist a break, grab a Fat Mat today!

Specifications:

-12" X 16" x 1/4" (305mm x 406mm x 6.35mm)

-Sure Grip rubber backing

-Nanofiber textile surface

Designed in the USA

Made in USA

Packed in a reusable clear plastic tube, you can re-roll the Fat Mat to transport it to wherever you may be headed.

Tested and 100% compatible with the following mice:

Logitech:

-MX300/500/510/518/700/1000 G5/ G7/G9

Microsoft:

-Intellimouse Explorer 3.0/4.0 Laser Mouse 6000

Apple:

-Mighty Mouse

Price - $28.95