3 Reasons Ceramic Mouse Feet Are Worse on Hard Plastic Pads

They create a gritty, sandpaper-like feel Ceramic feet are slower and scratchier than PTFE on hard plastic pads. Hard plastic pads are designed for PTFE’s low friction, and ceramic introduces a rough texture that kills the glide.

Longevity doesn’t compensate for poor performance Ceramic lasts longer because it doesn’t wear down like PTFE. But that durability is pointless when the experience is sluggish and inconsistent.

You lose the speed hard pads are built for Hard plastic pads are made for speed. Stick with PTFE on hard pads—you’re paying for fast glide, so don’t blunt it with ceramic.