3 Reasons Rubber Mousepads Beat Silicone on Glass

Rubber grips glass better than silicone Rubber has higher static friction on glass, so it stays put. Silicone is slicker and slides around, especially on glossy surfaces.

Rubber resists curling at the edges Silicone tends to lift and curl on glass. Rubber lies flatter and holds its shape against the surface.

Neither fixes a warped pad If the mousepad is bent from packaging or heat, the base material won’t flatten it. But on clean glass, rubber is the reliable choice.