3 Things to Know About Hard Mousepads and Mouse Feet Wear

Hard mousepads wear down mouse feet faster than cloth pads Hard surfaces like plastic or aluminum are more abrasive to PTFE mouse feet. You’ll notice wear within a few months of heavy use.

Cloth pads are gentler because of their woven surface Cloth pads let the mouse glide with minimal friction against the feet. Hard pads create direct, rigid contact that gradually grinds down soft PTFE.

Plan to replace mouse feet every six months if you use a hard pad Buy spares ahead of time, especially if your mouse has difficult-to-replace feet. Thicker, higher-quality PTFE feet can help, but they won’t stop the wear.