3 Things to Know About Mouse Pad Friction for RTS

Medium-friction pads are the best choice for long RTS sessions High-friction pads cause wrist fatigue during games lasting two hours or more, as every movement requires extra force.

High friction helps with micro-adjustments but hurts endurance More stopping power for tiny cursor corrections comes at the cost of fighting the mouse on every motion, which adds up over time.

Stick with moderate-glide cloth pads like the G-SR or QcK Heavy These let the mouse stop when you lift it without resisting your movements, relying on your fine motor control instead of the pad’s texture.