3 Things to Know About Trackball Mice and Mousepads

Trackball mice don’t need a special mousepad The ball rolls on bearings inside the mouse, not on the pad. Any flat surface works.

Thumb or finger operation doesn’t change this The ball movement is optical or mechanical inside the casing. A pad won’t make it smoother.

If your trackball feels rough, clean it That means cleaning the ball and bearings, not buying a different mousepad. Save your money.