4 Things to Know About Scratches on Hard Mousepads

Most scratches are cosmetic Modern optical sensors easily ignore surface blemishes like hairline scratches from normal use.

Deep gouges can cause problems If you drop something sharp and create a deep groove, or use a very old sensor, tracking may suffer.

Hard pads wear down mouse feet, not the pad Replace your mouse skates every 6-12 months instead of worrying about the pad’s surface.

Tracking issues are usually the mouse, not the pad If tracking skips, clean the mouse lens and pad, or replace the mouse.