5 Reasons Small Mousepads Hurt Low-Sensitivity Aim
Low DPI requires arm movement If you play at 400 DPI with low in-game sensitivity, you aim with your whole arm, not just your wrist. A small pad restricts that motion.
You hit the edge constantly A 30x25cm pad forces you to run out of space during flicks or tracking. That means picking up and recentering the mouse mid-fight.
It adds inconsistency Constant pickups and recenters introduce extra micro-adjustments. This makes your aim less repeatable than on a larger surface.
High DPI wrist-aimers are fine If you use 800+ DPI with high in-game sensitivity, you only move your wrist. A small pad works well for that style.
Muscle memory needs room You need at least 45x40cm for a full swipe in both directions. Your muscle memory cannot develop properly on a cramped mat.