Do hard mousepads wear down PTFE skates faster?

Yes, harder mousepad surfaces will wear down PTFE skates faster, while ceramic skates handle it much better. PTFE is a soft polymer that wears down noticeably quicker on hard surfaces like glass or textured hard pads than on soft cloth. Ceramic skates barely wear on any surface but are louder and can feel scratchy. If you’re on a hard pad and want to minimize maintenance, go with ceramic.