Do hard pads destroy mouse skates faster than cloth pads?

Yes, hard pads (glass, plastic, aluminum) chew through skates in months or weeks, while soft cloth pads barely wear them even after a year. On hard pads, harder skates like Tiger Arc last 6-12 months, but softer ones like Corepad wear even faster. Switch to a cloth pad if you want to stop worrying about skate wear.