Hybrid pads vs standard cloth pads: Hybrid wins for consistency in sweaty conditions

Standard cloth pads absorb sweat, creating inconsistent friction that slows your mouse in one spot while it stays fast elsewhere—bad for competitive FPS. Hybrid pads like Cordura use synthetic fibers that don’t absorb moisture, so glide stays the same even when you’re clammy. The trade-off is Cordura feels faster and rougher than plush cloth, requiring adjustment, but for pure consistency when things heat up, hybrid wins.