I've always prefered hard surface mats over soft ones but, 1. hated the durability (even aluminum developed wear spots in weeks) and 2. They are thick (for me) and have a ridge that I hate. This mouse pad in the large size is litterally the perfect mat for me and I'll end up buying a couple more because I never, ever want to go back to a thick or soft mat, and I can't find this thing anywhere else. For all intents it's flush to the desk, has never budged, and the surface (paired with model D factory skates) is a freakin' dream to flick on.

Oh man, and the fact they are adhesive and can be wiped off, dried, and re applied is amazing! It was just a bit off and I bit the bullet and re-applied it with no damage.

The first day brand new skates felt almost frictionless! After two to three days, it gets worn in and feels perfect. I like to keep a microfiber nearby to wipe off my hand and dust off the mouse pad; the biggest threat to a hard pad and skates is a piece of grit gouging either of them.

If I had to nitpick, I'd love a stealth version!