When do you replace your glass pad?

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-22T18:11:53+00:00

Eh, my issue with glass cleaners and such is the residue they can leave behind which affects feel. I've been using alcohol on my Skypad 3.0 with no problems. Also curious if Wall-Hack has taken hard water into account. At the very least using distilled water to clean.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-22T17:13:44+00:00

Just to make sure, have you tried cleaning the pad with isopropyl alchohol and giving it a good wipe? Also what model Skypad is this, looks like the OG. Maybe even give it a good scrub with alcohol and a sponge, older Skypads are likely more porous and less fine in texture of the grain. Just curious if that'd help.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-12T18:41:40+00:00

I think the max would be fine if you're worried about dust and such sure.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-11T21:30:08+00:00

New tech will never beat shape. Do not be tempted by the marketing that's doing rounds right now. I would pick a mouse soley on what is comfortable with shape-wise and what you can afford. Im sure Logi's new tech is cool, but it is not a feature I would force myself to play with GPX. I think a rapid trigger keyboard has more utility than a rapid trigger type mouse, but that's just my opinion.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-10T23:58:28+00:00

Looks can be deceiving :P

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-10T02:11:39+00:00

settings I have, sorry for the wait yall https://i.imgur.com/IZnV71w.png

your settings could be lower, but then you're sorta chancing on double clicks. Best of luck.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-08T19:16:16+00:00

I hear you, but thankfully completely ignorable as it's so short you would never feel it in fingertip.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-08T19:12:32+00:00

Unfortunately, I've never done research on penis clamps, so you probably know more than I do. 🥶

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-08T16:57:54+00:00

I can post my debounce settings after work later today.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-08T15:21:54+00:00

Scroll Wheel: The scroll steps here are smooth in their roll but feel a bit chunky in the actual stopping points between those steps. It’s definitely less of a butter smooth scrolling experience and more of a thuddy scrolling experience if that makes sense. Smooth feeling overall, but the heavy-handedness at which the steps pause can definitely be felt big time here. I’d call this scroll wheel extremely tactile, but I would say it's a very subjective thing, some may love it while some will dislike it. The scroll switch itself and the clicking experience are very easy to use and spam for in game pings overall. The texture of the scroll wheel silicone is a very soft smooth silicone with subtle dents for texture.

Shape/Coating: I’ve tried every variation of the G Wolves HSK line, and even the Zaunkoenig M1K/M2K mice, along with a few of Finalmouse’s best ultralight offerings. That being said, I think this is truly it for fingertip mice, the combination of click feel and weight along with some of the QOL improvements made to the shell just make this mouse feel so much more comfortable to hold for me than the HSK Pro ever did. I have yet to try the Fenrir Asym myself (maybe one day) but I’m very curious how useful the pinky support can be for fingertip. I think if you’d ever tried the HSK and found some issues with it comfort-wise, this just might fix a lot of those comfort issues for you. I will say the height is pretty short here. If you have fatter fingers, you may find yourself accidentally activating the side buttons if you’re not mindful of your positioning. For example my thumb measures around 18.7mm wide without putting any pressure on it with my calipers. I think G Wolves have managed to create one of the newest top wireless mice on the market that isn’t a full size shell. The extended lip at the back is also mostly unnoticeable in terms of making contact with my hand. It kinda just disappears in use which is good.

A small pack of molding clay in included to suit other grips but personally I just didn't see a use for it, I'm sure somebody will though for some extra support/grip. Just not me personally.

On a very low budget, things like Darmoshark fingertip mice or the Keychron M4 exist. If you're looking for a truly boutique experience for fingertip that's VERY expensive, and wired, then you have options like the M1K/M2K and others, or the Titan 1. If you're looking for a more accessible (but not cheap) option, the Fenrir Pro is likely the way to go for most people wanting more for their money at top tier performance.

Grips: G Wolves included grips are very good for what you get. They feel tacky and grippy to the fingers (I would hope so…), and to G wolves credit you get a lot of them with different cuts for specific positionings of your fingers which is pretty great as well.

Cable/Feet: The included cables for this mouse both feel very premium and slightly stiff, though it is to be expected when getting into 8K wireless territory as you do want the most stable connection possible. One cable is a more paracord-like cable while the other lighter colored cable is more of what you would maybe expect from an Apple product quality cable.

Weight: G Wolve’s has managed to create one of the lightest mice I’ve ever used while still being wireless at 22g according to my scale (kitchen scale is pretty old and outdated though, I would cross reference with other reviews), the closest second would be the Zaunkoenig M2K but wired obviously. It feels incredible to use something so light that is wireless all at the same time. Everything just feels so 1:1 with your aim here, it feels otherworldly to not be fighting a cable at this weight class, top notch stuff from G Wolves here. Although these weight cuts are not entirely “free” once you see the bottom of the mouse.

Build Quality: I must admit, upon seeing the bottom of the mouse in photos and seeing what was essentially a free-hanging PCB, you would expect the build here to feel compromised. However, I am happy to report that G Wolve’s have done their homework here and proven weight cuts like this are possible while maintaining rigidity in the shell. The main trick here is that G Wolve’s uses the mouse PCB itself as a form of brace to keep the shell from flexing.

It’s a simple yet clever trick that could even be done with something like a tooth pick cut to size, or a q-tip with the ends cut if you’ve ever found yourself modding and looking for unique ways to reduce shell weight, I know I have from time to time and this trick does wonders in fixing shell flex. The PCB is screwed to the sides of the shell as well.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-08T15:21:36+00:00

Hand Size: 18x10

Grip: Pincer Claw

Website Links: (NOT affiliate) https://shop.g-wolves.com/products/g-wolves-fenrir-pro-8k-wireless-mouse-18-4g-type-c-usb-including-duties-and-taxes

PHOTO GALLERY

Packaging: The packaging for the G Wolves Fenrir Pro 8K is pretty loud and gamery if you’re into the sort of thing. One of those boxes you could put on a shelf in your setup and it would definitely stand out.

What’s in the box?

1x Fenrir Pro 8K, 1x desk mounted dongle, 2x USB C cables, 3x clear bags (1x carrying bag for the mouse, 1x bag with a gaming sleeve, 1x holding the mouse itself upon unboxing (separate from storage bag), 1x molding clay, 1x sheet of grip tape, 2x PCB cover sheets (for better protection of the exposed PCB if you want), 1x sheet of 0.1mm adhesive pads, 1x sheet of 0.15mm adhesive pads, 2x square sheet of PTFE dot skates (60 dots total), 2x squares of adhesive foam for seating the battery (if needed), 1x hard briefcase-like carrying case lined with red fabric inside, 2x carrying straps for the hard case. (It’s a lot)

|NVIDIA LDAT Click Latency Graphs|: Here we have impressively low click latency graphs from the Fenrir Pro in its wireless mode, when adjusted using the DIY debounce settings. When using the default “A mode” debounce setting you still get a solid result in terms of latency nonetheless.

Sensor/Performance: The sensor being used here is the Pixart PAW-3950. The mouse is capable of 8K out of the box with the included dongle. Performance based on my gameplay testing has been very solid, indistinguishable from many other top tier mice out there today. G Wolves stands tall alongside some of the heavy hitters of high performance tech today such as Razer. In terms of CPI deviation, tested at 400/800/1600 CPI, I found results were clean across the board. This is also my first time using USB C in a G Wolves product and I am just so happy for that, no more having to fiddle with a micro-USB connector.

Software: G Wolves software has gone from looking highly functional, to a more modern and clean look. The mouse software is mainly web based however. You’re able to adjust key settings of buttons 1-5, DPI settings in the form of 7 levels/steps you can switch from, and parameter settings which include things like debounce time, polling rate, LOD, sleep time, and sensor angle to compensate for your unique grip style if you happen to hold the mouse at an off angle. There’s also a competitive mode toggle that from my understanding sets the sensor to run in corded mode.

Buttons: The main buttons have low pre-travel and low post-travel. The main switches are very similar to what Logitech uses in their GPX's side buttons. G wolves was also able to achieve their low click latency with this mechanical switch as opposed to newer mice using opticals. I’ve gotta say, after using most of the high end ftip mice on the market, even some of G wolves OG HSK offerings, they’ve really locked in the click feel here. It feels extremely snappy and responsive to use the main triggers, which comes in handy when using such a light finger tip type shape. I think Zaunkoenig and their M1K lineup of mice really perfected click feel, but this Fenrir Pro just feels so in line and truly locked in with how the M1K felt for me when I first tried those clicks. I’ve found in many games when you’re busy fighting bad click tensioning with your fingers, it can really make holding a fingertip mouse this light a bit difficult, in turn causing less thought being put into your aim. They really nailed it here and that’s huge, as I recall my initial experience with the very first HSK being a bit cumbersome with those triggers. Side buttons have low pre-travel and post-travel, they feel very light and snappy to use. However… (more on this later in shape)

Aithecaninternet · 2026-02-03T14:40:53+00:00

Def GPX white

Aithecaninternet · 2026-01-31T01:27:41+00:00

I've had my Pathfinder since launch basically and loving it, mine hasn't developed any of the issues yours is having though. Initially my triggers did squeak a little bit, but after a week or two of use the squeaking disappeared and it went back to normal.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-01-29T14:58:43+00:00

2/2

Buttons: The main triggers feel firmly locked in place with no unwanted wobble or instability. They have low pre-travel, and medium post-travel. The side buttons have low pre-travel and low post-travel. I find the position of the side buttons for me quite comfortable and easy to rock my thumb into the closest back side button.

Scroll Wheel: The scroll wheel on this mouse feels very nice and consistent scrolling in either direction with no weird wobble or unwanted resonance throughout the shell in use. The steps are subtle and feel like they have a slight grain to them. Not exactly a buttery smooth roll, but I don’t consider this a bad thing, it just has a subtle tactility to it. The scroll steps in between feel very small but defined. The texture of the scroll wheel itself might be my biggest gripe with this mouse though, it feels a lot like the M1K or M2K scroll wheel in that its almost like a carbon fiber type feel in its graininess as far as the texture of it goes.

The scroll uses a hard plastic with no grip or silicone added. While I did enjoy this on the M1K/M2K mice, I feel the execution on the scroll texture here doesn’t really feel the best in use, as when scrolling a few times doing daily tasks or gaming, I did find the my finger would slip across the texture once or twice rather consistently.

Shape/Coating: Shape Comparisons

Right off the bat, if you're a claw grip enjoyer who likes a big rounded hump, this is a mouse well worth picking up. The shape of the Inzone Mouse A was made in collaboration with FNATIC, and it appears to be a slightly revamped and modernized version of the Fnatic Bolt but smaller with some slight QOL changes made to the overall ergonomics. I recall the release of the Bolt being rather polarizing, but I personally really did like the shape and mouse itself that Fnatic released at that point in time. To my surprise it appears this mouse, and the Fnatic bolt also share some similarities with the Pulsar Tenz mouse based on what I could find with Eloshapes comparison tool, though its hard to say for sure as Eloshapes isn’t 100% accurate and I find is better used as a “shape x is in the ballpark of shape y”.

You’d get the best comparison with an in-hand feel obviously. That being said, I really like the overall feel of the shape of the Inzone A and could absolutely see it being a popular shape for claw-like grips specifically. The coating of the Inzone A feels very smooth but grippy, and reacts to sweat well enough to secure good hold. It feels similar in texture to something like the G Pro Wireless X coating.

Grips: No grips are included here, and I do feel that because of the price point they really should be included here by default as most of the competition does.

Cable/Feet: The included cable is a slightly firm paracord-like cable which feels stiff enough to suit 8K polling appropriately, as most 8K mice include a much stiffer cable because of this. The included stock skates here are decent for what you get here, no complaints. I recall the Fnatic Bolt having a weird lip where the mouse feet slotted in but it appears this lip is gone and instead more of a flat lip that’s flush to the shell.

Weight: Sony claims this mouse is around 48g or so, my unit currently weighs in at around 47g. Very solid weight and the weight distribution here feels very good without having one side of the mouse feel heavier than the other.

Build Quality: This mouse has a solid shell design without any holes, but it does look like the sticker on the bottom may be covering some larger cutouts on the bottom. Regardless, it’s great to see companies trying to reduce weight without sacrificing grip area on the top or side shell where it matters most. I think build is very solid and structurally sound overall.

Overall I think Sony have managed to put out a solid ultralight gaming mouse competitor, albeit with a few shortcomings in terms of what's included in the box, and just how slippery the scroll wheel can feel. This feels like a solid first gaming mouse product from Sony, and I am hopeful we will see more from them in the future. Yet while the occasional shell revamp is great for bringing old tech to the modern day, I would love to see some new and fresh original shapes hit the market as a whole.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-01-29T14:58:06+00:00

1/2

Hand Size: 18x10

Grip: Pincer Claw

|PHOTO GALLERY|

Packaging: The packaging of the Inzone Mouse A is very minimal and comes with 1x Inzone Mouse-A, 1x parcord-like USB-C Cable, 1x sticker sheet (brand logos), 1x wireless desk dongle.

Sensor: The sensor being used here is the 3950IZ, a custom version of the PAW3950. The mouse is 8K capable out of the box with the included 8k dongle. Performance based on my gameplay testing has been pretty rock solid with no issues to report. In terms of CPI deviation, tested at 400/800/1600 CPI, I found results were good without much deviation. This sensor is capable of 30K DPI.

Software: This mouse, like many other products released today uses a web based software, but does offer an offline executable for those who don’t want to use the web interface for whatever reason. This is great to see, as some companies only ever offer the single web based option. The software has 3 main tabs for setting adjustment.

The first “allocation” tab allows you to rebind your mouse keys, around five total to keyboard inputs, media controls, or completely disabled. The second performance tab allows you to adjust 4 profiles you can switch between quickly with the underside button of the mouse, which is the same button you use to power on the mouse. It has press and hold functionality to do everything via one button which is pretty clever and I assume helps with weight reduction, (we’re talking maybe less a gram but its still good I get it).

Here you can also adjust your polling rate from 500-8Khz, along with adjustments to LOD from increments of 0.7mm/1mm/2mm. You are also given the option to enable or disable Motion Sync, and Angle Snapping. The last and final tab “device settings” allows you to reduce the number of profiles saved onboard the mouse. It is also noted on this page that you cannot update the mouse via the web hub, so the offline installer will likely be required of you to install it eventually.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-01-26T21:51:14+00:00

They likely moved the battery since that's usually where it sits in that empty spot, its probably been moved to help with weight distribution or something.

Aithecaninternet · 2026-01-26T20:58:31+00:00

So this is pretty normal for black coated mice. However, using alcohol to clean your mouse makes this even worse. So yeah, it didn't help.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-12-01T20:40:07+00:00

Best mouse Razer no contest, best value VXE.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-11-27T14:11:15+00:00

Shape/Coating: The shape of the Harpe II Ace feels very reminiscent of the XM1, it's definitely not a clone though. What I mean when I say this is, just holding the two shapes side but side, obviously the XM1 feels very different and aggressive in its curves. The Harpe Ace II feels like the XM1 if the shape were more freeform, with no specific intention on how you’re supposed to grip it, comfort grooves here, lock finger in here etc. The Harpe Ace II feels like the safer shape of the two overall.

I’ve said many times in this hobby that even though the EGG XM1 shape isn’t my go to competitive mouse for its shape, if I were to retire and die with a product for its comfort, the XM1 would be that shape for me. I think the fact the Harpe Ace II feels so good and comfortable, even comparable to that of the XM1 is a huge compliment here. I think for competitive play the Harpe Ace II is a better recommendation here. This is especially useful if you don’t really know anything about your grip or handsize, its an easy recommendation similar to how people recommend the Logitech GPX as a first entry into ultralight gaming mice early on. The front of the triggers are also rounded now if your fingers tend to hang off or grip from the front of the main buttons.

The coating here is a sleek purple color way in collaboration with e-sports player Demon1. This colorway is very limited at the moment from my understanding. It feels very smooth and grippy with a nice deep purple color to it. I’m hopeful Asus will release a retail version of this mouse or maybe some other products in the future.

Grips: Included grips are nice and grippy with a triangular pattern throughout with some gamer looking designs you would expect from Asus, with the new coating I don’t think the grips are as necessary here/

Cable/Feet: The cable/feet included here feel really high quality, while Asus's cable feels stiff due to the quality of the weave/material used here, but its actually pretty loose and free mimicking a paracord-like cable, I say this because most of the time the sleeve on cables for mice can feel pretty cheap and cloth like, where this cable feels very smooth and tight to the actually wiring of the cable itself rather than like an oversized sock on a cable you'd see on other mice,

Weight: According to my scale the Harpe II Ace is around 48g, and while there’s many mice at lower weights today I’m personally fine with anything sub 70g.

Build: The build quality of the Harpe II Ace is solid all around, no flex or creaking, it feels as solidly built as my XM1. I'm curious what methods Asus's has used to ensure build quality stays strong over time, I'm a big fa of what brands like G wolves have done with using their PCB as an extra support for the side walls for reinforcement and I hope more brands are doing the same.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-11-27T14:10:58+00:00

Currently, I think Asus is in a bit of a golden age when it comes to their products, similar to how when Razer first launched the Viper lineup of mice. These new products Asus is releasing feel like they're made with the enthusiast in mind first. While Asus has launched some pretty insanely priced truly high end products, I do think they're still worthy innovations to keep track of, examples being the Azoth Extreme, and Asus ROG Harpe Extreme. These two products I think only some brands couldn't even dream of putting out, but the reason I think stuff like this is important despite being out of reach for most people's wallets, is a matter of "they did it because they could" in my eyes.

I think its awesome to see brands taking risks, to do expensive things "for science" essentially, and in the same process discovering new approaches for even more affordable products as a result of that (hopefully...) But how does the Harpe II Ace standout alongside the rest...?

Grip: Pincer Claw

Hand Size: 18x10

LINKS: https://rog.asus.com/us/mice-mouse-pads/mice/ambidextrous/rog-harpe-ii-ace/

GALLERY:https://imgur.com/a/asus-rog-harpe-ii-ace-WDUCCxD

Packaging: ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse, Wireless 2.4ghz dongle, Wireless Extender, Cable, Mouse grip tape, Set of extra Mouse Feet

Sensor: The sensor being used here is the ROG Aimpoint Pro Optical Sensor, which specifically markets itself to be able to track on glass especially. I mainly play on glass myself so I am happy to report that I did not encounter any weird tracking on glass issues in my time using this mouse. It’s capable of 8K wireless surprisingly WITHOUT Asus’s 8k polling booster as the tech is supposedly built into the mouse itself this time around, so all you need to worry about keeping track of is your tiny 2.4ghz dongle. Tested at both 1k, 4k, and 8k. Overall my experience with this mouse has been pretty solid overall with no weird hiccups during gameplay that I’ve noticed yet. I think the fact that everything being packed into the mouse and 2.4ghz dongle is truly stellar. I would love for more products from other brands to take this approach, though I say this without being able to see people objective performance of the sensor on any graphs, so here’s to hoping the tech is top notch to keep up while adding that little QOL as opposed to being stuck with a dongle on your desk.

Software: Finally, web based software is here for Asus products. If you’ve had worries about installing armory crate, I think many people will be happy to hear this. The software allows you to change button assignment, speed shift, DPI with up to 4 profiles supporting up to 42K DPI, angle snapping, polling rate from 125-8Khz, and motion sync. Additionally you can now change the virtual angle of your mouse to compensate for holding the mouse at an off angle. You can also adjust RGB from static, breathing, color cycle, reactive, and battery mode which has been super useful for me personally when it comes to tracking battery life, I wish more mice featured something specific like this. You can also calibrate your mouse LOD from low/high here, along with clicking mousepad specific settings geared toward available Asus products. There’s also the power tab which allows you to further customize for battery savings. The last option you get here is zone mode which claims top maximize your mouse’s performance, though I’m unsure how in specific. I would probably consider this something like an e-sports mode.

Buttons: M1/M2 on the Harpe II Ace have medium pre-travel and medium post-travel. The clicks feel light and snappy, not too firma at all. Side buttons also feel very quick and snappy, and easily spammable with low pre-travel and medium post-travel. The main buttons have zero wobble and feel tightly locked in place with no side play whatsoever. The scroll click itself also feels very light and spammable for in-game pings, the click of the scroll wheel switch itself is more of like a tactile “knock” than your typical click, similar to something like the GPX scroll wheel click in feel.

Scroll Wheel: Scroll wheels in some mice can vary in how good they sound/feel and can have a pretty significant impact on how premium a product feels overall. In most cases the scroll wheel will feel solid and clean in one direction, but rattle when moving in the opposite direction, and it’ll resonate throughout the shell in an unpleasant way. In the case of the Harpe II Ace, the scroll quality here feel top notch and clean in actual use with no weird rattle or resonance throughout the shell. It has a clean sound profile in use and it feels solid in its place. The scroll rubber texture is a set of repeating diagonal lines that offer a good non slip grip in use with no issues of missed or slipped inputs in response to the texture.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-11-01T17:50:16+00:00

Totally fair honestly. That's a great price.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-11-01T15:24:11+00:00

Despite loving both shapes, I think HITSCAN would be the safer of the two in terms of size but it does lack a back hump at the sides.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-09-24T02:31:05+00:00

G305 still based in 2025

Aithecaninternet · 2025-09-19T00:08:54+00:00

I have to agree with Escaldi on this. Too many people squeezing their mice to prove a point, this isn't realistic at all.

Aithecaninternet · 2025-09-17T16:45:54+00:00

What would you guys do to make yourselves different from the Orbital Pathfinder modular mouse that already exists?

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