A few weeks ago I received a small package (as opposed to the usual large case packages) and since "good things come in small packages", I immediately opened it. Sure enough it was full of goodies, specifically three mouse surfaces. They were just what I needed as my old gaming surface, a hard plastic model with a sticky bottom, was wearing out on the top and getting clogged up on the bottom.

PCXmods had shipped me three of their updated XTracGear (formally XTracPads, though the surfaces are still maked as such) mouse surfaces: the Carbonic (a letter size), the Ripper (a smaller poster/card stock size) and the Ripper XXL (desk sized) model. These mouse surface models were re-engineered using new materials and technology.

All were designed to give the user a responsive experience, while remaining comfortable on hands. With a sure grip backing, these surfaces will not slide around even when placed on a highly polished desk. Now let's have a closer look at these updated mouse surfaces.