Sunday May 11 2008

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SteelSeries 5L vs SS SP


What are some of the differences, good/bad. I just want some overall things about both these pads.
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It's pretty much personal preference with pads. Try out the ones you can and decide for yourself.

I think the QcK is probably the most satisfactory surface for the general majority.
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5L feels sticky and drags the mouse. It's supposed to be a mix of plastic/cloth, it wears out quickly, tbh it's bad, do not buy. SP is like S&S but smoother, that is basically very little control. Not good either. QcK Heavy is the most solid SteelSeries pad.
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yeah both pads aren't very solid. If you want a hard pad go with a regular S&S.
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S&S was my fav plastic rough pad. used several over many years.

i just tried the qpad ec-r and i like it better than my S&S.

tad more expensive tho, thank goodness for rebates
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yea the ec-r is nicer than the S&S
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The 5L is a perfectly good pad, I've had mine for over a year now and it isn't worn out really.
It's a thick cloth pad with a plastic/fiber surface coating, so it gives you more control than pure plastic pads, but also more glide than pure cloth. The only thing to worry about is keeping it clean, just wipe it off with a dry cloth once a week and you're set.

I'm probably getting another one whenever the one I have finally does start to wear off.
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5L sucks...
SP feels alright....
kinda like func
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Q-pad EC-R wears out so quick though...but i did like it when i had it.
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