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| Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov | |
| Wednesday, 13 June 2007 | |
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After you've purchased the latest mouse and a decent performance mat, there's not a whole lot left when it comes to improving the gaming experience on a tracking level. Except mouse wax. This is by no means a new product and it's not terribly popular, but it works. The latest offering comes from XtracPads in the form of Mad Wax. This thick quasi-liquid is applied to your mouse pad to improve gliding performance.
After shaking it well, squeeze a small amount onto a dry cloth. Exactly how much is up to the user. The more you use, the sooner you'll run out. On the other hand, your mouse will glide significantly better. It also depends on the size of your pad. To apply, rub the cloth on your pad in a circular motion. The more textured the pad, the more you'll need to use to achieve the same effect. It's all pretty self-explanatory. Last but not least, similar to waxing a car, applying Mad Wax to a mouse pad will make it shine and look brand new. When it came time to get serious, I was feeling a bit nostalgic so I fired up Quake 3. It's hard to objectively quantify the gliding improvement, so I'll just say the product works. The slicker your mouse/mouse pad is to begin with, the less noticeable the difference will be. Still, even with the two mentioned high-end components there was a clear improvement during gaming, so much that I had to adjust my hand movements accordingly. Do you absolutely have to have this? Not at all. For enthusiasts and hardcore gamers alike, however, Mad Wax is a great addition. It works and it's cheap (selling for as low as $4). More importantly, if low friction is your top priority, combining Mad Wax with an already slick gaming pad and a mouse with teflon coated feet will give you that extra edge during intense battles. If nothing else, it's a useful novelty to bust out during heated tournaments. Pros
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 June 2007 ) |
