Why did I buy a glass mousepad in the first place?

I play a lot of CS2. For years, my weapon of choice was the Logitech G640. I loved it. I used the default version, then the NAVI Edition, and I rarely looked elsewhere. But loving a cloth mousepad is a high-maintenance relationship.

If you grind deathmatch and 5v5s, you know the drill. Grease accumulates. The glide changes. In just three years, I bought four mousepads. I developed a whole system: washing them every few weeks and rotating them in pairs so I never had to wait for them to dry. I even figured out that the G640 survives the “wool” cycle in the washing machine perfectly fine.

However, cleaning wasn’t the dealbreaker – aim consistency was. No matter how much I washed them, the “sweet spot” in the middle of the pad eventually became a “slow spot” compared to the outer edges. That friction inconsistency makes aim a nightmare. It was time for a change. Enter the glass mousepad.

The Glass Alternative

My first thought was to look for the answer in glass skates, not pads. But after reading numerous reviews, I realized they often share – or even worsen – the problems of cloth mousepads. Glass skates on a dirty or humid cloth pad can feel even slower and “muddier” than standard PTFE feet. So, I decided to stay away. That left me with one real alternative: the glass mousepad.

If you google this market, you will find two main brands: Pulsar and Wallhack. Based on community reviews, I decided to give the latter a try.

Wallhack currently offers three main mousepads, though I actually had to contact support to get a clear answer because their website descriptions can be a bit vague:

• VA: The Speed (Fastest)
• SP: The Middle Ground (Balanced)
• CR: The Control (Slowest)

As someone trying glass for the first time, I wanted a safe option, so I went for the balance: the Wallhack SP-005. Here are my first impressions after one day of use.

Order & Delivery

I ordered the mousepad directly from Wallhack’s website. They shipped it from Denmark via UPS, and it arrived in less than a day traveling halfway across Europe. However, there was a minor hiccup. I had to contact support because the order didn’t ship immediately; it seemed like they had momentarily overlooked it. Once I contacted them, they sent it right away.

I bought a bundle:

• Mousepad: SP-005
• Sleeve: Pro Sleeve (Hand version)
• Skates: UHMW-PE Dot Silent Skates

When the package arrived, the outer cardboard box had visible damage. For a split second, I panicked, thinking I would need to return it immediately. Fortunately, the mousepad itself comes inside a robust protective plastic case, so it survived the transit completely unharmed. Here is the image of the case:

What comes in the box?

The mousepad sits perfectly secured inside the case. I had a “scratch” (zoom into image to see), that I was able to remove with a cloth.

Underneath the pad you will find:

• A microfiber cleaning cloth
• Branding stickers
• Two sets of test skates (4 dots each): Silent PTFE and Silent UHMW-PE with wipes for adhesive removal and alcohol to prepare surface
• An info card about the mousepad’s surface

My experience with the skates

Before sharing my impressions, I need to clarify one thing. I bought an additional 40 Silent UHMW-PE skates and planned to use them with my Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c, but I learned too late that the bottom default skates are too narrow, so Wallhack’s dots wouldn’t fit there.

That’s why I applied five of them on top of the default skates rather than replacing them. Because of the added height, I had to change the mouse detection height in the Onboard Memory Manager from “low” to “medium.” Otherwise, the mouse wouldn’t start detecting actions until wide swings (imagine how I opened Onboard Memory Manager after G-Hub – as always – bugged out and didn’t save the settings to onboard memory).

I am currently waiting for my Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, which shares the same body as the standard Superlight 2 and will fit the dots perfectly. Until then, here is my experience with this Frankenstein setup.

Glass Mousepad Experience

The combination of the skates’ smaller surface area and the glass pad it felt incredible. The speed was faster, but not uncontrollable.

To test it properly, I hopped into a workshop map – Aim Botz – Aim Training (CS2) – and went through my standard routine: a 360-degree arena with only one bot and fast respawns, spinning around to really feel the surface. I hit around 700 frags; halfway through, I stopped over-flicking and generally adapted to the new mousepad.

Next, I loaded up the “Fast Warmup – Bot Training” map to train AWP flicks. A pleasant discovery was that flicks felt consistent no matter where my mouse started – whether in the middle or closer to the edge. However, I was consistently missing wide swings for the first 100-150 frags. Eventually, I started feeling it better, and the next 100 flicks went smoothly.

One downside I noticed: when scoped in, I make unintentional micro-movements even when trying to hold the mouse perfectly still. And remember, this is with the UHMW-PE skates, which offer more control than standard PTFE.

My warmup continued on a WarmupServer Deathmatch, and after 10 minutes, I played one competitive match on Nuke. The stats speak for themselves:

Do I feel completely comfortable with the mousepad yet? Definitely not. I took a break for about an hour and hopped into another match without a warmup, and I was immediately back to over-flicking. I needed about half the match just to re-adjust.

Impressions

Now for the verdict. The quality feels premium. What I initially thought was a “scratch” on the surface wiped away easily with the cloth – it was non-existent regarding performance.

Support at Wallhack was fast and helpful; based on their advice, I selected both the mousepad and the skates. The delivery was delayed, but after I contacted support, they solved it immediately.

After one day of gaming, I like it a lot. If the promise of staying consistent for years will turn out to be true, I would say this is the next essential upgrade after a decent mouse and a Hall Effect keyboard.

A small warning for people who want to try a glass mousepad:
You need to use sleeves. I am a long-term sleeve user, so this transition was fine for me. But if you aren’t used to them, you might find that not only your aim needs to change, but your wardrobe as well.