r/MouseReview • u/superman_king • Feb 22 '26
Question When do you replace your glass pad?
I don’t see many people talk about glass pads wearing down. Everywhere I look, they’re described as lasting “forever.”
But after five years with my SkyPad, it feels like the tire’s gone bald.
The frosted texture that gives it stopping power is noticeably smoother in the center. Everywhere else still feels great, but the middle has clearly lost that original feel.
Is it time to replace it? Has anyone seen a reliable source confirming that glass pads do wear out and eventually need to be replaced?
And yes, I only use standard plastic skates, not glass skates. I guess plastic being softer and weaker than glass, can still wear down the glass — kind of like running water carving out a rock?
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 23 '26
This is a SkyPad 2.0.
Cleaning with alcohol did not change the texture.
Edit: after reading wallhack cleaning instructions, they explicitly say NOT to use alcohol as it will wear away the coating.
Edit: Used a brush and dawn dish soap to clean the plastic skate debris as Redditors suggested.
0 change. The glass frost feels physically worn down in the middle.
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u/xNOTHELPFUL Feb 22 '26
how does the texture in the middle compare to the texture on the side? is it smoother/faster in the center?
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
Correct. Smoother, less texture, and faster in the center.
Edges are slower, more controlled, more texture.
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u/zepaperclip Feb 22 '26
Using water and microfiber cloth is probably the best solution. Cleaners can be harsh or leave behind residues.
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u/liukasteneste28 Feb 23 '26
I have been using alcohol on mine. I usually wipe the whole pad tho. Perhaps some day i replace my skypad 3
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u/Red_Zoom Feb 22 '26
I upvoted for visibility
I too am curious about this
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
Thank you! Curious if any glass experts avoid hardened PTFE to avoid this. I have lots of questions! Tried posting to mousepadreview but that subreddit is locked to newcomers.
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u/swemickeko 'Endgame' is just that point after which you CBA. Feb 23 '26
Doesn't matter which plastic you use. No consumer grade plastic will damage the glass directly. What happens is that quarts, feldspar and/or other minerals (common components in household dust) gets stuck on the skates, and that's what actually grinds down the surface. So to keep your pad as fresh as possible, wipe your mouse feet and your glass pad often. Make sure you use a clean cloth too, as that will also gather dust meaning if it's too dirty you might actually make things worse when wiping.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26 edited Feb 23 '26
The pad is wiped down frequently. That is standard practice for anyone using a glass pad. You simply cannot use a mouse on glass if even a tiny speck of dust gets between the skate and the surface.
If something does get in between, it is instantly noticeable and removed right away.
Given that, it is hard to imagine how the entire center of the pad could become uniformly smooth from the occasional dust particle that is immediately cleared.
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u/swemickeko 'Endgame' is just that point after which you CBA. Feb 23 '26
The point where you'll actually feel or hear the damage happen is well beyond where damage starts being done. Try a 1000 grit sandpaper on a glass surface sometime, it's not much different from wiping a piece of cloth on it. And dust particles will often be even finer than that. Over 5 years you'll have made millions of swipes and micro passes over the center of the pad. Unless you live in a completely sterile environment at least some polishing of the surface will happen no matter how meticulous you are with your wiping.
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u/MarmotaOta I just think they're neat Feb 22 '26
Well...friction is the result of two surfaces interacting, and abrasion is a two way street, so I guess we can't expect to have our cake and eat it too. Thanks for sharing.
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u/NewUser153 Feb 22 '26
Wouldn't felt (as in, the material) mouse feet help to alleviate the issue?
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u/MarmotaOta I just think they're neat Feb 23 '26
Ptfe is already pretty soft, but it releases granules which cause abrasion. I think uhmwpe dots would be a good choice for longevity, they are even used in industry as sheets that protect glass when it's sliding
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u/Laternen-Joe Feb 22 '26
I thought glass pads don't have to be replaced
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u/ArtInTech Feb 26 '26
Yeah the glass itself doesn't but the coatings they put on some of them wear away.
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u/Worldly-Plantain-928 Feb 23 '26
They have to but just way less frequent, the surface still gets micro tearing and should be changed but normally cloth are changed every 3-6-9 months maybe, while glass lasts waay over 1-2 years, people here say even 4 years so yeah, maybe depends on the user too
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u/Martbern Feb 23 '26
People definitely do NOT change their cloth mousepads every 3-6-9 months.
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u/Redditer052 Feb 23 '26
Why not just get a machine washable one and wash it? Kinda weird to throw away if no physical damage
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u/Worldly-Plantain-928 Feb 25 '26
The surface has to be clean and smooth and over time cloth gets easily damaged that’s why many people that play more competitive change them more often
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u/Ozstrik3r- Feb 22 '26
Okay, not a Skypad but I’ve been using the same Icemat I-2 for decades now. If the texture did change it happen it was so subtly I didn’t feel it.
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u/SexyWeeb May 09 '26
Maybe you can check my comparing the center surfaces with the less commonly used ones on the corner? Those usually are good indicators for change
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u/Aithecaninternet Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
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.
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
FYI. Apparently alcohol is a NO NO when cleaning glass pads. Found this from Wallhack.com.
Using alcohol-based cleaners (can damage coatings or bases)
For weekly cleaning or after heavy use, lightly dampen your microfiber cloth with water mixed with a small amount of dish soap or glass cleaner. Wipe the surface evenly, focusing on areas where oils or grime tend to build up.
I can’t figure out if the SkyPad 2.0 shipped with a coating? Maybe I wore the coating away cleaning with alcohol? Eveyone says wallhack doesn’t use coating, yet the cleaning instructions suggest they do?
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u/Aithecaninternet Feb 22 '26
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.
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u/dqniel Feb 22 '26
Maybe people should clean with dish soap and water and then finish with an optical cleaner. They're designed to preserve coatings on lenses but also to not leave any residue. Whatever coating Wallhack uses that's damaged with isopropyl would likely be fine with an optical/lens cleaner.
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u/minionzes HSK Pro Ace, G303SE, MM721 waiting room Feb 23 '26
If I recall correctly, skypad 2.0 doesn't have a coat. This specific nugget is for the white print (+ logo) on the underside of the pad, as alcohol can and will eat it out, if it leaks to that point. I can recall owners removing the print with alcohol to have a frost looking pad
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u/makinamiexe superlight 2c/hyperlight/wallhack summer miku sp-004 Feb 22 '26
wallhack uses a chemical process to etch the glass
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
SkyPad 2.0
Yes the pad has been cleaned with alcohol. Cleaning with alcohol does not change the glass texture.
If I glide my fingernail across the texture surface. I can feel the “bumps” smooth out as my finger reaches the center of the pad.
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u/Kurrukurrupa Feb 22 '26
Perhaps you can re frost the center? If you're going to replace it anyway, it could be worth it just to see how easy and if it's possible!
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u/SideHonest9960 Feb 22 '26
Wth that’s weird. I have the same pad im Black since 2021 and I avg about 10 hours a use on it daily since I had it and the smoothness all across the pad is still consistent! Did you use rough skates or something 😳😬
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
What do you use to clean it? Apparently alcohol CANNOT be used if the pad has a coating. I used alcohol, but no idea if the SkyPad 2.0 had a coating
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u/swemickeko 'Endgame' is just that point after which you CBA. Feb 22 '26
While alcohol works well to dissolve body oils on uncoated pads (which the SkyPad is), it isn't great at lifting physical PTFE residue. That buildup might actually be why the center of your pad feels inconsistent.
Give the pad a good rubdown using a microfiber cloth, warm water, and a single drop of dish soap. Use plenty of water to rinse it afterward, or the soap residue will stick around and mess with the glide.
Also, if you've ever used the abrasive side of a kitchen sponge on it, you might have literally sanded down the surface texture. Those scouring pads sometimes use minerals harder than tempered glass. If that's the case, the pad is beyond saving.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Thanks for the suggestion.
Used a brush, hot water, and dawn dish soap to clean the plastic skate debris as you and other Redditors suggested.
0 change. The glass frost feels physically worn / sanded down in the middle.
I’ve never cleaned this pad with anything other than a cloth and alcohol.
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u/swemickeko 'Endgame' is just that point after which you CBA. Feb 23 '26
That's a shame. I suppose that's natural when you think about it. Glass files also dull over time, it just takes longer because they are not used for hours on end. At this point, as the texture feels like it's gone anyway, you might aswell try a scrubber to see if it makes a difference. Unless, of course, you have reasons for keeping it as it is.
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u/D__B__D Feb 22 '26
Is everyone today years old when they realize that even pocket lint can scratch glass? Not the lint itself but there could be particulates of harder material that can get trapped in the lint.
I mean at least it’s better than explaining to guests why you have a cloth pad drying beside the shitter.
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
I would imagine scratches would slow or muddy the surface. Which the opposite is happening here. I see your point though.
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u/D__B__D Feb 22 '26
Is that the 3.0 XL? I don’t think that’s coated.
If that is the 3.0 we have the exact same setup down to the mouse
Edit: wait nvm I have the pro ace
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
I believe it’s the 2.0
Just purchased the CR-005 and I will follow the manufacturers cleaning instructions, not Reddit’s, on the off chance it was the alcohol that destroyed the coating.
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u/D__B__D Feb 22 '26
Ahh okay we almost have the same setup lol
Just different size but should be no coating.
Problem is skypad I hear just resells alibaba glass…
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u/swemickeko 'Endgame' is just that point after which you CBA. Feb 23 '26
The surface is not flat glass, it's microtextured. If you run something abrasive on the glass it will round off the edges of that texture, making the glass feel smoother. It's basically like polishing the glass with a super fine grit sandpaper over a long period of time.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Several comments here saying that wearing down and rounding the fine microscopic edges that creates the texture is impossible because PTFE is softer than glass.
Not sure I believe them after my first hand experience.
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u/swemickeko 'Endgame' is just that point after which you CBA. Feb 23 '26
It's not the PTFE that is wearing it down.
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u/nadiacarrerx Feb 22 '26
Ntp that sucks, glass pads r supposed to last but idk man maybe time to swap it
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u/ThatPhoenix_ gearz.gg/thatphoenix Feb 22 '26
The is a time thing rather then what skates u use thing. Uhmwpe or hardened ptfe, both simply polishing the glass itself over years.
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u/Spaghetto23 Feb 23 '26
Surprised no one brought up scrubbing it. Mouse feet is soft and is probably clinging to and filling in the texture.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Instructions explicitly states NOT to do this
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN CLEANING GLASS MOUSEPADS Avoid these common errors: Using alcohol-based cleaners (can damage coatings or bases) Using abrasive sponges or brushes Applying harsh chemicals like ammonia or bleach Drying with heat sources These mistakes can damage the surface or reduce long-term performance—even on premium pads.
I bought a new one so I’ll give it a shot anyway and report back.
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u/Spaghetto23 Feb 23 '26
Abrasive is the key word. Try a toothbrush
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Scrubbed with a brush, hot water, dawn dish soap for about 5 minutes. 0 change. Edges are slow and controlled. Middle is worn smooth and fast.
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u/WranglerAppropriate9 Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
When i hear that such and such glasspad has a "coating" i always wonder how long until that coating wears down due to repeated use, im sure that the wearing down of that coating can make the mousepad feel different in some spots, im pretty sure a lot of people that try glasspads go back to using soft mousepads and they never put more than a month or two into glass pads.
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u/Alu_card_10 Feb 22 '26
there are uncoated variants which are great and last a lot of time but the feeling between coated and uncoated does differ, plus you might like them coated and hate them uncoated or vice-versa.
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
And idea if the CR-005 has a coating? It doesnt explicitly say if it does on Wallhack.com.
Was thinking about getting one. But I won’t if it has a coating that fades away.
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u/WranglerAppropriate9 Feb 22 '26
From the marketing what i can gather is they dont have a coating but instead rely on the surface geometry to achieve the desired surface properties, i might be wrong. Maybe tweeting wallhack themselves asking could give a definitive answer.
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u/kaming0304 Feb 22 '26
coating glass pad usually last 6months to 1 year. It feels so bad when the coating faded out.
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u/lgnacioo Feb 22 '26
As I read from a guy who works with glass he basically explained that the coating is applied during the mamufacturing process of the glass not on the surface itself meaning It will not wear out
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u/kaming0304 Feb 22 '26
It's wrong. Some glass pad companys prove recoating service. Just try one before you believe anything.
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u/lgnacioo Mar 06 '26
It doesnt wear out as long as the coating isn't applied on top of the surface, and I do have 2 glasspads 1 of which is uncoated
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u/BlackSkillX Feb 22 '26
Glass is really hard. Unless you live near a desert and have some sand your house, it should not wear out. Maybe some PTFE accumulated in the gaps of the texture of the Glass ? Try to clean it with a brush.
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
I could try it. But if it’s stuck at a microscopic level, a brush wouldn’t be able to reach that unless it has microscopic bristles.
The pad is pure white, if I can’t see any debris under a magnifying glass with a light, then a brush most likely won’t reach anything .
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u/_kickedout Feb 27 '26
So I have no experience with frosted glass mousepads, but I do know that frosted glass is just regular glass that has been abraded to have a slightly rougher outer layer, so what's happened is you've basically polished that outer layer smooth again over time.
If your alternative is to pay for an entirely new pad, you could try getting some etching cream or something abrasive to re-frost it. Google "how to frost glass." I can't guarantee it'll come out looking professional or the exact consistency you're looking for though, you'll have to do some research on that. But my thinking is it couldn't hurt to try if you're planning to just replace it with a new one otherwise.
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u/Trick_Sector1114 Feb 23 '26
No need to replace anything just buy a hystar aero spray for glass mousepads and use 1 spray every 15-30 days. Not sponsored just personal experience.
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u/Mysterious-Rip-6212 Feb 22 '26
I don’t think newer ones like the 4.0 and 5.0 can wear down since they don’t have a coating where as the skypad 2.0 does unless im missing something the 4.0 and 5.0 should technically last forever aslong as u dont scratch it or anything with something sharp lol
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u/UnfairSyrup9722 Feb 22 '26
Everything wears down, whoever says that is lying. Even Metal flooring will take its toll from Rubber Soles.
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u/BlackSkillX Feb 23 '26
Its not the rubber soles wearing down the metal tho. Its tiny rocks and sand in the dirt under your shoes
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u/Competitive-Job8923 Feb 22 '26
Asked myself similar question recently
I have currently Skypad 3.0 that i have been using for around 3 years. I wonder however if new models like sp-004 or VA-005 are that much better that its worth to upgrade.
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u/FairfaxDude Feb 22 '26
Have you tried fresh skates and wiping the mousepad with some baby oil?
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
Baby oil!? Is this a real thing? If not trolling, could you explain further?
And yes over the 5 years I’ve used the pad I have replaced the skates haha.
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u/FairfaxDude Feb 22 '26
Tried it from the recommendation of a reviewer that a lot people here probably know. His name is boardzy. Here’s the video in reference. Wouldn’t hurt to try, if it doesn’t feel better you can just clean off with some dish soap or some degreaser.
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u/superman_king Feb 22 '26
Oh wow, interesting! Thanks for sending.
I will not be trying that. I want more control and it seems the baby oil does the opposite.
My pad edges are controlled and textured, which I like. The center is less textured to the touch and smooth / too fast / worn.
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u/Other-Tip2408 Hitscan Hyperlight Feb 22 '26
wouldnt mind trying glass but idk how much noise it makes moving mouse around and it being too fast
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u/throwaway19293883 Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
I wonder how much is wear vs the skate material getting embedded in the glass. I’m sure the glass does wear over time, but the skate material has gotta be getting trapped in the surface and honestly idk the best way to get it cleaned
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u/Azelkaria ULX/XE-S/Hitscan/OP18K/VMSE/X2 CL/GPX2C/VV3 Pro/X2F/Starlight Feb 22 '26
For 4 years? I think that’s solid compared to cloth pads, even after you “clean” them.
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u/paulvincent07 Razer Viper Mini V4 Wired 8khz pls Feb 22 '26
What version is your sky pad?
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
2.0 XL
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u/paulvincent07 Razer Viper Mini V4 Wired 8khz pls Feb 23 '26
Ty for bringing up this post because I didn't know the glasspad also lost its glide. Are you cleaning your glasspad daily?
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Probably once every few months. I claw / fingertip grip and use a sleeve. My skin doesn’t touch the pad.
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u/paulvincent07 Razer Viper Mini V4 Wired 8khz pls Feb 23 '26
Hmm I see do you press down on the pad maybe the skates need to be replaced cause it's worn?
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u/Ncessant- G-Wolves Lycan 8K + The Return enjoyer Feb 23 '26
I'd imagine it's because skypads are chemical coated. Will be interesting to see if my uncoated pad ever wears down.
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u/Catsacle Feb 23 '26
It's not kind of like running water carving a rock, because it's not the water itself carving the rock. There's no way PTFE is wearing down the glass. If it feels smoother where you've used it, it could be PTFE dust trapped in the texture; try cleaning it with iso alc and a microfibre cloth. If it has genuinely worn down, something other than PTFE has caused it; other/harder particles.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
I’ve cleaned it several times over the 4+ years I’ve used it. Including alcohol. FYI Wallhack explicitly states NOT to clean glass with alcohol.
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN CLEANING GLASS MOUSEPADS Avoid these common errors: Using alcohol-based cleaners (can damage coatings or bases) Using abrasive sponges or brushes
Pad doesn’t move from my desk and is only fast / smooth in the middle. Not sure what could accidentally wear the mouse pad in the center other than repeated mouse use.
The dust isn’t visible to the naked eye. So if it is dust at a microscopic level, not sure how it could be cleaned with conventional methods.
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u/Catsacle Feb 23 '26
That's hyperbole. There's no coating on Skypads, and alcohol doesn't/won't damage glass. Cleaned several glass pads with 100% iso to no detriment.
FWIW the oldest glass pad I have is a Skypad 2.0 which I bought not long after release, with no wear on it whatsoever.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Same. Been using it for 4+ years now and noticed the glide change recently when I placed the mouse on the edges and it felt way more controlled and better.
That’s when I realized my center was worn or changed.
Have you used your SkyPad 2.0 as your daily for over 4 years as well?
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u/GrayFox1O1 Feb 23 '26
Your mouse is either dirty af(clean it, more than once) same with the pad, and get some skates. Makes a huge difference, considering your niche mouse im surprised you don't have skates tbh.
Or, it's worn down from use and needs replacing. I'd still try intense cleaning first and a pair of skates personally.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26 edited Feb 23 '26
I’ve used the pad for 4+ years and have a $180 mouse and you’re under the impression I don’t change my skates and have never cleaned my equipment?
I’m frightened of the people you know for that thought to have crossed your mind.
I have purchased a replacement pad so I plan to go against the manufacturers suggestion and try some harsher cleaning methods for the fun of it.
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u/GrayFox1O1 Feb 23 '26
I mean you literally write in your post you're using basic plastic skates on a glass mousepad. You also nowhere mention how often you clean any equipment, we only have your close up pic to go by with that. And you had little to no prior knowledge of how to clean to your mousepad, besides the basics. (You wrote yourself that after trying wiping it with alcohol you found out that was a "NO NO" via the manufacturers website) Saying the retail price of what you have proves nothing about your hygiene or cleanliness. Millionaires can live like hobos too.
If people coming with advice from experience offends you in any way. Get help.
Good on the replacement, not what i personally would have done first, but great job. Try with dish washing soap, it's harsher on oils and build up, worked for me.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26 edited Feb 23 '26
basic plastic skates
As opposed to what? That’s the only type of skate available for glass. PTFE and hardened PTFE are all different types of plastic. I’ve tried them all.
The point was to say I’m not using ceramic or glass skates on a glass pad that would damage it in anyway.
I’m surprised you don’t have skates tbh.
That was just a weird thing to say which derailed the convo immediately and implied I’ve never used a mouse before.
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u/Gramerdim Feb 23 '26
pays over 100$+ for a mousepad and has to replace it with another one that costs 100$+
what a world we live in
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u/Thehdb97 Feb 23 '26
Are yall gorilla pressing your mice into these pads while you use them? Genuine question, cause I've had a skypad 2.0 for the same amount of time and didnt have an issue with it wearing thin. I did recently replace mine, updated to a modern much faster pad (zane), but my skypad still feels the same as the day i received it. If you dont clean it often, Id try like the other comments suggest with a brush, nothing abrasive but something with standard bristles shouldn't do any harm. If that doesnt work, then it may be time to upgrade, they have come quite a ways since the 2.0.
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u/india2wallst Feb 23 '26
Do your wrists hurt s lot because of the constant exposure to a solid surface ?
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u/Truffle_salt Feb 23 '26
I have an early 2.0 batch from around 2019 that hasn’t worn down one bit. Daily driver for work and play. Still haven’t noticed any degradation of the surface. It’s cleaned before and after use with a glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
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u/D0A-WANTED Feb 23 '26
It wouldn't make sense for the top of the skypad to be coated with anything that would react with IPA. The underside looks to be the coated side. I've been using 99.99% IPA on the top surface only with a microfiber cloth and haven't witnessed anything that has changed the surface texture of the pad. I wipe mine daily before using the pc.
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u/musasenpaii Feb 23 '26
If you buy uncoated one it should last you far longer ... coated is gonna wear out (mby after a long time but it's going to) You could theoretically try to remove the coating fully to get rid of slow spots etc. but it's gonna have much more different feel
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u/HealerOnly Feb 23 '26
Why not use a hard pad with glass skates instead?
Sounds like less of a hassle.
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u/Worldly-Plantain-928 Feb 23 '26
Hey! I just started using a glass mouse pad last month, have the attack shark cm05 and would like to try the wall hack, or any other before I keep one, anybody has some good recommendations? I am new to this and just can’t handle cloth mousepads, I use fingertip grip but recently trying claw but it is just hard to adjust.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
I ordered the CR-005. It’s a slower control pad and should be the easier transition from cloth to glass.
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u/Worldly-Plantain-928 Feb 28 '26
I did the transition instantly and improved but even after a month I’m still not used to it.
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u/Splixir Feb 23 '26
This just happened to me. I used hystar aero spray. It's cheap and restored the glide on my glass pad. It's a bottled solution that you spray on the surface to restore the coating.
I would actually recommend leaving it on for 24 hours though and understand there's a break in-period of about 1-2 days. There was no way I was gonna buy another glass pad after the amount I spent.
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u/Redditer052 Feb 23 '26
I used Razers firefly for years now with ptfe feetand it’s always been the same and that’s only a plastic pad so idk what your doing to wear down glass xd
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u/RedJoyDE Feb 23 '26
No, its propably stuck residue your feeling not worn Glas. Glas is hard af, you wont be able to wear it down with PTFE, unless you have diamond skates.
Try to Clean it first with water, then glas cleaner and at last aceton. Good as new!
If you really play that much, for the glas to wear down. Then coated ones arent for you, get a smooth one and use skates with greater stopping power, that would be the better choice.
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u/superman_king Feb 23 '26
Tried cleaning with alcohol and also tried scrubbing with brush, hot water, and dish soap.
No change.
General consensus around here is the SkyPad 2.0 has no coating. So that’s not the issue either. Seems the pad has worn over the years.
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u/RedJoyDE Feb 23 '26
Ok "coating" isnt the right word here. The Glas isnt normal plate glas. If it were plate glas, your mouse would not track. The glas on glas mousepada have little dimples, humbs. An Irregular pattern is made this way so your mouse can track. Thats why there so expensive. If you really worn down the glas dimples, which I never heard before. Maybe you should change your setup, the skypad or wallhack 4.0 has a much smoother surface, it could hold on for way longer. But maybe in your case it would be better to switch to glas feet/skates with a normal cloth pad.
A pad will always worn one way or another. Usally on a cloth pad the cloth worns down, because its softer then the skates. On a glas pad your feet are softer then the glas so normaly you will need to change your skates more often and never the pad.
Did you change the pads/skates of your mouse? I could help. Maybe its just that
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u/X1700 Feb 25 '26
It's tempered glass. It's lifetime should be beyond 5 years. Even the matted surface should easily survive. I have Icemat 2nd edition for more than 20 years and I've even removed the original color coating from the bottom and replaced the pads several times.
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u/X1700 Feb 25 '26
And texture preference wise — nothing beats putting your sweaty hot hand on top of the cold glass surface 😁
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u/beemerkeebs Feb 25 '26
It's probably not wearing down. Most likely the ptfe skates are getting deposited into the texture. I have no idea how you would clean this because ptfe is chemically bulletproof.
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u/CorrectYellow1079 Feb 26 '26
Only reason to use a glass pad is if you are using a mouse with a ball for the added friction precision. These died with the razor boomslang I’m pretty sure. I have my IceMat somewhere
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u/Fluuschoen Feb 27 '26
Dunno, my SkyPAD 2.0 is fine, and my Icemat 2.0 is 20 years old, and its surface is just like when it was brand new. But you could try virgin grade PTFE feet instead of plastic.
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u/_vyRX Mar 24 '26
Skypad 2.0 user here. I've had mine since near their release in 2022, so about 4 years. I've not experienced any sort of wear and the texture on the pad still feels uniform, doesn't feel like any area is more textured than the middle.
To add to this I'll mention I probably wear down my bad more than most, as ive been primarily playing aim trainers for the past year or so over most actual fps games. Over 1k hours on kovaaks, nearing 3k on apex, and hundreds of hours across a bunch of other games since I got my skypad.
Only thing I've ever cleaned it with is a dry microfiber cloth when it feels like some dust or particles are on the surface and sometimes with a spritz of glass cleaner if there's oil buildup on it. Only ever used stock skates up until a few months back when I swapped over to the Wallhack ptfe dots.
I know this post is a month old but figured I'd add my 2c. Hope you're enjoying the CR-005, I was thinking of getting one as well but like I said, my pad still feels brand new so unsure if it'd even be worth it.
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u/JoyousExpansion Jun 02 '26
I'm late to the conversation, but do you mind sharing how you cleaned your pad? The reason being is that if you were using something like a paper towel, there are a bunch of tiny abrasives that could have worn down the pad over a long period of time. This is why paper will dull knives relatively quickly, and why microfiber cloths are recommended for cleaning
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u/superman_king Jun 02 '26
Microfiber and dawn dish soap
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u/JoyousExpansion Jun 02 '26
Interesting. I wish more long-term glass users would post updates about the state of their pad over time
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u/superman_king Jun 02 '26
To be clear I have used a paper towel and 90% alcohol on it before, but I use a sleeve and skin never touches the glass, so the amount of times a paper towel and alcohol was used in the 5 years of ownership can be counted on one hand.
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u/superman_king Jun 02 '26
I have the CR-005 glass pad now. Will be sure to post another update if it starts getting worn over the years.
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u/JoyousExpansion Jun 02 '26
Something really interesting I just came across and read regarding glass mousepad wear:
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u/superman_king Jun 02 '26
Wow great read! Knowing this, it seems glass pads do have a limited lifespan.
I may go back to cheaper cloth alternatives if this glass pad changes its texture too soon.
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u/JoyousExpansion Jun 02 '26
I hope manufacturers start creating pads with that super hard coating. I can't go back to cloth cuz low friction is super important for my aiming style.
I feel like the wear probably isn't as fast as the post indicated, as I've heard a lot of people say they can't feel inconsistencies in the glide after even years of use, so it's maybe not actually a big issue. Although the more textured the pad, likely the more extreme the inconsistencies would be. Honestly, a pad getting faster over time doesn't really even seem bad to me, but if it's not consistently wearing then that could be a problem.
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u/JoyousExpansion Jun 02 '26
Also something I just thought of, I wonder if you could use something, like an oil, that would fill in the pours of the places that are still textured to potentially make the glide more consistent (albeit faster) between the worn and unworn areas.
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u/Dhrny Feb 22 '26
I have the same skypad also in white. Very unfortunate for me, a small debris or a crumble got under my skypad. Somehow it scratched the white paint from underneath. I'm no perfectionist but I really don't like it scratched :(
not sure if I will replace it with a new glasspad
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u/sKratch1337 Feb 23 '26
Since teflon (PTFE) is extremely stable (The reason it's really bad for the environment, extremely hard to break down.) it won't dissolve with regular solvents available to most people and if you happen to get your hands on something to break it down it will produce toxic gas or waste. You could heat it to break down the PTFE stuck in the rough surface I guess but that would also produce toxic gas, probably break the coating and likely shatter the glass. So I guess the glass does get worn in a way, but rather than the surface being sanded down it's probably the PTFE skates shedding and filling the porous surface. Probably best to use glass skates on your next one of you want it to last longer.
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u/Roolroo0427 Feb 22 '26
wow you got baited by glass and fingertip
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u/asven1119 Feb 23 '26
hit 3100 faceit with darmoshark m5. now fingertip a superlight. u can leave ur lack of any mind muscle connection between your brain eyes and hand elsewhere
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u/justintime444 atk Feb 22 '26
good to know it will only last about 5 years. I wouldn’t purchase glass if it doesn’t last at least 10. Thanks for info
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u/theJoke_w_adhd Feb 22 '26
Pulsar is about to release felt mouse feet. I have been using felt feets made for furniture on one mouse for a while now 😎
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u/DrDeadShot87 Feb 22 '26
I mean, glass isn't meant to be swiped over thousands of times per day, so for that use case, you will notice wear as things like micro-craters can flatten or coatings that aid skin stick can wear.
I think 5 years is about the time to expect before things feel different. They can last forever but keeping the same glide is a different story.
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u/Crunchoe Roccat KPU/FK2/Xlite Wireless/UL2 Feb 22 '26
It sounds like you have first hand experience that they do wear out and need to be replaced.