Should You Spend This Much on a Mouse Pad? YES.
344001
It's a silly thing, but late last year I found myself in need of a mouse pad. And so, out I went to check on what type I could pick up, knowing that the pad would only cost two or three dollars, tops. What I ran into was a series of mouse pads that, for one reason or another, did not meet my wishes. (Most were thick, ugly, and/or cheap looking, some were extrememly heavy, and others had unattractive pictures or logos on them.) I nearly gave up, thinking I would continue to do my mousing on my desk without anything beneath it.

And then I ran into the "Wowpad." I do have to confess that my first emotion upon seeing this pad was outrage that such a trivial component could cost nearly ten dollars. (In fact, I was incensed.) But being desperate, I picked it up and started examining it, and I was quite surprised at how my perception of this pad changed as I did.

First, this mouse pad is remarkably thin. It feels as though it might be the thickness of a piece of heavy cardstock paper, but certainly nothing more. That was intriguing. The surface felt unusual in that it had a surface not unlike Teflon, but with a plastic feel. It also had a stiffness to it not unlike cardstock, perhaps a bit more stiff, but certainly flexible enough to where it can be bent. OK, so out of desperation, I purchased one, grumbling the whole way through the purchase process because I was paying ten dollars for a mouse pad.

When I actually tried the mouse pad out, I was tremendously surprised. The surface finish, coupled with the extreme thinness of the pad, made mousing an entirely new experience. The mouse glides over the surface, and the pad's thinness allow you to place the pad almost anywhere, even if you need to put part of your laptop over the pad because of space constraints. And, a surprise, if you spill something on the pad, you simply wipe it up or clean it with a damp cloth (and it appears as though you might possibly be even able to wash the pad with soap and water over the sink if needed) because the construction seems generally impervious to such accidents.

This is clearly the best mouse pad I have ever used. Its outstanding characteristics make mousing easier than ever before, and the physical form factor and visual appearance of the pad make it so that you will find yourself carrying it with you wherever you go (note that this pad can be purchased in a large size for home use, or a smaller size for use with a laptop). It's so good, in fact, that I purchased a second one, so that I can have them in different locations where I work. This is a five-star product. If you are looking for a mouse pad, I can heartily recommend it without hesitation. Yes, it's costly, but you likely won't regret the purchase once you start using it.
1259585
After using my desk for over 2 years, I thought about buying a mouse pad. I use my laptop alot everyday, and also do some casual gaming, generally RTS(mainly LOL). I was first looking at some SteelSeries mouse pads, but I couldn't justify the cost. Figuring this was just 2 bucks, I figured I had nothing to lose and gave it a shot, and bam, its perfect for my needs. Well.. its atleast much better than the desk I have been using. There is nothing to lose with this pad if you are engaged in general computer use and casual gaming.
896171
Cool looking mouse pad. I'm just in starting to get into pc gaming... But I'm really not sure why you'd need mouse pads of this size or larger?!?(lol)
3665600
Maybe once I am use to this type of mouse I will think it was worth the cost so far I'm not diggin the price!!! Still trying to get use to this type of mouse. I don't understand why it costs so dang much though! I know it's the "Name" but eesh you'd think it was plated in gold or something!
3843153
Simple enough, it's a good mouse-pad that has lasted me several months of high usage without any fraying on the ends. Some people might prefer a larger one, though, so I'd suggest actually measuring to see what you feel is comfortable.
1530340
I don't use it. It feels cheap. That would normally be fine given how much I paid for it, but marginally more expensive mouses (like 1 or 2 extra dollars) were exponentially better in quality. The price differential isn't worth it. Invest in something better. You'll be using your mouse a lot, right?
3605855
The hefty price tag is worth it. Made my extended corsair pad with stitched edges feel like garbage :)
1374322
It's really nice but for 40$ it way to much. The mouse pad dos not stay in one spot, moves around a little so you have to straiten it out all the time.
2514704
Great price, but really, how excited can you get over a mouse?
1266474
I've not used a mouse pad in 12 years. When I finally decided to get this to match my Chroma Death Adder II noticed a night and day difference in responsiveness and accuracy.

The light is really vivid and you can adjust colors, brightness, and assign other actions to it.
If you can justify the price (this was an impulsive vanity buy :P) I would definitely recommend buying it.
4590021
For the price it's at ($10 as I type this) is quite a good deal compared to other large mousepads. Covers almost my entire desk, no flaking at all.
Quality wise, it's what you'd expect from a popular mouse pad like Glorious XXL or something along those lines but much cheaper. My G502 glides exactly like my old QCK mouse pad but is MUCH larger. Definitely a budget mouse pad, no reason to buy any other if you're looking for good quality.

Only thing that I'd imagine someone would dislike is the large text on the corner of the pad. However, my keyboard sits perfectly over it concealing it.
3190439
I have owned this mouse-pad for almost 4 years and I have to say it is the best mouse-pad that you can buy for the amount of money it costs. Whether you have an XPS system or not, it is simply perfect. The 9" x 10.5" size perfectly fits next to your keyboard. It also has a beveled edge so it doesn't "scrape" your wrist like some other mouse-pads can. The rubber backing prevents any slippage...which helps me because I am very OCD about how things are set up. I recommend cleaning the pad (along with the bottom of your mouse) with Windex every few weeks just to keep the mouse flowing smoothly on the surface. Also clean the area underneath the pad to ensure maximum grip where the rubber meets your desk surface.

In 4 years of heavy usage, it still looks brand new. If something ever happens to it, I would have to buy a new one immediately.

Hope this short review helps you in your decision.
1766455
This mouse pad is too good to be true. There are 2 surface, speed and accurate. The material is premium. You have to try this by yourself.
4646536
This is a really nice mouse pad!  It is fabric on the front, rubber on the back and I just love it.  Everyone who comes by my desk comments on it.  You really don't need these with the new optical mice (? Mice?  Mouses?) but I am so used to having one after so many years that I wanted to have a new one anyway.  Glad I got it.
3172858
I've had this mousepad for nearly 3 years now but just recently started writing reviews so I'll give my thoughts.

Pro's:

Excellent surface area - generally larger than 95% of the pads on the market.
Strong and durable - solid design.
Multi-Surface:  I love that you can flip over the pad, one side is more slick allowing for faster tracking, the other side is a little grittier allowing for more precision.

Cons:
Price

This pad can be great for anyone, but isn't meant for everyone.  What I mean by that is the casual computer user won't notice the difference between this pad and most others on the market (or just using their desk or another hard surface for that matter).  However for gamers seeking precision and the slightest advantage over others this could tilt the scales in your favor (albeit slighlty).

Notice, I did not comment on the wrist rest as I found it to be uncomfortable and a little too cumbersome for my wrist.  I'm not sure if it was the placement of the pad in relation to the height of my desk or what, but it did not work for me.
68928
without anything to compare to, as the last mouse pad I used was probably a freebie from AOL., it works very nice, moves smooth, its massive so my keyboard is on there too which is kind of like an extended wrist rest for that.  looks good too.
4781356
Great mouse pad, especially for the price.  Size is perfect, construction is great, and if I thought ahead I would have bought an extra for when this one wears down.  I should be good for a while though, this thing looks like it will last.