XTracGear Ripper XXL Desk Mat Review

By Julian Duque

Manufacturer:  PCXmods, LLC dba XTracGear
Product Name: XTracPads Ripper XXL Desktop Gaming Mat
UPC: 855360001187
Price As Tested: $31.08 (Amazon | Newegg)

Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by XTracGear.

If you are in the look for a mouse pad or desk mat you have probably heard of XTracPads. Unlike other big companies like Razer and SteelSeries, XTracPads’ focus is directed only to making the best mouse pad gear and accessories. Lately, the twelve year old company has made some changes such as updating their name to XTracGear and updating many of their lines of products. Luckily, they have sent Benchmark Reviews some samples to test. This time we will be testing their biggest product, the Ripper XXL.

With the introduction of the optical and laser mouse sensors we have seen a big decay in the mouse pad market as people do not generally need one because new sensors are compatible with almost all surfaces. So why do companies keep making better Mouse Pads? There are many reasons, many mainstream users use them because they have a sentimental value, but we are not here to talk about mainstream users. Us gamers and professionals who spend hours using a mouse really find a good mouse pad a need to achieve better mouse accuracy as well as for comfort.

Features & Specifications

• Size: 8.5″ x 11″ x 1/8″ (216mm x 280mm x 3.175mm)
• Base: Enhanced Sure Grip open celled rubber backing
• Surface: Polished Textile
• Edges:  Fray Resistant Precision Cut Laser