As a generality, cloth/soft pads provide greater static and kinetic friction. Hard pads provide less so. Some people prefer soft pads for high sensitivty, as it allows for greater control, which might be important when working with smaller movements and a lesser margin for error. Others prefer hard pads for the lesser "sticking" and resistance when making the variety of quick, short movements one might expect with a high sensitivity. It's ultimately user preference.

There is a really good deal on the g100s right now on ebay for $14.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Logitech-G100s-Ambidextrous-Optical-Gaming-Mouse-/111632343464?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D55c53dbfe4b03dd6fbdb2dd0%26rpp_icid%3D55ca682be4b08f954cf39a66

Best gaming mice here - http://www.gadgets-reviews.com/review/118-best-gaming-mice.html

no zowie???? nvm

article is still suggesting bad mice

Is anyone using a g602? The thumb buttons on my new one only work if the mouse is standing still. RIP multiple ubers.

Is there a fix or should I return this bitch?