Introduction:

Razer DESTRUCTOR Gaming Surface

I used to think mice were just mice and that a mouse pad could only go so far. This was all based off my experiences with the Everglide series. Those used specialized fiber materials depending on the version and were great from the start. However, as they began to wear down, the experience became less and less enjoyable. It took about 6 months to notice the first pad wearing down and about a year for the TKD pad.

That opinion started to change as I played around with Razer's new Lachesis Gaming Mouse with its dual optical eye reading the X and Y axis separately. The mouse is capable of transmitting an impressive amount of data in just an inch distance. The results were just as impressive with their Boomslang 2007 Special Edition with the same features.

What helped make that experience better was the mouse surface. (Or is that, "mousing" surface?) Instead of just some $5, or novelty mouse pad, they had a new mouse pad boasting a better gaming surface. Take a quick look at the Destructor Gaming Surface and see if it's something you'd like to pick up later.

Specifications:

Closer Look:

Is there a notebook inside the Razer case? Sorry, but no. This is the Destructor Gaming Surface carrying case which comes covered in a fabric of sorts. The surface of the Destructor isn't easily damaged by standard gaming use, but the case ensures you don't accidentally damage the surface in transportation to the nearest LAN Party.

Retail Package - Front

Back

The Destructor's surface is made with a proprietary "gunmetal" coating which gives it the exceptional reactive surface. In layman's terms, that means the surface helps laser type mice respond easier than compared to something like the Everglide series. The gunmetal coating appears to be pretty resilient against even against minor abuse such as when you get pwned in game and start slapping the pad or banging your mouse against it. You know who you are out there...

Carrying Case

Opened

The size of the surface is 350mm x 280mm and roughly 2.3mm thick. That's roughly 13.75" (length) x 10.25"(width) for the U.S. gamers. So, it has quite a bit of surface area which means you won't run out too quickly during the craziest game action.

Gunmetal Materials + COD4 = Pwn

The back of the pad is made from gel like rubber material which allows it to stick very well. Since you never know what kind of table you'll be sitting at the LAN Party, or maybe your home desk top is less than optimal, a sticky rubber base will greatly help.

Rubber Back

Testing and Conclusion:

How do you test a Gaming Surface? You overclock the devil out of it! Well, you play games on it of course. A good friend of mine happens to be an extreme Razer fanatic and naturally had one of the Lachesis Gaming Mice on hand. I even played a few games with an old school Logitech MX510, MX518, and MX 600 Cordless mice. Response and reaction times were compared against a very clean laminate surface and an Everglide TDK pad.

Pwn Surface

The bottom line is that despite its seeming simplicity, the Destructor is a far better gaming surface than anything I've ever used. The simpler Logitech mice actually improved noticeably. As for the Lachesis mouse, things dramatically improved in games especially in Call of Duty 4 where you need clean, quicker movements followed by slower, steadier movements for sniping. That mouse can really show off on the gaming surface.

Another Excellent Razer Advancement

Until I can get my hands on of their legendary Boomslang 2007 CE Mouse, I'll be stuck with my Logitech mice. In the meantime, I'm happy to see Razer using something a lot more innovative for a gaming surface. As far as design and fabrication methods go, Razer sure take their peripherals seriously. The Destructor Gaming Surface can actually and dramatically improve just about any mouse. This really does help performance mice do better.

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