3M Gel Wrist Rest, Black Leatherette, 18 Inch Length, Antimicrobial Product Protection (WR309LE)

The number of PC gamers who like to use a wrist rest (usually in combo with a non-palm grip) is small but not insignificant. There are many bad wrist rests out there; they are too squishy, too firm, too tall, or have a shape that interferes with mousepads or just plain using the thing while gaming. Even if a wrist rest doesn't have those problems, they could have a build or be made of materials that degrade over time. I'm sure many people reading this have enjoyed the common belkin gel wrist rest only to have it become disgusting at the pressure point and/or split and release gel. This pad might leak gel after a long time, it's not stitched and few wrist rests are, but otherwise it avoids all the problems I mentioned earlier. The size and shape are perfect for anyone not specifically wanting something closer to a square (get the "Glorious Gaming Mouse Wrist Pad" for that). It's not too narrow on the horizontal (x axis), so that your wrist will never fall off doing larger side to side movements, but it's also not too long (y axis), meaning it will fit on smaller tables and surfaces; both great qualities for mobile use. The front edge is straight, meaning it will align with 99% of mouse pads. The back edge is slightly curved outwards, this not only means a little extra space where it matters for extra support, but it also helps you place the pad on the edge of a table without it falling off, getting the wrest closer to your arm while saving desk space at the same time. Now for the gel: it's not too stiff, and not too supple; your wrist doesn't sink into it like memory foam (which limits movement and can make pressure points worse), but you will also feel a noticeable give, it doesn't feel like you wrist is resting on a wood block. There is no center concavity like some rests have, this is up to preference but personally I think an indent like that hampers side movement during gaming and it's more suited to desktop tasks. Materials: the "leatherette" surface is a great change coming from cloth which is what most rests use. Cloth picks up filth from your skin fast, and can degrade and get stiff/stained quickly as a result. many other pads use soft plastic/silicone as a surface material, which doesn't degrade like cloth but also sticks to your skin which is not only uncomfortable but bad for movement. The leatherette surface doesn't stick and feels cool and smooth on the skin, but not being made of fabric it also repels filth better. Hopefully it holds up over time. The height is also great. It's about the same as the glorious gaming pad: not so tall that it hurts more than helps, like some inch-tall rests, but not so small that it feels like you have no rest, you get the right elevation so your hand will align with the top of any mouse that isn't unusually high. So overall it's a great pad for home use, but let's talk about it's portable advantages to finish. As a portable, this is a great pairing for a thin, roll-able cloth pad like the SteelSeries QcK Mini. You simply roll the mouse pad around the wrist rest's solid, semi-flexible edge, and you end up with a mini burrito of mouse pad and wrist rest that can fit in a small space, either in a backpack or small carrying case. You generally cannot do this with a mouse pad + wrist rest combo unit, those you have to lay flat even in a bag, and the mouse pad itself on those models tends to be too small and the wrist rest not wide enough for gaming. If you use a gaming laptop, this will go a long way to giving you desktop comfort on the go, and is way better than just using a wireless mouse on a table with no wrist rest. All that said, if you want a wrist rest that is ONLY for home use, and if you want something about twice as wide (supporting more of you wrist and lower arm), and if you want a more foam cushioning that has the same amount of pliability, you may want to get the glorious gaming mouse pad, which is the one I use at home and ties with this for my favorite wrist rest. It is more expensive, and cloth so you have to keep it clean, but it is stitched and I think will last longer, and it has the bigger shape, which I think is more suitable for big desks and big pads that many PC gamers use these days.

A direct replacement for one that went through daily use for over five years. 3m quality and comfort.

About 7 years ago, I was given one of these in work. It is STILL in great shape. Just as comfy now as the day it was given to me. I needed a new one at home. Tried a different brand. Within 4 months - it had to be tossed. I went to old reliable. Should have done this to start with. I highly recommend this item. It's the best one I've ever used.

I've had this wrist rest for 3 1/2 years. and it still looks virtually new. That's pretty stellar in this day and age.It is very comfortable and definitely prevents fatigue in my wrist. I'm at the computer for most of each day. The bottom material is a sturdy but pliable compound of rubber that resists sliding on my smooth desk surface - wherever the bottom surface touches the desk. So far so good...There is a source of irritation with this product though...unfortunately both ends want to curl upward at least 1/8 of an inch, as if the rubber bottom has a memory. So instead of remaining solidly planted along the entire bottom surface, the ends don't have as much friction, and they slide back and forth with wrist movement. Because the center remains planted, it's forever teetering/pivoting about the center. Since on my desk this rest is placed close to the edge, I'm fiddling with it often. If I don't, it ends up "walking" itself right off of the edge. I can gently bend it back the opposite way, and it will remain flat and supremely solid for a little while. During that short period of time I can't imagine a more well-designed product. But then reality hits again.If the manufacturer would/could fix this. I would grant it 5 1/2 stars....[UPDATE]I asked the question if this curling behavior is normal, and the manufacturer asked me to contact them about it. When I called, the representative assured me that it is NOT normal, and is mailing me a replacement. So now I can add excellent customer service to my review! When I get the replacement, I'll adjust the number of stars & the Tagline...

This is a great little wrist rest. I would definitely recommend it for long hours of mouse using. Small, has a smell that goes away, grips the table, and is extremely comfortable.Also it's made of faux leather so it's pretty much food/drink/stain resistant. Anything you may spill on there, you can just wipe off. It's been at least 2 yrs that I've had my current one at work and it's still going strong and looks like new. I also have the 2 of the mouse versions, one at work and one at home. I just ordered another one of these 18" ones for home use as the belkin one is garbage and has fallen apart by now.

Some people have experienced issue of receiving this wrist pad not laying flat. I did not have this issue. It came in good shape, it's a little longer than the keyboard and is incredibly relieving for the wrists. Thickness is very good, support is excellent. Under the pad, its material is pretty grippy, so there's not sliding around.