Gaming is one of the many great things to do on a computer. And just as we have people who exist to code, we have those that exist to game. It's their profession. On the other hand, a lot of us just game for fun. Very often we play into the wee hours of the morning screaming commands over microphones and shredding opponents with our 1337 skills. But sometimes no matter how much skill you have bad equipment can degrade your game. A mouse pad is a key element to the gamer (or designer for that matter). Large, detailed tracking surfaces are what we're after. SteelSeries in conjunction with SK-Gaming developed the SteelPad S&S. With a textured, detailed surface, the S&S means business—even a protective, zipping sleeve is included. Is the one pad to rule them all? Find out.

Product:	SteelPad S&S
Manufacturer:	SteelPad
Price:	$39.95 USD (Also available without protective sleeve)
Details:	Improved surface Dimensions: 12.66" x 10.66" x 0.0833" thick (320mm x 270mm x 2mm thick) Approved by MouseSports, Team 3D, Titans, 4Kings, and D-Skyline Developed by SK Gaming

With such advanced games today that require split-second reactions and mouse pads can impact gaming performance substantially. Without a good mousing surface the battle may go to your opponents. In the gaming arena, sometimes a pixel is the difference between a headshot and being shot. What we need is great tracking, low friction, large area, no-slip backing, and compatibility with all mice. The SteelPad S&S was developed by SK-Gaming in cooperation with SteelSeries. S&K had more than 200 tweaks before they were satisfied with the pad. In this case "S&S" stands for "Steel & SK-Gaming". Lets get some information about the SteelPad S&S and then we'll move in for a closer look.

Some information and quotes from the SteelPad S&S pages:

SteelPad S&S - a gaming surface created by gamers, for gamers. SteelPad S&S has been developed in close cooperation with SK-Gaming, one of the biggest front figures in eSport.

SteelPad S&S offers unprecedented control and accuracy allowing the user to perform minimal and extremely precise movements. The surface is made of a special responsive plastic compound and the back side features small soft rubber elements offering non-slippery steadiness.

The highly durable surface obtains increasing durability and offers a consistent glide experience that only gets better over time.

The pad comes with a cool nylon sleeve which offers protection for the pad during travelling and other transportation.

SteelPad S&S is compatible with all mice based on ball and optical technologies. Problems with first generation laser mice have been reported.

Dimensions are 12 2/3*10 2/3 - thickness 1/12 inch (320mm*270mm - thickness 2mm).

SteelPad S&S has been developed in cooperation with SK-Gaming, one of the world's front figures in eSport. The "S&S" stands for "Steel & SK-Gaming".

The SK.swe team (which helped develop the SteelPad S&S) went thru more than 200 different surface adjustments, before they were fully satisfied with the product.

A lot of work went into the S&S. Time to see if it was worth it.