The loose surface and different clay characteristics meant the crushed-brick surface required a different game plan, he said.

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Both surface materials have excellent characteristics for high-precision sensors like those found in Corsair's laser gaming mice.

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Each side of the mat has a high-quality polymer surface that has been tuned to deliver distinct glide characteristics.

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