The gaming pad is the most underrated component in many a gamer's toolbox of equipment but it needn't be so. A high-quality gaming surface is essential if you are striving for gaming stardom - smooth, accurate, precise, unhindered move movements are an absolute must if you want to crush your enemy.

ROCCAT has delivered some great mouse pad surfaces since their inauguration. Previous products in this department have incorporated the cloth or plastic coating but ROCCAT have presented us with something quite special today with the new Alumic. A double sided gaming pad with 2 completely different surface textures to cater for different gaming styles.

The Alumic pad has an anodized aluminium core for extreme durability and a higher plane of quality compared to a great deal of pads currently on the market. The top side of Alumic delivers a smooth surface offering speed to those who use low sensitivity whilst the underside delivers a granular surface offering control for high sensitivity. You even get an included gel wrist rest to prevent any RSI and ensure that comfort is maintained. ROCCAT really have thought a lot about the design of this pad and have catered for every need imaginable.

In all my experience testing Alumic I found it to be a fantastic pad, it worked flawlessly with both laser and optical gaming mice both in and out of games. Due to its aluminium core, the pad remains rigid throughout usage. Presenting a faultless surface to combine the mouse with. This aluminium core also has another interesting characteristic - it remains cool throughout the time you use the Alumic pad thus reducing sweaty palms during long gaming sessions.


In terms of pricing, Alumic has an SRP of £36.99 inc. VAT. This is going to scare quite a few, but how many cloth gaming pads or plastic gaming pads have you been through in the years you have played games? These type of pads are prone to damage, spillage and general durability issues. I know some friends who have gone through quite a few pads over the years and have as a result paid out more than £40. The point I am getting at is, Alumic is going to last you an incredible amount of time (if not forever) thanks to its aluminium core - durability is a key element. It will sustain damage from being dropped, knocked, having things dropped and spilt on it. This is an extremely robust pad.

So the bottom line is. Alumic is a fantastic pad with lots of positive characteristics. It can be alternated between two different sides which both provide a different surface texture - catering the needs of both low and high sensitivity gamers. It has a strong anodized aluminium core that will sustain years of extreme usage and it looks stunning next to the keyboard and mouse.