Whether you're grinding ranked matches, building a clean desk setup, or looking for a surface that keeps up with high-DPI tracking, the right gaming mousepad is the foundation of consistent performance. Attack Shark's mousepad lineup spans cloth, carbon fiber, tempered glass, and ergonomic deskmat formats — each engineered around a specific performance need, not just aesthetics.
How Attack Shark Designs Its Gaming Mouse Pads
Attack Shark positions itself as a performance-first peripheral brand, building products around competitive gaming standards rather than lifestyle branding. Across the mousepad lineup, three engineering priorities appear consistently: surface tracking consistency, anti-slip base stability, and edge durability.
Surface Technology
Every cloth pad in the lineup uses a textured non-woven top surface treated with a water- and oil-resistant coated surface. The CM05 Tempered Glass Gaming Mouse Pad breaks from this pattern entirely, using a nano-micro-etched tempered glass surface CNC-polished to 9H Mohs hardness — a material specification more commonly found in screen protectors than desk peripherals. The Mohs scale is used to compare material scratch resistance, as explained by Mohs hardness references.
Base & Edge Construction
All cloth pads use a natural rubber anti-slip base. Stitched edges, including 360° precision stitching, appear across the CM02SE, CM02PRO, CM03, and the base CM02 cloth pad, helping prevent fraying under daily use.
The CM04 carbon fiber pad uses an ultra-thin 2mm profile with a rubber base optimized for hard-surface glide.
Featured Gaming Mousepads: Full Lineup Breakdown
CM02SE eSport Gaming Mousepad — Balanced Control for Competitive Play
The CM02SE eSport Gaming Mousepad is Attack Shark's mid-range competitive cloth pad, built around a dual-performance surface philosophy: fast enough for flick shots, controlled enough for precise tracking. It is the most versatile pad in the lineup for players who don't want to choose between speed and stop.
Specifications:
- Size: 410 × 310 × 4mm
- Surface: Heavy textured non-woven top — optimized for both glide and deceleration
- Base: Non-slip natural rubber
- Edge: Anti-fraying micro edge stitching
- Price: $14.99
Performance profile: The heavy-textured non-woven surface creates micro-friction that allows high-DPI mice to decelerate predictably — a critical trait for players using 800–1600 DPI in tactical shooters. The topographic map design is a recurring visual identity across Attack Shark's cloth pad range. The 4mm thickness provides enough cushion to reduce wrist fatigue during extended sessions without raising the mouse hand uncomfortably above the desk plane.
Best for: Competitive FPS and tactical shooter players who need a medium-size pad with balanced speed/control characteristics. The 410 × 310mm footprint fits standard desk configurations without requiring a full deskmat layout.
CM02PRO eSport Gaming Mousepad — Extended Coverage, Same Surface DNA
The CM02PRO takes the CM02SE's surface technology and scales it to a full extended deskmat format, covering both mouse and keyboard in a single unified surface.
Specifications:
- Size: 900 × 400 × 4mm
- Surface: Heavy textured non-woven cloth
- Base: Non-slip natural rubber
- Edge: Anti-fraying micro edge stitching
- Price: $39.99
Performance profile: At 900mm wide, the CM02PRO accommodates low-sensitivity setups, including 360°+ mouse sweeps, without the pad shifting mid-game. The same non-woven surface formula as the CM02SE means tracking behavior is consistent whether a player is making micro-adjustments or full-arm sweeps.
Best for: Low-sensitivity players, desk setup enthusiasts who want a unified surface, and gamers who frequently switch between mouse-only and keyboard-and-mouse positions.
CM05 Tempered Glass Gaming Mouse Pad — Hard Surface Precision
The CM05 is the most technically advanced mousepad in the Attack Shark lineup — completely replacing traditional cloth with a nano-micro-etched tempered glass surface that delivers frictionless speed and long-term surface consistency.
Specifications:
- Surface: Nano-micro-etched tempered glass, 3D milled and CNC-polished
- Hardness: 9H Mohs (highly scratch-resistant)
- Base: Honeycomb PU non-slip base
- Edge: Reinforced, chip-resistant rounded edges
- Thickness: 5 mm
Available Sizes:
- CM05 (Large): 450 × 400 × 5 mm
- CM05SE (Small): 410 × 310 × 5 mm
Performance Profile:
The nano-micro-etching creates a controlled microscopic texture that provides excellent tracking for optical sensors while maintaining extremely low macro-level friction. Thanks to the 9H hardness rating, the surface resists wear and will not develop the “glazed” spots or inconsistent glide that cloth pads commonly show after months of heavy use. The National Park Service describes hardness as a material's relative resistance to scratching on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
Best For:
Speed-oriented players, hard pad enthusiasts, low-sense FPS gamers, and users tired of cloth pad degradation over time.
Price:
$53.99 (sale) / $59.99 (regular) — varies by size and promotion
CM04 Genuine Carbon Fiber eSport Gaming Mousepad — Ultra-Thin Hard Surface
The CM04 Genuine Carbon Fiber eSport Gaming Mousepad is Attack Shark's genuine carbon fiber hard pad — a material that sits between cloth and glass in terms of surface feel, offering a rigid tracking surface with natural carbon fiber texture.
Specifications:
- Sizes: Medium (360 × 280mm) / XL (490 × 490mm)
- Thickness: 2mm (ultra-thin profile)
- Material: Genuine dry carbon fiber top surface
- Base: Anti-slip rubber
- Surface properties: Water-, oil-, and dust-repellent
- Price: From $39.99
Performance profile: Carbon fiber's woven structure creates a naturally directional micro-texture. The 2mm ultra-thin profile is the thinnest in the lineup, making it ideal for players who prefer their mouse hand as close to the desk surface as possible.
Note: Do not bend the pad, as this will cause the carbon fiber to break.
Best for: Players who want a hard surface feel without the weight of glass, ultra-low-profile desk setups, and users who prioritize easy surface cleaning.
CM03 eSport Gaming Mouse Pad (Rainbow Coated) — Visual Statement with Functional Core
The CM03 eSport Gaming Mouse Pad delivers the same competitive cloth pad foundation as the rest of the lineup, differentiated by a rainbow film coating that produces a prismatic color shift across the surface.
Specifications:
- Size: 450 × 400 × 4mm
- Surface: Microfiber cloth with special rainbow coating — 1.5× smoother than standard fabric
- Base: Non-slip natural rubber
- Edge: Anti-fraying micro edge stitching
- Price: $19.99
Performance profile: The rainbow coating is applied over the tracking surface without compromising mouse sensor performance. The microfiber surface features a special coating that makes it 1.5× smoother than standard fabrics, positioning the CM03 toward the speed end of the cloth pad spectrum.
Best for: Players who want a visually distinctive pad without sacrificing tracking performance. The CM03 is a strong choice for users who want a colorful setup upgrade while keeping a stitched-edge gaming surface.
CM02 eSport Gaming Mousepad — The Baseline Performer
The base CM02 eSport Gaming Mousepad is the entry point of the Attack Shark mousepad range, available in the widest color selection of any pad in the lineup.
Specifications:
- Size: 450 × 400 × 4mm
- Surface: Heavy textured non-woven top surface
- Base: Non-slip natural rubber
- Edge: Anti-fraying micro edge stitching
- Colors: Orange, Black, Green, Gray, White Contour, Black/Red Contour, Blue, Purple, Red, Black Contour, Red Contour, Berry Red Contour
- Price: $15.99 (sale) / $19.99 regular
Performance profile: The 450 × 400mm footprint offers more surface area than the CM02SE at 410 × 310mm while staying well below the extended format of the CM02PRO. The widest color selection in the lineup makes it the most customizable option for desk builds.
Best for: Players who want a larger-than-standard single pad without committing to a full deskmat, and those who prefer a smooth cloth surface feel.
Cloud Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest Deskmat — Ergonomic Long-Session Support
The Cloud Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest Deskmat is the ergonomic outlier in the Attack Shark lineup — a cloud-shaped deskmat with an integrated memory foam wrist rest, designed for comfort-first use cases rather than pure competitive performance.
Specifications:
- Shape: Cloud-shaped (non-rectangular)
- Wrist rest: Memory foam, integrated
- Base: Non-slip PU base
- Surface: Smooth tracking cloth surface
- Special features: Massaging holes for improved circulation; machine-washable; breathable design
- Price: $13.99 sale / $19.99 MSRP
Best for: Office workers who game, content creators with long daily mouse usage, and any player managing wrist fatigue or seeking to prevent repetitive strain. Research indexed by CDC evaluates how different computer mouse designs affect wrist posture and pointing performance in ergonomic contexts through computer mouse wrist posture findings.
How to Choose the Right Attack Shark Gaming Mouse Pad
Selecting the right surface comes down to three variables: play style sensitivity, desk space, and surface material preference. Here's a decision framework based on the actual product matrix:
Model |
Surface Type |
Size |
Thickness |
Price |
Best For |
CM02SE |
Cloth, heavy texture |
410 × 310mm |
4mm |
$14.99 |
Balanced control, mid-size |
CM02PRO |
Cloth |
900 × 400mm |
4mm |
$39.99 |
Low-sens, extended coverage |
CM05 |
Tempered glass, 9H |
450 × 400mm |
5mm |
From $59.99 |
Max speed, no degradation |
CM04 |
Carbon fiber |
360 × 280mm / 490 × 490mm |
2mm |
From $39.99 |
Ultra-thin hard surface |
CM03 |
Cloth + rainbow film |
450 × 400mm |
4mm |
$19.99 |
Visual style + performance |
CM02 |
Cloth, heavy texture |
450 × 400mm |
4mm |
$15.99 / $19.99 |
Smooth speed, single pad |
Cloud Deskmat |
Cloth + memory foam |
Cloud shape |
— |
$13.99 / $19.99 |
Ergonomic / wrist support |
Decision logic:
- Competitive FPS / tactical shooters: Choose the CM02SE for a medium balanced pad or the CM02PRO for extended low-sensitivity coverage.
- Maximum speed with zero degradation: Choose the CM05 Tempered Glass Gaming Mouse Pad.
- Hard surface with minimal profile: Choose the CM04 Carbon Fiber Gaming Mousepad.
- Visual style with performance: Choose the CM03 Rainbow Coated Gaming Mouse Pad.
- Wrist fatigue / long sessions: Choose the Cloud Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest Deskmat.
- Larger single pad with multiple color options: Choose the CM02 eSport Gaming Mousepad.


