Best Mouse Grip Tape: How to Choose Grips for Your Gaming Mouse
Lightweight gaming mice are fast, but their smooth shells can get slippery when your hands warm up. Mouse grip tape fixes that with a textured surface right where you hold the mouse. Here is what grip tape does, how to choose it, and which PRO Grips fit your mouse.
What does mouse grip tape do?
- Reduces slip during fast flicks and clutch moments.
- Improves control, so you can hold the mouse steady with less pressure.
- Keeps your hand relaxed in long sessions, because you do not need to squeeze.
- Adds very little weight to a lightweight mouse.
How to choose mouse grip tape
Pre-cut or universal?
Pre-cut grips are shaped for one mouse model, so they cover the sides and buttons cleanly with no trimming. Universal grips come as sheets you cut to fit any mouse, which is perfect if your model has no pre-cut set.
Your grip style
Fingertip, claw and palm grips touch different parts of the mouse. Pre-cut sets cover the main contact areas for all three. With a universal set, place the grip where your fingers and palm actually rest.
Texture
A textured surface gives your fingers something to hold on to. PRO Grips use a textured surface designed to reduce slip and improve control.
PRO Grips for your mouse
It does not matter if you are a casual gamer or climbing the ranks: the right grip is about comfort and control. PRO Grips keep your mouse steady so you can focus on the game.
How to apply mouse grip tape
- Clean the shell. Wipe the mouse with isopropyl alcohol to remove skin oil, then let it dry.
- Test the position. Hold each piece against the mouse before peeling it off the backing.
- Apply from the center out. Press the grip on from the middle toward the edges to avoid air bubbles.
- Press firmly. Run your finger along every edge so the grip sits flat.
Grips and skates: the full upgrade
Grips change how the mouse sits in your hand; skates change how it moves on the pad. Many players upgrade both at once. See our guides for the G Pro X Superlight 2 and the Razer Viper V3 Pro.
FAQ
Does grip tape make a mouse heavier?
Only very slightly. Grip tape is thin and light, so most players do not notice the difference.
Can I use universal grips on any mouse?
Yes. Universal grips are cut to fit, so they work on any mouse shape.
Can I remove grip tape later?
Yes, grips can be peeled off. Clean any leftover residue with isopropyl alcohol.
