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    Gaming mouse for big hands?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by cleanse, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. cleanse

    cleanse Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    So I originally bought a Microsoft Sidewinder because it was kind of a gaming mouse that was really big. However, the quality is low, and the middle mouse button is wonky.

    Does anyone recommend a good gaming mouse for big handed people?
     
    cleanse, Jun 17, 2012
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    I use a Mionix Naos and couldn't be happier as a palm gripper. Great for mildly large hands, might not be so great if you have very big hands.
     
    tijo, Jun 17, 2012
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  3. Mastershroom

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    Check out the Razer DeathAdder. Pretty large and comfortable, one of the best optical sensors out there, and the wheel is just dandy. Relatively inexpensive too. If you feel like shelling out serious cash, the Mamba is basically a wireless DeathAdder with a higher-DPI laser sensor.
     
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  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    G700 from logitech is a big mouse
     
    MrDJ, Jun 18, 2012
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    Basically the above, but the Steelseries Sensei is also quite big, but is designed so everyone can hold it.

    +1 vote the DeathAdder, the G700 looks ugly but might be good :D (haven't tried it)
     
    jaug1337, Jun 18, 2012
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  6. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    I don't think there is a high level of correlation between hand size and preferred mouse size. Just say what size mouse you prefer.
     
    Qing Dao, Jun 18, 2012
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  7. tijo

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    True enough, would be good to at least know if the OP is more of a palmer or claw gripper too. Oh and if you can, get out there and get a feel of those mice.
     
    tijo, Jun 18, 2012
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    d2daanny Notebook Consultant

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    The Razer Naga Epic allows you to change mouse sizes. You might want to take a look at that.

    Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk
     
    d2daanny, Jun 18, 2012
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  9. MrDJ

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    just for comparison with the revolution the G700 is much bigger and also wired and wireless.

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    MrDJ, Jun 19, 2012
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  10. Khoiboi

    Khoiboi Notebook Guru

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    I've always been confused between these two terms because I kind of learned how to use a computer while I was learning english at the same time (immigrated to America when I was 5). Just checking to make sure I'm on par, but is this correct:

    Palmer: The palm usually touches the back of the mouse, fingers are usually flushed along the mouse.

    Claw Grip: Only the finger tips touch the mouse. I think this is what I do, my five fingers start with the thumb on the left side of the mouse, index and middle finger on the left and right button, and ring and pinkie fingers on the right side.
     
    Khoiboi, Jun 21, 2012
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