mouse pad question

[_Hotsauce_]

I had a quick look around google and couldn't really find a direct answer....

I just picked up a Razer mouse, has super high DPI, and it works great with out using a mousepad. Providing I'm using a clean surface, is there any risk of damaging the mouse from not using one?

This may be a stupid question, but thought I'd ask

[Ikkaku]

should be alright... I would think most of the wear and tear would be at the little glide pads at the bottom, otherwise the laser itself shouldn't take any damage

[Matlock]

The mouse will work fine. I've been using my razor for over 3 years on a wooden desk.
If anything, the only wear and tear will be on the Teflon feet... Otherwise the mouse works like a dream.

Personally I think mouse pads just clutter the desk up
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[gars]

honestly, i'd really only recommend a mouse pad if the surface you're using doesn't work well. most desks and tables work fine - but some people work on tables with textured wood, where the grain sticks out a bit. That or glass - which doesn't always work well with optical mice, but works fine with most laser mice.

Teflon feet last forever though - I've never actually seen one so worn out that you can't use the mice.

personally, I use a mouse pad on my desk because it's a nice oak desk - and I don't want to wear out the desk... which is worth a lot more than the mouse.