PTFE or UPE mouse skates?

PTFE works across many surfaces. UPE (UHMWPE) is designed for glass mousepads and provides a controlled glide.

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Mouse Skates & Mouse Feet

What are mouse skates? The small pads on the underside of your mouse that decide how it glides. Over months they wear flat, get dusty, and start to drag.

All of the skates here are UltraGlide universal dots from Meow Gaming Gear. They fit most gaming mice without trimming. Pick by surface first, then by character — whether you call them mouse skates, mouse feet, mouse glides, mouse skids or mouse sliders, these dots do the same job: less friction, faster glides, cleaner stops.

How to choose

Guidance below is based on RawInput’s review of the Meow Gaming Gear / UltraGlide lineup (rawinput.net).

On a cloth pad → Silencers. The standout — a foam layer with low static / high dynamic friction gives responsive tracking and real braking.

On a glass pad → RS2 dots (the review’s “Rennsport”), or the dedicated UPE Glass edition built for glass mousepads. Note the RS2’s flat shape can feel a touch sticky when starting a move on cloth..

On any pad / can’t decide → Speed dots. Neutral — they let the pad’s own friction show through and work well on just about anything.

Balanced, flat → ICE dots.

Want control / braking → Control dots or Breakmatt (the review’s “Brake”).

Not sure? Start with Speed on a mixed setup, or Silencers if you mostly play on cloth; go RS2 / UPE if you’re on glass.

How to install universal dot skates

Universal dots fit many gaming mice, but there is no single Logitech, Razer, Pulsar, or other brand layout. Placement depends on the flat contact areas under your mouse, the shape and depth of its stock-foot recesses, the dot diameter, mouse weight, and mousepad softness.

Step	What to do
1. Remove	Peel off the old skates and remove any remaining adhesive. Do not place new dots on top of old feet.
2. Clean	Clean the base with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry completely.
3. Test-fit	Check that each dot sits on a flat contact area without covering screw holes or the sensor opening.
4. Place evenly	Start with a small, symmetrical layout near the outer contact areas where the original feet sat. Keep the mouse level.
5. Check clearance	Test the glide. If the mouse base touches the pad, add dots evenly for support instead of stacking them.
6. Settle	Press each dot firmly and allow the adhesive to settle for about one hour before regular use.

Pack coverage: the number of dots needed varies by mouse and pad, so one pack does not equal a fixed number of refills. The RS2 and UPE listings show 40-dot packs, and the Control Red listing states 40 dots. Pack quantity and dot diameter are not recorded on the other current product listings; check the product page or packaging, or ask us before ordering.

FAQ

Are mouse skates worth it?

Yes if yours are worn — new skates restore glide.

PTFE or UPE?

PTFE works on any surface. UPE (UHMWPE) is built for glass mousepads — smoother and more controlled on glass.

How do I install them?

Remove the old feet and adhesive, clean and dry the base, then place dots symmetrically on flat contact areas where the original feet sat. Avoid screw holes and the sensor opening. Add support evenly if the mouse base touches the pad.

Looking for the full Meow Gaming Gear UltraGlides range? RS2, Break Bright, Silencers skates and UltraControl V2 pads are all in one place — shop the Meow Gaming Gear collection.

How do I know when to replace my mouse skates?

When the glide starts feeling uneven, or you hear the mouse shell scraping the pad. Worn skates thin out unequally, so tracking feels inconsistent before the wear is visible.

Do universal dots fit any mouse?

They fit almost any shape, because they are small round pads rather than a cut-to-model outline. Peel off the old feet, clean the residue with isopropyl alcohol, then place the dots where the originals sat.

How many dots does one set cover?

One set covers one mouse. Check the dot count and diameter on the product page — larger mice with four contact points need more coverage than a small three-point base.