PadWise is a gamer-first mousepad recommender that produces a clear shortlist in ~60 seconds.
No hype. No affiliate bias. No “one pad fits all”.
A small quiz → a ranked result with concrete reasons.
Live: https://padwise-blush.vercel.app
Choosing a mousepad is context-dependent:
- game type changes optimal friction profile
- sensitivity affects required glide and size
- humidity can alter cloth behavior dramatically
- budget constraints narrow viable options
PadWise models these factors with a simple, transparent scoring system.
- 6-question decision flow
- Ranked recommendations (top matches first)
- Human-readable rationale for each pick
- Dataset of widely used pads across price tiers
- Runs entirely client-side (no accounts, no telemetry)
PadWise applies heuristic scoring across several dimensions:
- Feel match — closeness to target speed/control balance
- Game bias — tactical FPS vs tracking-heavy titles
- Sensitivity bias — glide and size requirements
- Environmental factors — humidity resistance
- Budget alignment — soft penalties outside selected tier
- Availability — size compatibility
The result is a practical ranking, not a laboratory benchmark.
Each entry contains approximate attributes such as:
- speed / control balance
- humidity resistance
- durability
- surface material and sizes
- price tier
Values are normalized for comparison consistency.
- Next.js (App Router)
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
MIT