It's all about the thickness!! I have had many mousepads, but it wasn't until I started getting mousepads 4mm or thicker that I really noticed a difference in comfort and typing longevity. These, though, at 5mm thickness, feel like you are working on a cloud without it feeling to bouncy. From the packaging, all the items you get with this mousepad, there is also a coaster, stickers, and cleaning instructions all in the bottom of the tube. For what you pay, this is top quality all around. I know how several of these are in different sizes and prints. All are quality made, and glide with ease. Highly recommend these mousepads over many I have. I have over 7 different companies, and these stand out.