Is there a "correct" way to grip a mouse?

speedyvarmint · Jun 4, 2017

When gripping the mouse, should the sensor be aligned with the arm or wrist tendons or can it be misaligned? Is there a consensus on the "correct" method of holding the mouse?

When I grip a mouse, the sensor is 1 - 3 centimeters left of "center" and angled a little bit outwards. I can aim just fine, but I'm thinking this might be why I can't grip or use most mice comfortably (except the WMO). Any Zowie, any new Logitech, the DA, just to name a few.

Ino. · Jun 4, 2017

Grip how you feel comfortable, the rest will come with getting your body and mind used to it. If the way you grip now is the most natural way for you and no other mice fit then it's tough luck I guess. Obviously you can force yourself to grip other mice differently but in my experience this doesn't work.

Melan · Jun 4, 2017

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Originally Posted by Ino.

Obviously you can force yourself to grip other mice differently but in my experience this doesn't work.

It does work. Just requires a whip, candles and bondage.

Taleb · Jun 4, 2017

http://www.esreality.com/?a=post&id=2410040

daniel0731ex · Jun 4, 2017

^^^Guy in that post has no idea what he's talking about. Planetary rotation helps you make your diagonal movements consistent. He was demonizing angular offsets because he didn't have the mastery over controlling rotation as part of your aim. Nobody moves their mouse in a perfect polar coordinate grid, nor would doing so even remotely benefit your aim.

Besides, with the way we hold our mice, it is impossible not to have your range of motion restricted asymmetrically if you go out of your way to keep the wrist joint perpendicular to the sensor at all times. The central balanced position of your grip will always have your mouse tilted slightly counter-clockwise. Only a 1-3-1 grip that is typically employed as a workaround for uncomfortable shapes will have your mouse centered without rotation in the resting position.

bst · Jun 4, 2017

The best way is to hold it so the rear base of the mouse is in front of your mouth, and you can then issue it with commands, like "lock on to the nearest target and fire". Not many people know you can do that, but on ocn you learn a lot of secrets about mouse technologies

Pic of the technique in action:

munchzilla · Jun 4, 2017

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Originally Posted by bst

The best way is to hold it so the rear base of the mouse is in front of your mouth, and you can then issue it with commands, like "lock on to the nearest target and fire". Not many people know you can do that, but on ocn you learn a lot of secrets about mouse technologies

Pic of the technique in action:

ffs now everyone's going to become Global Elite Grandmaster X... don't just reveal the pro techniques like that.

Synoxia · Jun 5, 2017

Palm grip is the most comfortable and painless. But as Ino said you can't force yourself to grip a mouse differently.

Personally, i palm grip while im browsing and im very relaxed, while gaming i clawgrip/fingertip

nillington · Jun 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by Synoxia

Palm grip is the most comfortable and painless.

I beg to differ. Palm is the only way I can guarantee that no matter what mouse I'm holding, it'll cramp my hand.

woll3 · Jun 5, 2017

What is that mythical Palm Grip you guys speak of?

Twiffle · Jun 5, 2017

There is no correct or wrong way to grip a mouse. You just place your hand on a mouse and your hand should naturally show you the most comfortable grip for you. if that doesn't happen, then I'm afraid that mouse's shape doesn't work with your grip style or then you haven't given yourself enough time to get used to the mouse.

Argowashi · Jun 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by Twiffle

There is no correct or wrong way to grip a mouse. You just place your hand on a mouse and your hand should naturally show you the most comfortable grip for you. if that doesn't happen, then I'm afraid that mouse's shape doesn't work with your grip style or then you haven't given yourself enough time to get used to the mouse.

Exactly, when you place your hand on the mouse and let it naturally curve around it, that's the most comfortable grip and the one you should be using in my opinion.

the1freeMan · Jun 5, 2017

No offence intended to the OP but the simple fact that people can come up with the thought of a "correct" grip makes me angry.

You have a hand and it's in your natural instinct to intuitively use it to grab things.

As useful as GENERAL, stylized if you will, guidelines can be, I see the whole palm/claw/fingertip categorization, specially when aided by the image with contact points, as pure cancer.

Real life grips are all hybrids of some sort and forcing your hand into preconceived, non realistic grips is the worst and dumbest thing one can do. It will create discomfort if not pain.

wareya · Jun 5, 2017

It also results in abominations like the g303.

xmr1 · Jun 5, 2017

I consciously made an effort to change my grip and align the sensor with my wrist a few years ago but that wasn't for any performance reason. I used to hold mice so angled that it heavily limited my mouse options. Now I can pretty much try anything.

daniel0731ex · Jun 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by wareya

It also results in abominations like the g303.

Daily reminder.

uaokkkkkkkk · Jun 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by wareya

It also results in abominations like the g303.

Ah I see, you don't have hand cancer immunity. Shame.

cdcd · Jun 5, 2017

G303 is one of the most comfortable mice I've ever used. I might be on dat alien time though.

Megaman_90 · Jun 5, 2017

Just use poison or a mouse trap! No sense getting bit man.

Just grab it how its comfortable. I like using a gel palmrest on keyboard and mouse....it helps fatigue and soreness a lot from long term usage.

Ruvan · Jun 6, 2017

In my opinion, the right mice form factor for you is the one that is comfortable to use multiple grip styles with. Different grip styles are useful for different purposes. For example, when it comes to FPS for myself I find:

- Using only the tips of my fingers to move the mouse results in the most precise movement that can be used for good xhair positioning at long range.
- Finger tip grip gives me the most movement for looking around myself without picking the mouse up, however, it's not easy to flick with.
- Palm grip is good for flicks. You can get a fair bit of precise movement without swapping to an arm movement style and the relaxed index finger makes it easy to hit LMB quickly.
- Claw grip is good for very precise tracking at medium/long range. Also good for flicks if only a little distance is involved.

Not saying my specific styles will work for everyone, however, I think there is a solid case for adjusting grip styles because it allows you to overcome the disadvantages (and reap the benefits) of having either slightly too low or slightly too high sens.

Is there a "correct" way to grip a mouse?

speedyvarmint

Ino.

Melan

Taleb

daniel0731ex

bst

munchzilla

Synoxia

nillington

woll3

Twiffle

Argowashi

the1freeMan

wareya

xmr1

daniel0731ex

uaokkkkkkkk

cdcd

Megaman_90

Ruvan

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