Stick with cloth for consistent glide.

No.

Leather and faux-leather mousepads look nice and feel smooth, but consistency is their weak spot. The surface friction changes as your hand oils or humidity hit it, and any unevenness in the material creates tiny speed differences across the pad. Cloth is more uniform and stays predictable for months.

Cloth also wears evenly. Faux-leather can peel or develop slick spots where your wrist rests. If you want your mouse to behave the same every swipe, cloth is the boring but correct choice.

Your muscle memory will thank you.