Hey guys, is it okay to use mouse pads in place of other pads? I figured it might be but I wanted to make sure. I checked several posts back and could not find anything so I went ahead and posted.

It's a great chop-worker. I reccomend it. Although, don't use it for longterm stuff. Might mess up your wrists.

I've used a mouse pad before. It works pretty good but like he said don't use it for long stuff like show music or something.

Britt

I took a mousepad and cut it into 4th's, then screwed it into my dresser (the 4 pieces stacked). It definitely works your chops, you have to stroke out all of your diddles. It really helps when practicing cheese-fives(flam-fives), flam-drags, and other diddle related rudiments.

-Zach

I've used one before, but I wouldn't use it longterm either. I'd rather use something meant to be more realistic.

Our band program starts out using mouse pads. In fact, we use them for about the first semester of beginning band and then upgrade to either an actual drum or better pad.

I don't really like a mousepad. It doesn't give an accurate rebound, so I guess it does build chops. But I've found that while it gives that poor rebound, it also doesn't protect you from feeling the solid nature of your desk or dresser. It has always ended up hurting my wrists when I've finished playing.

What? How does it hurt you wrist. If you can feel the wood through the pad, shouldnt you get excellent rebound?

I find it interesting this topic has brought up at this point since I have recently moved and can't find my Reel Feel. In its place, I've been using a mouse pad on top of a wood stool. It works alright, but I'm dying to get my drumpad back. I also would not recommend for long periods of time.