2 years ago
Always bear in mind, there’s no right or wrong way to hold your mouse, it simply depends on which grip you are comfortable with.
‘What are the mouse grip types’?
Surely this is the question which popped in your mind!
So here is the list:
I’ve deeply discussed each of these grip types to make your gaming easier and even more fun.
And now it’s time to share what we have discovered.
Palm grip is widely used for it’s natural and comfortable way of keeping the user’s hand relaxed on the mouse.
About 70% of the hand rests on the mouse , thumb and pinky finger are pressed on either side to keep a good grip. Thumb and pinky fingers are parallel to one another keeping them balanced. As most of the hand lies on it, palm grip mice are usually wider and longer.
Advantageously, it gives relaxed grip with a smooth control and works accurately in gliding movements in games.They are mostly used in less sensitive games and for tracking.
However, it might lead to RSI( repetitive strain injury) if used for long hours without brief intervals in between.Moreover, it is not applicable for games with steady , flickering movements.It also can’t do the micro adjustments properly.
Claw grip refers to putting the end of your palm on the rear of the mouse and using your pinky,thumb to grab the mouse from both sides and placing your index and middle finger on the top of the mouse.
The hand is in less contact with the mouse this time, resulting in better wrist Movement, therefore allows the user the ability to perform micro-adjustments, along with this you can even do rapid clicking.
As there is more control in this grip as compared to palm grip, fast gliding motions can easily be performed.
Apart from improved flexibility and sharpness in movement, the accuracy can be compromised as a result!
In this grip, the palm plays no role , as it’s not directly in contact with the mouse , instead only the fingertips control the mouse. This grip can contribute for a great combo with smaller mice.
Their is better control as compared to the previous grips and therefore more freedom as now vertical movements are also possible.With finger tip grip mouse being solely controlled by the fingers, micro adjustments are easy to perform. Furthermore, this allows higher accuracy.
However, as the palm no more is in contact with mouse , the pinky and thumb observe more stress,Moreover, the ability of making sudden wider movements is gone.
Well basically, this is it!
I hope I have made it as easier for you as much as possible.
Most importantly, which mouse grip do you use? Let me know by sharing your experiences below.
