This optical mouse pad is similar to the XTrac Pro HS with regards to the hard plastic surface. The new (patent pending) 4x hexagonal pattern works extremely well with most programs that require definitive mouse pointer location. Within each hex are a series of random dots. The exterior of each hex has a dithered pattern; both are designed to minimize any mouse cursor fade or jitter. Among many wonderful features the XTrac Zoom has to offer is how incredibly thin it is. The XTrac Zoom is thinner than most credit cards! On the backside of the XTrac Zoom is a specially formulated rubber backing called the Sure Grip II". If you haven´t yet tried any of the XTrac products, then you should treat yourself to the speed and power of the XTrac Zoom. The XTrac Zoom can be placed partially underneath most keyboards minimizing rocking from side to side and skewing the feeling of your keyboard. We call this ability morphing.