Pros: It's constructed of a sturdy aluminum plate with two surfaces, one on each side. I think it's the best mouse pad I've ever owned. The control surface is a little faster than I would like but I think that's due to mouse settings (I have a Razr DeathAdder 3500 dpi. It's also lighter than I expected for a sheet of metal. Great construction for the price.

Cons: The surface gets dirty easier than I like but I assume that's from the grooves for the mouse to pick up on so have a can of invisible glass or alcohol wipes so you can clean it regularly.

Overall Review: I would've really liked it to have labels on both sides for the control and speed surfaces. I also dislike the fact that it doesn't have an attachment for the mouse cable so it doesn't get all wonky while I play my video games or use my 3d rendering software. For the money I would've expected those 2 things.