Both soft and hard mousepads are great for gaming. It all comes down to a preference. Soft mousepads are usually made of rubber or foam, and come covered in soft, tightly woven fabric. They also have padded backing as well. Hard mouse pads, on the other hand, usually have smooth plastic components and has a rubber backing. Soft mousepads, however, offer more cushioning underneath the pad. In general, soft mouse pads provide better accuracy, while hard mouse pads are perfect for speed.