I bought this to help alleviate some wrist strain when using my mouse. The pad has an existing depression already in the top of it and is not comfortable to rest my wrist on (not soft enough). I also find the pad restricts my movement of the mouse.  I'd return it, but it would probably cost me as much or more to do... so will count this one up to a good try, but lost (fortunately not too expensive). Would not recommend.