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A user’s grip st yle, and you may find that confusing—af ter all,
isn’t there prett y much only one way to hold a mouse? Actually, there’s not, and figuring out your personal grip style is one
of the most important steps in picking the right mouse for
you. Here are the three primary ways people hold their mice:
PalMgriP: The most common way to hold a mouse, the palm
grip means laying your hand down flat across the whole surface of the device. It’s an intuitive way to use the mouse, and
comfortable, though it makes it take a little longer to register
a mouse click. In general, any ergonomic mouse is designed
for  palm  grippers,  and  the  shape  is  meant  to  comfortably
cradle the hand.
FingertiPgriP: Said to give a competitive advantage, the fingertip  grip  involves  holding  the  mouse  with  only  the  tips  of
your fingers, not touching it with your palm at all. The arched
shape of your fingers lets you actuate the buttons quickly and
control the mouse using minute motions, but it can be difficult to get used to, and some find it tiring. Fingertip users are
better served with a shorter, lighter mouse, and should avoid
ergonomic mice.
claWgriP: A compromise between the two above grips, the
claw grip involves controlling the mouse with arched fingers,
but  resting  the  very  bottom  of  the  palm  on  the  butt  end  of
the mouse. Most mice work well for claw grippers, but again
you’re better off avoiding ergonomic or very large mice.
One  other  grip-style  consideration  is  how  you  press  the
three main buttons on your mouse. Most users place their
index finger on the left mouse button and their middle finger
on the right, using one or the other for the scroll wheel as
needed, but some users place their ring finger on the right
button,  and  use  their  middle  finger  for  permanent  scrollwheel duty. If you fall into the latter category, you may find a
wider mouse more comfortable.

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