How to Install Superglide Glass Mouse Feet on Your Pulsar Mouse
By Official Pulsar Gaming Gears - The Best Gaming Gears In the ... | Published: 2026-10-15
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A step-by-step guide to removing old skates, cleaning adhesive, aligning glass feet, and testing the glide on your Pulsar mouse.
Quick answer
Peel off the old feet, clean the base with isopropyl alcohol until no adhesive remains, then align the new glass feet or dots and press firmly for 30 seconds. Let the mouse sit for a few minutes before testing the glide. If you use universal dots, place them around the existing screw holes so you never block access to the screws.
What you need before you start
Gather a plastic pry tool or fingernail, isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher), lint-free swabs or a microfiber cloth, and your replacement feet. Work on a clean, well-lit surface. If you are installing dots instead of a shaped set, keep the original feet nearby as a placement reference. Avoid metal tools that can scratch the base or slip into the sensor opening.
Removing old feet and adhesive
Slide a plastic tool under one corner of the old foot and lift slowly. Old adhesive often stays behind, so peel it off in one piece if possible. If it breaks apart, dab isopropyl alcohol on a swab and rub until the surface is completely smooth. Any leftover residue creates a high spot that will make the mouse rock or scratch. Let the base dry fully before sticking anything new.
Aligning shaped feet vs universal dots
Shaped sets are cut for a specific model, so dry-fit them first with the adhesive backing still on. Check that the front and back edges sit inside the base outline and that screw holes stay clear. Universal dots give you more freedom: place three or four dots near the outer corners, keeping them away from the sensor lens and screw holes. For a Pulsar Xlite series mouse, the Superglide Type-S set is shaped for that body, while the universal dot packs fit almost any mouse if you plan the layout yourself.
Testing the glide and breaking in
After pressing the feet down, place the mouse on your pad and make slow circles. You should feel an even, floating glide with no scraping or catching. If one corner drags, lift that foot slightly and reposition it. Glass feet do not wear down like PTFE, so you rarely need to replace them again unless the adhesive fails. Give yourself a short session to adjust to the lower friction, especially if you use a cloth pad.
Installation steps with checkpoints
- Remove the old feet: Lift one corner with a plastic tool and peel slowly. Common mistake: prying with a metal screwdriver and gouging the base. Checkpoint: the old foot comes off in one piece or in large sections.
- Strip all adhesive residue: Rub isopropyl alcohol on a swab until the surface feels glass-smooth. Common mistake: leaving a thin film that makes the new foot sit unevenly. Checkpoint: a dry swab wipes clean with no sticky drag.
- Dry-fit the new feet: Place the shaped set or dots with the backing still on. Common mistake: covering a screw hole, which blocks future disassembly. Checkpoint: all screw holes and the sensor opening are clear.
- Peel and press: Remove the backing and set the foot down in one motion. Press firmly for 30 seconds, especially on the edges. Common mistake: setting it down crooked and trying to slide it into place, which stretches the adhesive. Checkpoint: no corner lifts when you run a fingernail along the edge.
- Test and adjust: Make slow circles on your pad. If you feel a scratch, lift the dragging foot and reposition it. Common mistake: assuming a scratch will wear in; glass does not conform like PTFE. Next step: give yourself one gaming session to adapt to the lower friction.
Products that fit this process
- Superglide Type-S for Xlite Series (Compatible with Feinmann): Super-fast and super-smooth mouse skate made with super-strong aluminosilicate glass. Compatible with Xlite (Medium, Mini, Large, Wired, Wireless, eS, CrazyLight) Feinmann. Not compatible with the X2 series. This shaped set is the direct-fit option for Xlite owners, so you skip the guesswork of dot placement. If you own an X2, you need a different set.
- Superglide (Type-C) Universal Dot 6mm + 9mm (12pcs): Super-fast and super-smooth mouse skate made with super-strong aluminosilicate glass. Universal Dot 6mm + 9mm (12pcs). Use these dots on mice that do not have a shaped set available. The two sizes let you tune coverage on small or large bases.
- Superglide (Type-S) Universal Dot 6mm + 9mm (12pcs): Super-fast and super-smooth mouse skate made with super-strong aluminosilicate glass. Universal Dot 6mm + 9mm (12pcs). A second dot option if you want a different color or a spare set for another mouse. Same glass material and glide.
