The first thing you notice with this mouse is its sheer size and shape. The Razer is much flatter or lower than current mice out on the market. This makes long gaming periods more “natural” feeling and reduces tension on the wrist. Once you have it in your hand you will notice its weight. The Boomslang weighs much more than current popular mouse. Most likely because of it’s “old school” track ball. Some say that the Razer Boomslang actually reminds them of, *bites tongue*, a Star Trek phaser. I actually thought for a mere half second not to purchase this mouse because of that fact, but I quickly got over that silliness once I wielded my new toy for the first time.