INTRODUCTION

   There are currently three different grip styles people use with a mouse the palm grip style (this is by far the most popular style since it's used by both regular users and gamers alike), the claw grip style (this is also my preferred style and follows the palm grip style very close in terms of popularity) and finally the tip grip style (this may be the least popular style but since it also happens to be the fastest one of the three - although not quite as accurate - it's actually used quite a bit by professional esports gamers). Of course, the shape and size of a mouse is directly linked to a grip style so not all mice out there can be used with all grip styles. The Mensa Pro Gaming Mouse by Xanova however can be used with all grip styles and today we’re taking a closer look to see what else it has going for it.

   Xan signifies ZEN. Zen derives from Japanese pronunciation of Chinese word (CHAN) which traces its root from Indian practice of meditation. Xanova gear aims to unleash every gamer’s inner ambition and evolve their capabilities (ZEN) and empower them to reach for the stars. Xanova’s ambition is to create a brand that is relevant for the gamers of today and tomorrow, to always deliver an experience that enhances the awesome world of gaming. The founder Ms Connie Chiu has witnessed the development of PC Gaming/ Esports industry for majority of past 15 years. She has teamed up with her long time Italian friends who have been in the console gaming accessory business concurrently. Blending the Eastern Wisdom with the Italian Fantasy has conjured up a “NOVA” gaming brand. Xanova products are sparkling with the magic gamer touch and the trendsetting Italian culture and style. We are passionate about gaming. Behind Xanova, there is a team of cross-cultural, highly skilled and creative gamer professionals, committed to provide gaming gears that are at the frontiers of technological advancements, that look fantastic, are comfortable to use, and are durable.

   Largely thanks to its medium sized and heavy (126g) textured body the Mensa Pro Gaming Mouse by Xanova can be used by all grip users including claw, finger and palm. Underneath we find split triggered OMRON mechanical switches for the primary keys (50 million clicks) and the PMW3389 optical sensor by Pixart which features a maximum native resolution of up to 16.000DPI (dots per inch - adjustable in single DPI increments), 400IPS (inches per second) tracking speed, 50G acceleration and has a maximum refresh rate of 1000Hz. The Mensa Pro also has a 5-Zone RGB backlight system (3 lighting effects), 6 programmable buttons, 5 onboard DPI presets/profiles, support for angle snapping and adjustable debouncing time. This is the very first gaming mouse by Xanova to reach our lab so let’s move forward with our review and check it out.