Shape
Anyone familiar with the Zowie EC series will also be familiar with the shape of the StormBreaker. The general geometry is virtually the same: The left side is raised and curves inwards, front and back flare out only moderately, and the centered hump gradually slopes down towards both ends. The main difference lies in the StormBreaker sloping down more aggressively towards the front, resulting in the main buttons sitting accordingly lower. In addition, the main buttons have moderately deep comfort grooves, and holes can be found across the entire top shell: top, sides, lower part of the main buttons, and bottom. On the sides, the pattern consists of triangles arranged in a rotated grid, whereas the top features various quadrangles. The former in particular may feel weird, as the spaces are fairly large. Overall, a tried and tested shape that works well in practice.
On the StormBreaker, the sensor position can be adjusted across the vertical axis, and by roughly 1 cm in either direction. By default, the sensor is placed right in the middle, which will be the most convenient setting for most users. A more forward or rear-positioned sensor will accordingly alter the wrist motion arc to be larger or smaller.
As for grip styles, I'd say the StormBreaker mostly suits palm and claw grip. It is a medium-sized mouse with a strongly pronounced hump, which should make it generally suit medium to large hands. For reference, my hands are 19 cm long and 10 cm wide, and I found the StormBreaker very comfortable in claw grip.
Dimensions
This table includes the dimensions of the Pwnage StormBreaker and several other right-handed ergonomic mice. "Front height" denotes the distance between the base and main buttons. Measurements with two decimals have been taken with a caliper, while those with one decimal have been taken with a ruler. For a full list of all measurements taken, please refer to
this sheet compiled by an esteemed community member.
Pwnage StormBreaker Dimensions |
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| StormBreaker | DeathAdder V3 Pro | Xlite Wireless V2 | Model D Wireless |
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Base Length | 10.8 cm | 11.3 cm | 11.6 cm | 12.0 cm |
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Length (including overhang) | 12.16 cm | 12.76 cm | 12.36 cm | 12.5 cm |
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Front Height (lowest point) | 1.2 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.3 cm |
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Height (highest point) | 4.13 cm | 4.28 cm | 4.27 cm | 4.21 cm |
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Front Width (widest point) | 5.96 cm | 6.29 cm | 6.09 cm | 6.16 cm |
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Back Width (widest point) | 6.35 cm | 6.51 cm | 6.50 cm | 6.66 cm |
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Grip Width (narrowest point) | 5.81 cm | 6.07 cm | 6.03 cm | 5.91 cm |
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Below are some comparison shots with each of the measured mice:
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
Pulsar Xlite Wireless V2
Glorious Model D Wireless