Why the Soft Spot Can Turn Unforgiving
A wrist rest feels comfortable when its surface gives slightly under your arm and spreads pressure across a wider area. But the padding is also a small, repeatedly loaded cushion: each time you plant your wrist in the same place, the material is squeezed against the desk. With use, some padding stays compressed instead of springing fully back, leaving less softness between your arm and the hard surface below.
Sweat Makes the Surface Less Pleasant
The covering can hold perspiration where your skin meets the rest. That damp contact may feel sticky or clammy, especially during a long gaming session when your forearm stays in one position. Meanwhile, compressed padding offers less give, so the same spot can feel both warmer and harder than it did when the rest was new.
The result is a cushion that still occupies space on the desk but no longer provides much cushioning. If the surface feels uncomfortable, taking pressure off it and letting it dry may help with dampness; it cannot restore padding that has permanently flattened.
