What Cord Drag Actually Affects
A stiff, poorly routed cable creates resistance during fast mouse movements, subtly affecting precision and comfort during extended use — an issue braided or paracord-style cables largely solve through increased flexibility.
Why This Rarely Shows Up on Spec Sheets
Cable quality doesn’t lend itself to a marketable spec number the way DPI or polling rate does, making it an easy area for cost-cutting that buyers won’t notice until they compare two mice side by side in actual use.