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A step by step guide for FPS players who want to rest the pinky on the mouse side, with what to prepare, options to compare and mistakes to avoid.

Check your mouse side and grip, pick a rest that suits your hand size, fit it, then adjust it during a few practice rounds. A snap-on rest such as the Reaper Mods Pinky Rest has three grip sizes that attach by magnets without tools. [^1]

| Option | What it is | Price | Hand side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Kit | Magnet grips in three sizes for most mice with a flat right side [^1] | US$24.99 [^1] | Not for left-handed mice [^1] |
| Contoured Kit | Part of the Reaper Mods lineup [^1] | US$24.99 [^1] | Not for left-handed mice [^1] |
| G502 Hero Pinky Rest | Separate tape-free rest made only for the Logitech G502 Hero [^1] | not published | Not for left-handed mice [^1] |
| Spare Magnetic Dock | Lets one set of grips move between two mice [^1] | US$9.99 [^1] | Not for left-handed mice [^1] |

## What you need before you start

Resting the pinky is about giving the smallest finger a place to sit so it stops dragging on the mousepad or tensing in the air. FPS play makes this matter, because long sessions of small, fast aim moves keep the whole hand working. A few things should be ready before you change anything.

- **Your mouse, clean and dry.** Any rest that sticks to the mouse needs a clean surface. Wipe the side with a dry cloth and let it dry fully.
- **Your hand side.** Note whether you hold the mouse with your right hand. One option below is only for right-hand mice. [^1]
- **The shape of the mouse side.** Look at the side your pinky touches. Is it flat, curved or covered in a soft coating? A flat right side is what one option below is made for. [^1]
- **Your grip style.** Notice where your pinky lands during a normal round. Palm, claw and fingertip grips put it in different places.
- **A hair dryer, if you may remove a rest later.** Warmth is part of removing one dock cleanly from hard plastic. [^1]
- **Your mousepad.** Check that it is smooth enough for anything that touches it.

Give yourself a quiet practice session, not a ranked match, for the first try.

## Step by step

These steps work with any pinky rest, whether it is a shaped grip, an add-on or a change in how you hold the mouse.

1. **Watch where the pinky goes now.** Play a short warm-up round and notice if the pinky drags on the pad, hangs in the air or squeezes the mouse. This tells you what the rest has to fix.
2. **Check the mouse side.** Confirm the side is on the right and that it is clean, dry and hard enough to hold an add-on. If the side has a soft coating, check what the maker says about removal before sticking anything on.
3. **Choose a size or shape.** Hand size changes where the pinky sits. If a kit offers several sizes, plan to try more than one. One kit includes Small, Medium and Large grips in the box. [^1]
4. **Fit the rest and press it firmly.** Follow the maker's directions and let any adhesive settle before play.
5. **Test the glide.** Slide the mouse across the pad. A rest that touches the pad should move with the mouse and not catch. One design has glides under every grip so it slides along. [^1]
6. **Rest the pinky lightly.** The aim is a relaxed finger, not a pushed one. Let it sit on the rest without pressing down.
7. **Run a few practice rounds.** Do flicks, tracking and slow holds. Look for any change in aim feel or any new strain.
8. **Swap and compare.** If the first size feels off, change it and try again. Magnet grips snap on and off without tools, which makes comparing quick. [^1]
9. **Keep the one that feels natural.** Use it for a week of normal play before you decide, and stop if you feel pain.

## Tools that can do it

The options below come from the Reaper Mods lineup. [^1] Reaper Mods Pinky Rest is made by the team that publishes this site. Other pinky rests and mouse shapes exist, but no facts about them were supplied here, so check their size, side fit, hand side and removal notes yourself.

**Universal Kit.** Grips in three sizes snap on and off with magnets, no tools. [^1] It fits most mice with a flat right side. [^1]

**Contoured Kit.** It is part of the same lineup. [^1] Each kit is US$24.99. [^1]

**G502 Hero Pinky Rest.** A separate tape-free rest is made only for the Logitech G502 Hero. [^1]

**Spare Magnetic Dock.** A US$9.99 spare dock lets one set of grips move between two mice. [^1]

A few more points help with choosing. The grips weigh 3 g (Small), 5 g (Medium) and 6 g (Large). [^1] The dock comes off hard plastic cleanly: warm it with a hair dryer, then peel slowly. [^1] It is not for left-handed mice. [^1] You can return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, even after use. [^1] They replace it however long ago you bought it. [^1] Shipping is free to US and Canada. [^1] It is made in the USA. [^1]

## Common mistakes to avoid

- **Sticking a rest on a dirty side.** Dust and skin oil weaken the hold. Clean and dry the side first.
- **Picking a size by guess.** The pinky sits differently for every hand. Try more than one size if the kit allows it.
- **Pressing down on the rest.** A rest is for the finger to sit on. Pushing hard can bring back the strain you wanted to remove.
- **Skipping a glide check.** If any part touches the pad and drags, aim will feel off. Slide the mouse before you play.
- **Forcing a rest onto a mouse it is not made for.** Check the hand side and the shape of the mouse side. Some rests are made for one mouse only. [^1]
- **Pulling a rest off fast.** Rushing can mark the shell. Warm the dock and peel slowly. [^1]
- **Judging it in one match.** Give your hand a few sessions to adjust before you decide.
- **Ignoring pain.** A rest is not a treatment. If the hand hurts, stop and ask a health professional.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why rest the pinky while gaming?

A pinky that drags on the pad or hangs in the air can add friction and tension during long FPS sessions. A rest gives it a set place to sit, so the finger can stay relaxed while the other fingers aim and click. Watch your own hand first to see which problem you have.

### How to pick the right grip size for a pinky rest?

Try more than one size, since hand size and grip style change where the pinky lands. One kit includes Small, Medium and Large grips in the box. [^1] Magnet grips snap on and off without tools, so switching between sizes is quick. [^1]

### Will a pinky rest slow the mouse on the pad?

It can if any part drags on the pad, so slide the mouse before you play. One design puts glides under every grip so it slides with the mouse. [^1] For any other rest, check what touches the pad and how it feels in motion.

### Can a pinky rest be taken off a mouse later?

Check the maker's removal notes before sticking anything on. For one dock on hard plastic, the steps are to warm it with a hair dryer, then peel slowly. [^1] Soft coatings may behave differently, so look for the maker's guidance on your mouse.

### Are pinky rests made for left-handed mice?

It depends on the product, so check before buying. The Reaper Mods Pinky Rest is not for left-handed mice. [^1] It fits most mice with a flat right side. [^1] For a left-hand mouse, look for a rest whose maker states left-side support.

Each kit is US$24.99; Spare Dock US$9.99, plus sales tax. [^1] - [Visit Reaper Mods Pinky Rest](/go/how-to-rest-the-pinky-while-gaming-for-fps-gamers)

## Sources

[^1]: Reaper Mods Pinky Rest's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/how-to-rest-the-pinky-while-gaming-for-fps-gamers)