When looking for a new mouse well-suited to a claw grip, you'll want to consider the shape, size, and weight. A claw grip blends elements of palm and fingertip grips, with your palm resting lightly on the back of the mouse while your fingers arch forward. It's commonly used for faster, more explosive movements and is especially effective for flick shots and quick micro-adjustments. The arched finger positioning can also help you make more stable, deliberate clicks, particularly if you use a more aggressive claw posture.
Compared to a palm grip, a claw grip generally offers better speed and precision but less stability for smooth, slow tracking. It can also be better if you prefer higher CPI settings, since it encourages snappier movements in smaller arcs using the wrist and fingers rather than the forearm and shoulder. However, because it often relies on a tense hand posture, it's more tiring than your run-of-the-mill palm grip. If you're uncertain what grip type might work best for you, check out our article on ergonomics and grip types.
We've tested over 380 mice, and our recommendations for the best mice for claw grip are listed below. For other recommendations, check out our picks for the best gaming mice, the best wireless gaming mice, and the best cheap and budget gaming mice.
We test dozens of mice each year, and to maintain our independence, we buy each one ourselves. Going beyond subjective impressions, each mouse is evaluated on our standardized test bench so you can directly compare our results. We use specialized tools like a Mecmesin force tester to measure switch force curves and a Beagle 480 USB analyzer to isolate device-side click and sensor latency. These reviews are made with input from several departments, in a process that can take days or even weeks from start to finish.
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Best Claw Grip Mouse
Raw Performance9.5Video Games (FPS)9.4Video Games (MMO)7.7Ambidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:40.9 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessThe Ninjutso Sora V2 is the best mouse for claw grip for most people. It has a clean, simple design, and thanks to its extremely lightweight body at just over 40 grams, it's easy to move around quickly and accurately. Despite the low weight, it has excellent build quality. It has a shape that's very comfortable for most hand sizes, with a somewhat broad hump that's positioned towards the back of the mouse, which supports your palm. Its sides gently slope inward, providing excellent grip for your fingers. Overall, its shape is very well-designed for claw grippers.
The Sora V2 also delivers top-tier raw performance. It has superb click latency, sensor latency, and sensor accuracy, resulting in an extremely responsive gaming experience. While it originally launched with a maximum polling rate of 1000Hz and an 8000Hz dongle sold separately, the dongle is now included. Overall, this mouse is an amazing pick if you're a claw gripper, thanks to its performance and shape.
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Best Mid-Range Claw Grip Mouse
Raw Performance9.7Video Games (FPS)9.6Video Games (MMO)7.8Ambidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:40.2 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessIf you don't want to spend as much as our top pick, the Scyrox V8 is the best claw grip mouse we've tested at a mid-range price point. It's the new company's first release and is another extremely lightweight mouse, coming in at just over 40 grams. It has excellent build quality and a similar shape to the Ninjutso Sora V2, but with an ever-so-slightly more aggressively curved rear hump. While they both have a similar feel in hand, the Scyrox is a little better suited for users with smaller hands.
Performance is also outstanding with the Scyrox. It supports an 8000Hz polling rate out of the box, and it delivers remarkable click latency, sensor latency, and sensor accuracy, making it suitable for top-level competitive play. That said, it's a relatively new, unproven brand that isn't readily available from major retailers, but you can still find it on Scyrox's site and from smaller retailers. Another caveat is that our browser and testing PC recognized its firmware update tool as malware. See our full review for more details.
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Best Budget Claw Grip Mouse
Raw Performance9.8Video Games (FPS)9.5Video Games (MMO)8.0Ambidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:52.5 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WiredOn a budget, the best claw grip mouse is the Endgame Gear XM2 8k. This mouse has a highly prized shape among claw grippers, with a cinched middle, a raised, centered hump, and a wide, rounded back end to support your palm when using a relaxed or more aggressive claw. Its medium size also puts it right in the sweet spot for providing a comfortable claw grip position for most hand sizes. Additionally, this mouse is available in two different body coatings, either a more chalky or a more rubberized feel, depending on your preferences.
Besides its shape, this mouse uses Kailh GX SPDT (single-pole double-throw) switches with a dedicated "GX Speed" mode. This mode reduces click latency by actuating when the switch contacts separate rather than when they come together. As a result, it delivers the lowest click latency we've tested to date, outperforming every other switch design we've tested.
The trade-offs are that it's heavier than our top pick, the Ninjutso Sora V2, and, of course, it's wired only. That said, the cable is extremely lightweight and flexible, so if you don't mind a cable or even prefer using a wired mouse, this is a better option if you want to save some money while getting some of the best raw performance, and particularly click latency performance on the market.
Notable Mentions
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Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2:
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2's shape is popular among claw grip gamers. While this mouse isn't specifically designed for a claw grip like the Ninjutso Sora V2, it has a fairly forgiving shape that fits almost all hand sizes and grip types. That said, it's typically more expensive, and its stock feet aren't as good.
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Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2:
The Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2 performs just as well as the XM2 8k but has a smaller, narrower shape with a more centered hump. It's well-suited for claw grip users with small- to medium-sized hands, but it isn't our primary pick since it's usually more expensive, and the slightly larger XM2 8k fits a wider range of hand sizes.
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Endgame Gear XM2we:
The Endgame Gear XM2we is a wireless model that shares the shape of the Endgame Gear XM2 8k. It offers an overall performance similar to the Ninjutso Sora V2, but it's noticeably heavier, so it'll take more effort to move quickly and precisely.
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Recent Updates
Feb 23, 2026:
We removed the Endgame Gear XM1r as our 'Best Budget' pick and replaced it with its newer, higher-performance successor, the Endgame Gear XM2 8k. In the Notable Mentions section, we also replaced the Endgame Gear OP1 8k with the Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2 and removed the LAMZU Atlantis Mini 4k and Logitech G303 Shroud Edition due to limited availability.
Mar 11, 2025:
We've removed the Logitech G305 from our Notable Mentions as its performance and weight lag behind newer options. We've also added the Endgame Gear XM2 8k as a wireless but more expensive alternative to the Endgame Gear XM1r. We've also made small edits for clarity throughout.
Dec 11, 2024:
We've updated this article to better reflect pricing, availability, and the state of the market. We removed the Cooler Master MM720 and the Pulsar X2V2 since they're no longer readily available, made the Endgame Gear XM1r our budget pick, and made the Ninjutso Sora V2 and Scyrox V8 our top and mid-range picks, respectively.
Sep 03, 2024: We've audited this article to ensure all picks are relevant and haven't made any changes.
Jun 05, 2024: Verified that all picks are still valid and available. Updated the Notable Mentions section to include the newly-released Endgame Gear OP1 8k.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best claw grip mice for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper mouse wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no mice that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing the best mouse for claw grip yourself, here is the list of all our reviews of mice. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no mouse is perfect for every use, most mice are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.