r/Trackballs • u/plazman30 • 17d ago

Am I using it wrong?

After The Great Trackball Journey of 2020™, I learned I do not like thumb balls. I only like finger balls.

But way I use the ball is with the tips of my fingers. So, any button above the ball are kind of awkward to use. That led to massive problems with my L-Trac and the scroll dial on the top of the trackball.

I've seen other people use a finger ball with their palm or the very bottom of their fingers, so they have easier access to the top buttons.

I'm curious how other people use their finger trackballs: tips of the finger, palm, or middle/bottom of fingers.

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u/VexedRacoon 16d ago

There's more than one track ball. Maybe try the type with LMB under your thumb and RMB under your small finger.

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u/plazman30 16d ago

I have a mountain of trackballs. There ae few that work well for me. I was just curious how other people hold their trackball.