Shape and Dimensions

Shape

The GM41 has a somewhat unique shape. It's a rather long, yet low-profile mouse with a centered hump that gradually slopes down towards both ends. Whereas the front doesn't flare out by much, the back has a rear flare not unlike that of the Sensei or XM1. Though the curvature isn't exactly the same, it is similar in that it helps with "locking" the back of the palm into position when claw gripping. As a result, stability is great despite the lack of palm support. The back flare also helps with keeping the thumb in place, but can be irritating for the pinky depending on how one grips the mouse. The main buttons feature very subtle comfort grooves along with small ridges towards the sides, which seem to be there for aesthetic purposes. Overall, a design that is quite unusual, but works well in practice.


As for grip styles, I'd say the Clutch GM41 Lightweight is mostly suited for claw grip. Fingertip grip may be possible as the main buttons are quite long, so even gripping the mouse towards the back has the main buttons still within reach. It's a medium to large, yet low-profile mouse, which should make it suitable for most hand sizes. For reference, my hands are 19 cm long and 10 cm wide, and I found the Clutch GM41 Lightweight very comfortable in claw grip.

Dimensions

This table includes the dimensions of the MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight and several other ambidextrous mice. "Front height" denotes the distance between the base and main buttons. Measurements with two decimals have been taken with a caliper, while those with one decimal have been taken with a ruler.


Below are some comparison shots with each of the measured mice:


Endgame Gear XM1r


HyperX Pulsefire Haste


Razer Viper 8K


Glorious Model O