I've always been a bit of a casual aimer/fps player but I took pride somewhat in my aiming ability a few years ago. I never played competitive, or at least when I did it wasn't that serious and was on occasion; but I really enjoyed my aiming capabilities, that's what made gaming fun even if I wasn't playing super seriously. Eventually my PC got fried and I was stuck in a bind with a pretty bad setup that made it difficult to enjoy games. Then I started focusing heavily on school and work, so I eventually fell behind completely for multiple years now. I played here and there, but I would take multiple month breaks just because I was busy.
ANYWAY, I now want to return to aiming/FPS games, but now I don't really know how to get back up to where I was. I've been washed for so long (I know some people argue being "washed" doesn't exist, idk) and my mousepad and 6 year old g pro aren't feeling like they used to. My grip and arm placement feels awkward, even the way I'm sitting feels weird even though I'm in the same chair and at the same desk I was 3-4 years ago.
I want to buy a new mouse and mousepad and grind a bit to see how fast I can improve. I've always loved my g pro, but again it doesn't feel right anymore. And when I was in my "peak" I really enjoyed the fnatic focus 3 mousepad, but that's been discontinued and I don't know where mine went.
What mice/mousepads should I look for? How should I get back into aiming? Any advice is appreciated!!
(Also, if I do find my fnatic focus 3 since it should be buried in storage somewhere, what's the best way to wash mousepads? Just warm water and soap or what?)