My DH bought an Olfa mat for a gift many yrs. ago & I was pleased with it. When it got scruffy & I had problems cutting, I purchased a Miracle Mat. Cutting on that was worse than the old 1. A few months ago, Martell had a 50% sale on cutting mats so I ordered. Best thing I could have done. I have had a Martelli cutter for a yr. & with the Martelli mat cutting is now a pleasure. If you can, wait for their mats on sale or put it on a 'gift' list. They are well worth it.