perhaps a steelseries 4HD/9HD? don't have any experience with one and i've heard they don't work too well with optical mice but it might be something you would like.
the monoprice mousepad i also have no experience with but it looks very nice and monoprice products are usually top notch.
personally though, the puretrak talent or steelseries qck+ if you want a durable mousepad that would last a while. (they're both soft pads, however). the puretrak talent is also machine washable, so that's a big plus.