Some
DJs, notably extreme
scratch DJs like
DJ Q-bert, use
wax or
grease between
turntable and
slipmat to further
decrease the
friction. It is
important to remember that the slipmat
replaces the
original rubber mat that most
turntables come with, something that some new DJs(famous example:
Kemistry and
Storm) don't
understand.
The
slipmat is often
adorned with
artwork or the
logos of
record companies and
DJ equipment manufacturers. In fact, a
Numark turntable specifically
designed for
DJ use could very well ship with a
Numark slipmat.