The Gaming Mouse For Me

So I would really like some advice on what gaming mouse would suit my needs as well as possible.
I believe some backstory is in order:

My first gaming mouse was a Steelseries Xai. It had the best tracking of any mouse I ever had.Its shape was also great as I'm a claw gripper, but i disliked where the buttons were placed, it was easy to accidently click the buttons on the left side of the mouse when holding it in my right hand. It had programmable macros which I love to mess around with, but the software was glitchy. The major problem I had with it was its unreliability, even before the cord broke which is when I had to replace it with...
...the Logitech G400. I must say I was pretty dissapointed when I first used it. I had to adjust my grip and I never got the same precision with it as i had with the Steelseries Xai, maybe because I have an habit of playing on rough surfaces.
I had to replace it after spilling a bottle of oil on it(yes, I don't take care of my stuff).

I then bought Logitech G500 on impulse(It was on discount). I must say it is an awful mouse(I can't even change its dpi).
The only advantage it had over the G400 is that I can use it while "playing" in bed(mouse mats are overestimated).

Now the cord of the G500 is about to break(again). So I am wondering if there is mouse on the market which would suit me better than the G400?

TL DR:

My priorities are:

1: programmable buttons
2: good sensor
3: A cord that doesn't snap in a hurry
4: "claw" grip like the Steelseries

Thanks for reading!(replies are even more welcome)

 

I must say it is an awful mouse(I can't even change its dpi

khmmm... setpoint anyone?

 

I really don't know what people do to snap their mouse cords. At my house we have an MX500 that was in continuous use for almost a decade... And in addition we have had 2 other MX500's (for a total of three), 2 G500's, an MX518, and a G400. The only problem was that the left mouse button on one G500 went bad after a year.

Actually the G500 is a great mouse. I hate the stiff heavy cord though. But the mouse is extremely customizable and you can change anything on it and save the profiles on the on-board memory and never use the Logitech drivers and software again.

Also I wrote up a little comparison between the G400 and G500:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/accessories/672177-finding-perfect-gaming-mouse.html

1. All gaming mice have programmable buttons, no? But some can store all this info in on-board memory and some can't. Take your pick.

2. Your statement that the Steelseeries Xai was the best tracking mouse you ever had isn't true. It should track the same as the Logitech G500, and in most cases both track worse than the Logitech G400. But I guess if you are using it on a bed our couch, the Xai or G500 would be better, but they would still be worse than using them on a hard surface. In general, good optical mice track better than good laser mice. But if you are using the mouse on rough surfaces, look for a mouse with the Avago 9800/9818 sensor. Mouse Sensor Technology Guide V2.0

3. I have never had this issue or even come close to having this issue, so I don't know what to tell you.

4. This is complete personal preference and you need to go to a store to feel some mice out. I claw grip my G400 and I love it.

 

My mistake, I have the M500. anyway, I prefer laser over optical mice. I suppouse I should go for the G500 then. I was also looking into the razer series, but from what I have heard of their quality I will probably break it in less than a week...

 

Razer Naga by far, it is incredible.

Whatever you have read about Razer quality... it is top notch. Had my Naga for 2 years working flawlessly and by far the best mouse I've ever had. Feels great in hand, the cord looks great quality, very accurate and smooth tracking. Lot's of settings you can tweak

I HIGHLY recommend rolling with Razer.

 

I have to agree with Leo. I absolutely love my Razer Naga. It's the best fitted and built mouse I've ever owned. I'm actually of thinking of upgrading to the Epic or getting the Molten to go with my new laptop purchase this month.