It's probably one of the best laser gaming mouse around out there. If you're fine with an ambidextrous design as well and if your budget allows, the SteelSeries Xai is a great mouse.

If your budget allows then yes as what Everdying said, consider the SteelSeries Xai. However if you would like some 'bling bling' on your mouse, maybe the Razer Lachesis Refresh.

Got a few you can look at:

Razer DeathAdder - RM179
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition - RM189
Razer Lachesis Refresh - RM259

SteelSeries Kinzu Red - RM169
SteelSeries Ikari Optical - RM179
SteelSeries Ikari Laser - RM269

All prices stated are the retail pricing. If you fancy lights on your mouse then Razer is definitely your choice already. Depending on which mouse shape you prefer, that could be the deciding factor already.

Noticeable difference of the latest Lachesis compared to the older one:
1) Higher 5600dpi.
2) New customizable light system (tri-color LED).
3) More onboard memory, can store more profiles.
4) No drift control.

Agree with the Logitech MX518 suggestion. Other alternatives would be the Razer DeathAdder or perhaps the SteelSeries Kinzu Red.

Many first time Razer Abyssus users will change mouse not long later. I would recommend either the Kinzu or MX518 for your budget. If your palms are quite big, better go for the MX518.

Not unless you want a wireless mouse, I would say the DeathAdder is already a good buy for its price. Yes you are right, both DeathAdder and Mamba shares similar shape, Mamba is regarded as the bigger brother of the DeathAdder with wireless capabilities.

The DeathAdder Black Edition should fit your criteria best. Good grip with the rubber coated sides, just that you sacrifice the LED.

ROCCAT's Taito is also another worth buying contender. It's just that it does not have a control or speed edition, the Taito is between for a perfect balance.