It used to come polished OOB - basic 400 grit wet sanded with Brunswick's High Gloss polish. With this surface, though, the ball was pretty sharp and hard to predict, which made it a hit ro miss for many players. With its higher RG core and the sghiny surface, it was intended for medium conditions.

As a side note, the Activator+ coverstock (also used on the Absolute Inferno, Shock & Awe and Vapor Zone) had a narrow utility window and reacted strongly to surface changes. It is no wonder that the II was the only Activator+ ball until today that came shiny - any other ball I can remember came with the Rough Buff finish (on 220 base grit), which I hardly recommend for it if you have control trouble, or a 4.000 Abralon finish as an alternative.
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