T,
Cover is approx 1200 grit, and is polished, out of box. I have never heard about it being soft. I have one, and have mot had that problem, as a matter of fact I am going to sand mine to 1000 grit. The coverstock is extremely versatile, and can be taken back to original surface, and will react as it should in box condition. You will not be dissatisifed with the BB.
Dave
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If You Are Not the Lead SAW, All You Get is SAWdust!!