I haven't adjusted the cover on the solid Ascent yet. It hasn't over reacted in the situations I've used it in. But I see where you're coming from. At first glance the 2000 wet sand would seem like it's too much surface, but it's been the perfect step down when the 2Cruel or Raptor P7 start to be too much.
I also picked up a Pearl Ascent as a step down from the solid if things get too toasty. It's been a fun ball to practice with, but I haven't had the need to use it in real action.