Quote from: Gizmo823 on May 21, 2014, 10:32:10 AM

I was hoping for something on the higher end of the scale.  The Revolt isn't quite enough ball, and I don't think there's ever a reason to throw the Talon, lol . .

Wouldn't that just be a cruel intent?

They're using a surface scanner to make sure everything leaving the factory is at exactly that.  I don't think there's a process of repeating it, at least no more than repeating anything else.  Factory 4000 isn't Abralon 4000, usually isn't close.  Depends on how old the pads are.  Their factory finish will be much more consistent, it just means that it will be 5000 when it leaves the factory.  So basically it's whatever you have to do to get it back to 5000, It's about getting the surface back to an actual of 5000, not using a pad and getting whatever you get.  Surfaces usually end up higher than the pad you use.  If you use a 1000 pad, you won't get a 1000 surface.  So actually this gives you MORE information than you've ever had before.  Instead of not knowing actual factory surface and actual adjusted surface, now you know actual factory surface, you just have to adjust it by hand until it feels right.  Surface scanners are starting to filter into shops, we've actually tested a few, and results are interesting ...

Quote from: Blueprint on May 27, 2014, 11:40:51 AM

So 5000 laser scan polished is 5000 grit polished and laser scanned to verify surface is actually what it should be?

This is what I believe to be the case.  If you want to get the ball back to "OOB," the only way would be to send it back to the factory.  No one does that, so you will have to resurface it to something close to what it was and make minor adjustments if the reaction isn't what you want.

I agree with Gizmo in that you cannot realistically reproduce OOB.  But what you can do is develop a plan of attack when it comes to resurfacing your equipment and then make the adjustments necessary to achieve your desired results.  5000 from Motiv might equal me using 4000 at home.  But if I don't know that, I would probably resurface at 4000 and try out the ball.  If it is hooking too early, then maybe use an older 4000 or apply more pressure.  If it is hooking too late, then maybe go to a light 2000 pad for a little bit. 

Polishing is even more of a nebulous process, so I'm betting the actual finish is 5000, like it gets boxed up and leaves at 5000.  Otherwise I don't see much point in making note of it.  If they took it to 5000 then polished it, you would again end up with inconsistent finishes, or at least just as consistent as usual.