This is a heavy duty pad that I used for applying Finesse-it II. It worked great.  I suppose I could have used a foam pad instead.  When it loaded up, I dipped it in a little bit of water.  Don't use too much cause it will throw the compound all over.  That's where a variable speed buffer comes in handy.  Don't try to use the pad for differing grades of compound as it is impossible to clean the pad without leaving residue from the previous compound.  The backing pad and hook and loop is very durable as well.