Product Description
The Venom Hybrid 3-Inch Hybrid 3-Step Diamond Polishing Pads were developed during a major shift in the countertop industry, when several hard-surface materials became popular at the same time. While granite and traditional natural stone had already been widely polished for years, quartz, quartzite, porcelain, and Dekton entered the market together and required a more adaptable polishing solution.
Most diamond polishing pads are capable of working on many materials. The difference lies in what a pad is optimized for. Venom Hybrid pads were engineered specifically to perform consistently on newer, harder, and more heat-sensitive materials, while still delivering reliable results on granite and other natural stone.
Although the Venom Hybrid system includes five total pads, it is sold and recognized as a 3-step polishing system because it is built around Steps 1, 2, and 3, which form the core polishing process. A coarse pad is available when additional stock removal is required, and a high-gloss pad can be used as an optional final step for materials that benefit from extra clarity and shine.
Venom Hybrid uses a true hybrid resin diamond formulation. The term “hybrid” refers to both the resin structure and the pad’s versatility. These pads can be used wet or dry, and when running dry, many fabricators find that using a light mist of water improves finish quality and pad life.
Venom Hybrid pads gained widespread recognition around 2016–2017, as fabricators shared real-world results and techniques across social media and industry forums. While they were not the first 3-step pads produced, they became closely associated with the 3-step polishing process due to consistent performance and strong community adoption.
The 3-inch size is especially useful for tight areas, small profiles, radius work, and detailed edge polishing, while maintaining the same cutting behavior and finish consistency as larger Venom Hybrid pads.
Pad System Layout
Coarse → Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3 → High Gloss
Steps 1–3 define the system.
Coarse and High Gloss are optional and material-dependent.
Key Features
True hybrid resin diamond technology
Sold and recognized as a 3-step polishing system
Optional coarse pad for additional stock removal
Optional high-gloss pad for added clarity and shine
Can be used wet or dry (light mist recommended for dry use)
Smooth transitions with reduced heat and swirl marks
Consistent performance on modern hard-surface materials
Compact 3-inch size for detail and tight-access edge work
Primary Applications
Quartz countertops
Quartzite countertops (natural stone)
Porcelain and compact surfaces
Dekton
Granite and other natural stone
Ideal for detailed edge work, small profiles, tight spaces, and controlled polishing zones.
Edge Use vs. Surface Use (Important Note)
Venom Hybrid polishing pads are designed and intended primarily for edge polishing applications. Over the years, some experienced fabricators have also used these pads for light surface scratch refinement in certain situations.
This crossover use is technique-dependent and not a guaranteed or intended application. Results vary based on material type, scratch depth, RPM, water control, and operator experience.
Specifications
Size: 3 Inch
Resin Type: Hybrid Resin
Use: Wet or Dry (light mist recommended for dry use)
Attachment: Velcro
Machine Compatibility: Hand grinders, edge machines, line polishers
RPM & Usage Notes (LOCKED STANDARD)
Recommended average operating speed: approximately 3,500 RPM
Common real-world operating range: approximately 2,000–5,000 RPM
Maximum recommended speed: Do not exceed 5,000 RPM
Hybrid resin technology responds well to variations in RPM, pressure, and water control, allowing fabricators to adapt technique based on material and desired finish.
Available Grits
Coarse • Step 1 • Step 2 • Step 3 • High Gloss
