2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VENOM SIDEWINDER – 4 INCH PREMIUM DRY PADS FOR DARK QUARTZ & QUARTZITE
The Venom Sidewinder is the elite 100% dry-use system engineered specifically for dark quartz and quartzite — two of the hardest materials in the countertop industry to polish without burning, streaking, or uneven clarity.
After nearly 20 years of Venom R&D and real-world testing, the Sidewinder became the premium dry pad in the Venom lineup, delivering stronger cutting power, cooler running temperatures, and a cleaner finish than budget dry pads like the Venom Duster.
For maximum shop coverage, most fabricators buy both the Sidewinders and the 3-Step Venom Dusters.
Together, these two pads make a perfect team — covering ALL countertop materials, from dark quartz & quartzite to granite, marble, and lighter quartz.
Together, these two pads make a perfect team — covering ALL countertop materials, from dark quartz & quartzite to granite, marble, and lighter quartz.
If your shop works with dark engineered stone, dense quartzite, or job sites where water isn’t available, the Sidewinder is one of the most effective dry pads ever developed.
WHY THE SIDEWINDER DOMINATES DARK MATERIALS
✔ Purpose-Built for Dark Quartz & Quartzite
Engineered to eliminate:
• Burning
• Tiger striping
• Cloudy spots
• Resin bond breakdown on dark quartz
• Burning
• Tiger striping
• Cloudy spots
• Resin bond breakdown on dark quartz
✔ 100% DRY USE — No Water Needed
Perfect for:
• Indoor installs
• Apartments & condos
• Finished kitchens
• Quick edge repairs
• Shops without water access
• Indoor installs
• Apartments & condos
• Finished kitchens
• Quick edge repairs
• Shops without water access
✔ Premium Dry System (Above Venom Dusters)
Sidewinder = premium, long life, best for hard materials
Duster = cost-friendly option for light/medium stones
Duster = cost-friendly option for light/medium stones
Together = full industry coverage
✔ Fast Cutting & Long Life
Advanced resin bond cuts aggressively but stays cooler — ideal for quartzite edges.
✔ True 3-Step System + High Gloss Finisher
• Coarse
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• High Gloss (optional for maximum clarity)
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• High Gloss (optional for maximum clarity)
VENOM USER TIP (PRO FABRICATOR INSIGHT)
Even though the Sidewinder is a true 100% DRY pad, nearly 20 years of Venom field data shows:
A very light mist from a spray bottle (just a fog, NOT water polishing) helps reduce dust and improve clarity on certain dark quartz & quartzite slabs.
This is optional — but extremely effective on difficult materials.
RECOMMENDED RPM
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VENOM SIDEWINDER – 4 INCH PREMIUM DRY PADS FOR DARK QUARTZ & QUARTZITE
The Venom Sidewinder is the elite 100% dry-use system engineered specifically for dark quartz and quartzite — two of the hardest materials in the countertop industry to polish without burning, streaking, or uneven clarity.
After nearly 20 years of Venom R&D and real-world testing, the Sidewinder became the premium dry pad in the Venom lineup, delivering stronger cutting power, cooler running temperatures, and a cleaner finish than budget dry pads like the Venom Duster.
For maximum shop coverage, most fabricators buy both the Sidewinders and the 3-Step Venom Dusters.
Together, these two pads make a perfect team — covering ALL countertop materials, from dark quartz & quartzite to granite, marble, and lighter quartz.
Together, these two pads make a perfect team — covering ALL countertop materials, from dark quartz & quartzite to granite, marble, and lighter quartz.
If your shop works with dark engineered stone, dense quartzite, or job sites where water isn’t available, the Sidewinder is one of the most effective dry pads ever developed.
WHY THE SIDEWINDER DOMINATES DARK MATERIALS
✔ Purpose-Built for Dark Quartz & Quartzite
Engineered to eliminate:
• Burning
• Tiger striping
• Cloudy spots
• Resin bond breakdown on dark quartz
• Burning
• Tiger striping
• Cloudy spots
• Resin bond breakdown on dark quartz
✔ 100% DRY USE — No Water Needed
Perfect for:
• Indoor installs
• Apartments & condos
• Finished kitchens
• Quick edge repairs
• Shops without water access
• Indoor installs
• Apartments & condos
• Finished kitchens
• Quick edge repairs
• Shops without water access
✔ Premium Dry System (Above Venom Dusters)
Sidewinder = premium, long life, best for hard materials
Duster = cost-friendly option for light/medium stones
Duster = cost-friendly option for light/medium stones
Together = full industry coverage
✔ Fast Cutting & Long Life
Advanced resin bond cuts aggressively but stays cooler — ideal for quartzite edges.
✔ True 3-Step System + High Gloss Finisher
• Coarse
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• High Gloss (optional for maximum clarity)
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• High Gloss (optional for maximum clarity)
VENOM USER TIP (PRO FABRICATOR INSIGHT)
Even though the Sidewinder is a true 100% DRY pad, nearly 20 years of Venom field data shows:
A very light mist from a spray bottle (just a fog, NOT water polishing) helps reduce dust and improve clarity on certain dark quartz & quartzite slabs.
This is optional — but extremely effective on difficult materials.
RECOMMENDED RPM
100 – 4,000 RPM
Best results at 3,500 RPM
Never exceed 5,000 RPM
Best results at 3,500 RPM
Never exceed 5,000 RPM
THE 12-PAD VENOM FAMILY
All Venom pads share the original 2008 R&D DNA.
The Sidewinder is 1 of the 12 official pads:
The Sidewinder is 1 of the 12 official pads:
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Venom Hybrid
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Venom Hybrid Pro
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Venom Black Mamba
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Venom Spider
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Venom Web
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Venom Ceramic
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Venom Pacifica
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Venom Bite
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Venom Flex
-
Venom Intra Pro
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Venom Sidewinder (Dry)
-
Venom Duster (Dry)
PERFECT COMPANION PRODUCT
Sidewinder + Duster = Complete Coverage
• Sidewinders handle the toughest dark quartz & quartzite
• Dusters cover granite, marble, and lighter quartz
• Sidewinders handle the toughest dark quartz & quartzite
• Dusters cover granite, marble, and lighter quartz
Most shops buy BOTH systems for total countertop coverage.
100 – 4,000 RPM
Best results at 3,500 RPM
Never exceed 5,000 RPM
Best results at 3,500 RPM
Never exceed 5,000 RPM
THE 12-PAD VENOM FAMILY
All Venom pads share the original 2008 R&D DNA.
The Sidewinder is 1 of the 12 official pads:
The Sidewinder is 1 of the 12 official pads:
-
Venom Hybrid
-
Venom Hybrid Pro
-
Venom Black Mamba
-
Venom Spider
-
Venom Web
-
Venom Ceramica
-
Venom Pacifica
-
Venom Bite
-
Venom Flex
-
Venom Intra Pro
-
Venom Sidewinder (Dry)
-
Venom Duster (Dry)
PERFECT COMPANION PRODUCT
Sidewinder + Duster = Complete Coverage
• Sidewinders handle the toughest dark quartz & quartzite
• Dusters cover granite, marble, and lighter quartz
• Sidewinders handle the toughest dark quartz & quartzite
• Dusters cover granite, marble, and lighter quartz
Most shops buy BOTH systems for total countertop coverage.
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Sidewinder
We have used these pads for years they are by far the best dry pad we have found In 3 step
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Sidewinder and venom pads
These pads are excellent the sidewinders last longer than expected and leave a excellent shine on materials that generally require wet polishing and buffing they work great for quick touch ups behind edge polisher or in the Field and the venom pads are equally awesome