I just ordered a new 150 from Tom... look forward to seeing how the new FustionTec pads feel between my hands and the work surface. Mainly excited about the extended durability!!
the 150/3 was my first festool and the smoothest sander ever. I will have to wait to see how good the new pads are. It is recommended that you purchase a hard pad to use.
"Offering truer running performance for smoother surfaces, less vibration, and longer life, Fusion-Tec pads are the latest from Festool in high-performance sanding accessories"