Casa I got the newer version of the pad we like and although I haven't ridden it, I don't think it's as grippy as I'd like it to be. It's on a gun so it's ok but I don't think I'd run it on a standard board. As a heads up, they still have the previous years model that you told me about that I really like so I just ordered another for a board I have on the way.
these are symple pads btw.
Also, there's a local SD company called attraction that makes some nice pads but I don't think they even have a website. You can get them at clairemont surf shop.