Super Tacks 2.0 Pro Stock Stick question

[Bakum 25]

So I ordered a new Pro Stock stick Super Tacks 2.0 and it doesn’t have a coating on the blade. This is the first time I have ever seen this. Is this common for anybody else? I have ordered these in the past and they always have the normal coating but This one is very rough. Doesn’t seem as though it’s a problem but I was just curious. 

[GoalForFun 176]

Pros will get what they want.

[Bakum 25]

I emailed the seller and they told me that it’s one type of custom finish that pro stock can come with. This specific one is a sanded grip. 

Its moot for me because I’m going to tape it heel to toe.