They came applied with scuff sheets, I don't mind the look anymore. My current RPC looks identical and to be honest sometimes i look at it and wish it looked better and then i use it and forget all about looks.
These both felt very very nice in hand today bouncing both a new and old ball. I was surprised by the lighter one (one with less heartwood), it really does respond well....
whats pleasing for me is that I can ask for same specs as last time and its exactly the same to every little details as 2 grips, handle type etc.... cant wait for nets