The Festool 492282 ETS 125 EQ Jetstream Sanding Pad, Supersoft, 125mm (5") is a replacement sanding pad for select Festool 5 inch random orbit finish sanders. This is a sander backing pad designed for finish sanding on contours, profiles, and other shaped surfaces where a standard pad can be too firm. Model Number 492282. If your work involves curved trim, molded parts, body panels, or any surface that is easy to flatten by mistake, this is the pad that gives you a little more forgiveness.

The main reason to choose this pad is the supersoft construction. Festool calls it an ultra-soft version with an elastic structure, and that matters because the pad can follow heavy roundings and cambers more naturally. Instead of forcing a flat contact patch onto a curved surface, it conforms better to the shape. In practical use, that helps reduce uneven sanding on edges and profiles and makes it easier to keep a finish consistent during medium and fine sanding.

Festool also builds this pad around dust extraction, not as an afterthought. The Jetstream pattern uses an 8-hole layout with a 3-1/2 inch hole circle diameter, which helps move dust away from the abrasive while you work. Cleaner abrasive usually cuts more evenly, loads less quickly, and lasts longer. That is one of the reasons sanding pads and abrasives in the Festool system tend to perform best when paired with a matching dust extractor.

On the attachment side, the StickFix hook and loop face keeps abrasive changes simple and quick. That matters more than it sounds like on finish work, because being able to swap discs fast encourages you to move to the right grit instead of trying to stretch one disc too far. The heat-resistant MPE foam is there for durability and consistent wear, so the pad stays useful longer under regular use.

Compatibility is straightforward: this pad is made for Festool ES 125, ETS 125, and ETSC 125 sanders and uses an M4 connecting thread. If you already run one of those sanders and need a softer interface for profiles or rounded work, this is the right upgrade or replacement. It is especially useful for painters, woodworkers, finish carpenters, and bodywork users who care more about surface quality than aggressive stock removal.

This is not the pad you buy for heavy flattening on broad, dead-flat panels. It is the one you reach for when shape retention matters and the finish needs to stay clean. For the right job, that makes the Festool 492282 ETS 125 EQ Jetstream Sanding Pad, Supersoft, 125mm (5") a smart accessory to keep on hand instead of waiting until your existing pad is worn out or too firm for the work in front of you.

Festool 492282 ETS 125 EQ Jetstream Sanding Pad, Supersoft, 125mm (5") is the right call when flat pads are too aggressive

This is the pad you buy to protect the shape of the work while still getting the clean, controlled finish people expect from a Festool sanding setup.

• Who it's for: Anyone running a compatible Festool 125 mm finish sander on profiles, moldings, curved panels, or other shaped surfaces.
• Why it stands out: The supersoft face, StickFix surface, and Jetstream extraction design work together to improve finish quality where a harder backing pad can get you into trouble.
• Worth knowing: This is a specialty replacement pad, not a one-pad-for-every-job option. If most of your work is dead-flat sanding, a firmer pad is usually the better choice.

• What sanders does this pad fit? It is listed for Festool ES 125, ETS 125, and ETSC 125 sanders.
• What kind of sanding is this pad best for? It is intended for medium and fine sanding and is especially useful on contours, profiles, heavy roundings, and cambers.
• How does the abrasive attach? The pad uses Festool StickFix hook and loop attachment for quick abrasive changes.
• What size is the pad? The pad diameter is 5 inches, or 125 mm.