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@Howard
The stock TRP pads are organic - basically resin pads. They work fine in the wet - they just don't like wet + sand. Its the grit and sand that causes them to wear quickly. All resin pads behave this way.
If you are worried about wear sintered metallic pads are better but have their own drawbacks.