Best bar tape for cushioning

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I've found that grippy surfaces on the bars and saddle prevent the sort of unwanted movement that can expose body tissues to pressure and pain.

Too much thickness and not enough grip can be worse than thin tape that has tack to it.

I find myself sorting and prioritizing my winter glove options according to how grippy they are, as my hands become arthritic at times (polymyalgia rheumatica, bursitis).