Best bar tape for cushioning

[dddd]

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).

[Fat Cat]

Originally Posted by shrimp123

(cheap solution)
old butyl tube slit open to prevent layer slipping and wrapped over the bar... and your favorite bar tape on top of it.

you can replace the butyl tube with a hockey stick tape w/ or w/o cushion and bar tape on top.

BUT, it will get a little bulky. that wont work for small hands

For me the bigger diameter spreads the loads on the hands over a larger area and is way more comfortable. One of the road bikes even has a double layer of silicone tape on the tops and it is just fine. Gripping is not a problem at all.
JMO of course