some compact bars work better than others if you like to have your palm in full contact with the 'hooks' while seated in the drops. fsa omega and sl-k both can do it.

3t ergonova can't. it makes a really tight bend, and that narrow included angle is inadequate for a hand to fit... especially a large hand. I own all three of these bars and I have big hands.

that said, I can get a good position in the drops on traditional bend bars. what I don't like on those is the ramp down then abrupt transition up to the hoods.