Originally Posted by
Fiery
For fans of Zipp Service Course CX, it's also available as BBB FlexRibbon, VP Components VPT-3307, Trivio Super Grip and likely other generic brand tape producers. You get the same tape without embossed logos and for even less money.
That gets to the OP's question about texture for grip: is it helpful?
I tend to think it is, in almost every condition, although probably less so for gloved hands. I think the extra textural elements give a richer feel at hand, too, particularly when compared to something like a smooth PU bar tape.
All else being equal, I'd always choose textured tape over smooth.