Are you referring to the hockey tape applied to the business end of the hockey stick?

I saw several colors on the shelf at a local hockey shop (Komet Korners) here in town and thought that the orange could be an option for a project that has been in the wings, but decided against as the tape seem narrower and the thread along the edges split as a sample was provided for a color match by the store manager.

I thought possibly the issue was caused when wound to the roll. That maybe 12" or longer tape widths are wound onto the core, and then cut. If not wound straight then thread splits could occur while applying to the bars.

This tape is thinner than bar tape I have worked with as well, or at least the cloth tap I have removed from one of bikes that is under construction.

Is there color you need? or is it cost saving measure?

You should also share picture of your Paramount with details of year and frame size Congratulations on your new bike.