Tiny hollow cones cover the surface of the Onetouch 3D, and that unusual texture is what sets this tape apart from conventional options. Prologo developed the three-dimensional structure using an injection manufacturing process that creates conical elastomer nano-structures across the entire surface. These cones compress under grip pressure to absorb vibration while simultaneously increasing contact friction between your hands and the bar. The result is a tape that maintains grip even when wet or when fatigue starts loosening your hold on rough terrain.

The technology comes from Prologo's patented CPC (Connect Power Control) system, which they've used successfully on saddles and gloves. Applying it to bar tape required a new manufacturing approach, but the performance benefits translate directly. The hollow cone structure allows airflow beneath your palms, reducing moisture buildup during long efforts. When you hit rough pavement, gravel chunck, or cobblestones, those same cones compress and rebound to dampen high-frequency vibration before it reaches your hands. Riders who've logged serious mileage on broken surfaces understand how much hand fatigue accumulates over several hours, and reducing that input pays dividends late in a ride.

The 3D embossed surface brings overall thickness to 3.5mm, which places the Onetouch firmly in the cushioned category without feeling mushy or imprecise. The elastomer material wears slowly compared to cork or synthetic leather alternatives, maintaining consistent grip characteristics and appearance over extended use. Prologo tested the tape with WorldTour teams including EF Education-EasyPost, Bahrain Victorious, UAE Team Emirates, Astana Qazaqstan, and Intermarché-Wanty during the spring classics, where cobbled monuments like Paris-Roubaix punish equipment and riders alike. The pros approved it for race use, which says something about both durability and performance under demanding conditions.... Read More