Ideal for road riders who want a firmer, race-oriented bar tape with enough cushioning for fast bunch rides, hard training and punchy weekend racing.
The Pro Bar Tape PU Team Black Red Fade 3mm is a performance-focused road bar tape for riders who want a secure, confident grip and a cockpit that still looks sharp. The 3D embossed PU upper is built to feel grippy in the hands, while the black / wine-red fade gives your bike a race-style finish without going over the top.
Under that outer layer, Pro uses recycled EVA and a Smart Gel backing in a 3-layer construction to take the edge off road buzz. In plain terms, that means better comfort on rough chipseal, less sting through the bars on longer rides, and a more planted feel when you're sprinting, climbing or riding hard on the drops. At 3.0 mm thick, it sits in a very usable middle ground: cushioned enough for all-round road riding, but not so padded that your front end starts to feel vague.
You also get PRO Alloy Aero End Caps and finishing tape in the box, so it's ready for a proper fresh wrap. The 2,000 mm length suits standard drop bars, but like any bar tape, wider bars or very generous overlap will use material faster. If you're chasing a tape that blends race-bike control, sensible comfort and a standout fade colourway, this one makes a lot of sense.
3D embossed PU upper
Delivers a textured, grippy hand feel that helps you stay planted on the hoods, tops and drops when the pace lifts.
3-layer construction
Combines the outer surface, comfort layer and gel backing for a balanced mix of control, cushioning and wrap quality.
Recycled EVA comfort layer
Adds useful padding to mute road buzz without making the handlebar feel oversized.
Smart Gel backing
Helps smooth out vibration through the bar and supports a more comfortable cockpit feel on longer rides.
3.0 mm thickness
A practical middle ground for riders who want more comfort than ultra-thin race tape, without the bulk of very thick gravel-style tape.
2,000 mm tape length
Enough material for standard drop-bar wrapping with a neat finish on most road cockpits.
Alloy aero end caps included
Gives you a more premium finish than basic plastic plugs and completes the look of a performance road cockpit.
Black / wine-red fade colourway
Adds a race-inspired touch that works especially well with dark frames or bikes with red detailing.
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Designed to fit standard drop handlebars. The 2,000 mm length is best suited to normal road-bar widths; if you're running very wide flared drop bars or want heavy overlap for extra padding, you may find there is less spare material to work with. Included end caps suit taped drop-bar setups.
vs Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Supacaz is the flashier option with a huge colour range and a famously tacky feel, but it's also a pricier tape and some reviewers have found it harder to wrap neatly.
vs Fizik Tempo Bondcush Classic 3mm
Fizik's Tempo Bondcush Classic 3mm is a comfort-oriented road tape with a durable perforated leather-like finish and a very similar thickness target.
vs Prologo Esatouch
Esatouch leans heavily into grip and vibration control with a distinctive hexagonal surface, but it is thinner than this Pro tape.
Good match for hard road riding
This is the sort of tape that makes sense on a performance road bike where you spend real time on the hoods and drops. The grip-focused surface and 3mm thickness suit riders who want confidence when the pace is high.
Thickness sweet spot for many riders
At 3.0 mm, it lands in a practical middle zone. You'll get more comfort than a very thin race tape, but it shouldn't make the bar feel overly padded or disconnected.
Think about your bar width before wrapping
The 2,000 mm length is fine for standard road bars, but if your bars are extra wide or you like a lot of overlap, plan your wrap carefully so you don't run short near the tops.
Useful upgrade if your current tape feels harsh
If your hands get beaten up by coarse roads or long indoor sessions, moving to a gel-backed tape like this can be a noticeable comfort upgrade without changing the rest of the bike.
Pro is a cycling component and accessory brand focused on contact points, tools and finishing kit for road, gravel, mountain bike and triathlon riders. Its range covers handlebars, stems, saddles, seatposts, bar tape, workshop tools and on-bike accessories, with product development centred on fit, function and rider feedback.
The brand is closely linked with high-performance cycling and develops products through collaboration with riders, designers and Shimano Dynamics Lab. Pro supports elite athletes across multiple disciplines, but its catalogue is aimed broadly at riders who want practical, performance-led equipment for everyday riding and racing.
