I like the thumbs-forward hand position as offered by riding on the hoods.
But if I set the bar where my back is OK for extended riding on the hoods, then even minutes in the drops will send me into aches and cramps.
If I set the bar where riding in the drops is just about tolerable, then the hoods or the straight position further inboard feels too upright to be worthwhile.
My ideal would probably be some version of Bullhorns.