I've got the ODI longnecks now. They are soft and grippy but the small diameter and softness sort of bottoms out sometimes so it feels like you are grabbing the bars directly if that makes sense.
The longer version of the ODI's isn't the same rubber compound. It feels much less soft and sticky. More plastic like, less rubber. Don't know why this is.
Maybe try the Picany's (seem to be slightly larger diameter) or the EFI's.
Thanks for the suggestions.