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Low-Friction Green Tape?

Hi all

We're looking for some tape to cover some wheels we have to reduce friction.

They are AndyMark 4" Hi-Grip Wheels, and we've been covering them in blue painters tape to reduce the friction/grip so that the robot doesn't bounce when it turns.

We're looking to get green tape since it is our school color and were wondering.. we've found a few green tapes on amazon. I'd imagine a masking tape of the right color would be optimal since masking tapes texture most closely matches painters tape.. However, would any of these tapes be similar?

http://www.amazon.com/School-Special...n+masking+tape

http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Duct-Gr...rds=green+tape

http://www.amazon.com/3M-General-Pur...rds=green+tape

We're not positive if Duct Tape is more or less friction-y than Painter tape; I'd imagine more. Additionally, is vinyl more or less slippery, or kinda rough?

Keep in mind, this is for FTC!! I'm sure if you read this far thinking it was for FRC you'd chew me out for putting tape all over our wheels, but no that's not the case

Thanks!
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