My hands slip on the paddle

Hi guys,
I bought a new paddle (Orca) I am fully satisfied, the only problem is that my hands slipping, you have a solution other than putting the tape because once you get used c is difficult to part with them!
what is the "wax"is a good solution?

Jonathan

Parrafin (candle) wax

I normally apply a bit of surfer's wax on my paddle shaft before every paddle.

I did this, bicycling handlebar tape.
40 grams all up for both sides including the heatshrink tubing.