Excel™ 2 has a release speed that is close to, if not slightly quicker than, bare skin. It has a smooth feel to its medium weave pattern, and is a step up in both thickness and texture from Excel™ 1. If you are looking more for protection and fit from your tape, without a drastic change to your release speed, then blue is for you.
Wear it on your thumb or fingers to adjust fit, control release speed, and protect skin from calluses, cuts and abrasions.