The climbing hold industry is experiencing a surge of innovation with new releases from renowned brands like 360 Holds, Ag Holds, Kilter Grips, Flathold, Trickit Holds, and more. Dual texture holds are dominating the scene, offering climbers diverse grip options, while the use of thermal plastics is introducing a new era of durability and versatility. With a multitude of new shapes entering the market, the industry is expanding rapidly. This article will delve into some of these exciting new releases, showcasing the latest advancements in climbing hold design.

Edgy Dishes
A range of 7 new shapes that first debuted at the Hachijoji Climbing World championships. Varying from positive to very difficult this new range is bound to provide a new challenge to all climbers.

Hero Pockets
6 Fresh pockets like shapes that debuted at the recent Innsbruck world cup. The series includes pockets ranging from 1 pad monos to full sizes huecos. Perfect for isolating and forcing specific movements.

Gemini Macros
Gemini is a range of 8 low-profile sloppy dual-tex macros that maintain the genes of the previously released PU range. Specifically these new shapes are AG’s first set of recyclable plastic macros.

Fluid Range
An aesthetic and ergonomic set of slopey PU climbing holds suitable for levels of climbers. The dual-tex nature of the holds allows setters to explore new and creative movements and problems.

Vacuum Thermoformed Macros

After much anticipation, the Vacuum Thermoformed Macros are now available! Shaped by Ian Powell and Jimmy Webb, these macros are a new favourites for setting and climbing at Kilter. Not only do they look fantastic, but they are incredibly lightweight and durable, making setting a breeze. Their stackable design also ensures more efficient shipping and storage.

Stealth Range

These wrapped lip, full-hand-sized Huecos offer variable grips, allowing you to adjust the angle and difficulty to your preference. They provide a big, appealing grip that can serve as jugs at certain angles and become quite challenging when rotated differently. The entire Stealth and dual-tex range featured in the Olympic qualifying series (S24) and are a must have for facilities looking for new holds.

Ripple Effect

These dual-texture Macro’s are the latest addition to Grizzly’s eye catching line-up. Grizzly’s goal with this new set was to not only give the setter better functionality but to also add visual appeal to any climbing wall, enhancing the overall climbing experience at the gym

Carbons

The carbons are a set of dual-texture PU holds, perfect for or creative and dynamic climbing experiences.
This ergonomic range includes small crimps, medium sized jugs and also more challenging slopers.

Nordic Flowers
The flagship range in the Arctic Grips arsenal of holds, the Nordic flowers are a range of eye-catching Macros featuring dual-texture slopers. These amazing holds are bound to take your climbing gym to the next level.

Slabs
The slab range of holds from Arctic are purpose made holds for slab and technical climbing. The goal with this range of low volume holds was to create a climbing hold which was simply difficult to figure out.

Leaves
You can never have enough comfy jugs. Introducing a new range of juggy fiberglass holds from Trickit Holds called ‘Leaves’. This range is perfect for all levels and suitable for setting on all angles.

Planets
A brand new range of spherical fiberglass volumes featuring varying dual texture options. The range includes small to larges shapes perfect for increasing risk on new sets.