HOLD MATERIALS
A Guide to Trango Hold & Macro Materials
Material choice is never an afterthought. It’s a core part of how our holds are designed, manufactured, and used in real gyms—reset after reset, season after season. Each material we offer exists for a reason, balancing durability, texture longevity, weight, aesthetics, and cost of ownership.
Materials aren’t an afterthought.
We don’t believe in one-material-fits-all. Different walls, traffic levels, and setting styles demand different solutions. That’s why Trango offers a focused lineup of materials—Polyurethane (PU), Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP fiberglass macros), and ABS—each engineered to solve specific problems gyms face every day.you’re setting for comps, filling a commercial wall, or building your gym’s signature style, our materials are engineered to give you the right tool for every idea.
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Material Comparison Overview
Choosing the Right Material
Each Trango hold material excels in different areas. The right choice depends on traffic level, wall zone, and setting goals—not marketing claims.
| MATERIAL | BEST FOR | TEXTURE OPTIONS | KEY ADVANTAGES | LIMITATIONS | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS (VTF) | Lightweight macros, large visuals, dual-color shapes | High-Gloss | 100% recyclable; made from recycled materials; very light; matte + high-gloss; dual-color capable | Indoor-only: higher material/processing cost; limited shaping complexity | Lightest |
| GRP | Competition macros, high-gloss showpieces, screw-on volumes | Full Texture / 2Tex High-Gloss | Very lightweight; best high-gloss 2Tex quality; bolt-on + screw-on | Only coarse texture; limited shape flexibility | Very Light |
| PE | Durable, cost-effective shapes for high-traffic environments | Full / 2Tex Matte / 2Tex SemiGloss | Most durable; high impact resistance; widest texture + shape versatility | Hard to achieve high-gloss; heavier at large sizes | Heavier |
| PU | Durable, cost-effective shapes for high-traffic environments | Full texture | Lightweight; very durable; cost-efficient | No dual-texture; no high-gloss; limited fine detail | Light |
Q & A
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