Hang Holds PENTA Climbing Holds - Lightweight 7-Grip Trainer

Our review finds the Hang Holds PENTA to be a compact, versatile training tool for climbers who want progressive finger strength work in a lightweight package. Sold in pairs and made from laminated birch and poplar, the PENTA stands out for its 220g per unit weight and unique rotating 360 system that exposes seven grip options quickly. This review focuses on who benefits most from the design, how it performs for warm ups and strength sessions, and why its combination of small footprint and multiple grip sizes makes it a practical addition to a climbing training kit.

Key Features

• Sold in pairs: Two matching units allow balanced training and partner or bilateral exercises for consistent loading and technique work.
• Seven grip options: The rotating PENTA design offers 30mm, 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 10mm, mono and duo holds plus a handle, so users can progress finger loading without swapping tools.
• Lightweight construction: Laminated birch and poplar keep each unit at 220g, making the holds easy to mount, move and carry between sessions or crags.
• 360 rotation system: A turn-to-change mechanism gives quick access to different grip types during a workout, reducing setup time between exercises.
• Soft surface feel: The slightly yielding surface improves contact comfort and helps maintain grip confidence during hangs, pulls and unstable push-up variations.
• Multi-purpose training: Designed for warm ups and suspension pulling exercises, the PENTA also doubles as unstable push-up supports to challenge shoulders and core.

Who It's For

The PENTA is best suited for climbers who want a portable, progressive hangboard option for home or travel training; novices can begin on larger edges while intermediate and advanced users can work down to 10mm and mono holds. Its light weight and pair configuration also appeal to coaches and partners who run structured sessions or circuits.

Climbers who need a full mounted hangboard with many fixed angles and larger surfaces may prefer a dedicated wall-mounted unit instead of the PENTA. Also, those seeking coated resin or large campus rungs should look for specialty training tools targeted at those specific practices.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Compact and lightweight, making them easy to move and install for travel or small spaces.
• Multiple grip sizes in one unit allow progressive training without multiple boards.
• Solid build quality and a pleasant surface that customers report feels reliable under load.

Cons

• The small footprint means fewer hand positions than a large fixed hangboard, which may limit some advanced training setups.

Specifications

Material	Laminated birch and poplar
Sold as	Pairs
Weight	220g per unit
Dimensions	19cm x 19.5cm x 3cm
Grip options	30mm, 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 10mm, mono, duo + handle

Our Verdict

The Hang Holds PENTA is a well-built, value-oriented climbing trainer that suits climbers who need a portable, progressive hangboard. Its combination of seven grip sizes, light laminated construction and quick 360 rotation makes it especially useful for warm ups, targeted finger strength work and travel training, offering strong utility for most recreational and dedicated climbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the PENTA units sold as a set?
Yes, they are sold in pairs so you receive two matching units for balanced training.

What surface material is used?
The PENTA is made from laminated birch and poplar with a soft surface finish designed for comfortable grip.

Can these be used for push-up variations?
Yes, they work as unstable supports for push-ups in addition to suspension and pulling exercises for the fingers, arms and back.