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Tension Grindstone Edge Training Board vs Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board is cheaper at $97.46. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Tension Grindstone Edge Training Board or Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board is the cheaper at $97.46.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Tension Grindstone Edge Training Board Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board
US price $179 $97.46
BrandTension ClimbingMetolius
Released
Material wood wood
Edge depths (mm) 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 (50mm is the center one-arm edge)
Pocket count 0
Sloper angles (°)
Mounting type
Overall width (in) 22
Grip positions 8
Surface texture wood, Tension signature radiused edge profile wood, skin-friendly finish

Sources — Tension Grindstone Edge Training Board: tensionclimbing.com (verified 2026-08-12). Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board: metoliusclimbing.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Tension Grindstone Edge Training Board and Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Surface texture: Tension Grindstone Edge Training Board wood, Tension signature radiused edge profile vs Metolius Wood Grips II Deluxe Training Board wood, skin-friendly finish

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