# Ultralight Driver Tools TRO Designs Pioneers the 'Superleggera' Ratchet-Driver By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superleggera References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/tro-designs-superleggera-titanium-carbon-fiber-ultralight-ratchet-driver) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/titanium-carbon-fiber-ultralight-ratchet-driver#/)  TRO Designs has debuted a new ‘Superleggera,’ an ultralight ratchet driver tool. The handy offering comes as a part of TRO’s project on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-pressed-bike), a crowdfunding platform for innovative devices. The ‘Superleggera’ is made from [titanium, carbon fiber, and aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timav-nextool), and is closer in size to a ¼” bit ratchet. This tool is designed to aid consumers in off-road expeditions, boasting a flexible head, magnetic ¼” hex bit socket, and is rated for M8 diameter fasteners. The ‘Superleggera’ weighs approximately 83 grams, while the smaller ‘Stubby’ version weighs only 66 and comes decorated in a gold metal. Interested parties can support TRO Designs’ ‘Superleggera’ project on Indiegogo’s website. The driver tool is priced at $188 USD. Image Credit: TRO Designs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultralight Tools:** The trend towards ultralight tools is disrupting the traditional heavy tools industry - **Crowdfunding Innovation:** The trend towards crowdfunding innovative devices provides opportunities for disruptive startups - **Off-road Expedition Tools:** The trend towards specialized tools for off-road expeditions is disrupting the broader tools industry ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tools:** The tools industry is ripe for disruptive innovation and new players with specialized niche products - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry provides opportunities for disruptive startups to launch innovative products like ultralight driver tools - **Automotive Accessories:** The automotive accessories industry is being disrupted by specialized tools designed for off-road expeditions ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tight Space Titanium Ratchets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-edc-ratchet-system.md) - [Ultra Compact Ratchet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-ratchet.md) - [Reimagined Ratchet Screwdrivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratchet-screwdriver.md) - [Everyday Tool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner.md) - [Featherweight Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-titanium-multitool.md) - [Compact Titanium Bit Drivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixboy.md) - [Precision-Machined Titanium Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicdrive.md) - [Modular Pocket-Sized Screwdrivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torxtec.md) - [Titanium Pocket Screwdriver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xs-screwdriver.md)