Choosing the Right Mat for Your Needs

Name: Cantilever
Price range: $

The chart below will help you find the right mat (and foam) for your application.

February 07, 2023

Foam by Sport / Application

Sport/Application	Recommended Foam Type
Gymnastics - Beginner	2" Flex-Firm 2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm) 4", 8" or 12" Classic (Safety Landing Mats)
Gymnastics - Intermediate	2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) 2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)
Gymnastics - Advanced	1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type) 5" or 8" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm) (Competition Landing Mats)
Gymnastics - Instructor Mats	2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)
Martial Arts	1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type) 2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)
Cheerleading	1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type) 2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) 4", 8" or 12" Classic (Safety Landing Mats)
Home Exercise Mat	2" Flex-Firm
Gymnasium Wall Padding	2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) 2" Flex-Firm 2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) FR 2" Classic

Foam Details

Foam Type	Description
2" Flex-Firm	Provides soft cushioning for low impact activities. Ideal for teaching basic gym exercises with young children. Provides low shock absorption.
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)	Provides more density and firmness than Flex-Firm. One ply of Extra-firm bonded to Flex-Firm. Provides firm landing and prevents bottoming out.
4", 8" or 12" Classic	Provides added support and thick cushioning for falls and landings during practice.
2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type)	Medium-firm foam provides safe cushioning for medium impact activities.
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)	One ply of Extra-firm bonded to one ply of Flex-Firm. Provides semi-soft cushioning, firm landing and stable shock absorption for medium impact activities. Prevents bottoming out.
1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type)	High density offers firm, lightweight shock absorption for top recoil. Provides stable landing surface that won’t bottom out. 1.5" Extra-firm foam laminated to Flex-Firm foam. Ideal for high-impact activities and tumbling. Provides significant shock-absorption for gymnasts sticking landings from vault, bars, and balance beam routines.
5" or 8" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)	High density offers firm, lightweight shock absorption for top recoil. Provides stable landing surface that won’t bottom out.
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)	One ply of Extra-firm foam bonded to one ply of Flex-Firm. Ideal for beginners and for new skill development. Prevents bottoming out so gymnasts of all ages and skill sets can use the mat with confidence.
1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type)	High density provides firm footing and “street conditions”, no sinking.
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)	One ply of Extra-firm foam bonded to one ply of Flex-Firm. Provides firm footing with additional cushion for fall absorption.
1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type)	High density provides stable landing surface and firm footing for high-impact activities. Won’t bottom out.
2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type)	Medium-Firm foam provides safe cushioning for medium impact activities.
4", 8" or 12" Classic	Provides significant cushioning for landings at the end of tumble tracks.
2" Flex-Firm	Provides safe cushioning, comfort and moderate support for low impact, home exercise activities.
2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type)	Medium-firm foam meets ASTM F2440 for impact resistance.
2" Flex-Firm	More cushion than Medium-Firm, less impact resistance and shock absorption.
2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) FR	Meets ASTM E-84-08a for flame retardant.
2" Classic	Provides extra softness and cushioning for protection against injuries.