How-To Guide
Choosing the Right Mat for Your Needs
The chart below will help you find the right mat (and foam) for your application.
February 07, 2023
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Foam by Sport / Application
Sport/Application | Recommended Foam Type |
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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) |
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. |
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