What Are The Best Mats For Rhythmic Gymnastics?

Rhythmic gymnastics incorporates dance and calisthenics with the use of a ball, ribbon, hoop, rope, clubs, or other equipment. It requires strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Rhythmic gymnastics training and competitions demand intense preparation and performance. The very nature of the sport requires a safe and sure footing that will offer freedom of movement combined with protection from falls, shock absorption, and unnecessary fatigue.

Whether you’re training at home or want to adapt your gymnastics gym to support rhythmic gymnastics, it’s essential to invest in quality, appropriate flooring that can help athletes perform at their best while maximizing safety.

The Best Mats for Rhythmic Gymnastics

When buying a rhythmic gymnastics carpet, you’ll need a product that can withstand the intense use it will see during practice or competition. Look for gym mats that offer appropriate traction to prevent slips and falls, while also providing shock absorption and just a bit of cushion without being too soft to be supportive.


That can be a tricky combination to find, which is why Greatmats has curated a selection of high-quality products that offer these specific features. These products are portable and easy to install, so you can use them for multi-purpose spaces. Our selection includes rhythmic gymnastics carpet for home or professional gym use.

Cheerleading Mats 6x42 ft x 1-3/8 Inch Flexible Roll

The Cheerleading Mats 6x42 ft x 1-3/8 Inch Flexible Roll is a durable roll topped with needle punch carpet. It measures 42 feet by 6 feet and weighs 125 pounds. It is priced at approximately $745, which works out to be a little less than $3 per square foot.

These mats are made in the USA and are suitable for cheerleading, dance, and rhythmic gymnastics. They are among the most popular roll out mats offered at Greatmats. They come in many different colors, and they can be put together to create a large practice or performance space - with two mats placed next to each other by the width end providing lengths of 13m x 13m.

The mats are extremely robust and attractive, and the convenient roll up design offers flexibility and portability, making it a great choice for practice or performance on the road.

This mat is manufactured to the highest quality assurance standards in the industry, so it will perform perfectly for years without looking worn or discolored. Also, the super durable foam used in these mats allows for constant pounding from tumbles and stunts without losing shape or cushioning.

Cheerleading Mats 6x42 ft x 2 Inch Poly Flexible Roll

The Cheerleading Mats 6x42 ft x 2 Inch Poly Flexible Roll is also a competition gymnastics or cheer mat that can easily and quickly be rolled out or taped to additional mats for use. Each one weighs 135 pounds and is 2 inches thick, measuring 6 feet by 42 feet. It’s priced at approximately $900.00, which equates to about $3.60 per square foot.

These mats offer the perfect amount of cushioning to deliver protection, and because these mats also have a carpeted top, the sting or slap that can sometimes occur when falling on vinyl mats is eliminated.

These commercial-grade, professional-looking rhythmic gymnastics mats are made in the USA and deliver 252 square feet of coverage. Once unrolled, they stay in place without rolling back up.

Home Cheer Mat 5x10 Ft x 1-3/8 Inch

The Home Cheer Mat 5x10 Ft x 1-3/8 Inch is an excellent option for a home gym or practice space. Much lighter weight and smaller than the professional versions, at 23 pounds, this one is portable.

Made in the USA of high-performing foam, this product is perfect for traveling rhythmic gymnastics events, or home use, and it can be used alone or joined with additional mats for a larger usable space. It’s priced at about $265.00, which works out to be about $5.30 per square foot.

Flexi-Connect Cheer Stunt Mat 1-⅜ Inch x 10x10 Ft.

With its 10x10-foot size, the Flexi-Connect Cheer Stunt Mat offers plenty of coverage for rhythmic gymnastics training. Its carpet fiber surface is durable yet soft, and the cross-linked polyethylene foam provides the shock absorption needed to protect athletes while still being firm enough to support stand-up activities.

This mat consists of two mats that connect with built-in Flexi Connect hook and loop strips, so you can easily create a larger practice space. When you’re done practicing, just disconnect and roll up the mats for space-saving storage or easy transportation. If you want an even larger space, you can buy additional mats and additional Flexi Connect strips to attach them together.

Home Cheer Flexi-Roll Carpet Practice Mat 1-¼ Inch x 5x10 Ft.

The Home Cheer Flexi-Roll Carpet Practice Mat 1-¼ Inch x 5x10 Ft. is crafted with high-quality foam and durable carpet, so it can withstand repeated practices and long training sessions. The 1.25-inch-thick mat offers plenty of shock absorption to maximize athlete safety. It can be vacuumed for easy maintenance and is a long-lasting choice.

This practice mat easily unrolls for a quick installation, and you can join multiple mats together with the hook and loop tape to customize the size of your training space. The mat is available in seven colors to match your team or gym colors, and it’s lightweight and easy to transport, too.

Shop Greatmats for the Best Mats for Rhythmic Gymnastics

Greatmats offers a wide variety of mat varieties that are simple to use and install. The products highlighted have been designed and weighted for professional, home, high school, and/or university practice and competition floors, and they are made in the USA. Our selection of rhythmic gymnastics carpet for sale is available in different dimensions and at various price points, so chances are we’ll have a product that will be the perfect fit for your needs.


If you have questions about these products, reach out to the Greatmats team. They can provide you with all of the information you need to decide which product is the right one for your practice. If needed, they can also send you samples, assist with ordering, and so much more.

When you’re ready to purchase flooring, let Greatmats go to work for you. With the best quality, service, and pricing anywhere, you can be confident in your purchase, regardless of the specific product you choose.