Gymnastic Mats

Types of Gymnastics Mats

At Greatmats, our gymnastic mats for homes, schools, or studios are trusted options that are durable and competitively priced. We have many different models to choose from for kids, teens, and adults.

Gymnastics flooring mats for sale from Greatmats come in many forms, whether it's a tri-fold panel mat, a landing mat, or a skills mat. We also carry complimentary items such as wall or pole padding to outfit your entire competition or practice space.

• Folding - Our versatile panel mats fold up to a small size for storage, making them ideal for use in a home or a busy studio. Lay them out flat to cover a large space or fold them to create additional thickness.
  
• Gymnastics Mats for Home - Having padded mats for practice sessions at home can protect kids from falls. They are lightweight and easy to move back and forth from storage to the workout space.
  
• Long Roll Out - A cushioned long runway mat is ideal for working on tumbling passes. Our tumbling mat for kids then rolls up to a reasonable size for storage or portability.
  
• Competition Landing - A thick landing mat that’s suitable for competition provides maximum protection and cushioning during landings. It has the kind of durability you need for practice sessions and for competitions.
  
• Octagon - Eight-sided mats have a cylindrical shape that helps younger students master certain gymnastic techniques, such as walkovers, forward rolls, and back handsprings.
  
• Cheese or Incline Wedge - The wedge mat has an angled surface, allowing gravity to help the young student generate enough force and speed to have success with certain techniques, like tumbling and somersaulting. It also helps advanced gymnasts with training for bars and uphill vaulting.
  
• Wall or Pole Padding - Protect students from crashing into a wall if they stumble or go too fast by adhering padding onto the wall. We also have pads that wrap around support posts. They are available in a range of colors and sizes.

Greatmats' Most Popular Folding Mats for Gymnastics

Gym Mats 4x10 Ft x 2 Inch V4 18 oz

• Size: 4x10 feet
• Thickness: 2 Inches
• Connector Strips: 4 sides

Discount Gym Mats 4x8 Ft x 1-3/8 Inch 2V 15.5 Oz

• Size: 4x8 feet


• Thickness: 1.375 Inch


• Connector Strips: 2 sides

Gym Mats 4x8 Ft x 2 Inch V4 18 oz

• Size: 4x8 feet


• Thickness: 2 inches


• Connector Strips: 4 sides

Gym Mats 5x10 Ft x 2 Inch V4

• Size: 5x10 feet


• Thickness: 2 Inches


• Connector Strips: 4 sides

Gymnastics Mats Flooring Q&A

What is Greatmats’ best selling gymnastics mat?

Customers appreciate the versatility of our 4x8 by 2-inch foldable and padded gymnastic mats. These are ideal for kids because of the padding included and because they offer durability. See our blog on The Top 5 Gymnastics Mats on a Budget.

How do I choose the best gymnastic mat?

The term ''gymnastics mats'' is a general term, referring to a broad set of uses, including tumbling, artistic gymnastics, vaulting and more. With that being said, one mat obviously cannot universally be the best option for every gymnast activity as the function of the mats vary as much as the activities, find out how to choose the best style.

What do gymnasts use for padding on landings?

Cushioned, thick landing mats are the most desirable option. Gymnasts, whether children, teens or adults, will appreciate them for practicing cartwheels, walkovers, handstands, and backflips. Ours have a lightweight design that delivers ideal protection while being easy to store and move.

How thick are gymnastics floor mats?

They come in various thicknesses, depending on their purposes.

• Thin foam underlayment rolls start at 5/8 inches in thickness and go up to 2 inches.
  
• Crash pads and landing mats for flips and tumbling can be up to 12 inches thick.
  
• Specialty wedge or cheese mats run up to 22 inches at the tall end of the incline.
  
• Cylindrical octagon mats can be up to 40 inches thick.

What is a customized gymnastic mat?

Custom mats will be built using Made in the USA materials and can be sized and colored according to customer specifications at competitive prices. Our products will always carry maximum levels of cushioning that reduce the stress of landings. They perform nicely for many kinds of exercises for all skill levels. You can count on us for custom products that will easily outlast cheap mats. We have items for stretching, cheerleading, yoga, or stunting. We offer numerous colors to match with the existing décor.