Manduka PRO Yoga Mat
Exact average 81.2 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 79
T3's review from 2024 has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 5 average 85.
Image: Manduka6 professional reviewers tested the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and build quality. Most common complaint: size and weight.
Reviewed by OutdoorGearLab, Garage Gym Reviews, T3 and 3 more
The catch: Heavy, and it needs a break-in period.
3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 91OutdoorGearLab
Ranked first of 19 mats, it wins praise for joint-friendly cushioning, stability and exceptional durability that held up after years of use.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 85Garage Gym Reviews
Named best overall yoga mat after testing by the staff.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 60T3
The reviewer likes the cushioning, width and weight of this eco-minded mat but found her hands kept sliding even after weeks of use.
Read T3 review - 85est.Popular Science
Named best overall yoga mat in the roundup for balancing stability, support and easy cleaning, with a lifetime warranty.
Read Popular Science review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
Picked as the best non-slip mat after lab and tester evaluation.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.Runner's World
The writer's 15-year-old mat has barely aged, and she names it the best pick for beginners.
Read Runner's World review
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Common questions
Is the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. Heavy, and it needs a break-in period.
Do critics agree about the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (T3) to 91 (OutdoorGearLab), a spread of 31 points across 6 reviews. T3's review from 2024 has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 5 average 85.
What do critics dislike about the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat?
Size and weight (5 of 6 reviews), Price (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat?
The Lululemon The Mat 5mm (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.