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Manduka Pro
Retail Price
$129
Lowest Price
$98
The Manduka PRO Yoga Mat is large and 6mm thick, made to provide exceptional support and stability while comforting bones and joints, and while getting it from slippery hazard to perfectly broken in may be too much work for a casual, the luxurious density and lifetime of use are its rewards.
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Summary - The Manduka PRO Yoga Mat is large and 6mm thick, made to provide exceptional support and stability while comforting bones and joints, and while getting it from slippery hazard to perfectly broken in may be too much work for a casual, the luxurious density and lifetime of use are its rewards.
Overview - The Manduka PRO is an incredibly comfortable mat, though definitely not for everyone. For those willing to put in the time and effort to break it in, the PRO will last a lifetime which makes it worth the $120 price tag. They are durable, sturdy, comfortable, and very easy to clean, and have a good amount of padding and texture.
Reputation - Manduka has a great reputation in the yoga mat industry and makes a variety of popular mats. They are best known for their original Black Mat PRO and the lighter PROlite series.
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
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- Summary
- Overview
- Reputation
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- HowComfy.com
- verywell fit
- Gear Lab
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
r/yoga
06/03/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
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Specifications
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Specifications - SpecificationsThe Manduka Pro comes from the Manduka Brand, boasts color choices of black, black sage, midnight, odyssey, purple, and verve, has dimensions of 71 x 26 x 0.24 inches with a thickness of 6mm and a weight of 7.5 lbs., is made from Polyester and PVC, and is priced at $129 at Manduka.com.
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Specifications - The Manduka Pro Yoga Mat comes from the Manduka Brand at $120 with color choices of Black, Bondi Blue, Sea Star, Verve (Red), Waterfall, Black Magic (Purple), Odyssey (Blue), Black Sage (Green), made from PVC with a thickness of 6mm. and a lifetime guarantee warranty against manufacture defects or product failure.
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
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Pros & Cons
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Pros - The Manduka Pro has the following advantages: it is dense and cushiony, has stability for balance poses, has a closed-cell construction that keeps the mat clean, and it boasts a lifetime warranty.
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Cons - The Manduka Pro has the following disadvantages: it is heavy, very slippery, and it has a long break-in process.
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
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Build, Design & Material
- Cleaning
- Comfort
- Cushioning
- Design
- Dimensions
- Durability
- Grip
- Grip - Thickness
- Material
- Packaging
- Portability
- Recommendation
- Texture
- Weight - Grip
- Weight - Flaws
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- Negative
Cleaning - The Manduka Pro is a closed cell mat meaning it doesn't absorb any water when washing and thus dries a lot faster.
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Comfort - What the Manduka PRO lacks in traction right out of the gate, it makes up for it in high-density, comfortable support.
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Cushioning - The Manduka PRO ensures high-density cushioning; it provides comfort for the spine, hips, knees, and elbows without allowing for much compression or sinkage. Solid, firm, yet kind of cushioned at the same time. It’s six millimeters thick and cushions the spine enough to allow rocking on one’s back.
Design - When it comes to style, Manduka focuses on performance rather than fashion; it is a minimalist yoga mat that will not stand out or distract from a routine. Furthermore, there is a dot pattern along the bottom which provides an anti-slip floor grip.
Dimensions - The Manduka PRO Yoga Mat is a large and long (71 x 26 inch) yoga mat which is six millimeters thick, one of the thickest mats made.
Durability - The Manduka PRO will require ten yoga sessions or more in order to be broken in. Designed and guaranteed to last a lifetime, it gets highest marks for durability. It’s guaranteed not to flake, fade, or peel with time, normal abuse, and regular salt rubs. It is also worth noting that some of Manduka’s company staff still use initial PROs made more than 12 years ago.
Grip - The only con with the Manduka Pro is that it doesn't have a good grip during hot yoga classes, though this could be fixed by using a yoga towel on top of it.
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Grip - Thickness - The Manduka Pro is thick and feels like a ‘serious’ yoga mat. It’s wonderful for restorative and slow flows.
r/yoga
06/03/2020
Material - The Manduka Pro is a high-quality mat composed of polyester and PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and chosen for its comfort and support. Due to the materials and construction of mat, it must be broken-in over time. While there are more "eco" materials used to make biodegradable mats, like natural rubber, PER (polymer environmental resin) or TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), Manduka considers this line of mats to be an "environmentally conscious choice," as the PVC is eco-certified as zero-waste, and they design their mats for durability. Though PVC isn’t an ideal earth-friendly material, by building a mat to last a lifetime, Manduka aims to reduce overall consumption and waste long-term. It’s also worth noting that this mat is latex-free, which is great for those with latex allergy, and OEKO-TEX-certified, meaning it contains no harmful chemicals.
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
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10/29/2018
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04/07/2020
Packaging - The Manduka Pro doesn’t come with plastic wrapping
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10/29/2018
Portability - At 7.5 pounds of firm, 6-millimeters-thick PVC, the 71-inch Manduka Pro begs to be stored at a studio, used at home, or at the very least chauffeured around in a car. While it rolls up fairly tightly, it is a noticeable brick in a yoga bag.
Recommendation - The Manduka Pro is considered the ideal mat for those who have particularly sensitive joints or chronic pain or pressure issues.
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Texture - The Manduka Pro has a sort of bubbly texture on the side that’s in contact with the floor which stops it from sliding.
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
Weight - Grip - Some take issue with the 7.5-pound weight of the yoga mat, but this is actually what adds to its ability to stay put.
Weight - Flaws - The two main cons for the Manduka Pro are that it's heavy and expensive.
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
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- Cleaning
- Comfort
- Cushioning
- Design
- Dimensions
- Durability
- Grip
- Grip - Thickness
- Material
- Packaging
- Portability
- Recommendation
- Texture
- Weight - Grip
- Weight - Flaws
Sources
- YouTube
- verywell fit
- HowComfy.com
- Gear Lab
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
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Performance & Usage
- Breaking In
- Breaking In - Issue
- Comfort & Stability
- Durability
- Grip
- Grip - Drawbacks
- Performance
- Salting
- Smell
- Traction - Dry
- Traction - Wet
- Usability
- Positive
- Negative
Breaking In - The Manduka Pro takes a while to break in, but since it’s so durable, it provides years of use in return. When cleaning, it is suggested to scrub down with dawn dish soap and a bristle brush upon purchase to get an immediate difference. The salt thing won’t do much, but is still suggested every now and again for a deep clean.
Breaking In - Issue - Breaking in the Manduka Pro mat has been a point of frustration for more than a few, to the point that workarounds were done in the meantime, such as getting a yoga towel to use the mat with, or using sandpaper after the salt and dish soap solutions. Even after breaking in, there have been reports of the mat still being slippery and thus getting replaced by a Jade mat instead, which doesn’t need breaking in, though it sacrifices durability: Jade mats tend to break down in a matter of a couple of years compared to the Manduka Pro.
Comfort & Stability - The Manduka Pro scored at the top of the pack for comfort and stability. The 6mm thickness provides ample cushion, but the overall effect is still stable and not squishy.
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Durability - The Manduka Pro shines when it comes to durability: there have been cases where the mat is still as good as new after 10 years of use.
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Grip - When buying the Manduka Pro one doesn’t immediately start with all its strengths on open display: the mat requires a “breaking-in” period of usually a few sessions before it starts to show said strengths. There are cases after breaking in where the mat didn’t feel too sticky like others but also didn’t slide away, and that it has an impressive grip. There are also cases where the mat still feels somewhat slippery after 10 years, but a yoga towel alleviates the issue and is worth it since the mat can last that long with no wear or tear. It’s also advised to learn how to appropriately position hands in poses in order to take advantage of the mat properly.
Grip - Drawbacks - Most are disappointed in the Manduka Pro’s starting grip and the length of time it takes to break the mat in. One such case had proceeded to a power yoga class after only one salt rub and regretted it as the mat was very slippery and unusable without a towel. There are also cases where after using the mat a few times or for a few months the mat was still slippery. Yet more cases exist where the mat was used for 9 years and it was still slippery, thus making some switch to the Lululemon reversible, the Gaiam, or the Jade instead.
Performance - When the Manduka Pro has been fully salted and broken in, the mat allows one to flow freely and easily between poses, performing wonderfully in assisting with said poses with its amazing grip.
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2020
Salting - The Manduka PRO requires good salting prior to use: one must sprinkle sea salt over the mat and leave it for a full day, then scrub the salt off with a bit of water, wipe it down, and leave it to dry. This process may need to be repeated a few times to properly season the mat prior to use, as this will enhance its grip and traction.
Smell - The Manduka Pro has great cushioning and it never stinks.
r/yoga
08/30/2021
Traction - Dry - The dry traction on the Manduka Pro felt similar to that of yoga towels, not very good. Manduka advertises that this mat needs a break-in period.
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Traction - Wet - The wet traction on the Manduka Pro was downright slippery, and necessitated the regular drying of hands and feet in order to prevent slipping. The mat is only recommended for Hot Yoga classes, as its closed-cell design keeps the sweat and bacteria out, and one will want to use a towel with good traction on top of the mat to minimize aforementioned slipping.
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Usability - While the ideal “breaking in” is done with heavy use, Manduka includes instructions for how to fast-track the process with a salt rub.
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
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- Breaking In
- Breaking In - Issue
- Comfort & Stability
- Durability
- Grip
- Grip - Drawbacks
- Performance
- Salting
- Smell
- Traction - Dry
- Traction - Wet
- Usability
Sources
- HowComfy.com
- YouTube
- Gear Lab
- verywell fit
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
12/13/2020
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
08/30/2021
r/yoga
06/03/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
12/13/2020
r/yoga
02/28/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
r/yoga
06/03/2020
r/yoga
08/30/2021
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
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Cleaning
- Cleaning
- Ease of Care
- Positive
- Negative
Cleaning - The Manduka Pro needs to be cleaned regularly by wiping it down after each use with a damp cloth and letting it air dry.
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
Ease of Care - The Manduka PRO is relatively easy to care for as it has a closed-cell construction and doesn't require the deep cleaning that a rubber mat needs. Simply wipe the mat down with water after a sweaty class or use some Mat Renew Spray to freshen it up a little, then allow it to air dry before rolling it back up.
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Comparison & Alternatives
- Alternative
- Comparison vs. Manduka GRP
- Comparison vs. ProLite
- Comparison vs. Liforme
- Comparison vs. Lulu Mat
- Comparison vs. eKo
- Positive
- Negative
Alternative - The Manduka Pro also comes in a PROlite version, which is thinner (4.5mm) and not as wide (only 24 in) for only $80.
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Comparison vs. Manduka GRP - The GRP mat from Manduka is designed with good, immediate grip in mind: it has an upper layer that provides anti-slip control, particularly in sweaty conditions, and a lower charcoal-infused rubber layer that breathes, absorbs, and eliminates odors. The tradeoff for grip is durability however as the GRP isn’t included in Manduka’s lifetime warranty.
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Comparison vs. ProLite - The Manduka Pro is appealing in all features besides the weight factor; it is heavy. The pro lite is too thin and slippery.
Comparison vs. Liforme - The Manduka Pro wins in terms of durability, as after upwards of 5 years, it still looks and even performs better than new, and is durable enough to clean deeply.
Comparison vs. Lulu Mat - There have been cases where even after treating the Manduka with salt, sun, etc multiple times that it was still too slippery to be used without a towel, souring the experience. The Lulu is slightly less thick/luxurious, but can be used without a towel, and is thus found to be better overall.
r/yoga
06/03/2020
Comparison vs. eKo - The Manduka Pro is very dense and hard, but is slippery until broken in. The eKo meanwhile is softer and has more grip from the beginning.
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
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- Alternative
- Comparison vs. Manduka GRP
- Comparison vs. ProLite
- Comparison vs. Liforme
- Comparison vs. Lulu Mat
- Comparison vs. eKo
Sources
- Gear Lab
- verywell fit
- YouTube
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/23/2021
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
12/13/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
12/13/2020
r/yoga
06/03/2020
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
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Price & Availability
- Price
- Value
- Warranty
- Worth
- Positive
- Negative
Price - The Manduka Pro’s MSRP is quite pricey at $110, and might not be viable for beginners.
Value - The Manduka Pro is likely to be the better choice of mat as opposed to cheaper alternatives that need to be replaced yearly, though it can feel unappealing to spend on a mat that doesn't have the best traction.
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Warranty - The Manduka Pro has a Lifetime Warranty/Guarantee.
Worth - The Manduka PRO Yoga Mat is worth the investment for the patient individual. The mat takes a while to break in properly and requires practicing yoga carefully until it is sufficiently broken in, but fortunately, it is built to last a lifetime.
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- Value
- Warranty
- Worth
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- YouTube
- verywell fit
- Gear Lab
- HowComfy.com
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
Pati Jesuispoppy
04/07/2020
verywell fit - Joy Merrifield
08/03/2021
Gear Lab - Cam McKenzie Ring, Hayley Thomas
07/09/2017
Tekuben Prime
10/29/2018
Jaime Tan – Enlightened Spoon
09/06/2020
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
HowComfy.com - How Comfy
03/03/2022
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