Bala Yoga Mat for Home Gym
- Exercise Mat
- Charcoal
- 5.1 ounces
- Hand Wash Only
A grippy, cushioned home mat that rewards people who train in place, not people who carry a mat to class.
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How it ranks among the 80 exercise mats we track
4.3★ across 128 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
128 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 80 exercise mats we track - how the scorecard works · full exercise mats data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Bala's Play Mat Plus is an 8mm natural rubber yoga and pilates mat with a moisture wicking polyurethane top layer, sized 71 3/8 x 26 1/2 inches for home studio use.
This is a design-forward home mat rather than a gym-bag travel mat. Reviewers consistently point out it is dense and heavy, which trades portability for a surface that stays put during sweaty sessions. The thicker rubber base means more cushioning for knees and wrists than a standard 1/8 inch mat, but the weight is the tradeoff to plan for if you carry it to a studio.
- 8mm thick natural rubber base
- 71 3/8 x 26 1/2 inch mat size
- Moisture-wicking polyurethane top layer
- Includes one Play Mat Plus
Who it's for
Suits anyone setting up a home yoga, pilates, or barre space who wants strong floor grip and doesn't mind a mat that lives in one room. Less suited to people who commute to classes or want something light to roll into a bag.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers repeatedly praise the grip during sweaty pilates and yoga sessions and call the cushioning comfortable, but the mat's weight comes up in nearly every review as the tradeoff for that stability. A few reviewers flagged staining from sweat and dampness, and one buyer reported tearing after about seven months of four-times-weekly use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Strong grip during sweaty workouts
- 8mm cushioning eases pressure on knees and wrists
- Waterproof top layer wipes clean
- Heavy to carry to classes or studios
- Can stain from sweat or dampness over time
- Cracks if rolled inward rather than outward
Specifications
| Brand | Bala |
|---|---|
| Model | 8887048731 |
| Material | PU top-coat and natural rubber base. |
| Color | Charcoal |
| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in exercise mats.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Yoga Mat for Home GymThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 128 | 3.8 / 5 |
| BalanceFrom 10x4 Feet 4-Panel Folding Gymnastics MatBalanceFrom | 4.7 / 5 | 12,586 | 4.6 / 5 |
| SuperMats Heavy Duty Equipment MatSuperMats | 4.6 / 5 | 4,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ProsourceFit Exercise Balance PadProsourceFit | 4.8 / 5 | 16,908 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga…Gaiam | 4.7 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bala 8887048731
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How thick is the Bala Play Mat Plus?
It measures 8mm, thicker than a standard 1/8 inch mat, for added knee and wrist cushioning.
Is the Bala mat easy to carry to a gym or studio?
Reviewers note it is heavier than typical mats, better suited to staying in one home space than being transported often.
Does the Bala mat stain?
Some reviewers report sweat and dampness leaving stains on the surface over time.