Prana Revolution Review

The Prana Revolution is made from non-Amazon harvested tree rubber. The latest version of this mat is 2 lbs lighter than previous models but still weighs 6 lbs 8 oz. It is 78 inches long and 30 inches wide, and 4mm thick.

Performance Comparison

Traction Dry & Wet

This mat has fairly good dry traction, and is almost as good as some of the other rubber mats we reviewed, like the Manduka eKO and the Jade Harmony, but those mats have a textured surface which helps provide additional traction. This becomes more noticeable once your palms get sweaty or there is water (aka sweat) on the mat. Then we had a lot of difficulty maintaining our hand position in Downward Facing Dog and other poses that require good traction.

Comfort & Stability

This mat is certainly stable due to its large footprint and weight, but it is not that comfortable. It's only 4mm thick, and the rubber feels very compact, unlike the Manduka eKO and the Lululemon The Reversible Mat, which have a bit more give to them. A harder surface is great for balancing poses but does little to cushion our bones or joints, and we found prone poses very uncomfortable on this mat.

Durability

We were impressed with the durability of this mat. The compact rubber resists scratching and wear, and we didn't notice any erosion of the surface in high wear areas (where your feet usually roll over themselves when practicing Sun Salutations).

Portability

This mat received our lowest score for portability. At 6 lbs 8 oz, it's not the heaviest mat in this review, but the oversized nature makes it a bit of a chore to tote around. It didn't fit in our standard yoga bag, and we noticed the extra width (in a bad way) when taking it to and from class.

Ease of Care

This mat was fairly easy to care for. The smooth upper surface was easier to wipe clean than the ridged surface of the Jade Harmony, though it still seemed to attract lint and animal hair like most other sticky mats. Because this mat has an “open-cell” construction, it will absorb your sweat and require occasional deep cleaning. The good news is that it only comes in black and a dark green color, which helps hide the dirt and grime a bit. If you don't see yourself scrubbing your mat in your tub once a month, a “closed-cell” mat like the Manduka PRO or the Hugger Mugger Earth Elements are better choices.

Best Applications

This mat is a good option for taller or larger yogis who want a mat that will provide coverage for their entire body. It's also a good choice for people who prefer a firmer feel to their mats.

Value

This mat retails for $90, which is almost twice as expensive as the Prana E.C.O., which scored higher overall in our tests. If you're in the market for a larger mat but don't want as high a price tag, the Large E.C.O. costs $60 and has similar dimensions to this mat (76" long by 30" wide).

Conclusion

This mat is a good choice for people who want extra coverage from their mat, but that does make it difficult to carry around. It does not have the best traction either, so if you have sweaty palms or practice a Vinyasa-style of yoga, you'll want something like our Editors' Choice winner, the Manduka eKO, instead.

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