Speed Stacks Gen5 Mat - Blue Drift

Speed Stacks Gen5 Mat - Blue Drift

Speed Stacks Gen5 Mat - Blue Drift is an original fifth-generation (G5) sport stacking mat in one of the new Speed Stacks designs. It is sold separately, without a timer. It comes in handy if you already have a G5 timer and want to replace a worn-out mat or switch to a different design. The mat is approved by the WSSA (World Sport Stacking Association), the organization that runs sport stacking competitions.

Design

Blue Drift is a gradient from navy to vivid blue, crossed by bundles of thin, wavy light-blue lines. The design creates a sense of motion. The entire surface is covered with a fine hexagon texture, and the corners feature the Speed Stacks logo and the WSSA mark.

What makes the G5 mat stand out

The G5 mat has a different shape from older generations. According to the manufacturer, it fits more easily on a smaller table, and several mats can be placed side by side on a round table, which is useful in classes and at competitions. The timer snaps onto two buttons on the mat instead of sliding into cut-out holes, so there's no problem with torn holes, familiar from older mats.

Timer compatibility

The Gen5 mat works only with the Speed Stacks G5 timer. G4 and older timers cannot be attached to it, and you can't attach a G5 timer to an older mat. The timer is not included. This is a full-size sport stacking mat with room for the cups. You can also use it for cube practice, but for speedcubing alone a smaller mat is often more convenient.

Who is it for?

For stackers with a G5 timer who need a spare or new mat, for teachers and coaches setting up stations for classes, and for anyone who wants a mat in a design other than the standard one.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Speed Stacks
• Type: sport stacking mat, G5 generation
• Design: Blue Drift
• Approval: WSSA
• Compatibility: Speed Stacks G5 timer only
• Timer mounting: snap-on (no holes in the mat)
• Timer: not included