Rubiks Speed Timer and Mat — an official timer + mat set for WCA-style practice (with inspection).

This set includes a Rubik’s timer with large palm sensors and a non-slip neoprene mat. It times to the millisecond and offers Inspection and Normal modes; Inspection gives 15 seconds and automatically applies +2 and DNF penalties. Designed and manufactured by Spin Master.

Who it’s for

• Cubers who want competition-style practice with inspection.
• Clubs/schools that need a simple, readable timer and stable mat.
• If you want app connectivity and deep stats, this is more of a classic setup.

Feel in use

• Large sensors make two-hand starts/stops easy.
• Neoprene cushions the cube when you set it down fast.
• The mat stays stable and doesn’t slide much.

Functions & control

• Modes: Inspection and Normal.
• Inspection: 15 seconds, auto +2 / DNF.
• Start with both hands on sensors; timing begins when hands leave, stops when hands return.
• Includes 2 replaceable AAA batteries.

Size & materials

• Mat: neoprene.
• Mat size: 13.75" × 9.2" (about 35 × 23 cm).

Main pros

• Official Rubik’s set, straightforward to use.
• Inspection + automatic penalties (WCA feel).
• Soft, protective neoprene mat.
• AAA batteries included.

Possible downsides

• No built-in smart/app tracking.
• The mat is smaller than big desk mats: great for the timer area, but won’t cover the whole table.

How to use

• Lay out the mat and place/attach the timer.
• Select a mode (Inspection or Normal).
• Start with both hands on sensors, release to begin, stop by placing hands back on sensors.

Box contents

• Timer.
• Neoprene mat.
• 2× AAA batteries.
• Instructions.