By Ben Trapskin
Yawnder founder · firsthand showroom evaluation · no lab score
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Plank Firm
The firmest mattress for stomach sleepers
Ben Trapskin has evaluated this model in person at Yawnder. No controlled lab score or overnight sleep-test result is claimed.
987 customer reviews on Plank's website
Queen price on record
Warranty
Lifetime (limited)
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping
Free shipping
Height
10 inches
Our verdict
The Plank Firm is Brooklyn Bedding's answer for people who think every mattress on the market is too soft. This review covers the 10-inch all-foam Plank Firm — not the 12-inch Plank Firm Luxe, which is the hybrid version with an extra-firm coil core. The Plank Firm is flippable, with a firm side rated about 7/10 and an ultra-firm side closer to 9/10, so you can change your mind about firmness without returning the bed. This is not a pressure-relief mattress: side sleepers will feel shoulder and hip pressure quickly, and the surface feels punishing for the first week. Queen list price is $1,332 and Brooklyn Bedding discounts it most weeks of the year, with a 120-night trial and a limited lifetime warranty.
Plank Firm Photos
Verdict & testing evidence
Hands-On Evaluation- Evidence type
- Hands-On Evaluation
- In-person experience
- Ben Trapskin · Yawnder showroom
- Published firmness
- 9/10 in our product record (not a lab result)
- Lab performance data
- No documented lab measurements
Product-gallery photos and manufacturer specifications are not independent test measurements. We do not assign numerical cooling, motion, pressure or durability scores without documented evidence.Editorial policy.
Plank Firm Overview
The Plank Firm by Brooklyn Bedding is a 10-inch flippable all-foam mattress with a firm side and an extra-firm side — the firmest surface we cover. Best for stomach sleepers and firm-mattress devotees, too firm for most side sleepers, and distinct from the 12-inch Plank Firm Luxe hybrid.
Firsthand mattress experience
Ben Trapskin has personally evaluated this model in person through his mattress retail work. Ben also owns Yawnder, a mattress retailer. These personal observations are distinct from Sleep Sage's research assessments and instrumented laboratory tests. In-person familiarity does not establish overnight home testing or measured performance results.
Sleep Sage may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Disclosure · Our methodology
Video Review
Our Hands-On Experience
The Plank Firm is a niche product for people who genuinely prefer a very firm surface. This is the 10-inch all-foam, flippable model — not the 12-inch Plank Firm Luxe hybrid, which is a different mattress with a coil core. One side is about 7/10, the other closer to 9.5/10, which makes it the firmest surface we cover.
Stomach sleepers benefit most. A flat, unyielding surface stops the hips sinking below the shoulders, which is the alignment problem behind most stomach-sleeping back pain. Side sleepers should skip it: at this firmness the shoulder and hip have nowhere to go.
The flippable design is the clever part. Even within firm, having two levels lets you change your mind after the first week without returning the mattress — and the break-in period is real, so give the firm side time before you flip.
Brooklyn Bedding builds it in its own factory and discounts it most weeks of the year, so a $1,332 queen usually lands nearer $999. The trial is 120 nights and the warranty is a limited lifetime warranty. Just be sure you actually prefer firm before committing.
Performance assessment
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Firsthand in-person showroom evaluation, without a completed instrumented lab protocol. We do not publish quantitative Sleep Sage lab scores for this model. We do not publish cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support, pressure-relief, response, durability or off-gassing scores for the Plank Firm until the full protocol is complete. Everything below — construction, materials, firmness, pricing, trial and warranty — is verified specification and editorial analysis.
Showroom evaluated — lab score unavailable
Our team has physically evaluated the Plank Firm, but it has not gone through the instrumented protocol — pressure mapping, thermal imaging, motion transfer and edge-deflection loading. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty and publish no Sleep Sage performance scores until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Firm (9/10)
What We Love
- Flippable — firm and extra-firm surfaces in one mattress
- Excellent for stomach sleepers
- Great spinal alignment
- Made in the USA in Brooklyn Bedding's own factory
- All-foam build with no comfort layer to develop impressions
- Limited lifetime warranty
What Could Be Better
- Too firm for most side sleepers
- Niche product
- Minimal cushioning
Best For
- Stomach sleepers
- Those with back pain needing firm support
- Those who like ultra-firm beds
- Heavier individuals
Not Ideal For
- Side sleepers
- Those who like plush beds
- Most combination sleepers
Mattress Construction
Quilted Top (extra-firm side)
0.75" quilted panel with minimal loft — the harder of the two surfaces
Supreme Response Comfort Foam
2" firm comfort foam, the only contouring layer in the build
High-Density Base Foam
6" firmest support foam with deep compression support
Quilted Bottom (firm side)
0.75" quilted panel — flip here for the softer 7/10 surface
Optional GlacioTex cover
Cool-to-the-touch cover upgrade available on either side
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
The Plank Firm's firmer feel (9/10) may feel firm at the shoulder and hip for some side sleepers. Trying a softer alternative side by side is sensible before deciding.
Back Sleepers
The Plank Firm's firm profile (9/10) may appeal to back sleepers who like a firmer surface. We cannot infer spine alignment or compression behavior from a firmness number alone.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers generally need sufficient hip support. At the published firmness of 9/10, the Plank Firm may suit some stomach sleepers, but a medium pillow-top model may be too soft for others. We have not recorded instrumented hip-sinkage or alignment measurements for this model.
Combination Sleepers
The Plank Firm's memory foam construction contours to each sleep position but may resist quick position changes. Slower-responding foam can make combination sleepers feel briefly "stuck" when transitioning.
Which Plank Firm Model Should You Buy?
The Plank Firm is Brooklyn Bedding's flippable all-foam firm mattress — a 7/10 firm side and a 9.5/10 extra-firm side in one 10-inch bed, built for stomach sleepers, back-pain sufferers and anyone who thinks every mattress sold today is too soft. The Plank Firm Luxe is a separate 12-inch hybrid model with an extra-firm coil core; this review is about the all-foam Plank Firm. Pricing and specifications verified on plankmattress.com in September 2026.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plank Firm (firm side) | 7/10 | Back sleepersStart here — firm but not extreme. 10-inch all-foam build, no coils. | $1,332 list |
| Plank Firm (extra-firm side) | 9.5/10 | Stomach sleepers, firm devoteesThe same mattress, flipped. One of the firmest surfaces sold. | $1,332 list |
| Plank Firm Luxe | 7/10 and 9.5/10 | Firm support with coils and more heightA different mattress: 12 inches, flippable, with an extra-firm encased coil core. Reviewed separately from the all-foam Plank Firm. | $1,598 list |
Plank Firm Prices by Size
Brooklyn Bedding factory-direct list pricing for the all-foam Plank Firm, read from plankmattress.com in September 2026. The brand runs a 25–30% sitewide promotion most weeks of the year; the sale column shows what a 25% code brings each size to.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $749 | ~$562 at 25% off |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" | $849 | ~$637 at 25% off |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $999 | ~$749 at 25% off |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $1,332 | ~$999 at 25% off |
| King | 76" x 80" | $1,532 | ~$1,149 at 25% off |
Prices were read from the brand's own site when this review was last updated and change with promotions, so confirm the price at checkout. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
Plank Firm vs. the Alternatives
Plank Firm vs. Titan Plus
$899 queenChoose the Plank Firm if: You want firm at a lower price with flippable options.
Choose the Titan Plus if: You need the heavy-duty build for 250+ pounds.
Read the full Plank Firm vs. Titan Plus comparison →Plank Firm vs. Saatva Classic Firm
$1,295 queenChoose the Plank Firm if: You want genuinely extra-firm for $1,000 less.
Choose the Saatva Classic Firm if: You want dual-coil luxury with white-glove delivery.
Read the full Plank Firm vs. Saatva Classic Firm comparison →Plank Firm vs. Idle Hybrid
$1,099 queenChoose the Plank Firm if: You want the firmer extra-firm side for less.
Choose the Idle Hybrid if: You want coils and an 18-month trial.
Read the full Plank Firm vs. Idle Hybrid comparison →How firm is 9.5 out of 10?
Very. The extra-firm side of the Plank is closer to a padded floor than a conventional mattress — high-density foam with almost no sink. It exists because a real population (strict stomach sleepers, many back-pain sufferers, people who grew up on firm Asian-style bedding) genuinely sleeps better on it.
Most buyers should start on the 7/10 firm side and only flip if they still want more. The flippable design means an over-commitment to firmness is fixable without a return.
The value case
Discounted to around $999 queen, the Plank Firm is among the cheapest specialist firm mattresses we track, and Brooklyn Bedding's own factory keeps quality consistent. High-density firm foams also happen to be extremely durable — there is no plush comfort layer to develop impressions.
The optional GlacioTex cooling cover helps, since firm beds put more body surface in contact with the mattress. The trial is 120 nights and the warranty is a limited lifetime warranty. If you want coils and a taller build, that is the Plank Firm Luxe rather than this mattress.
Plank Firm Buyer Questions
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Plank Firm Current Price
Queen pricing. List price $1,332, currently advertised at $999 (25% off).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Themes in Owner Reviews
987 customer reviews on Plank's website. Owner feedback summarized from published customer reviews on Plank's website and major retailer listings. SleepSage cannot verify individual purchases, so no purchase-verified badge is shown. Common themes in owner reviews of the Plank Firm line up with the points below. We summarise recurring praise and complaints rather than republishing individual reviews, reviewer names, dates or helpful-vote counts, because those belong to the retailer and we cannot verify them here.
Praised most often
- Flippable — firm and extra-firm surfaces in one mattress
- Excellent for stomach sleepers
- Great spinal alignment
- Made in the USA in Brooklyn Bedding's own factory
- All-foam build with no comfort layer to develop impressions
Most common complaints
- Too firm for most side sleepers
- Niche product
- Minimal cushioning
Verified owner reviews written by Sleep Sage readers appear separately and are attributed to real accounts.
Quick Specs
- Type
- All-Foam
- Firmness
- Firm
- Height
- 10 inches
- Trial
- 120 nights
- Warranty
- Lifetime (limited)
How We Evaluated the Plank Firm In Person
Ben Trapskin has firsthand experience evaluating this mattress in the Yawnder showroom. That is an in-person comfort and construction assessment, not an overnight home trial or quantitative lab test. The published specs and policies are reviewed separately.
Hands-On Evaluation: Ben Trapskin evaluated this mattress firsthand in the Yawnder showroom. No controlled pressure mapping, thermal logging, motion-transfer or durability measurements have been documented for this model. Manufacturer specifications and research are identified separately from these in-person observations.
Firsthand Showroom Evaluation
Ben Trapskin has evaluated this mattress in person at Yawnder. This confirms direct product familiarity, not a documented multi-night sleep trial.
Construction & Feel Context
We identify the specific model, firmness options, material layers and manufacturer claims, separating published specifications from individual comfort impressions.
Purchase Terms
We review published trial, warranty, return and price terms. Manufacturer promotions may change, so readers should confirm the current offer.
Quantitative Tests Not Documented
We have not published standardized temperature, motion-transfer, edge-deflection, pressure-map or durability measurements for this particular mattress.
Editorial transparency: Ben Trapskin owns Yawnder, a mattress retailer, and Sleep Sage may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Retail and affiliate relationships do not substitute for independent measurement evidence. We identify which observations are firsthand and which claims come from manufacturer sources. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Plank Firm owners. 0 reviews
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