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Choosing the right Pilates Reformer can be overwhelming with so many models and features to consider. That’s why we’ve created the Reformer comparison tool — to help you easily compare all of our Merrithew® Reformers side-by-side and find the perfect match for your fitness goals, budget and space.

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SPX® Max
V2 Max
Rehab V2 Max
SPX® Max Plus
V2 Max Plus
Rehab V2 Max Plus
MPX Essential
At Home SPX® Elevated At Home SPX® At Home V2 Max®
Summary
Ideal for home users and fitness enthusiasts Ideal for home users and fitness enthusiasts, as well as people with injuries or mobility issues Ideal for home users and fitness enthusiasts, as well as people with injuries or mobility issues
Perform hundreds of Reformer exercises at home Added carriage height increases accessibility and comfort Added carriage height increases accessibility and comfort
Delivered 90% assembled Delivered 90% assembled Delivered 90% assembled
Not compatible with a Vertical Frame Not compatible with a Vertical Frame Not compatible with a Vertical Frame
Available with Vertical Stand
Starting Price (USD)
$2,749 $4,299
(Quoted as bundle price)
$5,099
(Quoted as bundle price)
Starting Price (CAD)
$3,499 $5,399
(Quoted as bundle price)
$6,399
(Quoted as bundle price)
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Excludes professional
or commercial use
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Excludes professional
or commercial use
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Excludes professional
or commercial use
Features
Traditional Rope System Traditional Rope System Retractable Rope System
Traditional Gearbar System
Not upgradable
Traditional Gearbar System
Not upgradable
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Metal Roll-up Pole Metal Roll-up Pole Maple Roll-up Pole
Springs
4 x 100% 1 x 50% 4 x 100% 1 x 50% High Precision Spring Package
Plastic Spring holder Plastic Spring holder Plastic Spring holder
Carriage Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.5 × 22 × 10 in
(98 × 56 × 25.4 cm)
38.5 × 22 × 16.25 in
(98 × 56 × 41.3 cm)
38.5 × 24 × 17.25 in
(98 × 61 × 43.8 cm)
Weight
115 lbs (52 kg) 125 lbs (56.7 kg) 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
Weight Capacity
250 lbs (113.4 kg) 250 lbs (113.4 kg) 425 lbs (193 kg)
Reformer Color
Silver Silver Silver and Jet Black
Upholstery Colors
Black Black Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available
Certifications
CE Certified CE Certified CE Certified
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Professional Reformers Comparison
SPX® Max V2 Max Rehab V2 Max SPX® Max Plus V2 Max Plus Rehab V2 Max Plus MPX Essential Add Reformer Add Reformer
Summary
Ideal for fitness professionals with small studio spaces Ideal for boutique studios, clubs and fitness facilities with a dedicated space With a higher carriage, this Reformer is ideal for physical therapy and physiotherapy clinics and facilities catering to a senior or mobility-challenged client-base Ideal for studio owners and fitness professionals Ideal for studio owners and fitness professionals Ideal for Pilates-based, sport-specific, rehab and cross-training movement
Stackable for convenient storage when not in use Merrithew’s best-selling Reformer and a favorite among health and fitness professionals Can serve as a plinth when used with a Mat Converter Perform 80% of the Cadillac repertoire with the Vertical Frame and Mat Converter Versatile Reformer that multitasks as a raised Mat platform, an all-in-one Pilates exercise machine, a virtual Cadillac and a breakthrough multi-planar, biomechanics training machine Versatile Reformer that facilitates limitless exercise possibilities and multitasks as a raised Mat platform, a standard Pilates Reformer, a virtual Cadillac, and a breakthrough multi-planar, biomechanics training machine
Vertical Frame option also available Added carriage height increases accessibility and comfort Vertical Frame option also available A cost-effective way to maximize exercise options with limited space
Available with Vertical Stand Vertical Frame option also available
Starting Price (USD)
$3,499 $4,799 $5,299 $6,199 $7,599 $7,999 $3,589
Starting Price (CAD)
$4,449 $5,999 $6,649 $8,059 $9,499 $9,999 $3,589
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Features
Retractable Rope System Retractable Rope System Retractable Rope System Retractable Rope System Retractable Rope System Retractable Rope System Retractable Rope System
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Traditional Gearbar System
Upgradable to HPGB
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Maple Roll-up Pole
(as included with Bundle)
Adjustable Pulley Posts Adjustable Pulley Posts Adjustable Pulley Posts Adjustable Pulley Posts Adjustable Pulley Posts Adjustable Pulley Posts Adjustable Pulley Posts
Removable Shoulder Rests Removable Shoulder Rests Removable Shoulder Rests Removable Shoulder Rests Removable Shoulder Rests Removable Shoulder Rests Removable Shoulder Rests
Vertical Frame
(Upgrade available)
Vertical Frame
(Upgrade available)
Vertical Frame
(Upgrade available)
Vertical Frame
(Included)
Vertical Frame
(Included)
Vertical Frame
(Included)
Vertical Frame
(Included)
Extended carriage upgrade available Extended carriage upgrade available Extended carriage upgrade available Extended carriage upgrade available Extended carriage upgrade available Extended carriage upgrade available Extended carriage upgrade available
Springs
High Precision High Precision High Precision High Precision High Precision High Precision High Precision
Metal Spring holder Metal Spring holder Metal Spring holder Metal Spring holder Metal Spring holder Metal Spring holder Metal Spring holder
Carriage dimensions (L x W x H)
38.5 × 22 × 9.5 in
(98 × 56 × 24 cm)
38.5 × 24 × 17.25 in
(98 × 61 × 43.8 cm)
38.5 × 24 × 23.25 in
(98 × 61 × 59 cm)
38.5 × 22 × 9.5 in
(98 × 56 × 24 cm)

Height with Vertical Frame installed:
68.5 in (174 cm)
38.5 × 24 × 17.25 in
(98 × 61 × 43.8 cm)

Height with Vertical Frame installed:
73.5 in (186.7 cm)
38.5 × 24 × 23.25 in
(98 × 61 × 59 cm)

Height with Vertical Frame installed:
79.5 in (202 cm)
38.5 × 22 × 9.5 in
(98 × 56 × 24 cm)

Height with Vertical Frame installed:
79.5 in (202 cm)
Weight
128 lbs
(58 kg)
145 lbs
(65.8 kg)
185 lbs
(83.9 kg)
164 lbs
(74.7 kg)
184.5 lbs
(83.7 kg)
226 lbs
(102.7 kg)
118 lbs
(53.5 kg)
Weight Capacity
350 lbs
(159 kg)
425 lbs
(193 kg)
425 lbs
(193 kg)
350 lbs
(159 kg)
425 lbs
(193 kg)
425 lbs
(193 kg)
250 lbs
(113.4 kg)
Upholstery Colors
Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available Six standard and 10 plus custom colors available
Reformer Color
Silver and Jet Black Silver and Jet Black Silver and Jet Black Silver and Jet Black Silver and Jet Black Silver and Jet Black Silver and Jet Black
Certifications
CE Certified CE Certified CE Certified CE Certified CE Certified CE Certified CE Certified
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