Merrithew MPX Reformer with Vertical Stand

The Owner’s Insights on the Merrithew MPX Reformer

The MPX is where I point a brand-new studio that wants a genuine commercial Merrithew without the flagship outlay. It’s the entry point to the range, but it’s still built to take a full timetable, and the real trick is the vertical stand — you can store it upright against a wall, so it’s ideal for boutique, fitness or franchise spaces that double as multi-use rooms. Compared with the SPX Max it doesn’t stack or take a Cadillac frame, and next to the taller V2 Max it sits lower to the floor, but for an honest, hard-wearing first Reformer it’s hard to beat at this price. The patented rolling carriage on C-channel aluminium rails feels smooth and quiet, and you get the full range of adjustments — six carriage-stopper positions, four footbar and three gearbar settings — so instructors can dial it in for any client. For a studio finding its feet, this is a smart, space-savvy place to start.

Why You’ll Love the Merrithew MPX Reformer

• Stores upright on the included vertical stand — reclaims floor space in multi-use studio rooms.
• Commercial-grade build — durable vinyl, dense EVA foam and C-channel aluminium rails withstand high-frequency use.
• Patented rolling carriage — a smooth, quiet, friction-free ride.
• Fully adjustable — 6 carriage-stopper, 4 footbar, 3 gearbar and 3 headrest positions to suit any client.
• Enhanced springs — stand up to Jumpboard, Cardio-Tramp and accessory work.
• Complete starter package — ships with a padded platform extender, Reformer box, roll-up pole, double-loop straps and the traditional rope system.

What’s Included

• MPX Reformer with Vertical Stand
• Padded Platform Extender
• Reformer Box with footstrap
• Metal Roll-Up Pole
• Double Loop Straps
• Traditional Springs Package — 5 Reformer springs (4× 100%, 1× 50%)
• 5 neoprene spring covers for reduced noise
• Traditional Rope System, Gearbar and Carriage Stopper
• Easy-start poster and owner’s manual

Why You Should Consider a Merrithew Reformer

Merrithew is the Rolls-Royce of reformers — exceptionally well-built, hugely respected, and well known in the UK despite being a North American brand. It’s now the parent company of Align Pilates, though the two hold slightly different positions in the market, with Merrithew sitting at the premium end. The trade-off is aesthetic flexibility: these are aluminium-framed machines finished in black as standard rather than wood or a wide colour palette, so they won’t suit every studio look — but as a pure quality unit, they’re about as solid as they come.

Merrithew MPX Reformer Specifications