Merrithew V2 Max Reformer

The Owner’s Insights on the Merrithew V2 Max Reformer

The V2 Max is the professionals’ pick, and it’s the one I suggest for established studios and clubs with dedicated Pilates space. The standout is its standard (taller) height — clients transition on and off far more easily, which keeps group and one-to-one sessions flowing. The high-traction feet are a genuinely useful touch for high-energy Jumpboard and Cardio-Tramp work, gripping confidently on any floor. It’s the most substantial machine in the Merrithew line I’ve listed, with the highest weight capacity and the widest carriage, so it suits everyone from athletes to rehab and active-aging clients. Like the SPX it upgrades to Cadillac functionality with the Plus Vertical Frame and Mat Converter, and it’s a CE-marked Class I medical device for clinical use. If you want a flagship Merrithew that handles a relentless timetable and every client type, this is it.

Why You’ll Love the Merrithew V2 Max Reformer

• Standard (taller) carriage height — easier transitions on and off for flowing sessions.
• High-Traction Reformer feet — superior grip for high-energy Jumpboard and Cardio-Tramp work.
• Highest capacity in the range (193 kg) and a wide 61cm carriage — suits every client type.
• Patented Retractable Rope System — quick, smooth rope adjustment with extra range of motion.
• Upgradeable to Cadillac — add the V2 Max Plus Vertical Frame and Mat Converter.
• CE-marked Class I medical device — certified for clinical and rehab settings across most of Europe.

What’s Included

• V2 Max Reformer
• Reformer Box with footstrap
• Padded Platform Extender
• Maple Roll-Up Pole
• High-Traction Reformer Feet with Wheels
• High Precision Springs Package — 5 Reformer springs (3× 100%, 1× 50%, 1× 25%)
• 5 neoprene spring covers for noise reduction
• Soft Reformer loops and patented Retractable Rope System
• Carriage Stopper; owner’s manual and 60-day Merrithew Connect access

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 V2 Max Reformer Specifications