Taxes & Concierge Reformer Installation not included.
Every reformer purchase includes a complimentary consultation with our team.
We'll help you choose the right reformer for your practice, confirm it fits your space, and walk you through the full concierge installation process — so you never have to deal with freight pallets, confusing assembly, or figuring it out on your own.
This is the reformer that every other reformer is compared to — whether manufacturers say so or not. The Gratz Universal Maple Wood Reformer is handcrafted from sustainable rock maple with the same dimensions, spring tension, and carriage feel that Joseph Pilates built into the original apparatus. If your practice is rooted in the classical method, this is the machine it was developed on.
The 86-inch wood frame delivers the heavier spring feel and tactile carriage response that classical training depends on. Four springs — not five, not six — because that's the configuration the original work was designed around. The resistance profile is deliberate. The eccentric control, the end feel, the feedback through the carriage on every return — these are the qualities that define the Gratz experience and the reason classical studios worldwide won't train on anything else.
Leather straps and wood handles come standard. There's no rope system, no padded loops, no SoftTouch anything. Leather provides direct, unfiltered feedback between your body and the spring resistance — exactly the connection the method was built to create. For practitioners who've trained on leather, nothing else feels right. For those who haven't, the difference is immediate and significant.
The maple frame isn't just structural — it's furniture-grade. This is the reformer for the home studio where aesthetics matter as much as authenticity. Sustainable rock maple with a warm, natural finish that belongs in a living space, not hidden in a basement. The same classical mechanics as the Gratz aluminum model, wrapped in craftsmanship that makes it a centerpiece.
Everything you need is included: reformer box, four springs, aluminum foot bar with standard cover, leather straps, wood handles, 20-inch foot straps, 27-inch extension straps, weighted 1 lb pole, thick rubber pads, and gear stopper.
Gratz reformers are built to last generations. Studios running Gratz equipment from decades ago are still using it daily without replacement. This is a one-time investment in the real thing.
Trained in the classical method and ready to bring that experience home? Book a free consultation — we'll help you decide between the maple and aluminum Gratz, talk through space requirements, and handle the full concierge installation so your reformer arrives ready to use.