Which Balanced Body® Reformer is right for you?
Our engineers stay up nights dreaming of ball bearings, extruded aluminum rails, eliminating “black dust” and all manner of technological innovations. Creating functional equipment is their passion. They want you and your clients to get what you are passionate about – the best possible Pilates experience.This reference chart compares Balanced Body Reformers. And of course we welcome your call if you have questions.
| Studio | Clinical | Allegro 2 | Allegro | Pilates Sport Reformer | IQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame / Finish | Rock Maple, laminated, 7" wide wood rails. Fitted and joined frame and legs. 1 | Powder-coated aluminum | Anodized aluminum frame 2 | |||
| Frame / Leg Height | 14"/36cm 18"/46cm -or- 24"/61cm 3 | 9"/22cm (no legs) or 15"/38cm (with legs) | No legs -or- 14"/36cm (optional) | No legs -or- 4.5"/11cm (included) | No legs | |
| Frame Size Oversize (“Stretch”) available? |
93" x 27" 236cm x 69cm Stretch. |
93" x 27" 236cm x 69cm |
94" x 25.5" 238cm x 65cm |
93" x 22.5" 236cm x 57cm Stretch. |
96.5" x 24" 245cm x 61cm |
Extended: 98" x 24" 249 cm x 157cm Shortened: 62" x 24" 157cm x 61cm |
| Built-In Standing Platform |
Yes. 27" x 4.5" 69cm x 11cm |
Yes. 22.75" x 6" 57.8cm x 15.2cm |
Yes. 22" x 5" 69cm x 13cm |
Yes. 22.25" x 5.5" 57cm x 14cm |
Yes. 22" x 5" 69cm x 13cm |
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| Studio | Clinical | Allegro 2 | Allegro | Pilates Sport Reformer | IQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Option | Yes. Full Trapeze Table canopy also available. (No Retrofit) | yes | — | — | ||
| Foot Plate/ Jumpboard |
Standard or oversized. | yes | ||||
| Studio | Clinical | Allegro 2 | Allegro | Pilates Sport Reformer | IQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Rests and Shoulder Posts 4 | Adjustable & removable; with shoulder posts. | Adjustable & removable; with shoulder posts. | Adjustable & removable; shoulder posts with 15” frame height | Adjustable & removable; with shoulder posts. | Fold down | Fold down |
| Ropes/risers or straps/casters 5 | Ropes and risers standard. Pulley height adjusts 12”/31cm. Leather straps and casters optional. | Ropes and risers standard. Pulley height adjusts 12"/31cm. | SoftTouch Rope system and risers. | Ropes and risers. Pulley height 8"/20cm above frame. | Ropes and risers. Pulley height 8"/20cm above frame. | Ropes and risers. Pulley height 8"/20cm above frame. |
| Springs | 5 (3 red/1 blue/1 green) -or customize | 5 + 1 extra (3 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green); or customize | 5 (3 red/1 blue/1 yellow)-or customize | 5 (3 red/1 blue/1 yellow)-or customize | 5 (3 red/1 blue/1 yellow) | 5 (3 red/1 blue/1 yellow)-or customize |
| Reformer Type | Footbar/Springbar | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Reformer® | Most customizable Four footbar/springbar systems available. | 152 lbs/69kg | Limited lifetime |
| Clinical Reformer® | Infinity® Footbar (extra-wide, 160 locking positions), with Revo Springbar or No-Roll Springbar. | 185 lbs/84kg | Limited lifetime |
| Allegro® 2 Reformer | EasySet Footbar, locking footbar 4 vertical positions and 9 horizontal positions. Slides horizontally the entire length of the frame. | Rolls, stacks, or stands vertically. 140 lb/64kg | 10 Year |
| Allegro® Reformer | Extra-wide, locking footbar 4 vertical and 4 horizontal positions. | Rolls, stacks, or stands vertically. 104 lb/47kg | 10 Year |
| Pilates Sport® Reformer | adjustable footbar, 4 positions | Rolls, stacks, or stands vertically. 82 lb/37kg | 5 Year |
| Pilates IQ® Reformer | adjustable footbar, 4 positions | Rolls, shortens for horizontal/vertical storage. 70 lb/32kg | 2 year, non-commercial |
- 1 Standard Wood: Strata® Rock Maple or Strata® Artisan Maple; other woods available. One-piece aluminum beam multiplies frame strength and provides seamless carriage ride.
- 2 Anodized aluminum provides increased resistance to corrosion and wear, and reduces friction.
- 3 All frame heights available, at no additional cost.
- 4 Shoulder posts hold straps off the floor; adjustable and removable for mat conversions.
- 5 Our safety-rated, non-stretch ropes are secured with nautical cam cleats, for quick and easy rope length adjustments. Leather straps are adjustable, and come with a set of cotton extension straps.
Please also see our CenterLine Reformer, Ron Fletcher Reformer and Legacy Reformer, not included above.