Pilates Reformer Wheels

The wheels used on a Gratz Reformer may seem like a minor detail — but on authentic Classical Pilates apparatus, every component matters. These wheels are selected not just for durability, but for how they interact with the weight and balance of the apparatus and practitioner. 

When a Gratz Reformer carriage is moved there’s a distinct friction or drag to the motion created by an interaction of the Gratz Reformer design and the wheel. This important resistance is intentional. It is no accident that it is not loose or smooth, as is so often found on cheaper or contemporary equipment.  

This resistance helps build the strength, stretch, and control that Classical Pilates and Gratz is known for, and that is sought after by discerning Classical Pilates instructors and practitioners. This drag isn’t just functional — it’s fundamental to the work. It creates an added layer of resistance that draws the deep core into every movement, making classical Pilates on Gratz equipment uniquely powerful. This feel — connected, precise, and uncompromising — is part of what makes the practice on Gratz so transformative.