The Best Reformers in Australia Right Now

People ask me this constantly, so let me give a straight answer rather than a list of specs. The best reformer in Australia right now depends on one thing more than any other, and it is not price. It is whether the machine needs to disappear when you are finished. Get that right and the rest falls into place.

Here is how I would compare them, and who each one actually suits.

What separates a good reformer from a cheap one

Before the models, the two parts that decide everything. The springs create the resistance you feel in every single repetition, and ours are German made so the tension stays smooth rather than jerky. The wheels decide the glide, and a quality carriage runs silent from end to end. Cheap versions of either ruin an otherwise attractive machine, and no finish makes up for it.

Everything else, the colour, the timber, whether it folds, is genuinely down to your room and your taste. On our range the springs, wheels and materials are the same across every model, so you are choosing a format, not a quality tier.

1. Ivory Reformer, the one I recommend most

The Ivory Reformer has been our best seller for over four years, and there is a reason. It is soft and light enough to suit almost any room, it folds down and stands upright on its wheels, and it performs identically to a fixed studio machine while you are on it.

Best for: most people, and especially anyone whose reformer has to share a room.

2. Onyx Fold, the same idea in all black

The Onyx Fold Reformer is the Ivory's moodier sibling. Same folding mechanism, same commercial grade build, in a finish that suits a darker, more dramatic space and hides everyday wear well.

Best for: hybrid spaces and anyone who wants the machine to look intentional rather than clinical.

3. White Edition, for bright minimal rooms

The White Edition Reformer is the crispest finish we make, and it disappears into a light filled, minimal room in a way the others do not. It folds like the rest of the foldable range.

Best for: pale interiors and small apartments where you want the machine to feel light.

4. Maple Crest and Sienna, the timber options

Both are available now, and they are the machines people photograph. The Maple Crest is handcrafted from premium maple timber and genuinely works as a piece of furniture, while the Sienna brings the same warmth in a softer palette. See them together in the maple wood range.

Best for: rooms where the reformer is on show and needs to earn its place visually.

5. The Studio Reformer and Space Black, for a permanent home

If the machine gets its own room, a fixed frame is the better buy. The Studio Reformer and Space Black are the same commercial machine in two finishes, using a wider frame that sits slightly lower, which feels noticeably planted under fast or loaded movement. Compare them in the studio range.

Best for: spare rooms, garages and anyone who never needs to pack it away.

6. Onyx Reformer, the studio workhorse

The Onyx Reformer is the fixed frame machine that handles back to back daily classes without complaint. If you are fitting out a business rather than a home, start with the commercial range, which is built for exactly that.

How to choose in one minute

• Small space or shared room? Go foldable, Ivory or Onyx Fold.
• Dedicated room? Go fixed frame, Studio Reformer or Space Black.
• Machine on display? Maple Crest or Sienna.
• Running a studio? Onyx or the commercial range.
• Complete beginner? Ivory, every time.

Not sure how much room you actually need? I measured it all out in how much space do you need for a reformer.

What comes with every machine

Each reformer arrives fully assembled with only the poles and ropes to fit, and includes a jumpboard and box plus a yoga starter kit. The jumpboard turns the machine into a low impact cardio option, which surprises people who assumed it was an upsell. Add resistance bands and the setup is complete.

Why buy here

We are Australian owned and five years established, with free Australia wide delivery, a five year warranty on every machine and spare parts held in Melbourne rather than shipped from overseas. That last part matters more than people expect, because it means a small issue is sorted in days, not weeks.

Final thoughts

The best reformer in Australia right now is the one you will actually use, and that almost always comes down to whether it suits your room. Get the springs and the glide right, choose the format that fits your space, and pick the finish you love looking at.

Browse the full reformer range, or get in touch and I will help you narrow it down.