Honest Comparison
Merrithew vs Milaron
Spec for spec, then the landed price and the wait. You decide.
Spec for spec
Merrithew vs Milaron, side by side
Merrithew earned its reputation in studios and clinics over decades. Here is how the machines themselves compare, row by row.
| Feature | Milaron | Merrithew |
|---|---|---|
| The build | ||
| Springs | ✓6 springs | ✕5 springs |
| Spring material | ✓German Piano Wire | ✕Not published |
| Frame | ✓Thick anodised alloy (Pearl) · AAA maple (Maple) | ✕Lighter-style frame |
| Carriage rails | ✓Precision-machined; premium rail system on Maple series | ✕Not published |
| Upholstery | ✓Hand-picked Premium Microfibre Leather | ✕PVC vinyl (faux leather) |
| Carriage stitching | ✓Premium reinforced stitching | ✕Not published |
| Padding core | ✓High-density EVA foam | ✓High-density EVA foam |
| Adjustability & feel | ||
| Headrest | ✓3-position | ✓3-position |
| Shoulder rests | ✓Contoured ergonomic shoulder rests | ✕Non-contoured |
| Vertical footbar positions | ✓6 positions | ✕4 positions |
| Horizontal footbar travel | —Fixed | —Fixed |
| Self-retracting ropes | —Not included | —Not included |
| Carriage wheels | ✓Easy-roll wheels | ✓Easy-roll wheels |
| Choice & ownership | ||
| Upholstery colours | ✓Curated range | ✓Colour options available |
| Price (AU landed) | ✓From $2,990 | ✕Commonly $6,000 to $12,000+ landed |
| Delivery | ✓7 days, free, Australia-wide | ✕May take 6 to 14 weeks to import |
| Warranty | ✓5-year structural | ✕Varies by importer |
| Support | ✓Call or text our Australian team | ✕Via Canadian brand or distributor |
Competitor details are drawn from publicly available specifications and typical Australian import pricing at the time of writing, and may change. Verify current details with the manufacturer.
The honest verdict
The spec sheet does not explain the price gap.
What Merrithew has that we don't
- The STOTT instructor-training ecosystem
- Decades of clinical heritage
What stays with you
$3,000–$9,000
a common landed-price difference in Australia
- A sixth spring to their five
- Six vertical footbar positions to their four
- Contoured shoulder rests rather than non-contoured
- Hand-picked Premium Microfibre Leather rather than PVC vinyl
- Delivery within 7 days from Australian stock
- A team you can call or text
Merrithew's heritage is real. Decades of clinical and instructor pedigree stand behind the name, and if that name matters to your practice, it is worth paying for. If what you are buying is the machine itself, the rows above are the fairer guide.
7 days
From order to your door
Held in Australian warehouses. No import window, no customs surprises, no “estimated 6–12 weeks.”
5 yrs
Structural warranty
Backed from local stock by our own team. If something isn’t right, we fix it — you never deal with an overseas manufacturer.
AU
A team you can text
Call or text us directly, before and after delivery. Same people, same number, no ticket queue.
Common questions
Merrithew vs Milaron — answered
Ready when you are.
Australian stock. 7-day delivery. A team you can call. It pays for itself in about 9 months against studio fees.