Best Pilates Reformer Pads (2026): Grip Pads & Shoulder Block Covers

A note before anything else: we searched for brand-specific OEM shoulder rest pads, headrest cushions, and carriage pads from Balanced Body, Merrithew, AeroPilates, and Align Pilates, and none turned up as real, live Amazon listings under those names, the specific claims attached to them (foam density, memory-foam thickness, colourways) were not verifiable. This grip pad is a real, currently-sold Amazon accessory instead: it adds grip and a layer of cushioning at the carriage for standing and kneeling work, and helps protect the upholstery underneath from wear. It is not a shoulder-rest or headrest replacement: check the pad's dimensions against your carriage before ordering.

Sold by Lconvicely Shop on Amazon. "Reformer pads" is a term that actually covers at least two distinct products: carriage/standing grip pads, like the Eccentfit pads above, and shoulder-block covers, which slip over the reformer's shoulder rests to add a softer, washable surface. This is a real, currently-sold pair of polyester shoulder block covers with an anti-slip interior and a drawstring closure, fitted for 7.5x4x4in shoulder blocks. Shoulder block dimensions vary by reformer brand, so measure your own blocks against that spec before ordering: treat "universal fit" claims from generic sellers with some skepticism.

Sold by Plantzia on Amazon. A second genuine, currently-sold shoulder block cover option, in cotton rather than polyester: cotton absorbs sweat better over a session, which some practitioners prefer to a synthetic fabric. Non-slip and drawstring-closed like the Lconvicely covers, but sized for 3.9x3.9x7.4in shoulder blocks, a different footprint, so measure your own reformer's shoulder blocks before choosing between the two rather than assuming either will fit.

We could not find a genuine "universal carriage pad cover" from any of the brands or aftermarket names commonly searched for. This full protective cover is a real, currently-sold Amazon accessory that does a related but different job from the pads and shoulder-block covers above: it covers the reformer's existing upholstery when not in use, protecting it from dust and general wear rather than adding cushioning or a softer surface during a session. Confirm sizing against your specific reformer's dimensions before ordering, since it is not marketed as model-specific.