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ProBody Pilates Circle 14-Inch Magic Circle vs ProBody Pilates Ball 9-Inch Small Exercise Ball
Our top pick and runner-up from Best Pilates Equipment for Home Workouts (No Reformer Needed), compared on rating and the trade-offs that decide it.
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Top pick
ProBody Pilates Circle 14-Inch Magic Circle
The best all-around magic circle for home use, with the right firmness and padding for the full mat repertoire.
Pros
- +Fiberglass core holds its shape after months of inner-thigh squeezes, unlike cheap plastic rings
- +Dual foam pads on both inside and outside make it comfortable between ankles, knees, and hands
- +About 30 lb of resistance, enough to challenge adductors and chest without being unmanageable
Cons
- −Rubber coating picks up dust and needs a wipe-down after floor work
Runner-up
ProBody Pilates Ball 9-Inch Small Exercise Ball
A near-perfect 9-inch ball at an impulse-buy price; there is no reason to spend more.
Pros
- +Anti-burst PVC with a matte, slightly tacky surface that does not slide on hardwood
- +Inflates with the included straw in under a minute, and partial inflation is easy to dial in
- +Latex-free, which matters if you are placing it against bare skin every session
Cons
- −Loses a little air over a few weeks and needs occasional topping up
Side by side
At a glance
| ProBody Pilates Circle 14-Inch Magic Circle | ProBody Pilates Ball 9-Inch Small Exercise Ball | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Strongest point | Fiberglass core holds its shape after months of inner-thigh squeezes, unlike cheap plastic rings | Anti-burst PVC with a matte, slightly tacky surface that does not slide on hardwood |
| Main drawback | Rubber coating picks up dust and needs a wipe-down after floor work | Loses a little air over a few weeks and needs occasional topping up |
Choose the ProBody Pilates Circle 14-Inch Magic Circle if
- You want fiberglass core holds its shape after months of inner-thigh squeezes, unlike cheap plastic rings.
- You want dual foam pads on both inside and outside make it comfortable between ankles, knees, and hands.
- You want about 30 lb of resistance, enough to challenge adductors and chest without being unmanageable.
Choose the ProBody Pilates Ball 9-Inch Small Exercise Ball if
- You want anti-burst PVC with a matte, slightly tacky surface that does not slide on hardwood.
- You want inflates with the included straw in under a minute, and partial inflation is easy to dial in.
- You want latex-free, which matters if you are placing it against bare skin every session.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Which one did FlexWearLab rate higher?
We rated the ProBody Pilates Ball 9-Inch Small Exercise Ball 4.7/5 and the ProBody Pilates Circle 14-Inch Magic Circle 4.6/5 in our Best Pilates Equipment for Home Workouts (No Reformer Needed). A near-perfect 9-inch ball at an impulse-buy price; there is no reason to spend more.
Where can I buy the ProBody Pilates Circle 14-Inch Magic Circle and the ProBody Pilates Ball 9-Inch Small Exercise Ball?
Both are sold on Amazon; the links on this page go to the current listings. Add-to-cart links put the item straight in your basket.
Full testing notes
Best Pilates Equipment for Home Workouts (No Reformer Needed) →Five props for mat Pilates at home: ring, ball, bands, mat and Mr. Pen sliders. Compare functions, selected specifications and a three-day routine.
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