VERVE Makoto Series: Complete Guide to Every Pin-Loaded Machine

Last updated: April 2026 — Full breakdown of every pin-loaded machine in VERVE's Makoto commercial strength range, with specs, prices, and guidance on building out a complete gym floor.

What Is the Makoto Series?

The Makoto Series is VERVE's commercial-grade pin-loaded machine range. These are the single-station selectorised machines you see on the floor of serious commercial gyms — chest presses, pulldowns, leg extensions, and everything in between. They're designed for high-volume environments where members need guided movement paths and quick weight changes.

Every Makoto machine shares the same construction DNA: aluminium alloy shield frames with a powder-coated finish, professional-grade stable feet, anti-drop rust-proof aluminium alloy handlebars, and a separable structure for easier transport. Upholstery comes in Black (in-stock and ready to ship) or Brown (made-to-order with an 8-16 week lead time). Each machine also includes a cup/phone holder — because apparently, people cannot survive 45 seconds between sets without checking their phone.

Complete Makoto Pin-Loaded Machine List

Below is every pin-loaded machine in the current Makoto lineup. Prices are current as of April 2026 — check vervefitness.com.au for latest pricing as sales and promotions change frequently.

Upper Body Machines

Back and Pulling Machines

Lower Body Machines

Core and Accessory Machines

Key Construction Details

All Makoto pin-loaded machines share these construction standards:

• Frame: Aluminium alloy shield frame, powder-coated in matte black
• Weight stacks: 123kg or 141kg depending on the model, with smooth guide rods and magnetic pin selection
• Upholstery: Black (in-stock) or Brown (made-to-order, 8-16 week lead time)
• Handlebars: Anti-drop, rust-proof aluminium alloy
• Feet: Professional-grade stable feet with floor-level adjustment
• Transport: Separable structure for easier delivery through doorways and into position
• Extras: Integrated cup/phone holder on every station

Who Are Makoto Machines For?

Commercial Gym Owners

This is the primary audience. If you're fitting out a commercial gym floor, the Makoto range covers every major muscle group with dedicated stations. Members can move between machines quickly with simple pin-based weight changes. The build quality is designed for 12-16 hours of daily use — aluminium alloy frames resist corrosion, and the 5-year structural warranty gives commercial operators confidence.

PT Studios and Boutique Facilities

Smaller facilities might not need all 19+ stations, but cherry-picking the essentials — a chest press, pulldown, leg press, and leg extension/curl — gives clients the selectorised options they expect. The consistent Makoto aesthetic across every machine means your gym floor looks cohesive.

Serious Home Gym Builders

At $3,999-$4,999 per station, these are not casual home gym purchases. But if you have the space and budget, adding one or two Makoto stations alongside a VERVE rack setup (say a leg extension/curl or pulldown) fills in the gaps that free weights alone cannot cover.

Building a Complete Gym Floor: Sample Configurations

Essential 8-Station Setup (~$36,000)

This covers the primary movement patterns most members use daily:

• Chest Press — $4,999
• Shoulder Press — $4,999
• Pulldown / Seated Row (combo) — $4,499
• Pec Fly / Rear Delt (combo) — $4,699
• Leg Extension / Leg Curl (combo) — $4,999
• Seated Leg Press — $4,999
• Abdominal — $3,999
• Standing Calf Raise — $4,699

Full Floor 15-Station Setup (~$68,000)

Add the isolation stations for a complete commercial offering: Converging Chest Press, Lateral Shoulder Raise, Seated Biceps Curl, Triceps Pushdown, Seated Row, Pulldown, and Abductor/Adductor.

Dual-Function Machines: Getting More for Less

Several Makoto machines serve two movement patterns in one station, which is clever for space-constrained facilities:

A facility using all five dual-function machines gets 10 exercise stations for the price of 5. That's a meaningful saving in both cost and floor space.

Pin-Loaded vs. Plate-Loaded: Which Makoto Machines to Choose?

VERVE also offers a Makoto plate-loaded range. The key differences:

For a commercial gym with general membership, pin-loaded is almost always the better choice. Members can change weight in seconds without leaving plates scattered around your gym floor. Plate-loaded machines suit hardcore training environments where lifters need to push beyond the fixed stack.

Warranty Coverage

All Makoto pin-loaded machines carry the same warranty structure:

The 5-year warranty on welding and weight stacks applies to both home and commercial use — that's the same coverage regardless of how you use it.

Frequently Asked Questions