Abstract: A transfer wheel for grouping rod-shaped or tubular objects is disclosed, consisting of at least two segments (1), (2) that can be controlled independently of each other. The segments are filled in a cyclic operation by way of a toothed belt (5) filled with the objects, wherein missing objects (gaps) on the toothed belt (5) are skipped, so that each segment (1) is completely filled with the objects. The filled segment (2) is rotated with fast advancement to the dispensing wheel (4), to which the grouped objects are dispensed again. The segments (1), (2) alternately pick up and dispense the objects.