Innova ITX9600 vs ITX9800

The ITX9600 and ITX9800 side by side

Everything below is what Innova states on each model page. We research, we don't test, so we cannot say how either feels in use.

Feature	ITX9600	ITX9800	ITX1200
Weight capacity	300 lb	300 lb	350 lb
User height	4'10" to 6'6"	4'10" to 6'6"	4'10" to 6'6"
Angle system	Six-position pin with protective cover	Six-position pin with protective cover	Three-position pin with protective cover
Ankle system	Reversible holders: front U-shape with rear foam rollers, or the reverse	Front and rear U-shaped holders, plus patented straps	No Pinch VCCTech ankle holding system with extended handle
Straps	Not listed	Patented adjustable straps and FlexStraps safety harness	Not listed
Backrest	Large padded backrest	Large padded backrest, padded for all body sizes	Large padded backrest with lumbar pad
Headrest	Adjustable headrest pad	Adjustable headrest pad	Adjustable headrest pad
Handles	Soft foam handlebars	Soft foam handlebars	Soft foam handlebars
True Balance	Three adjustments: headrest pad, height, foot	Two adjustments: headrest pad and height	Two adjustments: headrest pad and height
Stretch bars	Not listed	Not listed	Adjustable stretch bars
Frame	Heavy duty steel	Heavy duty steel	Heavy duty steel
Warranty	One-year limited	One-year limited	One-year limited

"Not listed" means the page does not mention it, not that the table lacks it.

What actually differs between the 9600 and 9800

Ankles. This is the main change. Innova says the 9800 has patented straps (it cites US 10,105,276 B2) that give "extra comfort for your legs, ankles and feet." It also lists a patented safety harness with FlexStraps, and calls the straps "great for beginners." The 9600 page describes a reversible ankle system and no straps.

True Balance. The 9600 page describes a triple adjustment (headrest pad, height and foot). The 9800 page describes two (headrest pad and height). Innova's pages do not explain why the wording differs, so we do not read more into it.

Pin cover wording. The 9800 page calls the pin cover both "patent pending" and "patented" in different places. Treat that as a loose page, not a spec.

Where the ITX1200 fits

The ITX1200 is Innova's 350 lb table. The trade-off for that rating is fewer angle choices: three pin positions, where the other two have six. It adds adjustable stretch bars, which Innova says give an extended stretch at lower slopes, and a lumbar pad on the backrest. Its height range and warranty are the same.

What none of the three pages say

None of the three pages gives dimensions or folding details, and none lists a price. Innova's general storage page covers folding for its tables, so check your owner's manual for the model you buy. The pages also point to Amazon and Walmart for purchase rather than selling direct.

How to choose

• Pick the ITX9600 if you want the simplest of the three and the straps do not matter to you.
• Pick the ITX9800 if ankle pressure is your main worry and the strap design appeals. Whether it feels better is a personal fit question that a spec sheet cannot answer.
• Pick the ITX1200 if you are between 300 and 350 lb, and accept three angle positions.
• If you want a longer warranty or a different angle control, see Teeter vs Innova.

Common questions

What is the difference between the Innova ITX9600 and ITX9800?

By Innova's pages, the ankle area. The ITX9800 adds patented straps and a FlexStraps safety harness. The weight limit, height range, six-position pin and warranty are the same.

Is the Innova ITX9800 better than the ITX9600?

Innova's pages do not rank them. The ITX9800 lists more ankle features. The ITX9600 lists a third True Balance adjustment, for foot position. Which suits you depends on fit, so read the ITX9600 review and ITX9800 review.

Do Innova inversion tables come with a long warranty?

Innova lists a one-year limited warranty on all three pages, with limitations or exclusions explained in the owner's manual.

Which Innova holds the most weight?

The ITX1200, at 350 lb on Innova's page. The ITX9600 and ITX9800 are both 300 lb.

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