Teeter vs Innova inversion tables

Teeter vs Innova inversion table: the differences that matter

	Teeter (X3, X1, EP-560, LX9)	Innova (ITX9600, ITX9800, ITX1200)
Weight limit	300 lb	300 lb; ITX1200 350 lb
Height range	4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 6 in	4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 6 in
Angle control	Tether (X3 and LX9 marked 20, 40, 60 degrees)	Adjustable pin (six positions; ITX1200 three)
Ankle system	EZ-Reach extra-long handle (X3, LX9); T-pin (X1, EP-560)	Reversible holders (ITX9600); straps (ITX9800); extended-handle No Pinch system (ITX1200)
Warranty	5-year full, included	1-year limited
Folds	Yes, per each product page	Yes, per Innova's general storage page
Published folded size	20 x 28.8 x 66 in (X3, X1, EP-560)	not on the model pages

All figures come from the makers' own pages, linked below. Innova publishes no list prices on its model pages, so we compare only by relative tier: the Innova ITX9600 is the cheaper end, and the Teeter EP-560 is the lowest of the Teeters.

Angle control: tether or pin

Teeter's tables use an angle tether, a strap you set before you lie back. On the X3 it is marked at 20, 40 and 60 degrees. Innova uses an adjustable pin you position in the desired angle, and describes its protective cover as making positioning easy. Innova's page also says old tether systems make you get off and climb underneath to adjust. In practice, either way you set the limit before you invert and change it by getting off the table. Our angle guide covers starting points.

Ankle systems

This is the step that holds you on the table, so it is the one to check. Teeter's X3 and LX9 have an extra-long handle that Teeter says reduces the need to bend forward, plus a second gravity-activated lock. The EP-560 and X1 use a T-pin closure. Innova's ITX9600 has reversible ankle holders, the ITX9800 adds a patented strap system that Innova says adds comfort and works as a safety feature, and the ITX1200 has an extended-handle ankle system. We have not tested any of them. Test whichever you buy by hand, every time, as the manuals say.

Warranty

Teeter lists a 5-year full warranty, included. Innova lists a one-year limited warranty, with limitations or exclusions explained in the owner's manual. If you plan to keep a table for years, this is the biggest published difference.

Weight and height

The overlap is large. Teeter and Innova both stop at 6 ft 6 in, and for tall users that means neither brand is a fit above that. For weight, 300 lb is the common limit; the Innova ITX1200 is the one table we verified at 350 lb.

Which should you pick?

• You want the longest warranty and the easiest ankle step: Teeter FitSpine X3. More in X3 vs LX9.
• You want a lower tier with the same limits: Teeter EP-560 or Innova ITX9600.
• You are between 300 and 350 lb: the Innova ITX1200, checking the manual for your exact model.

Safety

Inversion tables are not for everyone. Both makers' materials say not to use one without a licensed physician's approval. Read who should not use an inversion table.