Innova ITX9600 review

Our take

The ITX9600 is our best budget pick. It is a straightforward table: a six-position pin sets the angle, there are no motors or electronics to fail, and Innova's published limits cover most adults up to 300 lb. We have not seen Innova publish list prices, so "budget" here is a relative label, not a price.

We research, we don't test, so this review is built from Innova's published information. Picks are based on product specs, owner reviews and expert sources, linked below.

What stands out

Innova's True Balance system includes an adjustable headrest, a height tube and reversible ankle holders, plus a large backrest pad and foam handlebars. The pin system comes with a protective cover. Innova's general storage page says the frame folds by pulling the handlebars; the ITX9600 page itself does not mention folding, so check the manual if storage matters to you.

The downsides

The warranty is only a 1-year limited warranty, against 5 years on the Teeter tables in our set. The ankle system uses standard handles, so you bend further forward than with Teeter's EZ-Reach or Innova's extended-handle models. There is no tether or stretch handle: to change the angle you get off and move the pin, which is worth thinking about if you like to adjust in small steps. The limit is 300 lb.

The maker's numbers

Innova's page lists a 300 lb capacity and a user height of 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 6 in. Innova states a one-year limited warranty, with limitations or exclusions that are explained in the owner's manual. Innova does not publish list prices on its model page, so our budget placement is relative and based on how the table is positioned against the Teeters.

How the controls work

Innova describes a six-position adjustable pin system with a protective cover. You choose one of six angle positions with the pin, rather than a strap. Innova's own wording is that old tether strap systems make the user dismount and climb underneath to adjust, which is the trade-off the other way: with a pin you also get off to change position. Its True Balance system has three adjustments, for the headrest pad, the height and the foot position, to set your centre of gravity. The ankle holders are reversible: front U-shaped holders with rear foam rollers, or the reverse. Innova's FAQ advises new users to begin at a low setting (15 or 30 on its scale), wear athletic shoes, and not tighten the ankle system hard enough to restrict blood flow.

How it compares

Next to the ITX9800 it has the same 300 lb limit and six pins but not the patented strap system, and next to the ITX1200 it trades three pin positions and 350 lb for six pins and 300 lb. Against the Teeters, it has the same weight and height limits as the EP-560, a shorter warranty and a different angle system. The full comparison is in Teeter vs Innova.

Common questions

Does it fold?

Innova's storage and maintenance page describes folding the base frame by removing a safety pin and pulling up on the handlebars. That is a generic page for Innova tables, not a model-specific one, so check your manual. Innova also says never to let anyone use the table while it is in storage mode.

Does it have an angle strap?

No. It uses a six-position pin, and Innova says its pin system is easier to position and safer than strap systems; that is the maker's claim.

Is it right for me?

Inversion tables are not for everyone, and the research on them is limited and mixed. Some people find a table eases back stiffness for a while, but it is not a treatment. Talk to your doctor first, and read who should not use an inversion table.

Who it suits

The ITX9600 suits a buyer who wants a basic, proven layout for less and accepts a shorter warranty. The closest comparison is the Teeter EP-560, which also has a budget tier and a 5-year warranty but a different angle control. For heavier users the ITX1200 is the step up.

Inversion tables are not for everyone. Read who should not use one and talk to your doctor first if you have any health condition.