Teeter FitSpine LX9 review

Our take

The FitSpine LX9 is Teeter's top FitSpine. It uses the same Deluxe EZ-Reach ankle system, EZ-Angle tether and handles as the FitSpine X3, then adds two things: a raised boarding platform and an ergonomic arched LX frame. Both are about getting on and off the table, not about how far it goes or how much it holds.

That is the whole case for the LX9. If you are comfortable stepping onto a standard table and reaching your ankles, the X3 gives you the same weight and height limits for less. If boarding the table is the part you dread, the platform is the feature that justifies the money.

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

What stands out

The LX9 includes a storage caddy and node holder, and keeps the 5-year full warranty that comes with the other Teeter tables in this set. The ankle lock is the long-handled EZ-Reach with a secondary gravity-activated lock, so there is less bending forward than on the X1 or EP-560.

The downsides

The limits are the same as the cheaper FitSpine models: 300 lb and 6 ft 6 in. The extra cost buys convenience, not capacity. It is also the heaviest of the Teeter tables here at about 74 lb, and it carries the highest list price of the group.

The maker's numbers

Teeter lists the LX9 at a 300 lb capacity, a 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 6 in height range and a product weight of 73.6 lb, the heaviest of the four Teeter tables we cover. In use it measures about 81.7 x 32 x 86.5 in, and its storage dimensions are 22.1 x 32 x 67.4 in. Both the footprint and the folded size are a little bigger than the X3's (20 x 28.8 x 66 in folded), because of the wider arched frame. The warranty is a 5-year full warranty included with the table.

What the extra money buys

Teeter's page lists the LX9's features as the FlexTech backrest on an 8-point floating suspension, the Deluxe EZ-Reach ankle system with the extra-long handle, the EZ-Angle tether marked at 20, 40 and 60 degrees, and Stretch Max and EZ-Stretch handles. Those are shared with the X3. The differences are three: a raised boarding platform that Teeter says makes stepping into the ankle lock easier, the LX ergonomic frame with an arched design for entry and exit, and a storage caddy for a water bottle, acupressure nodes or a phone. The LX9 has the highest price tier of the Teeters, so the question is whether easier boarding is worth that step.

How it compares

If getting on and off the table is the hard part, the LX9 is the Teeter built for that. If it is not, the X3 gives you the same published limits and ankle system for less. See Teeter X3 vs LX9 for the full comparison, including the X1 and EP-560. Like every table here it stops at 300 lb and 6 ft 6 in; see how to choose an inversion table for what to do if you are outside that.

Common questions

Is the LX9 heavier than the X3?

Yes. Teeter lists 73.6 lb for the LX9 and 65.8 lb for the X3, and the LX9 is wider at about 32 in against 28.8 in.

Does it hold more weight?

No. Teeter lists 300 lb for both, and 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 6 in for both.

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

Pick the LX9 if boarding and ankle access are your sticking points and you are within the limits. Otherwise compare it with the X3 for the same core features at a lower price, or the X1 if you want to spend less still. For anyone heavier, the Innova ITX1200 is rated to 350 lb.

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