Teeter EP-560 review (Hang Ups)

Our take

The EP-560 is the table many people know as the Teeter Hang Ups. It is now sold on teeter.com simply as the EP-560. It sits in the Budget tier of Teeter's range, yet it still has the same 300 lb and 6 ft 6 in limits as the FitSpines and the same 5-year full warranty. For a first table from a well-known brand, that is a strong set of basics.

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

It includes a Lumbar Bridge and Acupressure Nodes, a spring-loaded T-pin ankle closure with an ankle comfort dial, and a ComforTrak backrest. The limits and warranty are the main reason to put it on a shortlist: you are not giving up capacity to save money, compared with the FitSpine X1.

The downsides

The backrest is a simpler design without the FitSpine FlexTech suspension, and the tether has no EZ-Angle markings. The T-pin closure means more bending forward than EZ-Reach does. And Teeter lists it as the classic model, which suggests it may be replaced, so check availability before you plan around it.

The maker's numbers

Teeter lists the EP-560 at a 300 lb capacity, a 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 6 in height range and a product weight of 59.0 lb, the lightest of the four Teeters. In use it measures about 84 x 28.8 x 86 in, and 20 x 28.8 x 66 in folded for storage. It carries the same 5-year full warranty as the other Teeters. Teeter now sells it simply as the EP-560; the older "Hang Ups" prefix is gone from the maker's page.

What it has

Teeter's page describes a ComforTrak backrest with a firm, flexible surface, an angle tether for partial inversion, the Ergo-Embrace ankle supports with the Ankle Comfort Dial, grip-and-stretch handholds, and a spring-loaded T-pin ankle closure with a T-shaped grip. Lumbar bridge, acupressure nodes and headrest pillow come with it. Teeter also sells a version bundled with a heat and vibration cushion; we compare only the table.

How it compares

The EP-560 has the same published weight and height limits as the X1, X3 and LX9, so choosing it costs you features, not capacity. What you give up is the FlexTech backrest and 8-point suspension of the FitSpine models and, as with the X1, the extra-long ankle handle of the X3 and LX9. That makes it the straightforward Teeter for someone who can reach their ankles and wants a Budget-tier table. See Teeter X3 vs LX9 for the full set, and Teeter vs Innova if budget is pulling you toward the other brand.

Common questions

Is the EP-560 still sold?

Yes. Teeter lists it on its own site as the EP-560, in a plain version and one bundled with a heat and vibration cushion.

Does it have the same limits as the pricier Teeters?

Teeter lists 300 lb and 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 6 in for the EP-560, the same as the X1, X3 and LX9.

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.

Space and storage

Teeter lists about 84 x 28.8 in of floor and 86 in of height in use, a longer footprint than the FitSpine tables, and 60 x 28.8 x 58.5 in in its non-use position. Folded for storage it measures 20 x 28.8 x 66 in. It is the lightest Teeter we cover at 59 lb, but the added length in use matters in a small room, so measure before you buy.

Who it suits

Choose the EP-560 if you want Teeter's warranty and brand support at the lowest Teeter price and you are comfortable with the simpler ankle closure. Compare it with the Innova ITX9600, which is also a budget table but has only a 1-year limited warranty and uses a pin instead of a tether to set the angle. If you want easier ankle access, look at the FitSpine X3.

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