The verdict: buy Pro for plate-free changes, not for a rack replacement
The Inspire FT2 Pro is a good all-in-one choice when you want adjustable cables and a Smith bar powered by the same selector stacks. Its strongest argument is avoiding plate changes, including on the Smith. Buy the bench-and-leg collection if stack-loaded leg extensions and curls are part of the reason for buying it; the base machine does not include that station.
Keep a serviceable original FT2 if its cable positions, loading and bench already meet your needs. Pro adds a different frame, storage and a repositionable lower pulley arrangement, but an existing owner's working cable gym does not become inadequate because the badge changes. A used FT2 can make sense with a complete, identified bench/leg kit and a realistic collection and repair bill. An old review's purchase price is not today's used-market value.
Skip both when you need a free-bar rack or expect a conventional Smith that racks at the top of each repetition by rotating the bar onto successive hooks. The FT2 family uses its adjustable carriages as the lower resting position. That difference is more important than how many exercises the brochure counts. For heavy single-cable work, compare the UK Force USA G12 V2; for cables without a wanted Smith, compare REP Arcadia or Arcadia Max.
FT2 and FT2 Pro are separate machines
The original FT2 has an adjustable-height pull-up assembly and a rear-centred frame. Inspire's original dimension sheet gives 61 inches of width and 58 inches of depth without the bench, or 89 inches of depth with it; height ranges from 83 to 88 inches. Its November 2012 manual is still separately listed in Inspire's manual library. Use it for the original machine rather than following Pro cable routing.
Pro has a walk-in layout, integrated shelves, six supplied D-handles and a lower-to-middle pulley assembly that rotates between six positions. The US listing gives 64 inches wide by 52.4 deep by 83.2 high. The Pro manual rounds its frame drawing to 163 by 133 by 212 cm. Those are frame dimensions, not a promise that a bench and moving legs fit within them.
The UK retailer's 40-height description refers to the front adjustable pulley columns. Its six-position description refers to the separate low-to-mid assembly. Six pulley points, 40 trolley heights and six lower positions are three different counts; none means that every pulley has only six usable heights. Do not use an FT1 or FTX listing as an alternative specification for either FT2 generation.
| Feature | Original FT2 | FT2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame reference | 61 W x 58 D in; 89 D in with bench | US listing: 64 W x 52.4 D x 83.2 H in |
| Height | 83–88 in on original dimension sheet | Pro manual frame drawing: 212 cm high |
| Lower pulley choice | Original manual has separate lower/rear cable routing | Lower-to-mid assembly rotates through six positions |
| Bench/leg integration | Match original bench and conversion kit | FID7 Pro + leg developer + conversion kit |
| Free-bar rack included | No | No |
What 165 lb stacks deliver at the handle
Pro has two 165 lb stacks and a 2:1 cable ratio. One standard outlet therefore has a nominal 82.5 lb ceiling before the supplied small add-on weight. The optional 50 lb upgrade on each side takes each physical stack to 215 lb, or a nominal 107.5 lb at an ordinary cable outlet. A 5 lb stack add-on changes nominal handle resistance by 2.5 lb at 2:1. These are ratio calculations, not measured pulling forces after friction.
That makes Pro well directed towards varied accessory work, but less convincing for someone who needs a very heavy single-arm row. Example: a planned nominal 100 lb single-outlet exercise exceeds the base stack's 82.5 lb calculation and falls within the upgraded 107.5 lb calculation. Two stacks do not provide 330 lb to one ordinary handle.
The Smith is a different connection. Its weight doubler changes the mechanism's contribution to the bar; it does not turn every cable outlet into a heavier outlet. Its Smith loading is not the resistance available at one cable handle. Use the supplied settings and manufacturer-approved add-ons rather than extrapolating a new Smith maximum from the upgraded stacks.
| Configuration | Physical stack per side | Nominal single outlet at 2:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 165 lb | 82.5 lb |
| 50 lb added to each stack | 215 lb | 107.5 lb |
| One supplied small add-on on one stack | 5 lb additional stack mass | 2.5 lb additional outlet resistance |
The Smith trade-off you should try before buying
The Pro manual shows the Smith bar above adjustable carriages. Rotating the bar releases the carriages together to reposition the lower stop; the cable connects at the Smith hook, with a separate doubler hook. That is not the same job as re-racking a conventional plate-loaded Smith bar at the top of a squat or press. Try the intended start and finish with the exact bench before paying for the machine primarily for those lifts.
Joe Gray's long-term review at Gray Matter Lifting concerns the original FT2. He valued the convenient stacks and cable-driven leg developer, but found its bottom-up Smith arrangement awkward for his preferred squats and presses. That is a useful limitation to investigate, not a hands-on test of the Pro. His SCS bench comments also do not establish how the newer FID7 Pro feels.
For a buyer already happy with free-bar compound lifts, Pro can be an accessory corner rather than the centre of the gym. For someone starting with nothing, the lack of a free-bar rack is a real capability difference from Force USA's combined systems. Buying a separate bar does not make it usable on unsupported FT2 uprights.
The base purchase does not include a leg-extension station
The US base machine supplies a rope, six D-handles, dual-hook straight and curl bars, an ankle strap, a multi-function belt and two 5 lb add-on weights. Those attachments let you use the intended cable connections without buying a wall of handles first. The pictured dumbbells and kettlebells are not included simply because the frame has shelves.
For stack-powered leg extensions and curls, the complete chain is the compatible bench, the leg extension/curl developer and the FT2/FT2 Pro leg conversion kit. The kit contains the cables, pulleys and hardware connecting the developer to the machine. It is not the padded developer itself. The developer without that conversion kit can be plate loaded, which gives up the plate-free reason to choose this collection.
FID7 Pro is the current bench in the US suggested bundle and the UK Pro Package. Inspire also names SCS-WB compatibility for the conversion kit. Keep that documented compatibility distinct from assuming any adjustable bench with a front socket will work. A second-hand seller offering the original SCS bench should identify every kit component rather than describing the whole lot as a Pro package.
| Purchase | Cable/Smith use | Stack-driven seated leg extension/curl |
|---|---|---|
| FT2 Pro base | Cables and selectorized Smith; bench not included | No bench or leg developer |
| Base + FID7 Pro | Adds supported bench positions | Still missing developer and conversion kit |
| Base + FID7 Pro + developer + conversion kit | Complete selected collection | Yes, using the compatible connection |
| Optional stack upgrade | More available cable load | Not a substitute for the bench or leg kit |
US price: compare the full plate-free collection
The US base Pro lists US$5,999. Add the US$699 FID7 Pro, US$231 developer and US$76 conversion kit for US$7,005 of equipment. That is the complete selected bench-and-leg basket, not a US$5,999 gym with every pictured function. If you already own the compatible bench and both leg components, keep them and compare the base purchase instead.
The 50 lb stack upgrade lists US$156 for one stack's set of five 10 lb plates. Upgrading both sides costs US$312. The complete selected leg basket with both upgrades is therefore US$7,317; the base machine with both upgrades is US$6,311. Do not buy a single upgrade box expecting to add 50 lb to both stacks.
These are advertised US equipment subtotals checked on 28 October 2026, before destination tax, shipping charges where applicable and assembly. The optional Centr coaching offer is separate from mechanically operating a selector-stack machine.
| Line item / collection | Price |
|---|---|
| FT2 Pro base | US$5,999 |
| FID7 Pro bench | US$699 |
| Leg developer | US$231 |
| Leg conversion kit | US$76 |
| Complete standard bench-and-leg collection | US$7,005 |
| Two 50 lb stack-upgrade sets | US$312 additional |
| Complete collection with both stack upgrades | US$7,317 |
UK package and Australian stock are different purchases
Fitshop's UK offer is the FT2 Pro Package at £4,999, not a £4,999 base machine to which every pictured component must be added again. The new package's active SKU is INSP-SF7.1-FL. The package comparison includes FID7 Pro, the leg developer, FT2-LK cable kit and extra W5 stack plates. Loose free weights shown in the storage photos are separate.
The listed delivery-and-installation option is £594, taking that package plus service to £5,593. The seller advertises free UK delivery separately; use the offered service for the actual access route rather than assuming free delivery also means installation upstairs. Its home warranty table states three years on non-wearable parts and ten years on the frame, not the US page's blanket lifetime wording.
In Australia, Orbit's exact Inspire FT2Pro listing shows A$9,999 and Sold Out. It is an identified local model listing, not an available buy-now recommendation. A reader who needs a machine now should compare an available local alternative instead of importing the UK package or assigning it a converted Australian price.
Plan the workout area, then the bench positions
The Pro manual's workout-area diagram specifies a 2.4 m by 2.4 m floor area and 2.7 m height. Start with that manufacturer diagram rather than squeezing the 1.33 m-deep frame into a cupboard-shaped space. The bench in pressing position, the bench parked, and a leg developer moving through its arc are different layouts. Rehearse all three and keep a usable route between them.
The FID7 Pro listing gives 58.4 inches of bench length and 26.8 inches of width. Do not simply add the full bench length to the frame depth: part of the bench can sit inside the frame, while the leg station and your body extend beyond its stored outline. The original FT2's 89-inch dimension with its bench describes that older arrangement, not an approved Pro-with-leg-kit clearance.
Only one person may use Pro at a time. Its manual requires other people in the room to stay at least 5 ft / 1.5 m from the equipment, and no one else in its exercise area. Shelves and dual stacks do not make it two independent training bays. Keep children off the machine and secure it against unauthorised access after use.
What a press-to-row-to-leg changeover actually changes
For purchasing purposes, walk through a Smith press, a cable row and the compatible leg developer as three setups. The bench begins inside the frame for pressing. After the bar is returned to its secured storage position, its stack connection must be returned to the correct non-Smith arrangement before cable work. The manual identifies separate connect/disconnect hooks; the load selector alone does not perform that change.
For the row, the lower assembly position and attachment become the setup variables. For the leg developer, move the compatible bench into its specified position and use the conversion kit connection. The convenience is that resistance changes at the stack instead of through a pile of loose discs. The compromise is that one machine and one bench must be reset between jobs.
Before each change, let the mechanism come to rest; secure both carriages and fully insert the selector pins before the next use. Have the supplier demonstrate the exact bar storage, doubler and leg-kit connection during handover. This is a buying comparison of changeover tasks, not a substitute Smith or leg-kit exercise tutorial.
Used FT2 ownership and the final buy-or-skip decision
On a used FT2, record the serial label, original generation, exact bench and all leg-kit pieces. Its original manual identifies separate upper, lower and rear cables; a cable sold for Pro is not established as the correct replacement. Look for splitting, cracking, fraying, flattened areas and damage at cable ends. Stop using a damaged cable and obtain the matching part rather than discounting the defect as cosmetic.
The original manual's warranty is for the original purchaser and is not transferable. Budget transport, dismantling, reassembly and any replacement parts instead of treating used equipment as a new machine with a lower sticker. Both generations need cable and hardware inspection; the Pro manual specifies a thin Teflon-based lubricant on cleaned guide rods, not an unspecified spray on every moving part.
Buy Pro if the selectorized Smith and compatible leg station will be used often enough to earn the complete basket cost. Keep the original FT2 when it already supplies those jobs. Choose G12 V2 when heavy 1:1 cables and free-bar supports matter more than plate-free Smith changes. Choose Arcadia/Max when you only want adjustable cables. Centr 3 is the lower-cost selectorized Smith alternative, but it is not the same integrated bench-and-leg collection.