Lifetime 1269 Pro Court Portable Basketball System with 44" Acrylic Fusion Backboard
| Lifetime 1269 Pro Court Portable Basketball System with 44" Acrylic Fusion Backboard |
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Amazon.com Basketball System Buying Guide With the high-quality construction of many portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court can be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable system may ultimately be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount system before you decide. In-Ground Systems In-ground systems are permanently cemented into the ground--either via a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground--and are generally more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground systems often require that you hire a professional to complete the task, but when the cement dries you'll have a hoop that can take punishing dunks with ease. Many in-ground systems are height-adjustable, include removable post features that let you take the system down for off-season storage, and feature heavy-duty break-away rims. You'll also want to research the adjustable mechanisms on the systems, as there are several types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you perform easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system. Wall-Mount Systems Wall-mount systems can be mounted to the side of a house, a tall retaining wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added advantage of optimizing your existing ground space for the court, since you won't take any space up with the base or pole. Not all systems include the necessary hardware, so make certain you add a mounting kit to your list. Portable Systems Portable systems require minimal installation and offer ultimate convenience. These systems generally feature a base that can be filled with sand or water to stabilize them and include wheels for portability. Although they are not as sturdy as in-ground or wall-mounted hoops, portables are simple to set up and can often be folded for convenient storage. Backboard Considerations Regardless of which system you choose, you'll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential systems feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or various other composite materials. While clear acrylic gives the professional look and feel of glass, it is not as rigid as fiberglass or graphite. Some systems may offer steel or aluminum backboards, which are virtually vandal resistant, but don't offer the true rebounding action. The regulation size of an NBA backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. Most portable hoops are 42 or 44 inches wide and 36 inches tall. In-ground systems tend to be a bit larger, with 54-inch and 60-inch widths being the most popular. While rectangular shaped backboards provide more bank shot opportunities, they are generally more expensive than the streamlined fan-shaped board. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great item!I love this BBall hoop! Only gave four stars because adjusting the height is not as easy as they would have you think. It is definitely a two person job and would be much easier if both those people were taller. But seriously, how often do you change the height of a Basketball hoop? All in all a great purchase! Rating:  - Terrific system for kids!This system was purchased for my 8-yr-old son. It is well built and easy to assemble. With the ability to change the height fairly easily, it can grow with him...at least for awhile. It looks great and he uses it nearly daily! This is not super expensive, but not super cheap, so I consider it mid-range. Amazon had it for a great price and free shipping, well below the local sports good store, even with their discounts! Highly recommended. Rating: - Lifetime basketball systemI bought this for my 7 year old son for Christmas. We used to go to the park, but the hoops there are too high for him. I set it up at it's lowest hieght, and he loves it because he makes more baskets than he misses now. The assembly is a bit of work, but managable. The instructions are pretty easy to understand, too. Rating: - Great Value, Easy AssemblyI purchased the Pro Court Portable Basketball System for my grandson who just turned 8. I was very impressed with the quality of the system, much nicer than ones I'd looked at costing well over $100 more. The instructions were easy to follow and I was able to construct the system by myself. Great product that will "grow" with my grandson. Thanks! Rating:  - Lifetime 1269 Pro Court Portable basketball system 44 in fusionThis worked perfect for our needs-my son is 9 yrs old and will not be doing any dunking, etc yet. I didn't realize that the backboard did not come out from the pole until I realized that other people's basketball systems all had this extension pushing the backboard away from the pole and ours came right out of the pole-you would hit it as you dunked. Still, he won't be dunking and the price was good for us-necessary to be able to afford it, so it still is good. You should just know there are differences. Mom who doesn't play basketball 
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