Designed to sit in a driveway, backyard, or any other open space, the Spalding 50-inch portable basketball system will turn your paved landscape into a jump-shooting haven. The system starts with a 50-inch polycarbonate backboard with a heavy-duty steel frame. The board offers the same action as glass backboards, helping you shoot layups and bank shots with confidence. The Pro Slam rim, meanwhile, holds up well against the force of emphatic dunks--a must for modern hoops. And hops-challenged players will love the hoop's ExactaHeight lift system, which lets you adjust the height from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Other features include a two-wheel, 34-gallon base that fills with sand or water for maximum stability and safety; a front cover that acts as a rebounder during play; and a three-piece, 3.5-inch round pole set at a 20-degree angle from the base.
About Spalding Founded in 1876 by Hall of Fame pitcher Albert G. Spalding, Spalding is one of the oldest and best-known sporting goods brands in the world, and is a leading producer and marketer of basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, softballs (Dudley brand), and soccer balls. Spalding is the official game ball provider of the National Basketball Association, the Major Indoor Soccer League, and more than 200 college and university programs. Spalding is also the official basketball equipment supplier to the NCAA Final Four. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Spalding is owned by Russell Corp.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
We have had this hoop for a couple of years now, and it has held up very well. The only complaint I have is with the piece protruding from the front, the one that slants up. This broke within the first few weeks of use when the basketball hit it either a certain way, or when the ball came at it too hard. Several large pieces broke off.
Also, because of the way it sticks out from the pole, when a ball comes down thru the hoop at a specific angle, it bounces off the piece and quickly rolls away. This can be very frustrating. If they had made this piece out of a firmer material so it didn't break so easily, the hoop would be almost perfect. The ball would still bounce off of it though, coming down through the hoop.
I have 5 kids on basketball teams, 3 of them teenage boys 6 feet or taller, so this has gotten ALOT of use. We are moving soon and I am actually looking to buy a new hoop. However, if I can't find one within our budget, we are going to move this one with us. It is still in good condition except for the broken piece. Thankfully we are only moving a few miles away!
