Designed to mount to a square pole or wall, this Spalding backboard and rim combo will turn your backyard or driveway into a jump-shooting haven. The backboard/rim combo starts with a 52-inch, 4.5mm acrylic backboard with steel frame. The board offers the same action as glass backboards, helping you shoot layups and bank shots with confidence.
The Pro Slam breakaway basketball rim, meanwhile, holds up well versus the strength of emphatic slams–a must for innovative hoops. Other features include a white all-weather net, a 2-7/8-by-2-1/2-inch rim hole pattern, and a total weight of 40 pounds. The board is compatible with the following mounting brackets (sold separately): the Spalding 920312 extension arm and bracket for 4-inch square basketball poles or the Spalding 316 U-Turn adaptable extension arm and bracket for square basketball poles. The backboard carries a five-year warranty while the rim is backed by a one-year warranty.
About Spalding
As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group comprises of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the greatest basketball instrumentation provider in the world. Spalding is the official basketball provider of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.
Basketball System Buying Guide
With the high-quality construction of a heap of portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court may be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable scheme may at last 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 by way of a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground–and are in general more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground schemes often require that you hire a professional to finish the task, but when the cement dries you’ll have a hoop that may 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 likewise want to exploration the adaptable mechanisms on the systems, as there are various types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you carry out easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system.
Wall-Mount Systems
Wall-mount systems may be mounted to the side of a house, a tall holding back wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added vantage of optimizing your existent 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 sure you add a mounting kit to your list.
Portable Systems
Portable systems require minimal installation and offer uttermost convenience. These systems in general feature a base that may 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 may often times be folded for commodious storage.
Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which scheme you choose, you’ll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential systems feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or respective 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 almost 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 schemes 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 in general more pricey than the streamlined fan-shaped board.
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