Play like the masters in your own backyard with this Spalding polycarbonate backboard/rim combo, which is designed to fit on both round or square poles. Measuring 44 inches wide, this clear board has look of a pro-style backboard–complete with NBA logo in the corner–this unit is idealisti for mounting to a pole, garage, or wall. It likewise features a 5/8-inch solid steel Slam Jam breakaway rim with ultra-smooth spring action and an all-weather net. Mounting hardware not included.
Key Features:
- 44-inch polycarbonate basketball backboard
- Slam Jam breakaway basketball rim
- 2-7/8″ x 2-1/2″ hole pattern
- Designed to fit round or square poles
- Weighs 34 pounds
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Five-year fixed warranty
About Spalding
As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group comprises of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the biggest 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 lot 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 system may in the end be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount scheme before you decide.
In-Ground Systems
In-ground schemes 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 ofttimes 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 scheme down for off-season storage, and feature heavy-duty break-away rims. You’ll also want to exploration the adaptable mechanisms on the systems, as there are assorted 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 extreme convenience. These schemes 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 many times be folded for commodious storage.
Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which system you choose, you’ll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential schemes 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 nearly vandal resistant, but don’t offer the unfeigned 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 in general more costly than the streamlined fan-shaped board.
Great for the price
Very nice backboard set