Spalding NBA Basketball System Basketball Hoop

So far so good. Easy to change height between kids and adults. Would recommend getting help to install. Great value for the price.

Excellent quality. Good height adjustment mechanism.Tough to put together but once it’s up it’s seriously sturdy.

Very disappointed with this product after spending 3 days in assembly and completed everything i started filling it with water then water started leaking from the base.now i cannot fix and i have one option is to return it.i wouldnt recommend buying it all

i love it

I receive the product , but I need someone to fix it rather than spending 10 hours in assembling

Excellent quality

Wondering if that's why its cheaper online because you have to disclose there's scratches all over the backboard of the basketball stand. It would nice to know that before making a purchase, its also common courtesy.

Nice and functional but takes time to install, and had a problem with leaking base that was supposed to be filled with water but unfortunately, the water leaked. I was told I need to uninstall the entire system repack it and they will pic kit up, because they cannot replace the leaking part.However I just could not uninstall the system and reinstall another, so I had to do the repair myself, and was offered a discount instead.

Linda, muito bonita, resistente mas complicada para montar deveria vir acompanhado de um video (Link).

I researched several goals of various styles over the course of several weeks to try to get a good understanding of what was available and what would give me the most for my money.I was replacing a 20 year old fiberglass portable system (can't believe it lasted that long) for use by me and the family.If you truly love the game of basketball, and I do - you take a purist approach to wanting the best basketball experience you can have. With that in mind, I had a couple of things that were a higher priority to me and that is what I focused on.Backboard: There are various types of backboards available on the market. But I wanted something that was rigid and had the bounce and feel of a gym quality system. All backboards have their negatives to one degree or another, but 'real' glass or metal backboards give you the best experience. Just walk into a Sports Authority or Dick's Sporting goods and take one of the balls and bounce it off the various display backboards and you will see and feel the deadness (lack of bounce) of everything that is NOT glass. There is no comparison. The fact that this has a 60" glass backboard was also a huge selling point for me. College/Pro backboards measure in at 72". Without adequate real estate on a backboard you never really have the chance to learn the beauty of the bank shot and how to utilize the entire surface.Rigidness: One of the drawbacks of outside/portable systems is the flex or shaking of the goal/system when the ball hits the rim or backboard. This affects the shot or rebound and takes away from the game. While this system is massive, coming in at over 700lbs with a full base, there is some 'flex'. It is more prevalent when the ball strikes the front of the rim and less when it hits the backboard or base of the rim. Do NOT try to over-tighten the support braces and brackets to eliminate this. If you do, you are subjecting yourself to the possibility of the glass backboard system shattering (Pay attention to the installation manual and note when it tells you to only tighten to a certain point - this is specific to the backboard mounting). Overall - this system provides better rigidness than all other portable systems and even beats a lot of the in-ground systems as well.The item came in 3 large boxes that were bound together and their contents well packed. Remove all of the contents and lay them out in areas related to the content of the box.I read the installation horror stories on various reviews, but I have to tell you that the install was very straight forward and was easily done within a few hours with the help of my 14 year old son. The instruction manual is dead on and all of the bolts/nuts/washers are all color coded and labeled by number codes that are referenced in the manual. Only open the bolt/nut/washer set you need as you go. I would recommend reading through the manual before beginning the installation and taking a yellow highlighter and marking all of the notices/important notes as you go through so it ensures you see them when you get to that page. As mentioned above - there are specific notes when mounting the backboard that you DO NOT tighten beyond a certain point. Keep this in mind or you could be one of those that shatters the backboard.Other installation notes: I highly recommend that you use a 12" extension as recommended by other users, I had one but I could see where you could face some major frustrations without one.When connecting the 5" poles together - take the advice of others and lubricate (WD-40) the inside and outside of the connecting joint before trying to put these together. I was expecting this to be a major hurdle when we got here, but after spraying some WD-40 it was almost effortless getting these together using the method mentioned in the manual.Once the installation was completed, we had to move the goal 15-20 feet from the installation point to its final position on the court. Considering the size and limited turning ratio of the goal itself - it was pretty easy to maneuver and once the handle is positioned back against the goal - the front wheels are lifted and the system rests on a set rubber bumpers.Once we were set on position we cranked the goal to the 10' marker on the pole. However, when taking a measurement from the ground to the rim, there was about a 4-5 inch difference. I had to crank the goal past the 10' marker (which the manual recommends not going past the set range) to reach the 10' height. I don't know if this pre-installed sticker was misplaced at the factory but I didn't feel we were pushing the edge of the systems ability to get it to a true 10' mark.After several days of heavy use, I would say that this is a great system and highly recommended. It was out of my initial price range, but to get what I thought was the best portable system that would provide me with years of enjoyment - I went ahead and spent a little more. The fact that you are saving a couple hundred dollars on the price alone compared to sports retailers (and no tax) just adds to the value of this system.UPDATE (10/11/13)After several months of use, The Beast is still 100% recommended.We play on it daily and have had nothing but a great experience with it. I've even gone back and spot checked nuts and bolts and everything is just as snug as the day we put it together. The system in incredibly durable and has taken the abuse of thousands of basketballs hitting the glass from every angle and/or depth.This is a must have for anyone looking at portable or even non-portable systems.UPDATE 08/05/15:This goal is still going strong and has been subjected to the elements and hours (and hours) of basketball play. Still very pleased with the goal, but wanted to bring attention to an issue that I have come across as it relates to the hardware itself.The rim for this goal is decent, but probably my biggest complaint with the system myself. The rim is solid, but is loud when your shot hits the rim. Over time, the mounting bolts/nuts for the rim will come loose and create play between the rim and backboard. I have attempted to replace bolts/nuts with new hardware from Home Depot, but the problem still returned after several months of play. I would suggest using something like Loctite Threadlocker when assembling this part of the goal to help alleviate this sort of problem.I contacted Spalding support in hopes that there would be an compatible 'upgrade' option for a higher end rim that would help with the noise, but I was told the rim that came with it is the only one that is compatible with the system. That was a bit disappointing, but I can live with it.Outside of this small issue, the goal is still VERY highly recommended.

This is by far one of the highest quality and stable basketball goals I have ever used in ground or portable. The amount of stability for this goal is very unusual for a portable - but once you see the components you will understand why. A double base system that fills up with water or sand giving over 500lbs of weight for stability. It also comes with a cork screw stake that you can attach to the base for added stablity. Two 5 inch steal poles and a real glass 60 inch back board really make for a quality playing experience. I thought moving this goal would be impossible but considering the size it is realitively easy - only difficulty I had was moving the goal off of the drive way. Using some plywood I was able to reduce the distance from move drive way to the street making the transision much smoother. My kids and I have a great time practicing and play with this goal. Many of the neighborhood kids also enjoy playing as well.It is not the easiest thing to put together but with the help of another adult it would greatly reduce the time to assemble it - I gets pretty heavy. Unfortunately for me it was a man job.There are a couple of things to look out for during the assembly.1. Joining the poles togetherFirst you have to join the two main support poles together. The directions tell you to slide them together but you quickly find that this is impossible without some innovation. First get some WD-40 and sparay the parts that will "slide" together. Secondly push the poles together as far as you can before you stand them up. Lean the poles against a tree or the side of your house - place a wood block on top of the pole and use the back end of an ax or a sledge hammer to properly "slide" the poles together.2. The screw jack assembly (lowers and lifts the height of the goal)There is a hole at the top of the screw jack and the screw jack sleeve. Make sure that these holes are lined up during the attachment to the backboard support. The first time I assembled the this part the screw jack was not lined with the screw jack sleeve and I attached only the screw jack sleeve - so the goal did not have the ability to go up and down. Make sure the holes are lined up and put the support screw through both and there will be no problems.3. Rim attachment (foam pad)By this time I was getting tired and just missed this. Before you attach the rim to the back board make sure that the foam pad is between the rim and the backboard. The instructions tell you peel of the backing and adhere it to the backboard - the one I had did not have any adhesive so I put some wood glue to keep it in place long enough to attach the rim. (You don't want to attach the rim more than once - the top screws are not the easiest things to tighten.4. The directions say you have the choice between using a wrenches or socket wrenches. I recommend both and assembly will be impossible without socket wrenches - perferably deep socket wrenches.Enjoy

After much deliberation and research I bit the bullet and decided to spend the money to buy "The Beast" versus buying a less expensive model. I can honestly say that it was the right choice to make and worth every penny. I have three teenage boys that are anything but gentle on things. They, along with countless other friends, have been playing on this constantly since we set it up. As I mentioned they are anything but gentle.....with lowering the height down to 8' and performing slam dunk competitions. When I first watched this it made my stomach turn, thinking it was going to crack the glass, bend the frame, etc.... I am happy to report that the only impact this torture had on "The Beast" was that I had to go back and tighten up a few nuts/bolts on the rim. After that......perfect again. The only criticism that I would give is that the rim mounting hardware could use a lock washer to keep it tight (I simply added another nut so there are two nuts per bolt).As for installation it truly is something that you will need a couple of reasonably capable people to put together. I put most of it together on my own but needed the teens to help me move it around at times when assembling the last parts of the boom. All of the parts needed were included and were nicely labeled so it wasn't something a good DIY'r would struggle with. All in all took about 4-5hrs from start to finish (and I am pretty OCD so that takes a bit longer).A couple of tips that I used when putting it together:- Assembling the two poles (for the boom), you will need a thick piece of wood (2x6 or so). I was on a ladder holding the top piece in place while two teens were on the ground holding the bottom piece. It takes a good amount of force. Slide the two pieces together, lift them off the ground about 1'-2' and slam them down on the piece of wood to get them to slide together. It takes a few times but will go in. You dont have to worry so much about how far since one end is flared to accept the other and it will not allow it to go in any further than it should.- I applied a coating of silicone (WD-40 or the like) to the poles prior to slamming them together. Not sure if that had any benefit or not however it didn't hurt. I wanted to try and provide some lubrication to make them go together nice and smooth.- Like I mentioned above go to the hardware store and pick up either extra nuts or some lock washers for the rim-to-backboard assembly. It just helps to make sure things don't come loose. After I added the nuts I have not had to go back and tighten it again.- When assembling the boom supports to the base there were a couple of times where the holes didn't quite line up on the first attempt. I simply backed out the bolts and tried reversing the order of which bolt I put in first (top then bottom or bottom then top). You can also try swapping the poles from one side to the other. Keep everything very loose until you have them all in. In the end it will go together.- After the boom was assembled and mounted to the base I tipped it over onto one of my garbage cans outside to support it while I mounted the backboard. This worked quite well and put it at a height that was very manageable.- The trickiest part was probably raising the unit for the first time after the backboard was assembled. Prior to raising it you need to fill the base with some water to give it some weight. This was the only time I was a bit nervous since the entire assembled unit is quite heavy and I was expecting a sling shot affect when we tried to lift it into its upright position. Just make sure you have enough people (we had myself and two teenage boys) to manage it carefully.Hope this helps. Enjoy!!

Great!!!, Very pleased. We looked at all the premium goals. Goaliath, Goalrilla and this option. Ended up deciding that we wanted to go the portable route. Did not want to pay the $400 they said it would cost to install the permanent goals and like the idea that our $1000 investment could go with us should we need to move.The Spalding Beast goal was the only one we could find that was close to the same quality as the others in the 60" size.First went to Dunham's in town to check it out. Would have bought there, but the guy helping me was totally clueless and could not even tell me if they had it in stock or not. Also said we would have to haul it home ourselves. This would be a chore as the unit comes in 3 large boxes that are pretty heavy all two man lift. I don't think they would have fit in our SUV.So amazon here we come ...Ordered from Amazon (Prime member) free shipping! Arrived at our home in about 3 business days. The delivery guy rolled all three boxes right in to our garage and took the pallet they came on away. This was great. I was able then to unpackage and begin the install. I was able to do almost all of this myself with a couple exceptions. I needed another person to help me assemble the post, attach the backboard and to setup the goal after final installation.Pushing up the goal after assembly was complete was the hardest part. This thing is very heavy which is a statement to the quality. Could have used a couple more people for that part. Only had two. Once up you would not even know this thing weighed a ton. We are able to easily move this goal around on our drive way using the built in roller system. Very nice. This comes in handy depending on where the sun is hitting you during the day. We are able to move the goal around to avoid the sun in our eyes.Overall install took me about three hours without rushing through it. Opted to fill the goal with water. We followed the instructions and used RV antifreeze in it since we are in a winter climate zone. Gets well below freezing here in the winter.Have had the goal for about 3 months now and have had no issues with any leaking. Had a very bad thunderstorm with very high winds with extreme gusts. Enough to knock a couple dead trees down in our wood. The beast was fine did not move an inch during this. We did not attach the rope anchor as recommended either.Our kids love it and this has been the hit of the neighborhood. We have some goaliath and goalrillas on our street and this goal looks every bit as good in the driveway if not better and gets more use. Granted the other ones on the street are the 50" models where this is a 60".I cannot speak to how the base will hold up being that this is the first 3 months, but I hope that it does last for a very long time. If we have any issues down the road I will be sure to post those.A couple minor things. The plastic covers that goes over the water tank inlet caps to protect the level gauges have broken off on both caps. Cleary a design flaw here. Will have to glue them back on and hope they hold.Also similar to what a prior reviewers noted. When setting the goal at the 10' mark on the crank it is not at 10' it is lower. Cranking it up to it full height is 10' though. So it is just the mark they put on the pole that is off.