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Lifetime Competition XL Portable Basketball Hoop System, 54 Inch Acrylic Backboard

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  • 54"x33"x1.5" Steel-Framed acrylic backboard gives you the look and feel of the professional game
  • Power Lift height adjustment mechanism easily adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet
  • Weather-resistant pole and net with fade resitant graphics; Designed to withstand the harshest elements
  • Features solid-steel Slam-It Rim with double-compression springs and welded net hooks
  • XL 35 Gallon base provides stability and portability and can be filled with water or sand; Backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty

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Lifetime's portable basketball hoops are the perfect option for beginning and seasoned players alike! Simply move your hoop to the perfect place in your yard or driveway, and adjust the rim with one hand from 7.5-10 ft to a height you're comfortable with. The backboard combines a steel frame with an acrylic playing surface, making it durable and weather resistant. From pick-up games to shooting competitions, this hoop will be a hit with everyone who plays. Features a clear, 54 in. x 33 in. x 1.5 in. Steel-Framed Acrylic Backboard with a blow-molded frame pad, Power Lift®, 3.5 in. round pole - 3 piece, rigid rectangular extension arms, spring cover, XL heavy-duty portable base, and a Slam-It Pro Rim.

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Hone your jumpshot in your spare moments or perform a backyard dunking drill with this Lifetime portable basketball system. Unlike in-ground basketball hoops--which are typically anchored in concrete--the portable hoop rolls on wheels, letting you position the basket support in any desired location, from the back patio to the middle of the cul-de-sac. All you have to do is fill the polyethylene base with water or sand and play.

Lifetime knows that dunking and above-the-rim play are a huge part of modern basketball, which is why the hoop comes with both a height adjustment mechanism and a spring-back rim. The three-piece, 3.5-inch Power Lift pole includes a pneumatic mechanism to help you easily raise and lower the backboard from 7.5 to 10 feet with one hand. Thanks to the handy technology, players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy the game on their own terms, while aspiring dunkers can gradually raise the level an inch at a time as their vertical improves. The arena-style Slam-It Rim, meanwhile, is designed specifically for players who like to throw down. The solid-steel rim features wraparound bracing and double-compression springs that give way during dunks to protect the player, then spring back once released. The orange rim is also supported by 1/2-inch braces, with welded-steel net hooks and an all-weather nylon net.

Other features include fade-resistant graphics screen-printed onto the backboard with UV-resistant inks, rigid rectangular extension arms that provide superior backboard rebound, a blow-molded frame pad for protection, and a powder-coated, rust-resistant finish around the pole. The hoop carries a five-year warranty that covers everything on the system.


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.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, value, and adjustability of the basketball hoop. They mention that it's a solid goal, and it'll last a long time. They appreciate the adjustability, saying that it can be adjusted up and down without strain. Customers are also satisfied with appearance. That said, some complain about the sturdiness, fit, and alignment. Opinions are mixed on the ease of assembly.

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46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the basketball hoop. They mention that it's sturdy, has a big backboard, and is a solid goal. Some say that the hor is easy to assemble and is long-lasting. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...five year old is able to move it up and down by himself, and it seems so sturdy that I am not worried about him getting hurt...." Read more

"Very nice hoop. My kids love it. Very easy to adjust up and down. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because of the assembly...." Read more

"Quality hoop system. Kids love it. Easy to assemble I did it alone." Read more

"...Takes a couple of people to assemble the final components. It's sturdy and looks great." Read more

22 customers mention18 positive4 negative

Customers find the value of the basketball hoop to be great. They mention that it's the best value for quality.

"...But overall, I think it is a great hoop for the price." Read more

"...All in all, well worth the price of admission and so far we've gotten a lot of good use out of it." Read more

"...you have help to assemble as recommended, then it’s easy and well worth the money." Read more

"This basketball hoop is a great value for the money. You won’t be getting anything super stable, but my kids love it...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers find the adjustability of the basketball hoop to be super easy. They mention that the hor can be adjusted up and down smoothly. The adjustment bar can be easily adjusted without strain. Some appreciate the pneumatic adjustment for the net height and the infinite height adjust mechanism.

"...But the kids love it! I can't believe how smoothly and easily the hoop adjusts...." Read more

"Very nice hoop. My kids love it. Very easy to adjust up and down. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because of the assembly...." Read more

"...Adjusts up and down very easy too. Does not wobble much at all on shots" Read more

"...The best part is the pneumatic adjustment for the net height...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the basketball hoop. They mention that it looks good and plays great.

"...things being said, I'm really happy with the end result and it looks and plays great...." Read more

"...It's sturdy and looks great." Read more

"...This is a solid goal, looks good and performs very well IF put together correctly!" Read more

"...The system is sturdy and looks good." Read more

59 customers mention28 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the basketball hoop. Some mention it was pretty easy to put together, with the paper instructions making it easy. However, others say that it was a nightmare to assemble, with hard to follow instructions and irreversible steps. They also mention that they need a lot of tools.

"First, the assembly manual is the best I've seen for something like this so far...." Read more

"Okay, it did take a while to put together. Two adults and a few hours. But the kids love it!..." Read more

"...Using the app along with the paper instructions made it pretty easy. Adjusts up and down very easy too. Does not wobble much at all on shots" Read more

"...I don't claim to be a brain surgeon, but the assembly was fairly time consuming and took two adults...." Read more

14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the basketball hoop. They mention that the backboard cracked, the net easily broke off, and the holds the net are breaking. They also say that the product is a bit flimsier than expected and has damaged parts.

"...I would have preferred a thicker acrylic backboard. It’s a bit flimsier than I expected. Seems to be about 3/16 inch thick...." Read more

"...Now 3 months later the acrylic backboard is separating from the frame and has lost all it's rebound on one side...." Read more

"...2 holes in box and one of the hooks for net on the rim bent and easily broke off...." Read more

"...The box was huge and was not over boxed, so the box took some damage and the acrylic backboard sustained some scratches, but not enough to return..." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the fit of the basketball hoop. They mention that the stickers are outdated and did not fit. They also say that the instructions are okay, but the illustrations are too small. They say that parts for the hydraulics at the end were sized incorrectly. They further mention that it was difficult to put such a large box in their car to return.

"...if there was a product update and the stickers are outdated, but they did not fit...." Read more

"...2. Step 4.3: The rubber parts AQC will not fit when the bolt from step 5.7 is put in place...." Read more

"...The bolt length was longer than needed - required several washers to snug up.3...." Read more

"...The parts for the hydraulics at the end were sized incorrectly and my husband had to figure out how to cut a brace bar to get it to fit between the..." Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the alignment of the basketball hoop. They mention that the holes were not drilled in the correct spots, and the final bolt did not align with the holes in the poles. Some customers also report that the bolts and pieces were not labeled, making it difficult to assemble the product.

"...3. Step 4.4: my bolt AAD had damaged threads on the very tip and attempting to tighten the nut would have ripped it off or damaged it further...." Read more

"...2. One of the bolts sent was incorrect. The bolt length was longer than needed - required several washers to snug up.3...." Read more

"...metal is real and those bolts and nuts are not cheap...but the holes are all off and the instructions so hard to follow, as ummm...the holes are all..." Read more

"...even the pictures were so small and the packages for the bolts and pieces weren’t labeled so you had to basically wing it with what you thought went..." Read more

Great but you might want to know about these assembly hiccups.
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Great but you might want to know about these assembly hiccups.
First, the assembly manual is the best I've seen for something like this so far. Detailed writing and pictures that actually match the parts with very good details. That was enough for me to go on but they also had optional YouTube videos for each step with QR codes to scan which was really nice.Now for the hiccups (with the parts lettered as they are in the manual):1. Step 4.2: After you tighten the screws AQB, The nuts AAN will not tighten all the way to the metal. Maybe it's supposed to be that way but it's hard to tell; it works fine and the screws don't move2. Step 4.3: The rubber parts AQC will not fit when the bolt from step 5.7 is put in place. I had to cut a small piece off the midsection of AQC to make room the the bolt.3. Step 4.4: my bolt AAD had damaged threads on the very tip and attempting to tighten the nut would have ripped it off or damaged it further. I had to cut off the damaged tip with a hacksaw to proceed.4. Step 5.7: piece APR (finger touching in photo) was too long. It would fit but there wouldnt any room for the rear lifter arms (ALS) that was supposed to be installed with it. I actually had to get my multi-tool out and cut about a fifth of an inch off that metal cylinder and then file the edge smooth. I had trouble making the cut with a plain hacksaw. But as you can see in the photo now completely flush and fits.5. Step 6.5: The height sticker is not designed properly. When I set the hoop to 10 ft exactly And then line up the sticker at the 10 ft mark, the 7.5 foot height is actually indicated by my finger in the photo and the goal won't lower any further than that. Double checked the height on both.Lastly, you need to be decently strong or have a long ratcheting wrench to tighten the counterlock nuts that are used in multiple steps. I am strong but I had to put a good amount of effort in with my 6 inch ratchet. You will either have to hold the nut on the opposite end with one hand while you tighten the other end with opposite hand, or you need a partner to hold it for you.I did most of this assembly solo but it would definitely help to have a partner for a few steps.Those things being said, I'm really happy with the end result and it looks and plays great. Took me about 5 hours; probably would have taken me 4 if I hadn't had to improvise on a few steps and had a partner to help me the whole time. Hopefully Lifetime will see this and try to prevent these issues for other people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great but you might want to know about these assembly hiccups.
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First, the assembly manual is the best I've seen for something like this so far. Detailed writing and pictures that actually match the parts with very good details. That was enough for me to go on but they also had optional YouTube videos for each step with QR codes to scan which was really nice.

Now for the hiccups (with the parts lettered as they are in the manual):
1. Step 4.2: After you tighten the screws AQB, The nuts AAN will not tighten all the way to the metal. Maybe it's supposed to be that way but it's hard to tell; it works fine and the screws don't move
2. Step 4.3: The rubber parts AQC will not fit when the bolt from step 5.7 is put in place. I had to cut a small piece off the midsection of AQC to make room the the bolt.
3. Step 4.4: my bolt AAD had damaged threads on the very tip and attempting to tighten the nut would have ripped it off or damaged it further. I had to cut off the damaged tip with a hacksaw to proceed.
4. Step 5.7: piece APR (finger touching in photo) was too long. It would fit but there wouldnt any room for the rear lifter arms (ALS) that was supposed to be installed with it. I actually had to get my multi-tool out and cut about a fifth of an inch off that metal cylinder and then file the edge smooth. I had trouble making the cut with a plain hacksaw. But as you can see in the photo now completely flush and fits.
5. Step 6.5: The height sticker is not designed properly. When I set the hoop to 10 ft exactly And then line up the sticker at the 10 ft mark, the 7.5 foot height is actually indicated by my finger in the photo and the goal won't lower any further than that. Double checked the height on both.

Lastly, you need to be decently strong or have a long ratcheting wrench to tighten the counterlock nuts that are used in multiple steps. I am strong but I had to put a good amount of effort in with my 6 inch ratchet. You will either have to hold the nut on the opposite end with one hand while you tighten the other end with opposite hand, or you need a partner to hold it for you.

I did most of this assembly solo but it would definitely help to have a partner for a few steps.

Those things being said, I'm really happy with the end result and it looks and plays great. Took me about 5 hours; probably would have taken me 4 if I hadn't had to improvise on a few steps and had a partner to help me the whole time. Hopefully Lifetime will see this and try to prevent these issues for other people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great hoop, easy to assemble and looks great!
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I did a lot of research before buying this hoop and I’m not disappointed. I was able to put it together by myself within about 3.5-4hrs even with a couple minor mistakes because I tried to assume the position of the part instead of verifying so those were my own mistakes. I also didn’t have every or duplicate tools listed to assemble and I still managed with little problems. If the directions are followed and you have help to assemble as recommended, then it’s easy and well worth the money.
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