Spalding "The Beast" Portable Basketball Hoop - 60" Glass Backboard
Enjoy years of recreational basketball fun in your backyard with The Beast residential portable basketball system from Spalding (model 74560), which provides arena-quality play for your driveway.It's all about the Fundamentals:"The Beast" base is designed for security, mobility, and a better playing experience.The four-point 50 gallon allows for maximum stability.Spalding Pro Image RimThe 'Beast' is easy to move with the pull of a leverFour-strut pole/base mount allows for superior system rigidity. The multi-wheel design with castors and the engaging handle make this portable basketball system easier to move.Gray inset cover acts as a handle for pre-play movement and a rebounder during play.50+-gallon base fills with water or sand for stability and safety.Improve your shooting skills.This Spalding basketball system includes a Pro Image breakaway rim with heavy duty wrap around support and steel rams. The 60 inch, 1/4-inch thick glass backboard provides 37 percent truer rebound than acrylic, and it's framed in heavy duty steel with aluminum trim. All-weather white net is designed with withstand the elements.Flexibility and Mobility are Essential to the Game.The four-point Z-arm board mount provides increased stability and goal reinforcement. The institutional style screw-jack lift provides infinite height adjustment from 7.5 feet to 10 feet.Gray inset allows you to easily move this system with just the pull of the lever.Features and Specifications:Adjusts from 7.5 feet to 10 feet60-inch backboard with 1/4-inch thick glassGrey inset in cover for pre-play movement Two-piece, 5-inch square angled pole Screw in water level gauge base caps Pro Image breakaway rimAll-weather white netManufacturer's WarrantyFive-year limited warrantyAbout SpaldingAs a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists 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 largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier 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.Amazon.com Basketball System Buying GuideWith 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 SystemsIn-ground systemsare 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 SystemsWall-mount systemscan 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 SystemsPortable systemsrequire 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 ConsiderationsRegardless 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.