Back to Spalding 60 In. Acrylic Screw Jack Portable Basketball Hoop System

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2.09 out of 5stars
(23 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/19/2019
Awesome Hoop
I looked for awhile and read many reviews on multiple hoops before making a decision on this one. It's only been up for a couple of days, but I'm very satisfied with this hoop. The acrylic 60" backboard is absolutely amazing. Previously I owned a Spaulding hoop that lasted 20 years and is still usable. Being a similar base and lift system I was confident with the quality. The assembly was straight forward and was done by me alone in about 2.5 hours. I decided to use silicone on the three caps to aid in keeping the rain out of areas prone to rust. Also, I used a primer paint on any metal on the poles that were scratched either during shipping or assembly. I also placed 4 cinder blocks on the base for added support and stability. Unless you're willing to spend the $$$ on the beast or getting an inground system I don't think you'd regret getting this system.
Fanatikal

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
04/04/2020
Assembly requires damage to product
Putting together the 3 poles is impossible, instructions say they need to overlap 4 inches but that is impossible. Seriously dented the top pole section while “bouncing” them together as the instructions say. Only made it about 3 inches. Not sure why Spalding would design a court that requires you to damage the product in order to put it together.
Robert
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  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/05/2023
    The support frame isn't strong enough for weight.
    The support frame underneath the goal could not support the weight of the backboard and broke under the weight and winds of an afternoon thunderstorm. The base held it from toppling forward, but the poor support broke going backwards. The goal itself if a good quality but the weight is too much for the support structure.
    Chris
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/09/2023
    Horrible.
    Poorly made. Didn’t even get to play on it yet and it is already busted. Got it all together and went to move it and the water started coming out the front of it. The design is so nice but it is poorly made. The base is by far the worst and feels cheaply made. Very very disappointed for the money I just paid.
    Leeanna
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/30/2022
    poor quality base.
    Item did not come with and directions or manual. The Base it leaking in the middle where the arms screws.
    John
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/26/2022
    Good overall design without matching quality
    I like the overall design of this model, but I was expecting better quality (3 out of 4 corners of acrylic board have separation from metal frame) and it should have more parts to prevent rain water getting into 4 steel arms at the position (7' 1/2 and 8' height for kids) as in attached photo. Hopefully I could get hold with manufacturing support to get the 4 caps to cover the supporting arms and the specialty glue for fixing separation between acrylic board and metal frame.
    David
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/21/2022
    DO NOT BUY
    Do not buy this. It looks fantastic, but is poorly designed. We had light winds and the system fell over, the base bent in half and cracked at the bottom as we tried to set it back upright. I contacted Spalding and it is not covered by the 1-year warranty. The base is not big enough or heavy enough to anchor a 60" backboard. Moving it is risky as the black plastic seems prone to breaking. Spalding offered to sell me another base at $300. I didn't pay that for the entire system. Do yourself a favor and spend a little bit more money on another system from another company with better-designed products.
    Josh
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/04/2022
    Missing parts
    I'm missing a bolt for the supports. I wish it wasn't then this review would be more about how it does playing basketball.
    juston
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/04/2022
    Missing parts
    I’m missing a bolt for the supports. I wish it wasn’t then this review would be more about how it does playing basketball.
    juston
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/29/2022
    Busted product
    Extremely heavy and once we put it together, we find out the bottom was busted and leaked out the water causing it to fall on our car scrapping the top.
    Kionna
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/28/2022
    Just got this afternoon , when I opened it , it damaged. The acrylic plate is very thin, I think this is the reason. BTW, the shipping is fast, order yesterday, delivered today.
    ross
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/18/2022
    Basketball
    Back board was broke when we got it. Cracked, not very happy. Is a gift to out son. Box didn't look to good when we got it.
    Heidi
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/20/2022
    Fast shipping but BOX was Torn and banged up
    Pros - 1. Delivered by next day morning. Amazing Delivery service. 2. Excellent price. can't beat this anywhere Cons - 1. pretty much banged up carton. Torn and parts appearing outside. Not sure if all the parts are there or any dropped out I am yet to install it, so can't review the quality of it yet.
    Sreerama
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/27/2022
    Poorly made
    The acrylic backboard is coming off the metal behind it. It appears it warped in the sun and has come undone from the very short time it was in the sun. So if you live somewhere with no sun, this hoop is for you; if not, good luck. I'll just get some more adhesive and do it myself, but this is quite annoying.
    Salvador
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/22/2022
    Fix the crank
    Had it for a month and it's holding up well, my son spent about 20 to 30 mins a day just practice shooting. I gave it a 4 star because the crank doesn't go all around, so we had to take the crank off and on every time we have to adjusted.
    Bunn
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/18/2021
    Duplicate parts
    Pathetic...get a package for xmas for my son...putting together goal and there is no middle pole bracket...two bottoms instead. So now Im stuck, minus a present for my kid....smh wow
    Karim
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/22/2021
    Noticed a small crack in the backboard after I had put it together. I spent to much time putting it together to then take it apart and take it back to the store. The backboard broke the very first time my kids played on it.
    Issues
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/31/2020
    Botched Order
    The basketball goal was delivered to me, however, the original shipping container or box was opened, torn, scratched up, most of the packaging straps were broken. I havent opened the box yet, because I selected and paid for Handy to assemble the goal who has canceled my assembly appointment several times, and I suspect there may be damage. Christmas and my new goal still sits in my garage.
    Charlie
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/01/2020
    STAY FAR, FAR AWAY. LIKE IN ANOTHER GALAXY AWAY...
    DO NOT BUY!! DO NOT BUY!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! Spalding has done a terrible job with this hoop. It's way too heavy for the base and IT WILL FAIL WITHIN 30 DAYS. Unless you have a 1 year old that you hold over the hoop and you tell him or her to drop the ball in, it may last you longer but if you are buying this for your kids or god forbid a teenager, do yourself a favor and just buy the 54" angled set. I have one that lasted 5 years. Can't complain, it did its job. The base on this unit is noticeably thinner and weaker than the 54" portable. And don't count on Spalding Support. I've sent and left them so many messages. They've given me automated service tickets but has never ever followed up. I'm the consumer who does his research because I don't like to return the items I buy but I got scammed on this deal. $326 tax flushed down the toilet. Don't fall for these other reviewers. I don't know if these are hoopers writing this 5 star reviews, but this dad of a real hooper says to STAY AWAY!!
    Sandy
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/30/2020
    Wont purchase again
    Arrived with box re-taped shut, when opened to assemble all parts were there - the base had a large wide open gash in it - my guess the reason for the previous return as box had been re-taped - Buying next one from Dunhams
    kathy
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/28/2020
    base came with a hole in it
    The base came with a hole in it, so the water drained out. The hoop fell over and broke the rim off. I used it for a few days and it was great up until then. I had planned to put in sand, but didn't get to Home Depot in time. Backboard didn't crack so hoping to get a replacement hoop.
    Jonathan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/14/2020
    My son loves the hoop and the neighbors have commented how nice it is. It took the family about 3 hours to put it together and it would've been helpful to label the parts for easier assembly, but overall, we LOVE it! This was the best birthday present for my son who is going through basketball withdrawals due to COVID-19 shutting everything down. Stay safe and healthy everyone!
    Nettie001