Back to Spalding NBA 52 In. Acrylic Basketball Backboard & Rim Combo Hoop

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3.88 out of 5stars
(16 reviews)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/05/2017
Nice combo
Went up easily and functions well.
Mom12

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1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
04/29/2017
Broken & run around
Arrived with a huge crack and then found out HayNeedle is just a reseller, as is Walmart, so I have to go back to Spalding who wants photos + receipt + a week to process my damage claim. NEVER will I by online from Walmart again and they didn't have in stock. Should have sprung for the extra $39 at Academy, picked it up and not have to deal with this mess. NEVER again . Academy all the way!!
Andre
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/17/2021
    Great Backyard Hoop
    I love this hoop. It is perfect for the backyard games with my sons. A big improvement from our old wood backboard.
    Joseph
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/24/2020
    Solid backboard that looks legit
    Whats not to like?! Easy set up with plenty of install options. Solid build including the rim and they even throw in a quality net.
    David
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/19/2020
    Looks like a slam dunk!
    This was to replace a backboard that had broken after many years of use. It arrived quickly and seems sturdy - although only used for a couple weeks so far. Went together easily, but did have several "extra" pieces in box that we weren't quite sure what to do with. My kids are thrilled and it will get tons of use!
    ShoeboxPacker
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/19/2018
    I'm sure the backboard would be just fine for use, but it arrived shattered. RMA'd it for a replacement and that one was shattered too. In fairness....ordered a 3rd time from Amazon and it arrived shattered. Bubble Wrap anyone?
    Foul
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/29/2017
    Broken & run around
    Arrived with a huge crack and then found out HayNeedle is just a reseller, as is Walmart, so I have to go back to Spalding who wants photos + receipt + a week to process my damage claim. NEVER will I by online from Walmart again and they didn't have in stock. Should have sprung for the extra $39 at Academy, picked it up and not have to deal with this mess. NEVER again . Academy all the way!!
    Andre
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/05/2017
    Cracked backboard.
    Did not get to use product since it was delivered damaged.
    Steve
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/05/2017
    Nice combo
    Went up easily and functions well.
    Mom12
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/02/2016
    Rate for customer Advocate
    Your customer advocate was very rude and unprofessional. Everything from snotty remarks to hanging up on me. The product I received was broken and there was bad customer service. You guys need to work on things!
    Nicole
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/13/2011
    Outstanding, The Kids Love it!
    We bought this for the kids and was not sure of the quality. The backboard and the hoop is top quality material. We also bought the adjustable bracket and that was sturdy and a great match for the backboard. Everything was included no matter which application you needed for your court. It took a few hours to assemble and the quality of the parts was better than I ever expected. TOP NOTCH
    Gennaro Chierchio
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/28/2011
    Extremely Impressive for the Money.
    This is the real deal! Once you have it setup, which isn't easy, you have a quality basketball goal good for many years. A friend of mine installed this model two years ago and it still looks new! I had to get one for myself and kids! Setup isn't bad if you consider yourself a handyman. Take your time, lay out the parts and review the instructions. They are NOT perfectly clear, so make sure you understand the task before you begin. First of all, if you dig the requisite 18" x 24" hole, you'll need 420 lbs of concrete exactly. That's 7 x 60lb. bags. They suggest filling the tube with concrete, but my friend and I have both found that it's not really necessary. If needed, you could always fill it after the install. Adjustment is light and easy due to the springs so even the smaller kids can play. It's got a spring loaded rim that is plenty strong and provides a gym like firmness when the ball hits it. The crystal clear backboard is just icing on the cake for this wonderful product. At this price[...] it's a no brainer!
    Tarheel Nation
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/21/2010
    Quality Backboard
    We installed this backboard using the U turn Lift system on a wood post. It works great. The backboard looks great, and is similar to the full size backboards in indoor gyms. It is much nicer than any of those portable systems. My son and husband are thrilled to be playing with this backboard rather than the previous 44" portable one we had that rusted and died. I will say that the instructions that were included with this were pretty poor, but it is not a difficult install even with crummy instructions.
    DonegalDaun
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/28/2010
    Nice and Confusing
    This is a wonderfully made product that I believe will last for many years at my church. One drawback is that the instructions are quite vague. The backboard comes with hardware for several different mounting options and the instructions are far too limited. Nice product however, just plan on investing some time in assembly (or at least hire someone with a PhD to help)
    CZPastor
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/25/2010
    Worth the extra money
    I spent a little more for this backboard than for the Lifetime version it was replacing but I believe it will be well worth the little extra cost. This backboard is much higher quality than the original. With a little minor adaptation (drilling a couple of holes larger), this fit my Lifetime 44" goal and bracket with no problems.
    RomanShopper
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/09/2010
    Complicated Directions
    Shame on Spaulding for those confusing directions. The booklet was awful - contradictory. An experienced person kept shaking his head and cursing at the directions. We needed 440 lbs of quick-crete to set up pole. The pole fit into the ground but was loose so we had to fix that. Once installed after a 3 day process of digging large hole, pouring concrete over two days and then trying desperately to figure out directions, it was worth all the work. Make sure you have 4 strong adults to lift the pole into place after filling pole with concrete. My kids LOVE the net and I really like the quality of the entire unit. I have recommended this to a friend already. Not for amateur installers. End result is excellent and worth the money.
    Keeping the Kids Happy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/26/2010
    Very nice backboard....
    Not much to say about this product other than it definitely met my expectations.... I'm not a fan of the thinner polycarbonate backboards out there - they feel like "drums" to me. Solid acrylic seems to be a much nicer material. This product is priced very well at $155 in comparison to others on the market. 52" is also the perfect size for my needs. I purchased this backboard with Spalding's Basketball System Converter mount. Very nice combo!
    Scubadiver6
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/15/2008
    Great Buy!!!!!!!
    My son is 5 yrs old and this is his first basketball goal in the driveway. He absolutely loves it! The height adjusts so easily for him. I shopped around the Internet and did much research before purchasing this goal. This is the best product and price for what we need it for. Basketballgoals.com was even $100 cheaper (along w/ free shipping) than some of the other websites with the same exact product. I highly recommend this goal!!!! By the way, it did take more bags of concrete than what the instructions suggested. Make sure you have 4 or 5 extra bags handy before you pour.
    tritz