Basketball Hoop Review

Specifications

• Product dimensions: 23.5 x 16.5 x 4 inches
• Backboard dimensions: 23 x 16 inches
• Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Backboard: Polycarbonate
• Rim: 9 inch, solid steel
• Ball: 5.5 inch diameter
• Net: Nylon
• Model number: HP01-000-02

Pros

• Price
• Sturdy
• Durable
• Easy to assemble

Cons

• Thin backboard
• Ball
• No wall mounting hardware
• 90 day warranty

Review:

The SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball XL Hoop is much like the Pro Mini basketball system with a bigger backboard for more serious indoor play. This miniature basketball system is just like a professional basketball system, just smaller.

The product dimensions are 23.5 x 16.5 x 4 inches. This miniature basketball set only weighs 5.3 pounds, but its shipping weight is 7.2 pounds. Its height will depend on how high it is mounted.

Mini components

This basketball hoop includes the backboard, a steel breakaway rim, a basketball and the nylon net. The backboard is 23 x 16 inches which has pro-style replica graphics. It is made of clear shatterproof polycarbonate which is still thin and it can be the first to break.

The rim is a pro-grade steel breakaway rim that is capable of that spring back action. The rim’s diameter is 9 inches. Attached to the rim is a heavy duty, 8 loop, 3 ply nylon net.

The Pro XL includes a 5.5 inch diameter ball that comes deflated. It will have to be inflated with an air pump and needle and both are not included in the package. The ball dribbles and bounces like a regular basketball. It can also make as much noise and for an indoor basketball set, some furniture might not be safe.

Easy to mount

The SKLZ Pro XL hoop is easy to assemble. It does come with mounting hardware for mounting over the door. It can also be mounted on any wall, but the wall mounting hardware has to be purchased separately.

The mount that is included is foam padded and a slide on door mounts. The foam padding protects the paint underneath the basketball hoop. Once this mini basketball hoop is assembled, it is sturdy and solid. This basketball hoop comes with a 90 day warranty.

Bottom line: The SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball XL Hoop is an affordable and realistic mini basketball hoop for indoor use. It does not come with wall mounting hardware, the backboard is thin and the ball is just like a normal basketball. However, it is sturdy, durable and very easy to put together.