Basketball Hoop Review

Specifications

• Polyethylene base
• Backboard: 50 inch polycarbonate
• Solid steel rim
• Weight: 105.2 pounds
• Height: 7.5 to 10 feet
• Model number: 71566

Pros

• Price
• Base has wheels
• Fade resist graphics
• Rim has double compression springs
• Sturdy
• 5 year warranty

Cons

• Hard to set at 10 feet
• Assembly needs 2 people
• Hard to fill the base

Review

The Lifetime 71566 XL Portable Basketball System with 50 Inch Shatter Guard Backboard is equipped with a Slam-it solid steel rim, rust-resistant pole and all-weather net. The 50 inch backboard is made of Makrolon polycarbonate and it is almost unbreakable. This backboard also has fade resist graphics.

The Slam-It rim features double compression springs and welded net hooks. The all-weather nylon net is attached to it. The pole is power-coated and rust resistant. This portable basketball system’s base is made of polyethylene that can be filled with either sand or water. This base has wheels for portability.

Easy to assemble

The Lifetime 71566 is easy to assemble. The instruction manual is not the best, but it gets the job done. It can still take a few hours to assemble this portable basketball system. In addition, it cannot be assembled alone.

While assembling, be careful with hammering the bolts. This can damage the threads. Hammering might do more harm than good.

After assembling, filling the base with sand is more challenging. Some can choose to use water with anti-freeze. However, most do not take chances and use fine sand. This task is much easier with the use of a funnel.

Adjusting the base is an easy task. However, some people claim to have difficulty setting it to 10 feet. Some found it easy. Adjusting the height involves the pushing of a lever. As it rises, it can get stuck at times instead of locking in place.

Sturdy and solid

The Lifetime 71566 XL is sturdy and solid. It can withstand all types of weather. Once assembles, it is a solid portable basketball system.

This portable basketball system comes with a 5 year warranty. In case something happens to it over the years, Lifetime will replace broken parts.

Bottom line: The Lifetime 71566 XL Portable Basketball System with 50 Inch Shatter Guard Backboard is affordable, sturdy and durable. It is not so easy to assemble and fill the base, but Lifetime guarantees its durability. It comes with a 5 year warranty.