Basketball Hoop Review

Specifications

• Height: 7.5 to 10 feet
• Dimensions: 56 x 32 x 20 inches
• Weight: 150 pounds
• Tempered glass backboard
• Backboard dimensions: 60 inches wide, 0.25 inches thick
• Pro image breakaway rim
• All-weather white net
• Model number: 74560

Pros

• 60 inch glass backboard
• Solid build
• Adjustable height
• 50 gallon base capacity
• Wheels on the base

Cons

• Price
• Difficult to adjust height
• Difficult to assemble
• Needs lubricant for assembly
• Needs tools for assembly

Review

The Spalding The Beast 74560 Portable Basketball Hoop with 60 Inch Glass Backboard is a residential portable basketball system. The entire system weighs 150 pounds with the base empty. The product dimensions are 56 x 32 x 20 inches.

The backboard is made of tempered glass that is ¼ inch thick and 60 inches wide. In-ground systems typically have this backboard width. It is rectangular and that makes it great for bank shots. The rim is a Pro Image breakaway rim that has a heavy duty wrap around support and steel rams. The net attached to it is an all-weather white net.

Versatile and durable

This portable basketball hoop’s height can be adjusted from 7.5 to 10 feet. Its base has a 50 gallon dual capacity that can be filled with water or sand. This base includes screw in water level gauge base caps. It is equipped with wheels for portability and an engaging handle.

This portable basketball system can be difficult to move when the base is full of water or sand. Yet, it is very stable and durable.

Assembly

Assembling this system is a big issue for a lot of people. Make sure the parts are complete once it arrives. In case it is not, call Spalding for replacements. The poles, once attached, cannot be removed. The instruction manual that comes with this system contains the information about assembling.

Tools needed are crescent wrenches and ratchet sets, saw horse and a mallet. Some sandpaper can also help. Attaching the pole parts together, it is much easier if sandpaper is used in the part of the pole that is to be joined. A lubricant can also help make this task much easier. A ladder might also be needed.

It is very difficult to assemble the entire system alone. Having a hand in assembling makes it much easier. Make sure to have the system in its ideal location before filling the base. It does come with wheels and handles, but it can get very heavy.

Playing in an indoor gym

It can take a few hours to assemble. Afterwards, it is worth it. This portable basketball system is more expensive compared to the others. However, in terms of quality and performance, this Spalding basketball system is better.

The 60 inch wide glass backboard is the main reason why most people get it. It is similar to the build of basketball systems found in indoor gyms. In addition, rectangular backboards are more expensive than streamlined fan shaped boards.

Bottom line: The Spalding The Beast 74560 Portable Basketball Hoop with 60 Inch Glass Backboard is solid, durable, has an adjustable height and a build similar to basketball systems in indoor gyms. It is not the cheapest and can be difficult to assemble, but it can withstand all types of weather.