Amazon Minimum Age: 5
Binding: Sports
Brand: Lifetime
EAN: 0081483012216
Feature: Telescoping pole sections provide height adjustment capability to include players of all ages, heights, and skill levels
Item Dimensions: Array
Label: Lifetime
Manufacturer: Lifetime
Model: 1221
Publisher: Lifetime
Studio: Lifetime

• Telescoping pole sections provide height adjustment capability to include players of all ages, heights, and skill levels
• Lifetime's high-impact molded polythylene backboard is virtually indestructible
• 27-gallon portable base provides a stable foundation by filling it with water or sand
• Base rolls on wheels, allowing players to position the basketball system in the desired location
• Five-year limited warranty

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The Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch Impact Backboard is perfect for recreational home use. The Lifetime 1221 portable basketball system features a 44 inch Polyethylene backboard, a classic basketball rim and a 27 gallon Pro Court base. The telescoping post allows you to adjust the basketball goal from 7.5-10 feet in 6 inch increments, so that players of any age can enjoy the game at their level.
Lifetime's 1221 Portable Basketball Goal System includes a 44-inch high-impact molded backboard that is screen printed with UV-protected inks, offering fade resistant color. The classic rim, designed to withstand today's style of aggressive play, features welded-steel net hooks that help avoid the annoyance and danger of dangling net loops common in cheaper rims. The system adjusts using a telescoping height adjustment from 7.5 feet to 10 feet in six-inch increments, allowing for players of varying skill levels, ages, and heights. The portable base rolls to any desired location, and is constructed of high-density polyethylene to withstand the elements. The system includes a three piece hammer-tone steel 3-inch round telescoping pole system. No tools are required for setting up the system so you'll be ready to shoot hoops in no time.

Portable basketball systems depend on a base filled with sand or water for stability. Although it will take up more space than an in-ground system, the portable base rolls on wheels, allowing players to position the basketball system in the desired location (and also allowing storage in a garage). Simply assemble, fill the base and play today. There is no fussing with concrete.

What's in the Box?
44-inch backboard with rim, 3-inch round pole, nylon basketball net, 27-gallon portable base

Amazon.com Basketball System Buying Guide
With the high-quality construction of many portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court can be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable system may ultimately be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount system before you decide.

In-Ground Systems
In-ground systems are permanently cemented into the ground--either via a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground--and are generally more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground systems often require that you hire a professional to complete the task, but when the cement dries you'll have a hoop that can take punishing dunks with ease.

Many in-ground systems are height-adjustable, include removable post features that let you take the system down for off-season storage, and feature heavy-duty break-away rims. You'll also want to research the adjustable mechanisms on the systems, as there are several types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you perform easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system.

Wall-Mount Systems
Wall-mount systems can be mounted to the side of a house, a tall retaining wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added advantage of optimizing your existing ground space for the court, since you won't take any space up with the base or pole. Not all systems include the necessary hardware, so make certain you add a mounting kit to your list.

Portable Systems
Portable systems require minimal installation and offer ultimate convenience. These systems generally feature a base that can be filled with sand or water to stabilize them and include wheels for portability. Although they are not as sturdy as in-ground or wall-mounted hoops, portables are simple to set up and can often be folded for convenient storage.

Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which system you choose, you'll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential systems feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or various other composite materials. While clear acrylic gives the professional look and feel of glass, it is not as rigid as fiberglass or graphite. Some systems may offer steel or aluminum backboards, which are virtually vandal resistant, but don't offer the true rebounding action.

The regulation size of an NBA backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. Most portable hoops are 42 or 44 inches wide and 36 inches tall. In-ground systems tend to be a bit larger, with 54-inch and 60-inch widths being the most popular. While rectangular shaped backboards provide more bank shot opportunities, they are generally more expensive than the streamlined fan-shaped board.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Product
Comment: This product was really worth the money to me. It is a little hard to adjust, but the setup is really simple.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great buy
Comment: This was for my 4 year old grandson. He called to tell me, "It's perfect!" It can even withstand the hyper-energy of his 7 year old big brother. What more can I say?

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for kids.
Comment: The only thing about the system is that it's not the easiest thing to put together. Other than that. It's great for the price.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good value
Comment: This was a good value. It is sturdy and looks nice. It was a little difficult to put together, with 3 people needed at one point to hold things in place while someone else put in the hardware. Well worth it, but make sure you some extra hands when you're building it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: OK for the price
Comment: I didn't expect this to perform like a more expensive glass backboard, but it performs fine for my kids. The assembly was simple, although the part to install the backboard and hoop requires two people. After filling the base with water (you can also use sand), I can easily tilt the pole forward to move it around given that I'm only 5'6" and weighs 150 pounds.

I set the height of the hoop at the lowest setting of 7.5 feet, and it can be set at 6-inch increments up to 10 feet. The backboad is sturdy although it needs a better backboard support system. Since this is a portable system, the backboard is not as stable as a permanent one and the backboard does not provide as good of a bounce to the ball. I think the backboard will be more stable if I fill the base with sand instead of water.

For $100, I'm happy with the purchase. It's durable and serves the purpose for me and my kids.

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