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I bumped this to 5 stars because this thing is incredible strong. Last week we had 60mph winds and a 60 foot tree fell into my driveway and landed on the backboard. It balanced there for 4 days until we got our power back and I was able to break out my chainsaw and get rid of the tree. With all this has gone through, I am simply amazing how they can put out a product like this at this price. Talk about quality. If it can stand up to a 60 foot tree falling on it, I'm pretty happy! I can post a picture if anyone is interested.
First let me say that dealing with Dazadi was excellent. My delivery came with the box in ripped open and what looked like large punctures. I opened it, checked for all the parts and then noticed the backboard was cracked. I called Dazadi and in a week I had a new backboard. The rep on the phone was VERY helpful, spoke clearly and was very helpful. He assured me that would stand behind their sale...and they did. Dazadi gets 5 plus stars! I just had to mention that....now on to the review.
Aside from poor packaging by Spalding, the directions are almost horrible. The real problem is checking all the parts and identifying everything. I had so many bolts, etc., that were not listed, and some were just slightly longer than the other and I had to guess (wrongly...of course) and then change everything. Still, putting everything together took me about 2 hours (my 4 and 6 year olds helped me, or else it might have been a bit faster). The handle to raise and lower the hoop is really great and works very nicely and very easily....putting the springs together was not so easy. The key is to read the directions several times BEFORE you start anything. Start to finish. Even mock it up first to make sure you find the parts of the directions that do not really make sense and you identify the extra parts (that you will use). They have a partial picture id guide for some of the parts, but not all of the parts, so you will have to read the descriptions for each part number. Also, putting the long bolts can be a chore. Use the bolts to ream out or loosen up the extra paint that does not allow the bolt to get through. Do it to all of the holes BEFORE you start and it will make things much easier.
At its lowest point, my 4 year old daughter can through a full sized basketball easily into the hoop, and at it's highest....well, it's pretty high! It is a lot of fun. You should buy some kind of pad for the pole because you don't want anyone running into it. You can buy special pads that will wrap around it easily. I'm glad that I purchased this, and it is very sturdy with no real vibration (my friend has a portable one and it has a lot of vibartion when the ball hits). I would like to have taken off 1.5 stars for terrible directions, but one is all I could do, and I didn't want to leave it with 3 stars.
As for value, this is a great deal. The quality is very good, and we will see if anything cracks or breaks when the winter comes....but I doubt it. I am happy with my purchase and thrilled with Dazadi!
If you have questions, Dazadi will help....and if they cannot, they will give you a number for Spalding.
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Spalding 52-Inch In-Ground Basketball System with Acrylic BackboadDesigned to install in a driveway or other static environment, this Spalding in-ground basketball system will turn your home into a jump-shooting haven. The system starts with a 52-inch-wide acrylic backboard with a heavy-duty steel frame. The board offers the look and feel of a pro-style backboard, helping you shoot layups and bank shots with confidence. The Pro Slam breakaway rim, meanwhile, offers an ultra-smooth spring-back action that holds up well against the force of emphatic dunks--a must for modern hoops. And hops-challenged players will love the hoop's Pro Glide lift system, which lets you adjust the rim from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Other features include a three-piece, 3.5-inch round pole, a 16-inch board offset, and an authentic backboard pad that provides added protection against injuries.
About Spalding Founded in 1876 by Hall of Fame pitcher Albert G. Spalding, Spalding is one of the oldest and best-known sporting goods brands in the world, and is a leading producer and marketer of basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, softballs (Dudley brand), and soccer balls. Spalding is the official game ball provider of the National Basketball Association, the Major Indoor Soccer League, and more than 200 college and university programs. Spalding is also the official basketball equipment supplier to the NCAA Final Four. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Spalding is owned by Russell Corp.
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