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Spalding 72307PR Portable Basketball System with 52-Inch Acrylic Backboard


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Rating: 3.0

List Price : $399.00 Price : $349.00
Spalding 72307PR Portable Basketball System with 52-Inch Acrylic Backboard

Product Description

Enjoy years of recreational basketball fun in your backyard with the Spalding residential portable basketball system (model 72307), which features a 37.5-gallon Hercules base that fills with water or sand for stability. It offers a three-piece, 3.5-inch diameter silver pole and EZ Touch lift system providing accurate height adjustment from 7.5 feet to 10 feet. It's matched with a 52-inch steel-framed acrylic backboard, 5/8-inch solid steel Pro-Slam breakaway rim, and all-weather net.

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy years of recreational basketball fun in your backyard with the Spalding residential portable basketball system (model 72307), which features a 37.5-gallon Hercules base that fills with water or sand for stability. It offers a three-piece, 3.5-inch diameter silver pole and EZ Touch lift system providing accurate height adjustment from 7.5 feet to 10 feet. It's matched with a 52-inch steel-framed Acrylic Backboard, 5/8-inch solid steel Pro-Slam breakaway rim, and all-weather net.

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.

Manufacturer's Warranty
5-year limited warranty

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.


  • 52-Inch Acrylic backboard with steel frame and board pad
  • Silver pole with heavy duty pole pad
  • 37.5-Gallon Hercules base fills with water or sand for stability


Spalding 72307PR Portable Basketball System with 52-Inch Acrylic Backboard Reviews


Spalding 72307PR Portable Basketball System with 52-Inch Acrylic Backboard Reviews


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4 star:
 (5)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:
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1 star:
 (5)
 
 
 

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent look and feel, but could be a little studier, January 3, 2007
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Salman Khan (Houston) - See all my reviews
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The goal and pole material is excellent. I find that the backboard however needs a little more support in the back because hitting the ball against certain places causes the entire backboard to reverberate and the ball to not react properly. Other than that it's an excellent backyard goal. UPDATE - 7/3 - THE Adjustable goal keeps slamming down whenever you hit the rim hard, pretty dangerouse if you ask me!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Lower Expectations, June 24, 2008
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I recently purchased this Basketball System and in the process of putting it together (which isn't too difficult) I had left the backboard laying on the grass for 2 hours in 90 degree heat. When it was time to attach the backboard on the pole I realized that it was warped! After examining the thickness of the polycarbonate I was very disappointed to see that it was extremely thin. I haven't taken any shots on the backboard yet but I don't anticipate that it will be very solid. The good news is Spalding Cust. Service was extremely accomodating and is sending a new backboard at no expense to me (which is why I am giving it 3 stars vs. 1). This system will be fine for children (ages 4-12) but I do not expect that it will perform well under higher level play. If I were to do it over again I would spend significantly less or significantly more depending on the anticipated use.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect, January 28, 2007
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Dominic "Dnic" (Upper Marlboro, MD) - See all my reviews
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I recived on of these courts for Christmas. and the system is not complicated
Their are Two problems I see 1 when you brick the ball or hit the backboard There is a lound thunder like noise and the cour will rock back and fourth. Also if the rim spring isn't tight enough the rim will shoot up in the oppisite direction and you will have to bring the court down and reset the rim properly But this is a Excellent system
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