List Price : $599.00 Price : $533.33
Product Description
The Spalding 88461G in-ground system features a 60"x34" steel framed tempered glass backboard for superior rebound. The backboard features a 1"x1" steel frame with a Pro Image rim with institutional style wrap. The U-Turn Lift system provides infinite height adjustment from 7' to 10'. The system includes a ground sleeve for easy installation and removal. The system includes a 2 piece, 4" square pole.
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed 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 60-inch-wide, 1/4-inch-thick tempered glass backboard with a heavy-duty steel frame. The board offers the same action as pro backboards, helping you shoot layups and bank shots with confidence. The solid-steel Pro Image rim, meanwhile, supports aggressive play--a must for modern hoops. And hops-challenged players will love the hoop's U-Turn lift system, which includes a removable crank that lets you adjust the height from 7.5 to 10 feet in infinite increments. Other features include a two-piece, 4-inch square pole that provides less "wobble" than round poles; a full 2 feet of clearance between the pole and backboard; professional-looking aluminum trim around the backboard frame; and powder-coated steel parts to resist rust.
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.
- In-ground basketball system with 60-inch tempered glass backboard
- Heavy-duty steel frame; solid-steel Pro Image rim
- U-Turn lift system adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in infinite increments
- 2-piece, 4-inch square steel pole; removable crank
- Professional-looking aluminum trim around backboard frame
Spalding 88461G In-Ground Basketball System - 60" Glass Backboard Reviews
Spalding 88461G In-Ground Basketball System - 60" Glass Backboard Reviews
| 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful  BEST GOAL FOR THE PRICE, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Spalding 88461G In-Ground Basketball System - 60" Glass Backboard (Sports) Wanted to leave a review praising this system and commented on other review.I agree with you. The instructions are terrible. However the goal is the best in the mid-range price. The new systems like this one has a two piece pole. The bottom pole is straight with no holes and the top pole has holes and is beveled to go over the bottom. The bevel is about 4 or 5" deep so that's how far the bottom must go in. Mark the bottom pole about 5" down and then bang the top pole on by bouncing on a solid surface till it goes down to the mark or close. I would not have stopped after 2". If it just won't go, I would call Spalding for a new pole. They are good about sending out parts, fast too-800-558-5234. A one piece pole would be best but would require all shipping to be done via truck not UPS so more expensive plus, would it have fit in your minivan? The PLASTIC ground sleeve should not be used unless you plan on moving soon. It is plastic and allows too much wobble. Goals... Read more 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful  Solid System for Price, This review is from: Spalding 88461G In-Ground Basketball System - 60" Glass Backboard (Sports) We purchased this system based on price and reviews. Most reviews read were accurate. Good system with some installation challenges. Heres what we did and it seemed to work well.Dig hole 2x2x3 ( the three foot depth was for northeast Ohio frost line) Ditch Sleeve and mark pole with tape for depth into hole for increased stability Ordered concrete and had it delivered due to the need for almost 1500 pounds by the bag. Filled hole within 8 inches of the top of the hole using vertical and horizontal rebar for added support. Add remaining concrete to top of form. (form made using 2x4's) Insterted bottom of pole section 14-16 inches down from top of hole (same as if sleeve was used. Used tape to mark pole depth). A pole level was valuable while concrete was setting to keep the pole straight. Also used a 4 foot piece of rebar extending 2 feet up into bottom of the pole and 2 feet down from the bottom of the pole, into the hole. Pour conrete into bottom pole... Read more 1 of 3 people found the following review helpful  Terrible Pole Design, By John Tsai (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Spalding 88461G In-Ground Basketball System - 60" Glass Backboard (Sports) The 3 piece pole is a terrible design. The top and bottom halves are both 63" and only stay together with the top half being fitted straight on top of the bottom half. The overlap is only about an inch or so (instructions do not say exactly how much overlap should be). They should have made it a single piece. Then you put a rebar support beam in which only stays in the bottom half of the pole. After pouring cement through the inside of the pole structure (about 100lbs of cement) the cement runs about 3/4 up the way of the assembled pole. The pole now weighs about 150-170lbs. We let the cement dry for about 2 days. Then the backboard and rim were attached. With the backboard itself weighing 100+ lbs and the full assembly now weighing 250+ lbs, the primary support for the board is the cement infrastructure since the halves of the poles are not connected by any screws, support beams, etc. The least they could have done was run the rebar from the bottom through the top pole or... Read more |
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