Basketball Hoop Purchasing Guide: Backboard Materials
Posted by Administrator on 1/28/2025 to
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As part of your purchasing research for a basketball system you will inevitably run into the question of what backboard material is best. This question is not lost on either low-end or high-end basketball system purchases. So, we will address this questions here. Different manufacturers building basketball backboards with different materials; many manufacturers build systems with with multiple types of backboard materials depending on the system. Typically, your options for backboard material will include polyethylene plastic (or similar plastic material), polycarbonate, acrylic, and tempered glass. These backboard materials have many different suppliers and purposes. We will look at them one at a time.
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Difference Between Acrylic and Glass Basketball Backboards
Posted by Administrator on 1/23/2025 to
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An ongoing question that we have not visited here on this blog before is the difference or the benefit between glass and acrylic backboards. We will try to give you a non-watered down or overly wordy, or sales intensive, explanation.
Replacing a Backboard on a Spalding Basketball System
Posted by Administrator on 1/22/2025 to
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So, your backboard finally bit the dust. What now? Don't be too hasty with your next moves.
Replacing Parts on the 90056 Lifetime Double Shot Arcade Game
Posted by Administrator on 1/21/2025 to
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Lifetime Double Shot Arcade Basketball Game, model 90056, has parts that can be easily replaced as needed. Here is an example of replacing the scorekeeper on this product.
Hard-to-Find Portable Basketball Hoop Models
Posted by Charles Hansen on 1/18/2025 to
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Believe it or not there are over 600 different model numbers of basketball systems between Spalding and Lifetime. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Often, customers contact us trying to find their model number. They are looking for replacement parts and sometimes a complete new unit. So, why can't you find your model number anywhere online? There are several reasons. I will list some of those rare model numbers along with the closest replacement model available.
Lifetime Basketball Hoops | Lift Mechanism Comparison
Posted by Administrator on 1/10/2025 to
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When purchasing a basketball system it is important to know the difference between height adjustment mechanisms. Some height adjustments are very difficult and inconvenient to maneuver and others are very effortless. Some adjustment mechanisms last longer than others and some are more prone to breakage. The adjustment mechanism made by the Lifetime Products Brand vary significantly. This article will explain the different adjustment mechanisms in order of how convenient it is to adjust it.
Lifetime Basketball Systems Additions
Posted by Administrator on 1/7/2025 to
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Lifetime Products has recently added several new models to their basketball hoop line up.
Transform Your Home Court with the Best Inground Basketball Goals
Posted by Admin on 12/29/2024 to
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Replacement Basketball Backboards | Lifetime Systems
Posted by Administrator on 12/28/2024 to
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We often get asked questions about which replacement basketball backboards go with which basketball systems. Hopefully this will be a helpful guide for you while you search.
Using the Lifetime Double Shot Arcade Basketball Game Review
Posted by Administrator on 12/23/2024 to
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After about 6 months of ownership, I figured I should give an update of this system and how it has worked out for my family. First off, my new high score on this system 170. From speaking with a couple of people who work at Lifetime Products, they know of one of their employees that claims to have scored higher than 200. I am skeptical of that; though, I must say that the time I scored 170 I still had room for improvement. Back to the topic at hand, I wanted to share some observations of this system. I figured I would talk about the basketballs, the frame of the Double Shot, and the playability.
Pool Side Water Basketball Hoop 1306 Backorder
Posted by Administrator on 12/18/2024 to
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We were just informed by Lifetime Products that this Water Basketball Hoop has been backordered again until August 6, 2010. For any customer that has attempted to order this product previously this year and has seen these backorder dates, please accept our sincere apologies for this delay.
Basketball Hoops Outdoor Feature Description
Posted by Administrator on 12/9/2024 to
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Sometimes the choice of basketball hoops for your home basketball court can be overwhelming. To assist you in navigating the many choices available, this list will provide you some steps to differentiate different manufacturers of basketball systems and different features available within those manufacturers.
Choosing a Replacement Basketball Rim
Posted by Administrator on 12/2/2024 to
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Every basketball system manufacturer on the planet wants to 1, have you buy their product; and 2, buy their replacement parts for their product. Thus, Lifetime Products, Spalding, Huffy, Goalrilla, Goalsetter, Mammoth, and every other maker you can think of has their very own design and specification for their rims. Not only that, these manufacturers also have various forms of rims inside their product line as well that are, you guessed it, not always compatible.
Replacement Basketball Backboards | Lifetime Products Materials Explanation
Posted by Administrator on 11/29/2024 to
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Of all of the basketball system manufacturers, Lifetime Products might be the trickiest.
Lifetime Basketball Hoop Selection Help
Posted by Administrator on 11/27/2024 to
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The point of this post is to help in understanding the difference in some of the available basketball systems from Lifetime Products. Lifetime has basketball hoops for many different budgets. Here is break down of their introductory to mid-range basketball goals.
Portable Basketball Hoop Vs. In Ground Basketball Hoop
Posted by Administrator on 11/25/2024 to
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Frequently, customers ask us what type of system is best, or what kind they should purchase - inground or portable. If this describes your current stage in purchasing a basketball goal for your home, please consider these things.
In Ground Basketball Systems Option Comparison
Posted by Administrator on 11/25/2024 to
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When shopping for an inground basketball hoop, monitoring variations of the same, or similar, feature is important to make sure you are getting the best basketball goal for your money. We will compare several manufacturers of basketball systems in this post and hopefully help differentiate between basketball system features before you purchase.
Great Arcade Basketball Games for Home Use
Posted by Administrator on 11/23/2024 to
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Looking for a great gift for your children this Christmas? Do your kids love basketball? Take a look at an arcade basketball game this year. Arcade electronic basketball games provide a fun, active product for your family. Several different models are available; however, we will just focus on one: the 90056 Double Shot Basketball Game from Lifetime Products.
New Mammoth Basketball Hoop Line of Systems
Posted by Administrator on 11/21/2024 to
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Lifetime Products has redesigned the Mammoth basketball hoop line, bringing a completely updated look and feel. The purpose of this post will be to go over the differences between the old models - 98856, 98862, and 98874 - and the new models - 90179, 90180, and 90181. Let's start with the most noticeable.
Black Friday Deals and Discounts 2024
Posted by Bridger J. on 11/21/2024 to
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Black Friday 2024 Discounts: Sporting Goods: Portable Tetherball Set by Lifetime Model: 91009 Save $40 48-Inch In-Ground Basketball Hoop by Lifetime Model: 90020 Save $73 Jungle Gym Dome Climber by Lifetime Model:
Silverback Basketball Hoops Outdoor Models Breakdown
Posted by Administrator on 11/20/2024 to
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Silverback basketball systems are from the same manufacturer as Goalrilla basketball hoops. The Silverback line caters to a cheaper price range, but features many of the same general design features as the Goalrilla line. In the Silverback basketball hoop line, there are two models currently available - the B5402W and the B5400W. We will briefly explore the differences between these two basketball systems.
In Ground Basketball Systems Vs. Portable Basketball Systems
Posted by Administrator on 11/19/2024 to
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Between ordering in ground basketball systems and portable basketball systems are several important factors to consider. If over looked, you may regret your choice of basketball hoops for your home at some point down the line. This article will help you go through some of these considerations before you purchase.
Basketball Hoop Purchasing Guide
Posted by Administrator on 11/14/2024 to
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This post is to announce our basketball hoop buying guide that will be presented over several blog posts for the purpose of helping you decide on the best product solution for your basketball system needs. These articles will go through every detail we can think of that will affect your buying decision. We will discuss manufacturers of basketball systems, backboard size, backboard material, in ground vs. portable, wall-mounted systems, warranties, shipping, assembly, etc. Come back and visit us soon for our first buying guide articles.
Basketball Hoop Purchasing Guide: Manufacturers
Posted by Administrator on 11/13/2024 to
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While this is the first topic we will cover in the basketball hoop purchasing guide series, this is not necessarily the place you need to start with your shopping. The maker of the basketball hoop you are interested in just makes for a great logical sequence to proceed through to discuss the ins and outs of buying an appropriate basketball system for your home or organization. Each basketball hoop manufacturer, if successful, tends to target a particular market segment to fit the needs of a market segment better than anyone else. Thus, if you are wanting a high-end hoop, do not expect to find great options from low-end producers, and vise versa. The following list of common basketball hoop makers will help you sort who caters to your particular needs.
Basketball Hoop Maintenance Tips
Posted by Administrator on 11/13/2024 to
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Basketball hoops have many different features that help prolong the life of the system. For instance, most basketball hoop manufacturers provide some sort of protective covering on metal parts to prevent rusting. However, there are still some things you can do to help your basketball hoop last as long as possible. Here are some suggestions. Make sure you always follow instructions and maintenance requirements set forth by the manufacturer.