Lifetime 71522 Acrylic Portable Basketball Hoop 54-inch Backboard

Lifetime 54-Inch Portable Basketball Hoop 71522 Acrylic Backboard

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Lifetime Competition Series XL Portable 54 x 33 x 1.5 in Clear Acrylic Backboard, 3 piece, 3.5 in Round Power Lift Pole, Slam-it Pro Rim, Arms, Spring Cover

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SKU:71522 by Lifetime

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Rust Resistant

Includes all-weather, white net

5 Year Warranty

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Orange Slam-It PRO Rim

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Lifetime 71522 Portable Basketball Hoop

Ignite your child's passion for basketball with the Lifetime 71522 Portable Basketball Hoop, the ultimate training tool for young athletes eager to develop their skills. This top-of-the-line system offers everything your family needs for serious play, from the sturdy 35-gallon base to the regulation Slam-It Pro breakaway rim, perfect for practicing dunks and shots. The adjustable height feature allows your child to grow with the game, starting at 7.5 feet and reaching up to 10 feet for regulation play. With its robust design, including a thick, powder-coated backboard frame, this hoop is built to withstand intense practice sessions, making it the perfect addition to your driveway or backyard for years of skill-building fun.

Backboard

Dimensions: 54 inches W x about 33 inches H.
Backboard frame: powder-coated steel.
Backboard frame thickness: 1.5 inches.
Backboard material: EM5 Acrylic.
Backboard thickness: 3.8 mm (0.15 inches).
Backboard features fade-resistant graphics.
Backboard to pole clearance: 22 inches.
Lower edge of the backboard is covered with a blow-molded guard to protect players from direct impact with the backboard material.
Straight-arm extension bracket mounts directly to the backboard frame; no Y-Bracket.

Slam It Pro Rim

Orange Slam-It PRO rim, regulation a 18-inch diameter.
Rim uses a true breakaway mount.
Rim diameter: 5/8 inch.
Includes all-weather, white net.
Net weight: 150 grams.
Net attaches to rim via welded metal hooks. No plastic clips.

Pole and Height Adjuster

Uses the Power Lift mechanism to raise and lower the rim height.
Pole size: 3.5 inch round.
Pole construction: 3 pieces.
Pole color: gray.
The Power Lift mechanism is a pneumatic device.
Power Lift is activated via a handle and trigger mounted to the back of the pole. Squeeze the trigger and move the handle up and down to change the height of the backboard, releasing at any time in the movable range of the mechanism.
This mechanism is designed to be used with adult supervision.
Rim height adjusts from 7.5 feet to 10 feet in infinite increments.

Other Specs and Features

Portable base can be filled with sand or water.
Base footprint: 32.5 inches W x 49 inches D.
Portable base size: 35 gallons.
Approximate weight of the base when filled with water: 280 lbs.
Shipping weight: 119 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 55 inches x 34.625 inches x 12.625 inches.
Includes a 5-year warranty from Lifetime Products on all parts of the system for customers in the United States and Canada.
All metal parts are powder coated to help resist rusting.

UPC: 081483715223

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Pastor

We ordered four. Totally impressed with them. So easy to move and adjust. Solidly constructed. Great backboard response. What a project to assemble! Glad that’s over with!

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Reviewed by: Mark Seversen from Santa Barbara on 11/22/2022

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Great hoop! Kids have already gotten tons of use out of it. Seems really sturdy. The only complaint is the assembly. Took a handful of us several hours to put together. Be prepared.

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Reviewed by: J A Y M E P. from Charlotte on 5/6/2020

Great Service!

We stumbled upon this website when shopping online for a new basketball hoop. The prices were very competitive and the service was amazing! We had not heard this company before this, We will definitely come back again! We had a basketball hoop delivered in no time during a time that was difficult to find them and we were kept informed of the progress along the way! Thanks Competitive Edge!!

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Reviewed by: H. Porter from VA on 5/3/2020

Awesome/Lock down Lifesaver

This hoop is a great hoop. It is super solid for a portable and the price was more reasonable than a glass backboard would have been. This has been a lifesaver for my son during our home virus imprisonment. He wants to play in high school but the local government covered all the rims in the city to prevent even solo use. Our backyard is tiny, but this paired with an ICS3 basketball return, my son can get up hundreds of shots in a brief period. Competitive Edge came through, shipped on time. I very happy with this transaction.

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Reviewed by: Jim from California on 5/2/2020

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Very happy with the quality of the materials and final product! It has only been assembled a week + but we are very pleased, especially our son. Assembly required a more variety tools than usual and definitely 2 people at time, but wasn't that bad partly because the quality of materials. It took 4-5 hours with breaks.

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Reviewed by: Reggie from Tampa on 4/30/2020

Worth the absurd assembly!

We were very impressed with Competitive Edge's customer service. The hoop is terrific but be advised that the assembly is a bear. My husband is very handy and fortunately he has an extensive tool collection. We had read other reviews indicating what we experienced first hand so we were prepared. If you are not handy, I would recommend hiring someone to assemble. My oldest son is a budding engineer so between the three of us, we got it done! The manual is clear and well explained, but many of the components are awkward to assemble. We were bummed that upon opening the packing materials, some of the powder coating was spotty (Mostly on the corners of the backboard) and some of the black acrylic paint on the reverse side of the backboard was scratched in a few spots. Since ours will be outdoors, we are researching whether or not we should apply a clear Rust-Oleum type spray to the areas where the powder coating isn't solid. Overall, a fantastic hoop and Competitive Edge had hands down the best price.

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Reviewed by: Beth S from Fort Lauderdale on 5/21/2016

Great Product

I hired a professional to put this together. He did an excellent job and it is an excellent product. The backboard is solid and the ball comes off it almost like a glass backboard, also it is a huge backboard. This product is well made and my grandson and family love it. I will be having lots of company in my yard after putting this goal set up. Thanks lifetime for such a good product. This is a $800. 00 set and when I bought it was on sell for $379. 00 what a deal. Bobby Napoleon Shawnee Oklahoma.

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Reviewed by: Bobby Napoleon from Shawnee, Okla. on 1/12/2016

Putting it together

The finished product is excellent, but it takes two people more than 5 hours to construct the equipment. the most difficult part of the installation process is to determine which nuts/bolts to use...I suggest that the manufacturer package the parts and label them for each step in the operation. Overall, this is a fine backboard and stand system and my grandchildren are immensely pleased with it!

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Reviewed by: George from Newtown Square, PA on 1/3/2016

Fast Shipping: Orders for the 71522 Portable Basketball Goal generally leave the warehouse the next business day.
Accurate Tracking: Tracking information is automatically emailed to you just as soon as the order ships out.
Delivery Details: This product ships directly from Lifetime Products in Clearfield, UT. This item ships via FedEx and may not require a signature.
Signing for the Package: When signing for the delivery it is important to note any damage. Damage is extremely rare. We package these to travel both domestically and internationally. However, sometimes the packaging may be slightly damaged, but you may not be sure whether something inside is damaged. In such a case it is a good idea to sign for it and have the driver note it as such. You can still accept delivery. Call or email us with any questions.
Local Pickup Option: This item is available for local pickup in Clearfield, Utah. If you are interested in picking it up locally contact our customer service for a special pickup quote at 866-308-5484.

This product has a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee!

Simply hang onto the original packaging and contact us within 30 days of receipt if you are not satisfied with this product. We will have the item picked up at our cost and refund you in full. We are that confident you will love this product!

Please note that items must be in their original packaging and in the original condition for this return policy to apply. Also, please be sure to contact us within 30 days of receipt. Lastly, if you are unsure whether this product will fit your needs please contact a customer service expert toll free at 866-308-5484.

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Q: Wanted to know if I can mount the backboard onto the siding of my house without connecting the pole. Also would I need a mounting bracket as well?

Asked by: Desmond B. - 9/17/2021

A: Any of the Lifetime Wall Mounting Brackets will work with this backboard and can be mounted to a wall.

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Q: How does this hoop differ from model 90469 other than one is portable and the other is inground (90469)? Also I read that the lifetime model 90469 does not have any anchor points on the base and the pole needs to be buried in cement for support, maybe needing a ground sleeve. If this is how it installs can I (or how can I) take it off the ground to reinstall somewhere else? Could I use this anchor for this hoop instead of cement. Please see link here basketball pro base . com / pro base. Thank you

Asked by: Wen - 4/24/2020

A: It looks like the pro base would work, though it seems to me like it would be better just to go with an in-ground system in the first place. If you wish to move the basketball system later you can use a ground sleeve which will allow you to move the pole later on. They are actually pretty different, one has a square pole, and the other is round, they have different adjustment mechanisms, and one is portable, and the other is in-ground.

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Q: Is the 71522 model made in USA?

Asked by: Joe - 4/6/2020

A: Yes, this is Made in the Clearfield Utah from US and Imported Parts.

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Q: The lift system does not work. The pin or bolt is not thick enough to push the pin on the cylinder far enough? I have to use a screw driver to push the pin in then the unit adjusts.

Asked by: Brad - 1/9/2020

A: We apologize for the inconvenience, that item has a 5 year Manufacturer's warranty, please call 1-800-225-3865 so that we can get this resolved.

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Q: Is this backboard shatter proof?

Asked by: Maureen - 2/6/2018

A: This is acrylic which is the next best thing to glass and one step above the shatterproof poly carbonate boards. Acrylic has a very true bounce and it is not loud. The trade off is that if the base is not weighted properly and a bad storm comes and the system falls over, then the backboard can crack. It should not break ever just by playing basketball. If you are looking for the poly carbonate version of this same system please check out model number 71524 as that has the shatterproof board. They are a little bit louder and the bounce is a little bit more bouncy when you make a bank shot. So, it is practically indestructible, but the bounce is not like what you would find in a high school or recreation center. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.

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Q: How heavy is the system? How long before the delivery? Is it very durable? Is shipping to Hawaii free?

Asked by: N - 9/3/2017

A: This item weighs about 120 pounds. The order generally ships out within the next business day or two. The item is very durable with a five year manufacturer's warranty. Shipping to Hawaii is not free. If you add the item to your cart and type in your ZIP Code it will give you an estimate.

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Q: Can I get a replacement base for this model?

Asked by: S - 8/17/2016

A: Unfortunately we do not sell replacement parts. However, the manufacturer's number is 1-800-424-3865, they should be able to help you, just give them the model number of the product.

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Q: Does this come with a pole pad?

Asked by: Jeffrey - 2/25/2016

A: It does not include a pole pad. They are sold separately. The model number is 0602. This item does include a frame pad for the bottom of the backboard, however.

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Answer provided by: Customer Service (2/26/2016)

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Q: Do your company have professionals that assemble basketball and backboard sets.?

Asked by: Bobby Napoleon - 12/26/2015

A: Looking for assembly assistance? They are rated and reviewed to ensure promptness and professionalism. Service Connection Storage Shed Assembly. Call 855-544-8854 and give them your zip code and model number for a quote.

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Q: Is there tax on the product? How long to assemble? Shipping cost? And, can it be received by Christmas?

Asked by: George - 12/19/2015

A: You may owe use tax in your state. Assembly generally takes about 2 1/2 hours. Shipping is usually free, but you will want to add it to your cart and type in your ZIP Code to find out for sure to your location. It takes about one week to receive.

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Q: Should I fill the portable base with sand or water?

Asked by: Admin - 8/12/2015 12:25:02 AM

A: That depends entirely on how much weight you think you will need to hold up to how the system will be used. As noted on the product, when filled with water, the base weighs about 248 lbs. When filling the base with sand, the base typically weighs about 1.5 times the weight of the base filled with water, depending on the density of the sand you use. Note that the heavier the base, the sturdier the system; but, the system will also be more difficult to move.

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Q: What is better, polycarbonate or Acrylic backboards?

Asked by: Admin - 8/12/2015

A: Assuming you are comparing polycarbonate and acrylic backboards of the same size and thickness, polycarbonate backboards tend to last longer than acrylic backboards, while acrylic backboards tend to provide a better rebound.

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Q: What are the differences with the 71522, the 90088, and the 71524?

Asked by: Admin - 8/12/2015

A: Differences between models 71522, 90088, and 71524: The 71522 has an Acrylic board for improved rebound and less flex, but is less strong than the polycarbonate boards that the 90088 and 71524 have. The 71522 has a 1.5 inch thick backboard frame. The 71524 and 90088 have a 1-inch thick frame. The 71522 and 90088 have rigid extension arms that mount directly to the board frame. The 71524 uses standard straight extension arms that mount to a Y-bracket instead of directly to the backboard. They are all great systems that will last for many years.

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Average Customer Ratings

Q: Wanted to know if I can mount the backboard onto the siding of my house without connecting the pole. Also would I need a mounting bracket as well?

Q: Is the 71522 model made in USA?

Q: The lift system does not work. The pin or bolt is not thick enough to push the pin on the cylinder far enough? I have to use a screw driver to push the pin in then the unit adjusts.

Q: Is this backboard shatter proof?

Q: How heavy is the system? How long before the delivery? Is it very durable? Is shipping to Hawaii free?

Q: Can I get a replacement base for this model?

Q: Does this come with a pole pad?

Q: Do your company have professionals that assemble basketball and backboard sets.?

Q: Is there tax on the product? How long to assemble? Shipping cost? And, can it be received by Christmas?

Q: Should I fill the portable base with sand or water?

Q: What is better, polycarbonate or Acrylic backboards?

Q: What are the differences with the 71522, the 90088, and the 71524?

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