About this item

• Action Grip adjustment mechanism easily adjusts with just one hand
• Shatterproof polycarbonate backboard playing surface gives you the look and play of pro style glass
• Heavy duty classically styled rim is built to take a slam
• Frame is powder coated with a rust resistant finish to withstand the harshest elements
• The 3 pc. 3.5 in. round steel pole is protected with a powder-coated, weather-resistant finish

Product Description

Hone your jumpshot in your spare moments or perform a backyard dunking drill with this Lifetime Shatter Guard XL portable basketball system. Unlike in-ground basketball hoops--which are typically anchored in concrete--this portable system rolls on wheels, letting you position the basket support in any desired location, from the back patio to the middle of the cul-de-sac. All you have to do is fill the heavy-duty 35-gallon base with water or sand and play.

The basketball system comes with a 52-inch-square Shatter Guard backboard made of Makrolon polycarbonate, which is virtually unbreakable and several times stronger than acrylic. When combined with the heavy-duty steel frame and the sturdy steel Y-extension arms, the basketball goal looks and plays just like pro-style glass, with superior rebound effects and terrific stability. The system also includes a three-piece, 3.5-inch round pole with Lifetime's patented pneumatic Action Grip® height mechanism. To change the pole's height--it adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in infinite increments--simply activate the Power Lift with one hand and push it to the correct height. And Lifetime knows that dunking and above-the-rim play are a huge part of modern basketball, which is why the basketball goal includes a Slam-It rim. The solid-steel rim features double-compression springs that give way during dunks to protect the player, then spring back once released.

Other features include welded-steel net hooks with an all-weather nylon net; fade-resistant graphics that are screen-printed with UV-protected inks for superior color endurance; and a five-year warranty that covers everything on the system.

Technical Details: 

• Brand: ‎Lifetime
• Material: ‎Nylon, Alloy Steel, Glass, Polycarbonate
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: 34 x 52 x 10 inches
• Item Weight: ‎105 Pounds
• Special Feature: ‎Adjustable
• Mounting Type: ‎Surface
• Frame Material: ‎Polycarbonate
• Minimum Height: 7.5 Feet
• Style: ‎Portable
• Assembly Required: ‎Yes
• Maximum Height Recommendation: ‎10 Feet
• Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎52 x 33.8 x 9.3 inches
• Package Weight: ‎47628 Grams
• Warranty Description: ‎5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Size: ‎52-Inch
• Sport Type: ‎Basketball

Customer questions & answers

Question:When the backboard is in its lowest position how tall is it? Looking to store it in the garage want to make sure I have room.

Answer:Mine measured 9' 8"" from the floor to the top of the backboard in the lowest position.

Question:What is the thickness of the backboard in inches? (Not the size)

Answer:There are barriers on the sides that run about an inch thick but the glass itself looks about 1/2 an inch thick. It's pretty tough.

Question:How hard is it to move into a garage for the winter? Does it have wheels, etc., and does it move pretty easy for storage?

Answer:Depends on the size and height of your garage. It has wheels, but it likes to roll at about a 45 degree angle, so you may have to play with it a little. You have also split the tube in half and take it apart for the winter. I wouldn't hesitate if you have the space.

Question:how much sand does it take to fill up the base?

Answer:I filled up mine with water and it works just fine if you put sand in it you won't be able to move it at all

Question:My husband is a 35 year old child. Is this appropriate/safe for adults?

Answer:Yes, as long as he is not using the glass backboard to teeth on it is perfectly safe and suitable for adults ;)