Comments on: The 6 Best Portable Basketball Hoops in 2022

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:33:29 +0000

In reply to Katie. Hi Katie! If you want a high-end hoop that feels "real", is durable, but still reasonably portable I would probably go for the Spalding Pro Tek.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:08:54 +0000

Hi Andy,

I appreciate your thorough post but I still need a little extra help! I need a portable hoop that I can move on my own (or with the help of my 10 year old) that being said I want the best hoop possible as he is a very dedicated player. He is already 5 feet tall and I am sure will be about 6’3. He plays on a regulation size hoop with a good team so he needs the best option. I want one that lasts as long as possible and feels like a real hoop but can still be moved by me. Which one would you buy? Thank you! :))) Katie

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:01:17 +0000

In reply to Ashley Varnen. Hi Ashley, you're right. I could swear these used to be made from acrylic. I've changed the info in the text, thanks! It seems like Silverback reserves acrylic backboards for wall-mounted or in-ground hoop.

By: Ashley Varnen

Ashley Varnen — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 16:22:11 +0000

Hi Andy
You mentioned the silverback had an acrylic backboard but on amazon someone
Asked this question and the maker of the hoop which is Escalade sports said the backboard was polycarbonate which is cheaper than acrylic?
Does silverback sell a hoop with acrylic backboard?

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:56:34 +0000

In reply to Linda Ross.

Hi Linda, I don’t think that there is a regular-sized portable basketball hoop that is adjustable all the way from 10ft to 5ft. But check out my article about basketball hoops for kids here: https://www.thehoopsgeek.com/best-basketball-hoops-kids/

For example the Lifetime Youth Hoops adjusts from 5-7.5 ft.

By: Linda Ross

Linda Ross — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:41:27 +0000

stumbled across your article doing research for my son. He’s 11 and 4ft 10inches. He really wants a hoop that can adjust very low so he can practice/learn to dunk. He says he has seen some. Do these exist? Can’t do In-ground. Thanks!

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:25:22 +0000

In reply to Jeff. That's a tough one! I don't know how tall and strong your kids are, but generally, the Polycarbonate hoops made from Lifetime are the easiest to move because they weigh a lot less than acrylic or glass Hoops.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:22:23 +0000

In reply to David Lin. If the Silverback is in good condition I'd go for that one

By: David Lin

David Lin — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:09:57 +0000

I’m trying to decide on buying a used Silverback 54″ or a brand new Spalding 54″ both around $200. Which would you choose?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:02:46 +0000

I am looking for something my wife or kids can easily move after the kids are done playing so the township gets off my back about the rim overhanging the road creating an unsafe situation. I live in a circle development with no cut through traffic. 90% of the time a car is parked under the hoop. The last system I had was too heavy for anyone to move (but me) and I would get a code violation sent to me if I wasn’t home to move it after the kids were done playing. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Typically I know the more expensive stable systems are the ones that are heavier and harder to move.