We have been through several mini hoops - the problem is that the metal fatigues due to dunking by my 10 year old. Is this one better?
620861
I have no idea how big your boy is, but this mini-rim/board combo is the toughest I've ever seen. If there's one out there that would withstand a few thousand dunks, I'm guessing it'd be this one.
620862
I have four sons ages 5 to 13. This basket has been on our wall for well over a year, and we have not had any issues at all.
620863
We have had many also. This one is by far the best but any dunking will pull it out of the wall.
620864
Have not had a problem with metal fatigue however did have a problem with screws pulling out of wall. Bought. a piece of plexiglass to mount behind the frame and against the wall. Works great very sturdy
620865
We have had this hoop for a year now and I can tell you it takes a lot of abuse! It is also the most used toy, besides video games, in our house. My husband installed it on studs as directed and has held up. Just recently it needed a little tightening, but that is all it has needed. Great purchase!!!! Also a big hit with all the kids that come over too.
620866
I'm not sure how it would respond to hanging from the hoop but my 15 year old has had this one in his room with some pretty rough play without issue. We have been extremely satisfied! Good luck
620867
It is the most durable indoor hoop we've owned. We actually purchased a second one for our other son's bedroom.
620868
I don't think you will find a better mini hoop on the market. I host a march madness party every year and we have grown men (acting like 10 year olds) dunking on this thing. Granted, we don't hang on the rim but this goal is tuff.
620869
So far so good - a serious hoop. We have it in our youth room at church - is solid
620870
AbsolutelyWe couldn't be happier. We had been through many basketball hoops in te past. This one was a little more pricey, but well with it. We have a 12 year old and a 16 year old who play on it constantly. We actually had to mount it on 3/4" plywood and then to the wall as it was much stronger than.The boys love it and it is used pretty much every day.Hope this helps.
986620
If you're not hanging on the rim..and just dunking..and you don't weight 300 lbs.. then it probably won't ever shatter. Regardless of weight don't ever hang on the rim. Everyday basketball normal play..you'll never shatter.
2042656
I have not had any issues with that. My kids play on their basketball courts everyday the weather permits. They love it. They use the court at 10 foot level and also drop it down to dunk on it. It's been great so far.
1746495
Yes. You will be able to learn. I was never able to keep a normal hoop up myself. The weight and size of it makes it easier. If you do get the hoop that's wavy you will feel a little bruised when you start, but it will go away and you will be fine. I can hoop for an hour without a problem. Good luck!!
2266231
18 months may be pushing it. It really depends on the development of your child as well as height. My grandson turned 3 in September 2013 and was 38" tall. He had no problem with the lowest height of the hoop and really enjoyed playing basketball. I would also recommend purchasing some additional balls otherwise chasing the one ball that comes with the set will really disinterest the player quickly.
1735958
Got this for a Christmas gift for our son. He played on it for at least 30 minutes each weekday and 2-3 hours each Friday-Sunday. He dunked constantly and it held up VERY well for the first 6 weeks. BUT, he performed an average dunk tonight and the back board broke in half, and as the half with the hoop attached to it, fell to the ground, it cut his hand slightly. Before tonight I would have given this product 5-stars. I plan to contact the manufacturer to find out more. If I find out anything, I'll report back here again.
1628589
We bought them for a six year old and eight year old. Both have been very happy with it. A 3 year old plays on it at basketball practice. It is very sturdy. Since you can add Android apps you should be able to use it for older kids but the style might look too "little kid" for anyone over 10.
1932087
Jennifer, this was my response to someone else regarding the required height. He had a little more head room than you but it appears you have enough for the frame to fit. High arching shots might be a problem for you but honestly the kids don't tend to arch the ball much higher than the frame itself."As it sits assembled, mine stands at 80" (6'-8") at it's highest point. The rim is 18" (1'-6) below that highest point. On really high arching shots you might hit your ceiling but in my opinion you'd be fine as most shots would never go that high.
1932086
Jennifer, this was my response to someone else regarding the required height. He had a little more head room than you but it appears you have enough for the frame to fit. High arching shots might be a problem for you but honestly the kids don't tend to arch the ball much higher than the frame itself. "As it sits assembled, mine stands at 80" (6'-8") at it's highest point. The rim is 18" (1'-6) below that highest point. On really high arching shots you might hit your ceiling but in my opinion you'd be fine as most shots would never go that high.
915733
I guess it depends on what you are looking for. it seems to be bouncy enough for our son. I will make it really rock and he does not quite like that yet. I know it is not as bouncy as some of the older ones he has played on but they are 15-20 years old and so the springs are going to have more bounce. I would buy it again if I had to.
1047368
It's recommended that you do. However I never have but my son doesn't dunk it and just shoots it. He doesn't try to climb or hang on it. It stands good on its own though.
1989989
It is actually like a standard basketball - rubber. It's not foamy at all and makes a good amount of noise when bounced on linoleum. You could purchase a foam ball to use in place of the included ball. My son uses a variety of different balls.
1775886
It's fairly sturdy when you fill up the base with sand or water. I used sand so it won't freeze or crack in winter. My daughter plays on a basketball team and uses it all the time. It shakes when you bounce a ball off the backboard but not violently. I think it can handle dunking by two teenage boys ok.
874497
Personally when you're setting up the rim you can adjust the breakaway spring before enclosing it. I tightened the hell out of it. Also, I have an additional amount of 150 pounds sitting on the base, sandbags/cinder blocks. It sounds good and doesn't shake like it's going to fall apart. I own 5 basketballs and even with multiple shots still smooth and consistent. Like I said it depends who's setting it up and to what liking, I don't play when it comes down to building things the correct way. Good luck.
1047470
Its pretty durable, you can't hang on the rim tho. This is our second season using the basketball hoop and its holding up well!
538015
Compared to the ultra hoops and other led hoops ive seen, this one was not very good. I bought it as a gift for my sister and it only worked for a few months. And no, they do not give warranties. We tried. but for the price, you should honestly just try to be happy it worked as long as it did. I know it sucks :( But if you want to get a LED hoop that will last u forever, and that WILL give warranties if it breaks, you should get an Ultra Hoop. Its pricey,but what u get for the price makes it totally worth it.
1373476
My kids lower it and dunk on it. It seems to be pretty sturdy. However, I'm sure that a big enough person could pull it over.