Brand | Lifetime |
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Material | Acrylic |
Color | Gray/Blue |
Product Dimensions | 44"D x 44"W x 162"H |
Item Weight | 499 Grams |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Special Feature | adjustable |
Mounting Type | Freestanding |
Target Audience | Unisex |
Model Name | 44 Inch Shatterproof Backboard |
Frame Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
Minimum Height | 7.5 Feet |
Style | Adjustable system |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Maximum Height Recommendation | 10 Feet |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 48 x 31 x 8.5 inches |
Package Weight | 24.04 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 44 x 44 x 162 inches |
Brand Name | Lifetime |
Warranty Description | 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
Manufacturer | Lifetime |
Part Number | 1221 |
Size | 44 Inch |
Sport Type | Basketball |
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Brand | Lifetime |
Material | Acrylic |
Color | Gray/Blue |
Product Dimensions | 44"D x 44"W x 162"H |
Item Weight | 499 Grams |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Special Feature | adjustable |
Mounting Type | Freestanding |
Target Audience | Unisex |
Model Name | 44 Inch Shatterproof Backboard |
About this item
- 44" Impact backboard is virtually unbreakable.
- Telescoping mechanism adjusts from 7.5 to 10-Feet 6-Inch increments
- 27-Gallon base fills with water or sand and rolls to your desired location
- All-weather resistant, deigned to withstand the harshest elements
- 18-Inch black solid steel rim with 1/2-Inch steel braces, 5-year warranty
- Pole Size is 2.75 inches Round
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The Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch Impact Backboard is perfect for recreational home use. The Lifetime 1221 portable basketball system features a 44 inch Polyethylene backboard, a classic basketball rim and a 27 gallon Pro Court base. The telescoping post allows you to adjust the basketball goal from 7.5-10 feet in 6 inch increments, so that players of any age can enjoy the game at their level.
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Hone your jump shot in your spare moments or perform a backyard dunking drill with this Lifetime portable basketball system. Unlike in-ground basketball hoops--which are typically anchored in concrete--this portable hoop rolls on wheels, letting you position the basket support in your desired location, from the back patio to the middle of the cul-de-sac. All you have to do is fill the 27-gallon base with water or sand and play.
The Lifetime hoop adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Lifetime knows that younger players aren't always ready for a 10-foot hoop, which is why the basket boasts a height-adjustment mechanism. The telescoping mechanism adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments--no tools required--letting players of all ages and skill levels enjoy the game on their own terms. Aspiring dunkers can also gradually raise the basket 6 inches at a time as their vertical improves, although the 18-inch solid steel rim is not a breakaway rim. The black rim is instead extremely stable, with 1/2-inch steel braces, welded steel net hooks, and a 50-gram net.
And players needn't worry about the 44-inch backboard wearing dramatically over time thanks to the UV-protected, high-density polyethylene construction. This sturdy plastic material helps the board resist chipping and cracking while protecting the graphics from fading. Also equipped with a black, powder-coated, three-piece pole, the Lifetime system carries a five-year warranty.
About Lifetime
In the beginning, all the founder of Lifetime Products wanted was a sturdier basketball pole for his backyard. With this in mind, he found and purchased a piece of heavy-duty used pipe, a sheet of plywood, and a basketball rim. The resulting backyard basketball standard functioned perfectly in his backyard. Seeing the potential of his hoop, he placed an ad in the local free classified newspaper and made his first sale. The rest--as they say--is history. He created the American PlayWorld Company in 1973, based out of his garage in Riverdale, Utah. After expanding into several other types of playground equipment, he eventually moved to a bigger location in South Ogden, Utah. Several years later, the company transformed the basketball industry by introducing the Quick Adjust basketball pole, the first complete basketball system you could raise and lower with a broomstick. In 1986, American PlayWorld created Lifetime Products, a separate company intended to concentrate specifically on manufacturing adjustable basketball systems. In the ensuing years, the company has grown from having 18 employees in a 32,000-square-foot space in half a warehouse to more than 1,400 employees and 2.6 million square feet over 23 separate buildings.
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ASIN | B0007RALHS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #238,425 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #204 in Basketball Portable Hoops & Goals |
Date First Available | July 1, 2003 |
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Customers like the quality, value, adjustability, and entertainment value of the basketball set. For example, they mention it's well made, holds up well, and is a reasonable choice for a budget conscious family. That said, some like the appearance, and portability. That being said, opinions are mixed on the ease of assembly.
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Customers like the quality of the hoop. They mention it's well made, sturdy, and holds up well. Some say that the rim and backboard are firm in place and doesn't shake when you shoot. Overall, most are happy with the quality and the price of the product.
"...No leaks. Even the net is in perfect condition.Update…. 5 years, 10 months (April 2022). Left it outside since last Spring...." Read more
"...this to make sure it was secure enough that it won't topple over and is safe, but easy enough to move...." Read more
"...It's really sturdy with water, but too heavy for me to move myself...." Read more
"...It is made of high quality material , which means that the hoop will last for a long time. Also, it’s blue color was exactly what we were expecting...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the basketball system. For example, they say it's a great budget hoop set, a reasonable choice for a budget conscious family, and has insanely good quality for price.
"...I'm very happy with the purchase and the price is fair compared to the competition...." Read more
"...Great system for the price and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend." Read more
"...Lifetime 1221 Pro Court basketball system is a reasonable choice for the budget conscious family...." Read more
"...is good enough for their kids in early age to play and enjoy at a very good price." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the backboard. For example, they say it's fairly easily adjustable, and the lowest position is perfect for their child. Some mention that the base is big enough that you really aren't running.
"...Also, it’s blue color was exactly what we were expecting. Adjusting the height is simple, and moving the hoop from one place to another was easy;..." Read more
"...have that feature, but we haven't had any trouble with it...the base is big enough that you really aren't running under the basket...." Read more
"...It is possible to adjust the height of the goal, but you need a second person to help, and even then it is moderately difficult...." Read more
"...This require the constant height adjustment like I mentioned above." Read more
Customers like the entertainment value of the product. They say it's adequate for kids, good for young kids to teens, and good for family entertainment. Customers also mention that the hoop is easy to adjust and is a great set-up for leisure play.
"...Great system for the price and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend." Read more
"...It is a free-standing basketball hoop that is great for light, family oriented play...." Read more
"I’m quite pleased. Overall, this hoop is a great value. It’s perfect for my six-year-old...." Read more
"...As to the end result, the reviewers who note this is adequate for kids are dead on...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the hoop. They say it looks great, the construction is solid, and the finish looks good. They also mention that it maintains its original appearance, and that the rim is really nice. Customers also appreciate the parts were all nicely illustrated, and pictures are decent.
"...No bend in the hoop, no color fading on the backboard, no loose bolts, no leaks in the base, and no rust on the stand...." Read more
"...The hoop looks exactly like the picture. It is made of high quality material , which means that the hoop will last for a long time...." Read more
"...I’m impressed with the sturdiness and liveliness of the rim...." Read more
"...Great fun for just fooling around. Looks cheap compared to the fancy expensive ones, however, so if you're neighbors are sensitive to that kind of..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the hoop. For example, they mention it's easy to move, has wheels, and is not too difficult to move around. That said, some complain that the sand bags are just on top of the base and the ring barely moves when a million people are shooting at it at once.
"...it was secure enough that it won't topple over and is safe, but easy enough to move.Great system for the price and a lot of fun...." Read more
"...construction and molded plastic backboard, so it is actually easy to move around...." Read more
"...6. It is movable since the bags of sand are just on top of base, but it is still heavy, and you must be careful, or you will get overbalanced...." Read more
"...It's really sturdy with water, but too heavy for me to move myself...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the product. Some mention that the instructions are straightforward, while others say that they're not super clear. The whole assembly is much lighter than you would expect, given the hollow, metal. However, some customers say the instructions were ripped up and confusing a couple of times.
"I put this entire thing together by myself. It's pretty simple and the instructions were not confusing. The quality of the product is great...." Read more
"...I did like how the directions provided a QR code which could be scanned that would take you to the step, however, one recommendation I would have..." Read more
"...The instructions weren't super clear, but if you have any experience with technical reading you will figure it out...." Read more
"...The whole assembly is much lighter than you would expect, given the hollow, metal construction and molded plastic backboard, so it is actually easy..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts in the sporting goods product. They mention that the first box had a piece missing, and some of the metal bars were missing. They also say that the brackets that secure the backboard to the base steel tube were missing, as well as the wheel.
"...connect the three parts of the pole takes forever because the parts are not labeled...." Read more
"...The worst part is that One wheel was missing, so my garage floor was taken up by an unassembled hoop, while I try to figure out how to get another..." Read more
"...sand packing the front of the base offering some rigidity, it still has some give, and that give along with a fairly soft backboard means backboard..." Read more
"...And it was missing the largest base steel tube. Amazon replaced it quickly.It's obviously a kid's backboard...." Read more
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Update --- November 26, 2017 --- it's been one year and it looks and functions as good as new. No bend in the hoop, no color fading on the backboard, no loose bolts, no leaks in the base, and no rust on the stand. Over the past year, it's been garage kept when not in use. However, I've kept it out on the weekends this past summer as long as no rain was expected. This Fall, I've left it out all day and night (plenty of sun and rain). It gets used almost daily. It has held up well to the elements. I'm very happy with the purchase and the price is fair compared to the competition.
Update.... Two years old and no issues, absolutely no sign of fading or deteriorating. It's been left out for months at a time and other times brought into the garage.
Update....... 3.5 years and still solid. Left it out all Summer and Fall. I checked all the bolts and nuts but nothing is loose or rusted. I used some WD-40 and a wire brush on on small spot on the back of the pole that appeared to be developing rust. Otherwise, still great.
Update.... 4 years. It's been out since February this year (it's July/2020). No rust, no fading, nothing is loose, no leaking from the base. This thing is solid. I paid $100 four years ago. Still as good as new.
Update with photographs at 4.5 years.... No issues, no fading, no cracks, no leaks, but I did find rust on the inside of the pole. All of the photos are after 4.5 years of use and wear in the elements. This basketball hoop has stood up pretty well and looks almost new.
Update… 5 years (July 2021). It’s been outside since the Spring and it’s now July. No change in appearance or functionality. No leaks. Even the net is in perfect condition.
Update…. 5 years, 10 months (April 2022). Left it outside since last Spring. Absolutely no issues with it. Snow, rain, sun, sleet, heavy wind, … it’s been tested and has passed. Looks just as new as when purchased almost 6 years ago.
Update….. purchased in July 2016 and here we are December 2022. 6.5 years and still perfectly fine. I have kept it outside all year long and it’s got no rust, no cracks, even the netting is fine (which is surprising).
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
Update --- November 26, 2017 --- it's been one year and it looks and functions as good as new. No bend in the hoop, no color fading on the backboard, no loose bolts, no leaks in the base, and no rust on the stand. Over the past year, it's been garage kept when not in use. However, I've kept it out on the weekends this past summer as long as no rain was expected. This Fall, I've left it out all day and night (plenty of sun and rain). It gets used almost daily. It has held up well to the elements. I'm very happy with the purchase and the price is fair compared to the competition.
Update.... Two years old and no issues, absolutely no sign of fading or deteriorating. It's been left out for months at a time and other times brought into the garage.
Update....... 3.5 years and still solid. Left it out all Summer and Fall. I checked all the bolts and nuts but nothing is loose or rusted. I used some WD-40 and a wire brush on on small spot on the back of the pole that appeared to be developing rust. Otherwise, still great.
Update.... 4 years. It's been out since February this year (it's July/2020). No rust, no fading, nothing is loose, no leaking from the base. This thing is solid. I paid $100 four years ago. Still as good as new.
Update with photographs at 4.5 years.... No issues, no fading, no cracks, no leaks, but I did find rust on the inside of the pole. All of the photos are after 4.5 years of use and wear in the elements. This basketball hoop has stood up pretty well and looks almost new.
Update… 5 years (July 2021). It’s been outside since the Spring and it’s now July. No change in appearance or functionality. No leaks. Even the net is in perfect condition.
Update…. 5 years, 10 months (April 2022). Left it outside since last Spring. Absolutely no issues with it. Snow, rain, sun, sleet, heavy wind, … it’s been tested and has passed. Looks just as new as when purchased almost 6 years ago.
Update….. purchased in July 2016 and here we are December 2022. 6.5 years and still perfectly fine. I have kept it outside all year long and it’s got no rust, no cracks, even the netting is fine (which is surprising).
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I found the most difficult part was securing the 2 backboard bracket arms to the backboard. The backboard bracket is designed to bend and then be secured to the backboard, but if you don't line it up almost perfectly, there is little room for error. After several attempts, I was able to get it, but that part did offer the most frustration.
Now that it's fully assembled I filled the base up a maybe more that half way with water rather than sand as they suggest. I only did this to make sure it was secure enough that it won't topple over and is safe, but easy enough to move.
Great system for the price and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend.
I need it to be mobile enough to be moved on a daily basis, so I filled the base up with water instead of sand thinking it would be light enough for me to move around myself. It's really sturdy with water, but too heavy for me to move myself. I'm thinking I'll empty enough water out for me to be able to move it, and then throw some sand bags on the platform once in place.
All in all I find it simple to set up, though two people would make the process quicker. I took me about 2 hours, and a lot of that time was spent messing around with my stupid tools. The instructions weren't super clear, but if you have any experience with technical reading you will figure it out.
I was looking on Craigslist for one of these, and the asking prices weren't too far off from what I paid for this new. Plus, I didn't have to borrow a vehicle to go pick up a used one. I'd rather spend a little extra money to have it delivered to me and set up myself.
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P.s. if you're going to use sand to fill the base... do not use play sand. Make sure its dry sand. It's very difficult and time consuming to fill it with playsand as it is wet. Doable but very hard and time consuming.