FleXtreme® Silver Basketball Goal

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FleXtreme® Silver Basketball Goal

High-performance ½" thick tempered glass backboard on a one car driveway


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    FleXtreme Silver Basketball System $2500
    Pole and Gusset Padding FREE
    Backboard Padding FREE
    Discount INCLUDED
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    $2500
    Shipping per goal:
    $350 - QC, ON
    $425 - NB, NS, PE
    $450 - NL, MB, SK, AB, BC, YT, NT, NU
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    Meet The Pro® Silver

    • Adjustable down to 5'

      Precisely adjust the system anywhere between 5' and 10'.

    • Effortlessly adjusted

      A powerful lift-assist mechanism neutralizes the weight of backboard.

    • High-performance backboard

      Same material and thickness as top gymnasium boards.

    • Rigid 4" pole

      One-piece 7 ga. square pole is over-engineered for rock-solid play.

    • Safe

      Includes complete high-quality safety padding set and internal adjustment mechanism.

    • Move to your new house

      Unbolt the system and install it at your new house.

    • Easy installation

      Professional installers available. Rated easiest installation by top assembly professionals.

    • Designed for harsh outdoor environments

      Rated for hurricane winds, extreme hot and cold temperatures.

    • Limited lifetime warranty

      Covers all basketball play including dunking and hanging.


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    Backboard Size 72" x 42" x ½" 72" x 42" x ½" 60" x 36" x ½" 54" x 36" x ½"
    Backboard Material Tempered Glass Tempered Glass Tempered Glass or Acrylic Tempered Glass
    Pole 8" x 8" 6" x 6" 5" x 5" 4" x 4"
    Adjustable From 6' 5' 6" 5' 5'
    Overhang 5' 4' 4' 3'
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    Dedicated Backyard or Institutional Court

    Customer Reviews

    CUSTOMER REVIEWS SUMMARY (FleXtreme Silver Basketball System)
    Average Customer Rating:
    4.61 out of 5 based on 77 reviews

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Best Uses: Residential Use (68), Practice (46), Pickup Games (43), Can be used for any play (24), Tournaments (6)
    Cons: Bounces when lowered (15), Hard To Setup (8), Difficult To Adjust (4), Unstable (2)
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction (75), Solid Backboard Response (68), Easy To Adjust (67), Stable (63), Weather Resistant (50)
    REVIEWED BY 77 CUSTOMERS
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    Good goal for the money
    Todd the basketball man. from Salina, KS gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 03/16/2011
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Unstable
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great goal for the price.

    Satisfied customer.
    Howdy, y'all from Greensboro, NC gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 02/23/2011
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction
    Cons: padding material failure, Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I installed the goal about 2.5 months ago. My sons and I are happy with it so far. My sons, 10 & 8, shoot on the goal at 10 feet, at 6.5 feet (we have trouble lowering ours below 6.5'), and many heights in between. I'm happy we can adjust the goal below the 7.5 feet minimum of other goals on the market. Cranking this goal, though, does take some time. The friendly, knowledgable customer service folks at FleXtreme more than made up for the ambiguities in the installation instructions.

    Easy play basketball hoop
    Scotty from BILOXI, MS gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 02/18/2011
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction
    Cons: Hard To Setup
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Enjoying the fact that all my children can enjoy playing because it is adjustable.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
    Just what I wanted
    M.E. from Sea Girt, NJ gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 02/15/2011
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    The uniform pole, included padding and upgrade for living near water makes this perfect. I don't worry about the kids safety. It brings all the neighborhood kids in my driveway, which is great.

    Perfect for driveway
    Gibby from Coral gables, FL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 02/15/2011
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Hard To Setup
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great for pick up games, or practice at home. Ball bounces are legit

    well worth the money
    jim from stillwater, OK gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 02/15/2011
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    My 4 year old can adjust it. This was everything that the website says.

    What a great quality basketball setup!
    Topdog from Colorado Springs, CO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 02/15/2011
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: None
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I'm was really impressed with the quality and shipment.

    overbuilt and worth it
    tc from Windsor, CO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 02/15/2011
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: rim too low
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Haven't seen anything out there of this quality and stability.

    [8 of 15 customers found this review helpful]
    great value
    pc from Mansfield, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 11/18/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    lowering it to 5' is awesome for my 3 yo. very easy to use (my 9 year can run it up and down easily)very durable and high end feel

    [7 of 15 customers found this review helpful]
    Stable basketball hoop, good price.
    Matt from Tuson, AZ gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 11/17/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Found this product oduring an online search. It compare favorably to those in local sporting good store and online. Price was reasonable, and the quality is excellent. After one month I couldn't be happier.

    [6 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
    The hardest part was digging out my old post
    Easy Ed from Temecula, CA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 11/17/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Love the new one?quality construction. easy to install. looking forward to years of play. I would definitely buy this product again. Be sure to view th... I use it for recreation, while boys from the high school team use it for practice.

    [31 of 60 customers found this review helpful]
    Well made product
    JimBob from Moose Jaw, AK gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 10/11/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Easy to setup and looks good in the driveway.

    [36 of 70 customers found this review helpful]
    "GREAT Product"
    SLOJOETSU.... from Merrillville, IN gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 10/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    The FleXtreme Silver add a Excellent landscaping feature to my home. It's great for family rec. and drills for my kids. I find a lot of joy when we lower it and watch our smaller children dunk on it. I will on occasion lower it 5" and have a few flashes from the past myself....age (48)-LOL

    [34 of 65 customers found this review helpful]
    Cool Basketball goal system, love the versitility
    White Eagle from Hobbs, NM gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 10/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust, Good instructions
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Our family loves to play fun games of horse, knock-out, etc. together. Keeps of off the sofa watching TV

    [39 of 76 customers found this review helpful]
    the hoop is very nice
    ed from morgantown, WV gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 10/01/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    this hoop is for family fun, after the ba se is in place, gos up easy, looks great.

    [51 of 102 customers found this review helpful]
    GREAT SYSTEM, SERVICE COULD BE BETTER
    TMARK from Eagan, MN gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 09/06/2010
    Pros: Stable, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    System arrived missing a j-bolt that was a bummer but Pro Hoops sent a new one after a few calls. The backboard was also damaged during shipping and am still waiting on resolution with this issue. Outside of the service issues, the system is great and is way better than the Goalrillas, Mammoths, and Goliaths in the neighborhood. My little kids (5 and 8) love the low height adjustment and can operate it easily by themselves. And I am getting lots of time on it shooting after work and on weekends.

    [61 of 121 customers found this review helpful]
    I would buy this again...
    Brando from La Crescent, MN gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 09/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great product for my high school and middle school sons to practice on.

    [55 of 108 customers found this review helpful]
    It's a pretty good product, basic and versatile.
    Karla Salas from Mexico, Z.C. 66499, RFC. PTS060417221, XX gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 09/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Commercial Use, Tournaments, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    We have the FleXtreme Bronce System near to a lake inside our Residential. It was a good purchase because is economical but functional.

    [59 of 114 customers found this review helpful]
    Great for growing family!
    Luke from Dublin, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 09/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Hard To Setup, Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Would give it a 5 star, but the backboard tends to bounce slightly on really hard shots at the board. I do feel it is very secure and stable in the ground and will last longer than I need it. Looks great, plays great overall and my 6 year old son absolutely loves it (especially the super easy height adjustment). Would definitely recommend it.

    [62 of 117 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Hoop! Great Value!
    JJ from Oconomowoc, WI gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/30/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    We researched all the hoops available before making a purchasing decision, and are very pleased that we selected FleXtreme. We use the hoop in our drive-way for family fun and a little bit of exercise. It looks great, without being bulky, and is by far the best looking and performing hoop in the neighborhood. The materials are top quality. It is obviously well built, and built to last. The FleXtreme is a great value!!

    [62 of 120 customers found this review helpful]
    Worth the Money!
    DoctorMom from Concord, MA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/27/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great product! Extremely stable, and very easy to adjust so that both my 11-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter can play on it. Parents have a hard time resisting it, too!

    [61 of 115 customers found this review helpful]
    Awesome Deal would buy again in a heartbeat!!!
    Galen the dunker from Peculiar, MO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/27/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Tournaments, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    These guys provide great phone service and help. A top notch experience. I would definitely recommend the Silver over the bronze b/c we love the bigger backboard!

    [57 of 119 customers found this review helpful]
    "Stop researching right now and buy this one!"
    Outdoor Fun from Paris, TX gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/26/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    There are several in-ground systems on the market. This one in my opinion is the best bang for the buck. It is sturdy and easy to setup. I research literally everything I purchase and looked for some time before deciding on FleXtreme Hoops. They offered more for your money and their desc riptions on the website are dead on accurate. Their customer service is top notch and very responsive. I would not hesitate to purchase from them again. Save yourself some time and stop researching and purchase their system, you will not be disappointed

    [63 of 123 customers found this review helpful]
    Great System
    MV for 3 from independence, VA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/24/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust, Looks Great
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Commercial Use, Tournaments, Pickup Games, Practice, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I have two girls, ages 11 and 5. This system is great for both of them because of the ease at which it can be lowered and raised.

    [65 of 123 customers found this review helpful]
    would recommend
    Greg from Monett, MO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 08/24/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Installation instructions could be better Stop that is used to keep from lowering it too far cannot be used if you want to lower it to 5 feet Poor way to mark the height of the rim (height adjustment) great customer support

    [61 of 125 customers found this review helpful]
    Would by this again
    Love of the Game! from Greenwood, WI gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/08/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Love the hoop! Easy for anyone of any age to adjust. All of my kids love it!

    [64 of 131 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Basketball goal for all ages!
    Mom of 3 boys from Terrace Park, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/05/2010
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great goal. We love the fact that it lowers to 5 feet. This allows our 3 year old to make shots and play with the bigs kids. The padding on the pole and the basketball goal itself is very nice as well.

    [70 of 133 customers found this review helpful]
    A tremendous upgrade over the old portable hoop!
    FleXtreme Fan from Bel Air, MD gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 08/05/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This hoop is very well made. The backboard is a the real deal - true response and no dead zone like on the cheaper acrylic models. My kids love the ability to lower the hoop down to 5-6 feet. They spent hours doing dunks, trick shots and just having fun with friends. Installation was clear and everything assembled easily per the instructions. It is some work digging and pouring the concrete ba se - and the backboard is heavy so you will need help lifting and installing. But it is all worth it when you're finished and it is play time!

    [75 of 149 customers found this review helpful]
    Great hoop
    MC from Downers Grove, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/03/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Our whole family uses the hoop/ My 7-year-old son especially loves it - I'ave seen his shooting improve after the first few weeks.

    [73 of 149 customers found this review helpful]
    Very Happy with our choice
    Happy in OK from Owasso, OK gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/03/2010
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    We spent a lot of time looking at different systems and found this one online. We were a little worried buying it online but very pleased when it came. Our kids are 4 and 6 and have no trouble raising the system up and down. The system is very stable and doesn't bounce when making shots. We would buy again.

    [72 of 136 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Hoop!!
    Killerbees from Marietta, GA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    As a family of 5 we have had so much fun with this! Our 3 young boys LOVE that it can be lowered enough that they can dunk. We spent endless hours researching basketball systems and couldn't be happier with our final decision. This hoop will be with our family for many years to come!! Thanks for making such a quality system.

    [65 of 123 customers found this review helpful]
    I was very pleased with the whole experience.
    Putter from Saint Albans, VT gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 08/02/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I was very pleased with the hole constuct of the system. It was delivered on the exact date that was estimated. I followed the well written instructions, the hardest part was digging the hole like everyone else says. I ended up renting a cement mixer which made it much easier on the hands and back. Once the cement dried (I gave it a full 10 days) I was able to put the rest of the system together in about 1 hour with the help of my father. My son and i have played on it every night sense we installed it, i really like the fact my son who is 9 yrs. old can lower and raise the backboard all by himself. I was a little leary of buying such a big purchase online but I have to say I was very pleased with the whole experience.

    [63 of 124 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Basketball System!
    T21 from La Salle, MB gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/26/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    My family and I are looking forward to using our basketball hoop for many years to come. My wife and I both enjoy playing basketball (and are quite competitive). We have a 4 year old son who is quite the little pla yer already and will improve that much more now that we've got our own hoop that can be lowered to his height. We also have a 2 year old son who is already asking to play! The system itself is very easy to set up and the istructions were very straightforward. We are happy with the fact that this system is very stable and solid. Overall I am very pleased with this basketball system.

    [70 of 136 customers found this review helpful]
    Robust Design, Galvanized Plating Sets it apart from others. Recommend for Quality Basketball Goal.
    The McNaughton's from LeMars, IA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/17/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant TBD
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I purchased this basketball system for my three children to practice and enjoy. I am very happy with the robustness of the design and the operation of the height adjustment mechanism given my engineering background. Components fit together well, no issues. The concrete pour and anchor system went well. I did add a rebar cage 16"X16"X44" in the concrete pier. A single person can assemble most of it themself except for the backboard to the pole assembly. That will require 3 adults. The assemble as new is nice and tight with very little slop/play in the joints. The Rust Armor (galvanized plating) sold me on Pro Hoops, it sets them apart from their competitors for longitivity. I would recommend a little grease in all the sleeves/tubes to ensure smooth motion and reduce wear. My only issues I had were that the plastic knob on the crank adjustment cylinder was cracked and the Rim Height Indicator was cracked in shipping. I'll be contacting Pro Hoops to get them replaced. There were a couple small scratches on the Spring Assist Cartridge I touched up with paint. Placement of cardboard around this component would have prevented that. I would have like to seen welded caps on all the structural members verses plastic plugs for watertightness, still better than most competitors. The pole does have a hole in the bottom plate to allow water/condensation to exit, this is a good thing. I did not realize this product was made in China, I have too say they did a great job on manufacturing it. Overall, I would recommend this as a basketball goal system for anyone wanting a durable long lasting system.

    [65 of 139 customers found this review helpful]
    FleXtreme Silver is pure gold!
    Big Gun from East Aurora, NY gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/15/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction
    Cons: none so far
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    My kids love this hoop. Even the five year old can adjust the height. The construction is solid, and we plan to enjoy it for years to come.

    [75 of 140 customers found this review helpful]
    Good Product- Gets everyone outside
    MJ from Waynesville, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/15/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Product goes together pretty easy. Just make sure you have some help. Found the best way to put the backboard on was to put the backboard in the bed of a truck and back up to the lowered support structure. Backboard is solid- nice rebound. Shakes a little-bounces a bit when trying to lower. Improvements could be made to the up/down adjustment. Glad I purchased..whole family likes to play in the evenings and past dark!

    [68 of 140 customers found this review helpful]
    Worth it's weight in Gold
    JG from Chesterfield, MO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/14/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Our family put this Silver system in for fun and practice. We have three children (4, 8, and 10). With the wide range of ages, the adjust-ability from 5 to 10 feet is incredible. The crank system is easy enough for the 4 year old to operate. In the first week I think the net went from 5 to 10 feet about 100 times. The kids really enjoy the system and it really helps the younger kids with their shooting form by having an appropriately sized net height. The system has a very very slight shake after a ball hits it, but I expected a little shake from any system. It is not really anything to worry about and in general I consider the system to be rock solid. On the installation, it went smoothly and the customer service dept. helped me with some of my installation questions. Digging the hole took a couple of hours since I wanted to go 12 inches below the frost line here in Missouri. It probably didn't help that I tried to dig the hole on one of the hottest days of the summer. By the way, don't start to bell out your hole until you are below the frost line. The rebar should also vertically overlap the J-bolts. Since I had a deeper hole, I needed some 4ft. rebar (3ft. comes with the install kit). I put the rebar in a diamond pattern with respect to the J-bolts (square pattern). It took about 30 minutes to build the form for the top of the hole. I notched some grooves in the top of the form to lay string. The string helped with lining up the plate in the center of the pad while also staying parallel to the playing area. I leveled the form which took about another 15 minutes. My hole took 17 bags of 80 lb Quickrete (regular 4000 variety). I added some colorant to the top two bags worth. The colorant helped the pad blend in with the yard a lot better. I got all my concrete from Home Depot here. What was nice is that they had free rental of a cement mixer (holds 2 bags) with the purchase of at least 10 bags of crete. I highly recommend using a cement mixer and would use nothing else for a job of this size. Pouring the concrete took about an hour with another half hour to clean up. I covered the pad for 5 days with a plastic cover and placed a soaker hose under the cover. I had an automatic water timer that kept the pad wet for the entire 5 days (in 95 deg heat). I removed the wood forms on the 2nd day. The forms were attached with screws, so my impact driver (short barrel) came in handy to unscrew the forms. I did have to dig away to get to the screws. This seemed easier and cheaper than buying a whole box of the special nails with two heads. The next weekend I put up the system. System assembly took about 1.5 hours and needed 3 people (2 strong and 1 not-so-strong). I used a torque wrench for the bottom plate mounting nuts to make sure they were very tight (these are the nuts that hold the pole to the pad). To put on the backboard I used two ladders with a long 2X6 between them as a shelf. Two of us lifted the backboard onto the shelf. The third person lowered the mount (using the crank) down and slid the bolts in. Assembly is a breeze with this system. I am also pleased with the upgraded hardware for the weather (rust) protection. I have a lot of neighbors with rusting systems and I'm sure this hardware will last. I recommend this system to anyone and couldn't be happier. If you need a great system with a great price, look no further. I'm glad I found FleXtreme Hoops on the web.

    [70 of 138 customers found this review helpful]
    looks great performs even greater
    unbelievable from Hampton Bays, NY gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/14/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    need three people to install the back board. Very heavy but that is a good thing.

    [73 of 146 customers found this review helpful]
    I would reccommend thi to anyone.
    tina from PRESQUE ISLE, ME gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/10/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    It a great product and great for the whole family

    [70 of 145 customers found this review helpful]
    A well built product that's easy to use
    Marty from Columbus, NE gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/08/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Younger pla yers can easily adjust the goal height in less than a minute. I have two Pro-Dunk Silver Goal sets and they are the perfect setup for our home sports court.

    [78 of 147 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Product. I'd recommend one for anyone looking for a quality goal.
    #1 UK Wildcat fan from Hyden, KY gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/08/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Easy for kids to adjust.

    [79 of 153 customers found this review helpful]
    Love the FleXtreme Bronze Basketball System
    Fari the ball pla yer from Huntley, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust, Adjusts to down to 5 feet
    Cons: Hard To Setup
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    The FleXtreme Basketball systems will go down to 5 feet which no other system seems to be able to do, this is great for young kids 5+

    [74 of 145 customers found this review helpful]
    Good quality, reasonable cost.
    Strathamrider from Stratham, NH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust, Low height adjust
    Cons: Hard To Setup, Poor Directions
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Very good quality, pretty easy to set up but poor directions. Had good phone support thought. Thanks

    [83 of 156 customers found this review helpful]
    "Very good product."
    Finally Shooting from North Stonington, CT gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Hard To Setup
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This is a great hoop for my kids to use as they grow and become more competitive. I find it perfect for my own needs as well. Although the set up, particularly the hole and concrete, was difficult, the results are worth it.

    [75 of 133 customers found this review helpful]
    Best value on the market, worth the wait, despite the lack of communication from Customer Service
    Lil' B the baller from Pickerington, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Difficult To Adjust, Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Very happy with the overall quality and materials. Does seem to bounce a bit at lower heights. It is easy to raise and lower, but takes forever to crank. Glass backboard is solid, and has a great feel when shooting. When ordering it took much longer than expected to receive the hoop. Had to call to get updated ETA several times. Would have been much better customer service, if they would have been proactive, and communicated delays as soon as they had them. Customer perception is a significant part of the overall experience, and I would have been much less frustrated had communication been better. Again, worth the wait, and the hoop is great!

    [77 of 149 customers found this review helpful]
    I would buy this product again, good qualiity.
    brad from Cleveland, AL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    So far the system seems to be very good quality; I would recommend to a friend.

    [74 of 142 customers found this review helpful]
    Great product!
    Wellsworld from Cocoa Beach, FL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction
    Cons: Difficult To Adjust
    Best Uses: Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great for our driveway. Tough.

    [66 of 138 customers found this review helpful]
    Silver best size for driveway
    bob from zion, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Difficult To Adjust, free ball bad bounce, 9ft - 10 ft hard to adjus, Bounces when lowered, add more pictures setup
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use, Can be used for any play, great at 9ft for old guy
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    The free ball bounce is so bad,we don't use it.The ball looks great,but is a bumber.

    [61 of 135 customers found this review helpful]
    Fantastic product
    Son is estatic from Downers Grove, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This product is perfect for a smaller driveway and for a smaller child learning to play basketball. It goes down low enough that our son is not frustrated to play at such a young age.

    [66 of 142 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Quality, Well manufactured.
    Jim from ap pleton, WI gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: More motion when dunking
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    My son (10) and boys in the neighborhood use for small games. We also use for just shooting around. My son will use more for practice in the fall. It moves more than I expected (up/down) when dunking. I thought it would be more stationary. I also don't like that I have had to put plastic over it to keep the rain out. I requested this replacement part two weeks ago on two separate occassions, and now again today with an email.

    [72 of 150 customers found this review helpful]
    "Worth the money after seeing it up"
    Wood from Charleston, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Weather Resistant, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games, Practice, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    My kids use it for practice and love to lower it for pick up games and dunk contests. Works out great for the adults after a BBQ for a little workout.

    [70 of 137 customers found this review helpful]
    Great system kids can grow into
    Dan from Northwood, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Currently using for kids recreational use only. Using primarily in the lowered position for younger children. Bounces excessive when down force is applied. Looks like there is excessive play in the spring tension adjustment.

    [75 of 151 customers found this review helpful]
    I would buy this product again.
    jimbo from Stilwell, KS gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 07/07/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Excellent system and easy to assemble.

    [75 of 150 customers found this review helpful]
    Too soon to tell
    tiny pla yers from Wayne, NJ gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 06/25/2010
    Pros: Seems fine.
    Cons: Unstable, Difficult To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    It squeaks when we raise and lower it. I didn't expect as much vibration of the pole. But all and all -- assuming it weathers well -- it seems like it was a good purchase.

    [77 of 157 customers found this review helpful]
    Quality product
    BJR from Cazenovia, NY gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 06/12/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    The Bronze system is perfect for our young family. It adjusts easily and everyone--from the five year olds to adults--loves it. I would purchase this system again in a heatbeat.

    [80 of 169 customers found this review helpful]
    Love the goal and easy to install!!!!!!!!! Basketball flat and no replacement sent???????
    Justin and Julie from Abingdon, VA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 06/12/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: BALL FLAT
    Best Uses: Pickup Games
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I love the Goal and would do it over and over. All my friends are impressed. The ball I received is flat and a replacement was never sent. This is the only possible negative I can speak of...............

    [86 of 166 customers found this review helpful]
    great product, very durable and looks great, also easy instalation
    shoegun from wabeno, WI gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 06/07/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Pickup Games, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    very durable has great responce when ball hits board. great product all around thank you very much . we plan on playing on this unit for many years to come.

    [97 of 192 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Product
    Craig from Falls Church, VA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/27/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Need extra help to setup
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This system is perfect for both me and my kids. I can quickly and easily lower it down to 5 feet for them and back to 10 for myself. It is definitely built to last, and I expect many, many years out of this system. Thanks, FleXtreme.

    [97 of 186 customers found this review helpful]
    Perfect Choice
    Father of 3 from Parker, CO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/24/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Slack due to long arms
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This goal was the perfect choice for my 4 year-old's birthday present. I'm sure that he would have lost interest in a goal that only adjusted down to 7'-6" (all the others), but he loves this one. At a very low height, he can build confidence and use the correct technique instead of just heaving the ball.

    [101 of 197 customers found this review helpful]
    Family Fun for the Driveway
    Squirt from West Branch, IA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/21/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Stable, Easy To Adjust
    Cons: Hard To Setup
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    It's use is for family recreation. We do have a 14 year old that uses to practice free throws and to shoot around. He is not an intense competitor. Plays basketball for fun and to be part of the team.

    [105 of 203 customers found this review helpful]
    I'm getting another one!
    PM from Lancaster, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/18/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant, My 10 year old can Dunk!
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Commercial Use, Tournaments, Pickup Games, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I looked at a lot of systems that friends had and this one has the most bang for the buck. Pay the extra money for the rust proofing package. It will look great for years to come!

    [98 of 189 customers found this review helpful]
    Great system - kids love it.
    Jon from Elmhurst, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/17/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    We purchased the system because of the lower heights this model provided. My 4 year old daughter enjoys this at 5 1/2 feet, while our son uses the 8ft level. The kids love it.

    [95 of 192 customers found this review helpful]
    Excellent Item - Highly Recommended - Worth the Money
    Hunter the Dunker from Bella Vista, AR gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/17/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great value - Easy to install.

    [95 of 191 customers found this review helpful]
    I would buy again
    Ben from Enterprise, UT gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/16/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Definatly need a few large men for the setup, but not to bad if you have the help. Great system that I would recommend to anyone.

    [87 of 174 customers found this review helpful]
    "A hoop to grow with!"
    ksmilford from Milford, NY gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/16/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant, height range
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    We have found this backboard to be the best one on the market for our family. The height adjustment is great for young children (6 and 4) and can be raised easily when I want to play with some friends. I know this hoop will be a magnet for our boys' friends as they grow. The customer service and shipping were great. Set up was simple, digging the hole for the concrete was the hardest part. Thanks for selling a solid product at a fair price. I thank my wife frequently for finding your webpage. I said we would never find a backboard that goes down to 5' that was better than the ones on sale at the local sporting goods store, while remaining in our budget. My wife was right, like always.

    [95 of 192 customers found this review helpful]
    This is a well constructed system!
    J-Money from Moultrie, GA gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/15/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use, Commercial Use, Tournaments, Pickup Games, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This is a well constructed system. I work in the construction industry and the material use with this system is the same material used for stuctual steel in comercial buildings that I build. The only problem I have with the system is that when you let it down, it bounces. It seams that it needs another spring to assist on taking some of the weight off when it comes down. That the only issue I have with that. Lets face it, nothings perfect. I would recommend this to anyone!

    [93 of 185 customers found this review helpful]
    Awesome Hoop and Backboard!!! The boys LOVE It!!! GREAT for hanging and dunking!!! Would definately buy again!!!
    Ben-jam-in!!! from Jamestown, NY gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/15/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Bounces when lowered
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games, Practice, Can be used for any play
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great for High school pla yers and adults. Placed in driveway at home...Boys use it all the time for Fun and Practice!!! Very durable...easy to adjust!!! Very pleased...NO complaints!!!

    [96 of 180 customers found this review helpful]
    Great Hoop
    sully from Charlotte, MI gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/15/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Great quality basketball system. Set up was relatively simple and backboard/rim response is the best I have experienced with a home basketball set up. The only small con is that the height measurement system has room for some improvement.

    [93 of 188 customers found this review helpful]
    Love this hoop!
    Therese from Itasca, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/15/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant, Great customer service
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Since the day we installed the hoop our kids have used the hoop. We no longer hear "I'm bored." We love how easy the hoop adjusts- our 6 year old twins do it themselves! Definately a good purchase.

    [95 of 192 customers found this review helpful]
    Better than expected for the money and I would buy again in a second!
    Adam from Willard, MO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/14/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    One great thing is being able to adjust down to 5'...You can clean the backboard without a ladder or have you 6 year old son dunk on it...very cool. The whole system is very strong...I am 6'3" and 250lbs and I crank dunks on this thing over and over. The only thing that I am not completely impressed with is the height guide. Not sure how it will last and then I will have to rig something up.


    MANUFACTURER RESPONSE:

    The height indicator is made of a high-quality, weather resistant, high-impact plastic to endure harsh weather conditions without becoming brittle. Also, because it is plastic and not metal, the risk of corrosion at the pivot point is eliminated. Lastly, the plastic height indicator has the added benefit of being clear which allows you to see the rim height markings beneath the indicator.

    [90 of 184 customers found this review helpful]
    FleXtreme silver gets the gold
    Dr. K from Windsor, IL gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/14/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: none
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Pickup Games, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I was down in the back the week it arrived and had my neighbor and kids assemble. As fast as I could read the directions and point to the pieces, they were up and running. About 45 minutes to install and that included the net. My only comment is that I wish the crank were geared lower, so that less revolutions were required to raise/lower. Good product and would recommend to anyone in the market.

    [109 of 197 customers found this review helpful]
    The best hoop on the market - hands down!
    Troy from Osceola, IN gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/14/2010
    Pros: Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Setup, Stable, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    If I could take a picture of a normal day in our driveway that would be the best comment that I could provide. There are usually at least 5-8 kids playing at any given time from the neighborhood. I guess my biggest complaint would be that I can't find any time to play myself. Before filling out the review, I had asked my 5 yr old what he liked best about the new basketball hoop - his response - "I can dunk it!" The best thing about this product is that the kids can lower/raise the hoop whenever they want without the assistance from an adult. I can then just as easily raise it up to 10ft to play w/ my friends.

    [107 of 209 customers found this review helpful]
    It Really Will Last A Life Time!
    SandyM from Dallas, TX gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/13/2010
    Pros: Stable, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses: Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    Thanks for the extra effort in making this a special gift for my son. He and his friends play on it every day until dark. I always know he's safe right here at home.

    [105 of 206 customers found this review helpful]
    Kids love it
    CoMan from Westminster, CO gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/13/2010
    Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    This systems surpassed my greatest expectations. The kids loves it!

    [114 of 209 customers found this review helpful]
    Neighbor's Envy!!
    Budding NBA Mom from Kinston, NC gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 5 out of 5 stars on 05/12/2010
    Pros: Stable, Solid Backboard Response, High-Quality Materials / Construction, Easy To Adjust, Weather Resistant
    Cons: Hard To Setup
    Best Uses: Tournaments, Pickup Games, Practice, Residential Use
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    We love our FleXtreme Hoops system. We have a 5 year old budding NBA star who loves for us to crank down the rim so he can shoot. Daddy and his bros play pick up games. we have the best system in town. Sure does beat those goals that tip over with a brisk wind. Only complaint, the first backboard we had shattered because we didn't put the sleeves over the screws.We torked down and "CRACK!!" in a million pieces. We didn't make that mistake twice. It is a bit heavy and you will need 2 strong guys for assembly. Now we just need a night light to continue playing into the night.

    [95 of 185 customers found this review helpful]
    Overall Awesome - kids ages 4-10 love it!
    Rawhide from Goodyear, AZ gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/12/2010
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction, Solid Backboard Response, Stable, Easy To Setup, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    My kids ages 4-10 use this as part of our front (extended) driveway - neighbors are jealous and come over quite often. Pro's: VERY easy to set up. I was shocked how easy compared to a competitor's that I struggled to put up just a few years a go. Love the low adjustment for my 4 year old, yet my 10 year old likes it high - they can adjust it themselves quite easily! Stable, looks good, and works well. Cons: Rim bracket difficult to attach to backboard - two bolts difficult; two easy. "Safety bar" to keep it above ~ 7 feet bent easily. I removed it as I have young ones that love it at low level!

    [101 of 205 customers found this review helpful]
    Easy to adjust with a wide range for all ages.
    Dave from Galena, OH gave the FleXtreme Silver Basketball System 4 out of 5 stars on 05/11/2010
    Pros: High-Quality Materials / Construction, Solid Backboard Response, Easy To Adjust
    Best Uses: Residential Use, Practice
    Bottom Line I would recommend this product to a friend

    I got this product for my 5, 9 and 10 year olds. I really like the fact that it can be adjusted from 5 to 10 feet very easily. The glass backboard is true in that it doesn't get scratched or marred. I installed this mostly by myself and the directions were fairly easy to follow. The only help I needed was connecting the backboard to the supports. It was great cause you could lower them causing no stress on the guys holding it while the bolts were put in place. I wish it was just a little more stable at the arm assembly because it does move slightly (quiver) on most rim shots. I think this could be remedied with a little wider supports.


    Review Process: 30 days after ordering, randomly chosen customers are sent an email requesting that they leave a review of the product they bought. This ensures all reviews are from verified customers and that they have had time to receive, install and use the product extensively. We have been requesting reviews since 5-11-2010.

    Technical Specifications

    Pole
    Pole Size 4" x 4" with 3/16" (7 gauge) thickness
    Steel Type Structural (mild) carbon steel with .29% carbon and a density of 7.85 g/cm3
    Pole / Gusset Padding Included. Custom fitted weather resistant vinyl covering with 1" thick high-impact padding
    Flanged Base Size 11.8" x 11.8" x ½"
    Gussets 4 of them each ½" thick
    Backboard
    Backboard Size 54" x 36" x ½"
    Backboard Material Tempered Glass
    Backboard Frame Size 2" with ¼" thickness
    Backboard Frame Material Aluminum with steel reinforcement
    Glass To Frame Mounting Mechanically encased in channel with rubber gasket
    Rim Mounting Type Through glass using grommets. No pressure on glass.
    Backboard Padding Included. Custom fitted weather resistant polyurethane-skinned 1" thick high-impact padding with molded steel inserts for mounting. Pre-installed.
    Extension Arms
    Overhang 3' (front of pole to front of backboard)
    Main Extension Arm 2 ½" x 1 ½" with 1/8" (11 gauge) thickness. Has one cross members
    Upper Parallel Linkages 1 x ½" with 1/8" (11 gauge) thickness
    Height Adjustment
    Adjustable From Anywhere between 5' and 10'
    Adjustment handle height from base 3'
    Lift Assist Cartridges 1 cartridge, 2 springs
    Lift Assist Power 100 pound-force per square inch (PSI)
    Shipping
    Service Included. R+L Carriers LTL Freight
    Lift-Gate Included
    Scheduled Delivery Included
    Residential Delivery Included
    Weight 325 lb.
    Shipping Weight 350 lb.
    Packaging Configuration 3 cartons on 2 pallets
    Fasteners (nuts, bolts and washers)
    Material (no Rust Armor) Structural (mild) carbon steel with .29% carbon and a density of 7.85 g/cm3
    Material (with Rust Armor) stainless steel with UNS Designation of S20100
    Rust Armor
    Available Yes
    Structural Treatment Zinc Galvanization
    Fastener Material Stainless steel with UNS Designation of S20100
    Warranty Extended. Covers corrosion damage for a lifetime
    Anchor and Pier
    J-Bolt Count 4
    J-Bolt Size 5/8" diameter 18" long
    J-Bolt Material Ultra-high carbon steel with zinc galvanization
    Warranty
    Limited Lifetime Warranty Yes
    Covers Dunking & Hanging Yes

    Features

    Effortlessly Adjustable From 5'

    The FleXtreme Silver basketball system is perfect for families. An innovative dual spring, lift-assist mechanism neutralizes the weight of the backboard. This allows players of all ages to effortlessly adjust the height anywhere between 5' and 10' with the simple turn of a handle.

    Learn about the adjustment mechanism in under 60 seconds »

    FleXtreme® Diamond Shown

    • Adjustable Down To 5'

      Don't leave anybody out! Let your young competitor get a head start at the 5' rim height. Also, this allows installation to be done from a standing position without ladders or special tools.

    • Effortless Adjustment

      The FleXtreme's powerful lift-assist mechanism neutralizes the weight of the backboard allowing a 6-year-old child to easily adjust the system.

    • Safe, Enclosed Adjustment Mechanism

      A fully enclosed adjustment mechanism keeps children and other players safe while adjusting the height of the system.

    • No Pins, No Rod, No Sweat

      Meet the simplest adjustment mechanism available. Turn the handle clockwise to go up, counter-clockwise to go down. When you reach the height you want, stop turning. It's that simple!

    • Padlock the System at Any Height

    • Easily See the Rim Height While Adjusting

      The height meter is mounted so the person adjusting the system can easily read and set the system at precise heights.

    • Precisely Calibrate the Rim Height

      The rim height indicator is set after the concrete has settled and cured to ensure accurate rim height measurements.

    • The Adjustment Handle Is Accessible To All Players

      The adjustment handle is mounted at a height players of all ages can reach.

    High-Performance, Durable Design and Construction

    Bring gymnasium quality play home with a genuine FleXtreme Silver basketball system. A high-performance ½" thick tempered glass backboard and 7 ga. one-piece steel pole delivers unrivaled durability and performance that continues to exceed demanding expectations and out-perform alternatives.

    • 33% More Glass, 9% Better Rebound Response Than Closest Alternative

      Backboard Rebound Response

      Almost all gymnasiums use ½ inch thick tempered glass backboards while residential hoops use softer and thinner materials. This experiment is intended to determine how a ½ inch thick tempered glass backboard performs compared to traditional residential backboards.

      VIDEO: Rebound Response Experiment

      • Experiment Parameters
        - The backboards are all 60 x 36 inches and have identical aluminum framing. The ball used is made of an indoor outdoor synthetic material. All balls were dropped from a consistent 55 inches and were measured with a high speed digital camera. Rebound response is defined here as the percentage of distance the ball bounced back from the original drop height.
      • Summary
        - Acrylic was the clear looser with only a 38% rebound response (some manufactures use thinner 3/8 acrylic which was not tested). 1/2 inch glass was the winner beating 3/8 inch glass by approximately 9% with a 69% rebound response.
    • Heavy-Duty Backboard Frame

      The FleXtreme® Silver backboard is encased in a ¼" thick die-cast solid aluminum frame. This adds incredible rigidity to the board and protects the edges of the glass. The glass is locked into place with ¼" steel "L" brackets at each corner. A rubber gasket lines the channel that the glass sits in as a buffer from the metal frame.

      This mechanical method of mounting the glass is the same used on competitive NBA and NCAA backboards. Many other residential basketball systems use an adhesive to mount the glass which can weaken over time in the elements and can expose the edges of the glass increasing the chances of breakage.

      Backboard Frame-To-Glass Mounting Process

      Backboard Frame Comparison

    • Available High-Performance Regulation-Sized Tempered Glass Backboard

      Backboard Material Comparison

      Tempered glass is approximately 4 times heavier than acrylic. This adds mass to the system and improves the rebound response off of the backboard.

      Secondly, tempered glass is harder than acrylic. This creates a much more rigid surface and eliminates the drumhead effect that deadens rebounds on acrylic boards. Also, much like your car windshield, the hard tempered glass will resist scratching and remain clear. Acrylic will scuff and become cloudy over time.

      Acrylic does have its place. We recommend it in institutional applications where vandalism is likely. This is because acrylic will not shatter.

      In summary, tempered glass is preferred in most situations for its performance and durability over time. If you are concerned about vandalism acrylic might be the better option for you.

    • High-Performance Extension Arm Mounting

      Bank Shot Activity Heat Map

      Where are you really going to need stability? We have developed the diagram on the right to show where most bank shots bounce off of the backboard.

      We have put together the diagram below. to show how the FleXtreme® systems add stability at the most crucial point while others ignore stability in favor of perceived aesthetic value. This also demonstrates that square joints are more rigid than curved. Click the "Shoot Bank Shot" link above to see a demonstration.

      Backboard Mounting Stability Demonstration

    • 5" Square, 7 Gauge Thick, One-Piece, Square Steel Pole

      Steel Thickness Comparison

      As the price of steel rises many manufactures are beginning to reduce the thickness of their main pole. This reduces the stiffness yielding a less stable, poor performing basketball system. Make sure you're getting a full 7 gauge (3/16") thick main pole.

      The quickest way to determine the quality of a basketball system is to check the pole type. All premium hoops use a square (or rectangular) one-piece pole with 7 gauge or higher thickness.

      Stay away from multi-piece poles. Manufactures split the poles into several pieces for shipping and distribution purposes. Right out of the box, you'll see that these joints are the weak link in the system and will weaken more over time from corrosion.

      Pole Type Comparison

      Weak corroded joint in a 2-piece pole

    • Limited Lifetime Warranty - Covers Dunking and Hanging

      We proudly back the genuine FleXtreme basketball goal with an unsurpassed warranty. The durable design, quality construction and over 24 years of experience ensure you will enjoy a lifetime of play and never worry about maintenance or replacing your system.

      Every part of the heavy-duty FleXtreme system has been designed to exceed performance expectations under extreme playing conditions. The FleXtreme goal is completely warranted for dunking and hanging on the rim. Other manufactures did not design their hoops for this kind of aggressive play and will not warrant it.

    • Industry Leading Corrosion Protection

      This system is currently available with our industry leading Rust Armor™ package. This will not delay your ship date.

      Mr. Basketball and Keith Discuss Corrosion Protection

      • How much is it?
        $149.00
      • Do I Need It?
        Receive 30 or more inches of rain per year - view map Receive standing snow and or roads are salted - view map Live within 100 miles of salt water - view map
        Live in a humid climate (60% or greater relative humidity) - view map Install basketball system within range of a sprinkler Want to reduce the risk of weakening bolts and unsightly rust streaks
      • What's included?
        • Zinc Galvanization

          The main structural components are dipped and coated in a galvanizing solution that will protect the raw steel from corrosive elements. These parts pass through a molten bath of zinc at a temperature of 860 degrees thoroughly coating them with a thick robust layer of zinc.

          This process is commonly known as hot-dip galvanization and prevents corrosion by forming a physical barrier and by acting as a sacrificial anode. The zinc coating reacts with oxygen, water molecules and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to yield an impermeable, tenacious, insoluble layer of zinc carbonate. This level of protection is similar to that of aluminum and stainless steels.

          Wikipedia was referenced for this information including the following pages Galvanization, Sacrificial Anode , and Hot-Dip Galvanizing.

          Photos of the main structural components after galvanization and before receiving a powder coat finish

          Galvanization Coating Diagram

        • Stainless Steel Fasteners

          Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel Bolt Comparison

          All fasteners are upgraded to stainless steel ensuring your system will look great and never weaken or seize up over time. Untreated carbon steel fasteners will be replaced with durable stainless steel to ensure your goal will remain structurally sound and reduce unsightly rust streaks.

          Destructive corrosives such as road and costal salt will not weaken fasteners. They also make moving your system a snap! Never worry about rusty fasteners seizing up while disassembling and reassembling the system.

        • Extended Corrosion Warranty

          Your system will be warranted against structural damage caused by corrosion for a lifetime!

          We are so confident that the galvanized coating and stainless steel fasteners included in the Rust Armor™ package will eliminate any risk of corrosion that we are backing these products up with an extended lifetime warranty that covers damage caused by corrosion.

          This warranty covers all environments including brutal costal conditions, salt from road clearing and dense humidity.


    Professional and DIY Installation

    Focus on your creating your signature dunk, not installation!

    The FleXtreme® Silver system is precisely manufactured with high quality materials that are designed to go together smoothly and intuitively. Assembly of the complete system can be done from a standing position without ladders or special tools using only 8 main bolts.

    Video Of A Professional Installation

    Follow this experienced crew through the FleXtreme® Platinum installation process. Print the FleXtreme® Silver installation instructions and follow along while you watch!

    WARNING: This video shows installation of the FleXtreme® Platinum which is similar but not exactly the same as the FleXtreme® Silver.

    DIFFERENCES: You'll see two instead of one spring-assist canisters and a perpendicular instead a parallel adjustment handle. Other differences you might notice include backboard size, smaller overhang, bolt sizes and smaller pole size.


    The method of installation largely remains the same.

    This video should be used in conjunction with the installation instructions and not as a replacement. Anything stated in the installation instructions supersedes this video.

    Seek to the following points in the video above:


    • Phone support from an experienced installation expert

    • Only 8 main bolts for simple assembly

    • Installed from a standing position. No ladders or special equipment required.

    • Rated easiest assembly by top installation professionals

    • Backboard padding and "H" bracket are pre-installed saving you 30 minutes of assembly time.

    • Precise leveling using self-leveling nuts after the pier has cured.

    • Stainless steel fasteners will not seize up if you decide to move to a new house (requires Rust Armor package)

    • Rim-height is calibrated after the concrete has cured to ensure accuracy

    • Installation process summary

      1. Concrete Pier Installation (~1.5 Hours)
      2. Allow Concrete to Cure (1 - 5 Days)
      3. Assemble System on Cured Concrete (~1.5 Hours)
      4. Start Playing!
    • View / print installation instructions
    • Plan your court

      Rim Height Overhang (front of the pole to the front of the backboard)
      6' 53"
      8' 54"
      10' 36"
      • 5' Overhang (Front of the pole to the front of the backboard)
      • Approximately 24" square pier (depends on your soil conditions)
      • 20" clearance from the back of the pole is required for the adjustment mechanism
      • Free-throw line is 15' from the front of the backboard
      • Three-point line is a perfect arc from the center of the rim
        • Middle-School, High-School, Women's College: 19' 9"
        • Men's College: 20' 9"
        • NBA: 23' 9" (wings cut off)
      • View / print court dimension diagrams
    • Popular installation frequently asked questions

      • Is the pier included?

        Yes, everything you need for installation is included but the concrete.

      • How big does the pier need to be?

        24" square and 4' deep belled out at the bottom. If you have a sandy soil you might want to go deeper.

      • How much room do I need behind the system?

        20" behind the back of the pole at MINIMUM. This will give players enough room to get their hand beind the system to adjust the height.

      • Can it be installed into existing concrete?

        Yes. You can jackhammer the area you need or use wedge anchors.

      • How long does it take to install?

        Installation times can vary but you can expect to spend around 1.5 hours installing the pier and 1.5 hours assembling the system with 1 to 5 days for the pier to cure.

    Design and Aesthetics

    The FleXtreme® Silver basketball system is elegantly designed to be a classy, unobtrusive edition to your driveway or backyard court. The proportionate system will blend into the surroundings while offering an unmistakable professional playing experience.

    Photos of FleXtreme® systems blending into their surroundings

    • Smooth gloss back finish

      Blends into residential settings and resists unattractive weathering

    • Clear backboard

      Allows surroundings through for an unobtrusive feel

    • Tempered glass backboard

      The very hard tempered glass will remain clear and not scratch like softer acrylic alternatives. This ensures that the backboard will remain clear and not get a dull dirty look.

    • Minimalistic backboard frame (thin bezel)

    • Available Rust Armor

      Reduces rust and ensures your system will not become an eye-sore

    • Very little signage

      We don't treat your system like a billboard. There is a small sticker on the backboard and extension arm that can be removed if you'd like.

    • Rectangular clear backboard with padding

      Delivers a very professional look that adds prestige to your home

    • Proportionate and Unobstructed

      There is minimal clutter behind the backboard from the support structure and the pole is not as tall as others. Because of this design, the system is perceived as smaller and less obtrusive.

    Add Rust Armor to ensure your system does not become and eye-sore

    A competitor's system after a few years without Rust Armor protection

    A competitor's system with multi-piece pole and no Rust Armor protection

    How much does it cost? Do I need it? What's included?

    Less Backboard Obstruction and Clutter

    Proportionate and Less Awkward

    Safety

    FleXtreme® systems create a safe engaging environment right at home. Protective padding, enclosed adjustment mechanism and a large overhang distance ensure your children and their friends stay safe while keeping them close to home.

    Children playing two on two with the FleXtreme® Platinum basketball system

    "The FleXtreme® Silver basketball system surpassed my greatest expectations. I love my new system!"
    - David Cohen

    FleXtreme® Silver Shown

    • Protective safety padding

      The FleXtreme® Silver is designed to protect all players. Young and elite players alike will appreciate the complete padding set included with every FleXtreme® system. No matter what height players are dunking at durable shock absorbing backboard padding will protect their head. Wrap around pole padding protects aggressive players that drive in hard for a lay-ups and play underneath the hoop. The gusset padding protects players from rolling an ankle or falling onto exposed bolts at the base. In contrast, many other basketball goals do not include the protective padding needed to keep players injury free.
    • Break-away rim

      For players unleashing their dunking power on the FleXtreme® system, we have included a heavy-duty break-away rim that is designed to absorb the pressure and pop right back into place. This softens the blow to player's hands and joints preventing injury.
    • Enclosed adjustment mechanism

      All springs and cranks are safely enclosed ensuring players will not get their fingers or clothing tangled up while adjusting the system.
    • Keeps kids in a safe home environment

      The FleXtreme® system gets children excited about being active and keeps them at home. Your new engaging driveway or backyard basketball court will be the new neighborhood hangout allowing you to conveniently keep a close eye on your impressionable children.
    • Large safe-play area

      Take the pole out of the playing area while keeping balls and players on the court. Overhang is defined as the distance from the front of the pole to the front of the backboard. Regulation courts have a distance of 4' from the baseline to the front of the backboard. This area is used to box out and allows players running in for lay-ups to stay in play. More importantly it keeps the pole out of the playing area reducing the likelihood of injury to players. Larger overhang distances also keep players from stepping off the playing surface which reduces injuries such as rolled ankles.