Spalding 68564 Arena Slam Review

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To the average person, Spalding 68564 may be a high-end basketball system due to its pricing, but for those who are passionate about basketball, and those who want pro-style backboards with NBA feel, this hoop is a must-have piece of play equipment. Anyone who loves the game will find it convenient for outdoor play all year round, and if you are not sure how it feels, here is what you should first know.

 

Who is this Portable Basketball Hoop for?

The pro-style feel of the Spalding 68564 qualifies it for intermediate, or college level of play. If you want to hone your skills, then you will appreciate the ball response and the stability of the system in competitive play. You can indulge comfortably to your level of play and get the satisfaction as you would get from an in-ground system which balances performance and looks.

 

Basketball Backboard

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This Spalding portable basketball system features a 54-inch acrylic backboard. Though acrylic does not produce the best rebounds, this system offers a reasonably large surface for all rebounds. Also, the  backboard offers a professional look and feels like a glass backboard for intermediate players who want to shoot confidently.

 

Pole and Lift System

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This system comes with a round pole measuring 3.5 inches in diameter and which you can set at a 20-degree angle from the base. You will find the Screw Jack lift system convenient in facilitating quick height adjustments from 7.5 feet to 10 feet to match your level of play. You can make infinite height increments regardless of your age or height. Once you adjust the height, you can remove the handle to minimize injury and prevent tampering.  Therefore, height should not come between you and the game when you can make quick adjustments to suit your needs.

 

Base

Spalding 68564 has a 40-gallon portable base which can easily be filled with either water or sand. Moving it shouldn’t be a gruelling task, and to simplify movement it comes with 2 small wheels which roll easily to the desired location. The base also provides considerable stability for those who are concerned about the ability of the system to withstand the force of a gushing wind.

 

Rim

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If you are hooked to dunking, then the Arena style breakaway rim of the Arena Slam will come in handy to minimize potential damage to the backboard. It also comes with a durable steel frame which makes the goal sturdier for competitive play and which can withstand the elements.  The front cover also comes in handy as it acts as a sort of rebounder during play.

 

Installation

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As you would expect, assembly is not a walk in the park, so you will need to follow the instructions and put a little effort into the build. Work with it, be patient and it will all come together. If you are a first time buyer, then consider getting a helping hand so that you work in tandem to set up this unit. Installation takes about 2 hours for someone who is quick and dexterous in DIY.  All in all, the assembled unit is not only sturdy, but it also looks great in the driveway.

 

Why should you invest in this Portable Basketball System?

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• Backboard performs very much like a glass backboard.
• Comes with a durable steel frame for enhanced support.
• Unit looks great from a distance and is also very sturdy.
• Steel braces come with smooth spring action to ease pressure on backboard during play.
• 40-gallon portable base  fills with water or sand for maximum stability.
• Portable base makes movement to desired area of play an easy task.
• It is designed to be used in the backyard,  driveway, patio or any convenient open space.

 

Summary

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If you want to seriously hone your skills and enjoy competitive play, then you should consider the commendable performance and feel of this Spalding portable basketball system. This hoop has an Arena slam breakaway rim which holds up pretty well under pressure and this is a necessary inclusion for modern hoops given that players are tempted to dunk. It also comes with the standard features of a modern basketball hoop which makes it satisfactory. For the few hundred dollars you will pay, this won’t come as a price too high in light of the features and performance.

 

Features

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Specifications

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Pros All Steel parts are powder coated. Backboard framed with a steel support. Tough and very reliable.	Cons May need a minimum of 2 people to assemble.

Customer Reviews

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