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Lifetime 71522 portable hoop system

January 17, 2020 by Derrick Bornstein

The great thing about a portable basketball hoop is that you can place it to your yard, driveway, or any other convenient place near your home and continue improving your basketball skills. It doesn’t require any specific place to set up. You can move it to your preferred location anytime. 

Lifetime 71522 would be the best choice for an amateur or professional basketball player. Why? Because this residential portable hoop contains long-lasting features, and an acrylic backboard with a steel frame all around gives it a professional look.

Lifetime 71522 Competition XL Portable Basketball System, 54 Inch...
Lifetime 71522 Competition XL Portable Basketball System, 54 Inch...
  • 54"x33"x1.5" Steel-Framed acrylic backboard gives you the look and feel of the professional...
  • Power Lift height adjustment mechanism easily adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet
  • Weather-resistant pole and net with fade resitant graphics; Designed to withstand the harshest...
  • Features solid-steel Slam-It Rim with double-compression springs and welded net hooks
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Lifetime 71522 Specifications at a glance

  • The model number of the item is 71522
  • 54"x33"x1.5"  transparent acrylic backboard with a steel frame all around it
  • Durable basketball hoop with infinite height adjustment system
  • The range of height  adjustment is from 7.5 feet to 10 feet
  • The pole is weather-resistant, and the graphics of the net is fade resistant
  • Rim – Slam-it Pro
  • The size of the pole is 3.5 inches (or 8.89 cm) round
  • The weight of this item is 119.12 lbs or 54.03 kg. 
  • The measurement of the base is 49 x 32.7 x 9 inches (124,4 x 83,0 x 22,8 cm)
  • The longest height of the backboard is 12.5 feet 
  • The base size is 35 gallons. You can fill it with sand or water, and you can carry it to any suitable place
  • Five years of warranty (limited) from the manufacturers 
  • Currently, this item is only eligible for shipping within the US

Key features

54-inch acrylic backboard

This backboard is one of the finest backboards among all other lifetime portable basketball hoops ,many other backboards made from polycarbonate, which is inexpensive and much stronger compared to this one. But still, the performance is not as excellent as the acrylic. 

Weather-resistant net and pole

The net and pole of this basketball hoop are weather resistant. This basketball hoop won’t be affected even if it rains or there is bright sunshine. So you can enjoy playing with it in winter, summer, rainy, or any other season. The color will not fade, and you can use it for a long time.

Height adjustment mechanism

The height adjustment system of this hoop is far better than any other hoop. One can adjust the height from 7.5 to 10 feet. It helps players of all levels to adjust the height as per the need. 

Availability of replacements parts

Replacement parts of this hoop are available. If any parts of the pole will get damaged, then you can replace it with no trouble. 

Easy assembling process

The assembly process may take a bit longer time. Some may say it is difficult to assemble this hoop. It is not. If you follow assembly guidelines well, then you can do it by yourself. You may require help from 1 or 2 persons. But for assembling, you don’t need to hire any professional person. 

Rim

This rim made out of pure steel. Some rims from other basketball hoops are not strong enough to resist the force from slam dunks. This rim is strong enough to endure any slam dunks.

Rust-resistant material

Most of the rims from other basketball hoops are not rust-resistant. But the encircled spring feature of 71522 basketball hoop makes it rust-resistant. 

Pros

  • Solid and long-lasting
  • Pole and net are weather resistant. 
  • Stable and easily movable 
  • The backboard has a professional look 
  • The height adjustment system is very flexible
  • Excellent customer service for the lifetime
  • Replacement parts are available

Cons

  • A little bit challenging to assemble
  • Perhaps you will need two helping hands, and it might take 4 or 5 hours to assemble it. 
  • Expensive compared to other portable basketball systems

Kids would love to have one for them

If you have kids who have a dream of becoming a basketball star in the future would be happy to have a Lifetime 71522 basketball for them. The hoop is easy to use. Kids under ten years old can move it without any difficulties. Since this product is sturdy, so there is no chance to get hurt from it. You can consider this basketball hoop as a special gift to surprise them.

How to move the basketball hoop when it  fills up with water or sand?

Well, on the front side of the base, there are two wheels. If you push this forward, then you can move it to any place without any hassle. 

What is the measurement of the base?

The base is 48 inches long and 32 inches in width. 

If any of the parts will get damaged, is it possible to replace it? 

Yes, all the parts are available. 

How can I get the replacement parts if needed?

You need to call the manufacturer. 

Things need to improve

To me, this basketball hoop contains the necessary features, but still, there are some areas of improvement. I am mentioning them below – 

Support pole: 

Even the cheaper portable basketball hoops have a three-piece support pole. Sometimes it can be unsteady. Although it’s not a sound support system, still most of the portable hoops use this. 

Base 

Since Lifetime 71522 has a well-designed structure among other basketball hoops, so 35 gallons base needs to increase to 40 gallons.

For details experts review about Lifetime 1558 portable basketball Hoop.

Final words

Considering the height adjustment system, backboard, rim, and other long-lasting features, I think Lifetime 71522 is a perfect item for you to choose from different alternatives. You can have one for yourself if you love playing basketball. You will not get the features from other low-priced basketball hoops that you are getting from this one.

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About Derrick Bornstein

Derrick Bornstein is the Basketball Skill Trainer, NCAA-certified and author of sportsinsightz.com. Derrick Bornstein, his coaching career as junior varsity head coach at McAuley High School. In 2000, Derrick Bornstein was named Assistant head coach of the girl's varsity basketball team at Mount Notre Dame High School in Reading, Ohio, where he received the 2005 Coach of the Year award.

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Derrick Bornstein is the Basketball Skill Trainer, NCAA-certified and author of sportsinsightz.com. Derrick Bornstein, his coaching career as junior varsity head coach at McAuley High School. In 2000, Derrick Bornstein was named Assistant head coach of the girl's varsity basketball team at Mount Notre Dame High School in Reading, Ohio, where he received the 2005 Coach of the Year award. Read More…

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