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HomeElectronicsAccessories & SuppliesBatteries, Chargers & Power SuppliesSpalding 79354 Backboard/Rim Combo - 48" Polycarbonate Backboard |
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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Looking-Aweful Backboard Jun 22, 2009
By S. Andersen
"shawny5150"
I had high expectations for this backboard considering it was the one recommended by Spaulding since they did not have anything in stock for me to purchase direct. Amazon did a great job in getting it to us propmtly, and for free. As soon as I took it out of the box I knew this wouldn't last too long. It was fairly simple to replace the old broken backboard with this new one, a few bolts here and there. The problem is how cheap the "polycarbonate" backboard is. Topping in at a measly 1/8" thick board, I felt as if it should have said "Buyer Beware" on it. It has no reaction when a ball is shot against it rather all you hear is a resounding "THUD" and the ball falls straight down. The frame is cheaply made and has severe wobble to it when a shot is made. Even with 200 lbs of water in the base and the goal squatting at 8 foot, it has way too much movement. I suppose it will be fine for my 8 and 5 year old but I'm sure glad I didn't have a 3 on 3 tourney scheduled with the guys after receiving this.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Great board Feb 22, 2009
By Rosa
I bought this board and rim set as well as the Spalding 8406 Universal Mounting Bracket ($20) to mount it to my garage. The bracket fit perfectly with the backboard and mounted easily to my garage. I bought this for my 11 year old's birthday. My biggest concern was if the board was shatter proof - from the research that I did before buying, polycarbonate is the way to go. What makes it even better is the steel frame that the board sits in (included). I could not be happier with the board...and neither could my son. And as for the size of the board, 48" may not be regulation size, but it's still a 4 foot board and that's big enough for a kid to play on.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great Backboard for the Buck Apr 06, 2010
By Ryan L. Schick
This is a really nice backboard. I mounted this on the Spalding 316 U-turn lift system on the front wall of my garage. How you mount this makes all the difference in how "responsive" the backboard is. A flimsy or loose mount will make it seem dead. I highly recommend the U-turn lift as it is rock solid and easy to adjust. Two factors I considered when purchasing this backboard vs. the 52" board (maximum the U-turn lift will take). First was price. The 52" costs another 50% over the 48". Those 2 extra inches on each side of the board weren't worth the extra cost. The other factor was the color of the stripes on the board. My garage is white. The stripes on this board are red and stand out very nicely on the white garage. The stripes on the 52" are white and would be lost in the white background (my 9 year old daughter pointed this out to me). You will need another person to help hold the board up while aligning the mounting bolts. The instructions even say that two people are required. Also, ream out the mounting holes so the main mounting bolts will slide through easily. Unless you will never have younger players, get an adjustable mount. The U-turn lift is more expensive, but it is worth the extra bucks for the extra strength.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 basketball Apr 08, 2011
By Chris
Ordered 6 of these for a facility, three were installed about a month ago and 2 of the 3 rims have broke off from the backboard. I contacted Spalding direct and they did not offer to replace the rims they just offered a website to purchase replacement parts. Not happy with quality!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Backboard replacement Apr 23, 2010
By Bill
I needed to replace the backboard because the original plastic broke into pieces within the first year of buying it. We barely used it so I don't know why it broke. I attempted to get it replaced by Walmart and they wouldn't help. They said to contact Spalding so I did - never heard back. I ultimately gave up and ordered a replacement.
The replacement backboard had all the right pieces but the screws that came with it would not fit into the holes that in the metal pieces. I ended up using different screws and got it to work but it was a lot of hassle. All in all, I've been fairly unimpressed with the quality of Spalding's products.
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