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About the Company Lifetime basketball hoops started in 1972, when the founder, who was unhappy with the kind of basketball hoops that were being produced at the time, decided to fashion his own for his backyard. He was so pleased with it, he decided to produce more and market it in his local paper. The company rapidly expanded, eventually producing the first hoop with an adjustable backboard. Today, in addition to basketball hoops, the company produces picnic tables, outdoor sheds, and utility trailers. What Kind of Hoops Do they Make Along with Huffy, Lifetime is one of the two major producers or low end residential hoops. Together, they constitute the vast majority of the market for residential basketball hoops. Despite being low cost, Lifetime basketball hoops are remarkably durable, and can last in a home driveway for years. With a few exceptions, Lifetime basketball goals feature a sixteen gauge round steel pole that is three and a half inches in diameter. Price Range Lifetime basketball hoops range in price anywhere from about seventy dollars for the small, portable kiddie hoops up to about four or five hundred dollars for the higher quality in ground basketball hoops. However, the most popular models usually reside in the two to three hundred price range. What Is Good About Them The greatest advantage of Lifetime basketball hoops is they probably have the greatest variety of hoops available. They come is a large variety of designs, and even feature licensed basketball hoops from Reebok. Their general affordability means that they make popular gifts for kids who are just starting to get into basketball. They also offer a lot of different adjustment methods that make it easier for little kids to play. On most models, you are able to adjust the hoop anywhere from seven and a half feet up to the regulation height of ten feet. What is Bad About Them If you are looking for hoops that are really high quality, you should probably look elsewhere. While Lifetime hoops are in a comfortable price range for most homeowners, if you hoping for something closer to pro quality or are buying for a church or a gymnasium, you are better off purchasing a hoop that it outside of the range of the kind of basketball goals that Lifetime hoops. Lifetime hoops, because they are residential quality, only offer acrylic, polycarbonate, and plastic backboards.They don’t offer glass or steel. Basketball Hoop Highlights Probably the most popular lifetime hoop is the Lifetime 1008 In-Ground Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch Acrylic Fusion Backboard
Lifetime also produces one of the best residential portable systems you can find: the Reebok 51523 Basketball System
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