Silverback NXT 54" and NXT 60" In-Ground Basketball Hoops with Adjustable-Height Basketball Goal Backboard and QuickPlay Design

We are loving this already! Though it did take my husband and me five days to do it. The first day was spent digging a hole 24 inches deep and 18 inches wide through limestone. On the 2nd day mixed the concrete in an older wheelbarrow that collapsed! 😂 We were successful and three days later we began putting together the rest of it. Our only complaint is that when we went to put the backboard on the 4 bolts already on the swivel head they did not line up. If we have been smart we would have tried it first on the ground to make sure they would. They were already soldered on it and it looked easy for us to just put it on over those 4 bolts. Nope! The holes on the backboard did not match up. So here are these 60+ grandparents on two ladders trying to lift the backboard over our heads and the swivel head would swivel down and the screws would only go in on one side. So finally I said let's get our 4x4 and stand in the back of it because it is stable and try to jimmy it on. It was easier standing on the 4x4 and we got a mallet to pound and get the bolts through. Probably not recommended but after much jimmying and pounding the holes got bigger and more lined up. After that was on, it was a piece of cake. The instructions are excellent. The pictures are true to size for all the bolts, nuts, etc. We especially like being able to adjust the size of the grandkids. It seems to be very sturdy and we took the time to follow the instructions for the pole in the ground. It is not going anywhere I hope in our very high winds on Lake MI.

Great hoop for the price. Instructions are easy to follow. The most important part is installing the pole into the ground with cement. Follow those instructions exactly how it says. After you install the post into the ground. Build the rest of the hoop on the floor and then add to the base pole later.

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It’s a straight forward install. The directions are clear and easy to follow. The backboard isn’t as sturdy as I’d like and neither is the pole once the ball it’s it. But, I got it while it was discounted and my children love it. You’ll need every bit of the concrete that it recommends if you dig the hole as it says. I suggest connecting the brackets & supports to the upper pole before putting it on. Put the backboard on last. It will require two people to align it.

Update: We sent pictures to their customer service on Tuesday and received replacement parts on Friday. Once everything was put together, it is a good goal and the kids are happy. I still feel a little unsure about the lifespan/durability of the pole itself, but everything else is great. The crank to raise/lower the goal is super easy! The customer service led this review to be changed from 1 star to 5. (Originally 1 star) Buyer beware. If we had not paid to have this in concrete, we would figure out a way to send it back. Assembly is awful. Pole does not feel sturdy and the backboard isn't even attached yet. Holes don't line up to attach the backboard. We contacted customer support and have to email pictures and they "might" send replacement parts. Buy something else. This is too big of a purchase (both dollars and size) to have this many issues.

We bought this goal for Christmas and so far, we are impressed on how durability and well it has function with plenty of kids shooting and dunking on it like they're in the NBA dunk contest 🤣. One thing that I've noticed is that the rim has a slight bend that doesn't sit like it did brand new, but overall, it's a well made built goal if you follow the steps with sticking it into the ground using Concrete and cement method.

The box came torn up with tape all over. Half the parts inside didn't any of the plastic covering. And looked like they were thrown in the box. I might odf kept it it wasn't missing two parts.

Backboard showed up broken. On me that it sat without checking for the duration of a return but know that this is not glass and it can very much show up broken. ****Updating to 5 stars. Customer service was awesome and resolved my issue even after not opening the product for 10 months. Thank you, Escalade Sports!!!

So many hours of use already