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There are many reasons for wanting to find a pro-style system
when preparing to purchase a basketball goal. These reasons are
important to consider when checking out the various options and
features offered by each manufacturer.
The Minimum Requirements for a Professional Basketball
System
One of the primary reasons that people are interested in the
pro-style basketball systems is because they, or their children,
aspire to become professionals in the game. Of course, it only
makes sense that a proper professional basketball goal is used
in practice or training. For this reason, having a pro-style
goal serves a greater purpose than just providing a sense of
authenticity when shooting basketball hoops. While shopping
around for the right system, be sure to check that the
basketball goals being considered fulfil at least the minimum
criteria to be considered 'professional'. The standard features
of a pro-style basketball goal should include:
* Shatterproof tempered glass or acrylic backboard;
* Flexible, breakaway basketball hoop;
* Weather-resistant structure, including a specialized
rustproof coating and nylon bushings where metal meets metal;
* Height adjustment mechanism to set the precise level of the
basketball hoop;
* Thick, sturdy padding around the post of the basketball goal;
* Must meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
standards for safety in basketball goal design.
The Bells and Whistles of a Basketball Hoop
The various basketball goal manufacturers offer numerous
additional features that can make their system an even more
desirable choice. Often, consumers find they prefer basketball
hoops with special conveniences or key advantages when
undertaking such a considerable investment. Some of these extra
special features can include:
* Motorized height adjustment;
* Portability;
* Nighttime basketball hoop lights * Easy do-it-yourself
installation;
* Guarantee of durability
Portability is a concept that many people generally do not
associate with basketball goals. Most people assume that once
they install their goal, it will at best add to the resale value
of their home when they move because it will have to stay there.
This is not always the case because some basketball goal
manufacturers have designed the system to allow for portability.
With many of these systems, the goal post footings are simply
unbolted from the anchor installed within the concrete
supporting the basketball hoop. Thereafter, the whole system,
minus the old concrete and anchor, can be reinstalled at a new
location. It is nothing more than a matter of pouring new
concrete and laying in a new anchor for reinstallation.
Professional Basketball Hoops are not just for the Wealthy
Pros
For many people looking to purchase a basketball goal, cost is
often a consideration. The special features of pro basketball
goals are obviously going to make them more costly than a basic
portable or simplified residential system. The pro basketball
hoops tend to range anywhere from around $700 to as much as
$2,000 or more, with the higher-end goals including such options
as motorized height adjustment and hoop lights. However, because
many of them are designed for portability, an investment into a
professional basketball system can be considered long-term, and
worthwhile for individuals serious about their training.
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