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Mar 21, 2021 2:48 PM

Spalding 50" NBA Polycarbonate Portable Basketball Hoop

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Target has Spalding 50" NBA Polycarbonate Portable Basketball Hoop on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

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    • This portable basketball hoop has received an average rating of 4.1 stars out of 5 based on over 200 Target customer reviews.
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Target has Spalding 50" NBA Polycarbonate Portable Basketball Hoop on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member ScottS1212 for finding this deal.

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Written by oceanlake
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    • This portable basketball hoop has received an average rating of 4.1 stars out of 5 based on over 200 Target customer reviews.
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det1988
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These are GREAT the first tier ones are acrylic backboards, which are very expensive. These are the only ones I'd use, the polycarbonate material is great very very similar to the acrylic ones. The size difference is a little small but 54" is generally a good size for a backyard so 50" will do.

This hoop is a very very high end one. You won't regret especially for the price. Even at 250 for the material and size that's a steal. If I knew about it prior to the same I would've gotten it then with no regrets. The Lifetime brand is the golden standard and uses the same size and materials but sells theirs for $500.

(I'm a basketball coach, I never allow my players to use trash backboards it'll ruin the amount of power they put into layups when playing real games)
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danteshors
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This is an excellent question. Spalding is the official backboard supplier to the NBA so these hoops are pretty decent. As far as material goes you really have 2 options in the mid-quality range which this hoop is. Acrylic and Polycarbonate. Both are essentially very similar materials and are both pretty clear plastic materials. Unfortunately, polycarbonate has one major drawback. When polycarbonate is exposed to UV light it becomes yellow, cloudy and brittle. When basketball backboards made from polycarbonate are used outdoors, they become ugly due to yellowing, cloudiness and brittle in a matter of 3-5 years. This one should actually give you 3-5 years of useful life if outdoors. Which is decent.

I picked up 4 of these larger Spaldings (2 poly 54" and 2 acrylic 60") from a Walmart unadvertised clearance a couple months ago for a steal and can tell you the one in the post above should be solid for at least the 3-5 years mentioned of backyard ball. The bigger 60" ones I bought are the higher priced acrylic are are somewhat heavier and will last longer but as long as you understand the Poly ones wont last forever outside you'll be ok. Odd's are someone will probably roll by and steal it before it gets old and brittle. lol!

Another cool thing is the 54" Poly one has a fairly generous 34 gallon capacity in the base if you don't build it into cement. This means you can put almost 400 pounds of sand in there or fill it with water and get 320 pound of force holding it down. The bigger 60" Acrylic ones have a 40 gallon sized base so more stable. It is important to have a stable base no matter which one you go with.

Hope this helps!
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Mar 22, 2021 9:50 PM
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det1988Mar 22, 2021 9:50 PM
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Ask friends and family if they have a coupon, they might not need it. 25% of the people I asked said they got one and I was able to get one get it for 20% off. I'd buy it and then ask around you'll be able to request a cancellation of ur purchase if one of ur family or friends let u use theirs, that's what I did.
Mar 23, 2021 5:24 AM
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jstchilln120Mar 23, 2021 5:24 AM
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This is a great purchase for anyone looking for a way to stay active and get some shots up. The shot return piece is a game changer and really adds a little more incentive to get that shot down right. Backboard and rim are solid and have a good feel.

I bought this back in November 2020 for $250, so this would be a really good deal. I think I'm a little too late for price match, but definitely here to recommend if you like to shoot around.

The only caveat to all of these comments is that it was slightly more difficult to construct than I was anticipating. There were a lot of times where brute force was required to overcome some design limitations.
Mar 23, 2021 10:24 AM
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derter1Mar 23, 2021 10:24 AM
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Will water work in the base or it has to filled with sand?
Mar 23, 2021 11:47 AM
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NervousFriction6678Mar 23, 2021 11:47 AM
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I got the 48" for 325.00 last year. This is a damn steal! I love my spalding basketball setup. Definitely worth it. Happy hooping!
Mar 23, 2021 2:25 PM
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AbrilNMar 23, 2021 2:25 PM
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My son has been asking for a Basketball hoop for a while, thank you! The extra 20% off worked for me, it's in the Target Circle Offers if you go to deals.
Mar 23, 2021 4:35 PM
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jeffkhlamMar 23, 2021 4:35 PM
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How to get 20% off?
Mar 23, 2021 8:14 PM
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senmunMar 23, 2021 8:14 PM
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Quote from derter1 View quoted comment :
Will water work in the base or it has to filled with sand?
https://www.amazon.com/BaseGel-Ba...B004VA5SSY

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Mar 23, 2021 9:51 PM
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rog3rbeeMar 23, 2021 9:51 PM
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Quote from AbrilN View quoted comment :
My son has been asking for a Basketball hoop for a while, thank you! The extra 20% off worked for me, it's in the Target Circle Offers if you go to deals.
I don't see any 20% off coupons in circle offers
Mar 24, 2021 6:34 AM
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stormlightMar 24, 2021 6:34 AM
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I bought this deal but I am having issue with backboard having so much wobble/vibration after the ball it the backboard or rim. If I tight the nuts down too much, it will be too stiff to raise or lower the basket. Is anyone else is having this issue? Any tips? Btw, the pole is firm. sturdy, and rigid.
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Mar 24, 2021 6:24 PM
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derter1Mar 24, 2021 6:24 PM
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Quote from senmun View quoted comment :
https://www.amazon.com/BaseGel-Ba...B004VA5SSY [amazon.com]
$50 a bag, cheaper option?
Mar 24, 2021 6:58 PM
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senmunMar 24, 2021 6:58 PM
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Quote from derter1 View quoted comment :
$50 a bag, cheaper option?
Get the 16oz for $19. I could not find anywhere (including mfr.) about the new version that coss $50.
Mar 24, 2021 7:25 PM
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derter1Mar 24, 2021 7:25 PM
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Ok Thanks
Mar 24, 2021 7:26 PM
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LDub83Mar 24, 2021 7:26 PM
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Woohoo! 20% off target wallet!
Mar 24, 2021 7:26 PM
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9DodgeFanMar 24, 2021 7:26 PM
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Quote from frenchy12405 View quoted comment :
What's the warranty situation on this? If the backboard cracks, do they replace for free?
If it's under warranty, my guess would be yes.
I've had this model (or its predecessor) for 5-6 years. My backboard (which is always in the sun) cracked right in the center after maybe 3 years...? Not exactly sure on timing, but mine wasn't under warranty by then. I was able to order a replacement backboard directly from the manufacturer for I believe about $90-$100, although that price my be different now.
Other than that, I've been VERY happy with this model. It fell over once in high winds with water in the base, so I added sand bags on top of the base (manufacturer does NOT recommend this though) and it's been fine since. The pole and "arms" are very stable/sturdy IMO. I feel that the backboard's bounce-back is pretty good for a portable outdoor system.
Also FWIW, on original assembly, I replaced the rim that comes with it, with a "Pro-Style" rim I already had.

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Mar 26, 2021 2:27 AM
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raptor21Mar 26, 2021 2:27 AM
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Amazing deal! Make sure you click on "Deals" and then go to Target Circle offers. There is a coupon for 20% off ANY one item in store or online which works with this. Brings the price down to $151 for me. Good luck!

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