The Lifetime 54-inch Portable Basketball Hoop 71522 Acrylic Backboard is a powerhouse among portable basketball systems! With its robust features like the largest base, widest pole, thickest backboard frame, and strongest rim, it's clearly designed to withstand intense play. The 35-gallon base offers stability, whether filled with sand or water, while the 3.5-inch diameter round pole ensures rigidity during use. The powder-coated steel frame provides exceptional support for the thick backboard material, giving you a durable and reliable playing surface. And with the Slam-It Pro breakaway rim, you can expect top-notch performance for even the most aggressive basketball action. Overall, it seems like a fantastic choice for serious basketball enthusiasts looking for quality and durability in a portable system.

Backboard:

• Dimensions: 54 inches W x about 33 inches H.
• Frame: Powder-coated steel, 1.5 inches thick.
• Material: EM5 Acrylic, 3.8 mm (0.15 inches) thick.
• Features fade-resistant graphics.
• Backboard to pole clearance: 22 inches.
• Lower edge covered with blow-molded guard for player protection.
• Straight-arm extension bracket mounts directly to the backboard frame.

Slam-It Rim Pro:

• Orange Slam-It PRO rim, 18-inch diameter.
• True breakaway mount.
• Rim diameter: 5/8 inch.
• Includes all-weather, white net, with a net weight of 150 grams.
• Net attaches to rim via welded metal hooks.

Pole and Height Adjuster:

• Power Lift mechanism for height adjustment.
• Pole size: 3.5 inch round, constructed with 3 pieces.
• Pole color: Gray.
• Power Lift activated via handle and trigger.
• Rim height adjusts from 7.5 feet to 10 feet in infinite increments.

Other Specs and Features:

• Portable base can be filled with sand or water.
• Base footprint: 32.5 inches W x 49 inches D.
• Portable base size: 35 gallons.
• Approximate weight of base when filled with water: 280 lbs.
• All metal parts are powder coated to help resist rusting.