The 3.5-inch-thick vertical steel pole comes in three pieces for easier installation. Included with wheels for easy portability, the base of this system features a 39-gallon ballast for stability. Founded by Boston Red Stockings pitcher A.G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, in 1876, the company (or its successors) been developing innovative products ever since. From creating the first American football, to producing the first basketball for Dr. James Naismith, to the latest advances in INFUSION® technology (balls with built-in pumps), Spalding® has been on the cutting edge of the sporting goods industry for well over a century. True to the founders' vision, the company has delivered quality goods that reflect a commitment to workmanship in every finished product, every step of the way. 

• 3-piece, 3.5-inch vertical pole
• Pro-Glide lift system
• Moves hoop from 7.5 to 10 feet
• Pro-slam rim features breakaway action