I bought this item last summer for our pool, in less than 4 months the pole had rusted to the point that the pool deck was drastically stained. It could have easily been made from stainless steel or received a better protective coating. We really enjoyed the goal, but not worth the rust issues.

We put this together the day we got because we were so excited to use it! And it did not disappoint!! Assembly wasn't too bad. It recommends 2 people to assemble, but my husband basically did it by himself. It took maybe 45 min-1 hr. From start to finish. Just be aware that you'll need a 1/2" wrench to assemble. Our favorite feature is the wheels making it easy to move and store. We also love the dolphin on the backboard. But the biggest thing we love is how durable and sturdy it is. We had a bunch of high school football players use it and I was a little nervous because they are huge and rough on things, but I only saw it move once and that's because 280 lbs dunked on it! It has held up amazingly well and is an extremely great product. We couldn't be happier with it! P.s. it doesn't come w a ball. Not a big deal, we just didn't realize that when it came.

This system was easy to assemble single handedly, granted I put some things on backwards and had to disassemble and reassemble. This was clearly user error and easy to correct. It looks great, seems to be lasting strong and adds the fun to the family pool. Highly recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Review of the new Lifetime 44-Inch Poolside Portable Basketball Hoop System! The instructions are clear and concise with diagrams showing a parts list, tools required, how to put things together, and what it should look like. Assembly takes about 30 minutes and is not at all difficult. (But I recommend 2 people). Our families favorite feature of the Lifetime 44-Inch Poolside Portable Basketball Hoop System is the fact that it does have the wheels that make it so you can move it around on your pool deck, and we also love the Dolphin Design on the backboard! The white base of this Basketball Hoop System really adds to the planning and Durability of this system since it won’t get super hot sitting in the sun on a pool desk, and I love that the metal is powder coated to help prevent any rust from splashing water. This has become a favorite activity in our family, and rejuvenated our pool usage, thanks Lifetime!

We got this hoop yesterday. Took us about an hour to assemble it, would’ve taken less time but we had to fix a couple poles that we had backwards. Instead of sand we used water to fill the base. My kids have been playing with it NONSTOP since we put it up. It’s been hit at least 100 times and it hasn’t budged! I love the size of it, it’s perfect for the side of the pool and isn’t an eyesore! I’m so happy we got it and I’m confident it’ll last all summer! Because of the way it’s built, it’ll be easy to store in the winter months, although my kids might want to leave it out and just throw balls from the diving board 😆.

This basketball hoop was easy to assemble. My husband only needed my help a few times. You can tell that the materials were high quality because it stands very sturdy. It was easy to wheel over to where we wanted it and filling it up with the hose then moving it again was easy. As long as you have two people. I just wish it came with a basketball, but it worked with our little tikes basketball for now. Highly recommend!

We love our hoop! Instructions were clear and took about 30-45 min for one adult. Was mildly annoyed that the instructions were all mixed in with different languages-would prefer that the languages were all separated. But otherwise, things were pretty organized and packaged well. We have had hours and hours of pool time fun for all ages--even the "old men" get into a great game of water b-ball! It hasn't budged after being bumped and slam-dunked. We filled the base with water. We appreciate the wheels so we can move it. I love the design and colors -it looks great with our pool design. The white base even blends with our pool deck! It has added so much to our pool time, we play with it every time we swim! Even guests have commented how fun it is to play various games on the hoop. I have used lifetime products because I trust their durability -they make things to last! We look forward to years and years of use!

Assembly was hard. Our instructions that came in the box told us to do it the wrong on page 13. We downloaded the instructions from the website and were able to do it correctly. Our kids have loved it and have spent to much time using it already even though it's not peak swimming season. It is super heavy duty and we are impressed with it. The only reason for the 4 stars is because of the assembly.

Previously owned a Lifetime basketball hoop and loved it, but really fell in love with the clear backboard and fun/stylish decals on this one. I was able to assemble it by myself in about an hour and the quality/design make it super-sturdy and able to quickly move and position around the pool depending on what games we have going on. As with all Lifetime products, they've thoroughly thought through the various features and everything is built to be safe, secure, and durable for many years to come!

We are a big fan of Lifetime products at our house and this poolside hoop does not disappoint. Assembly begins as a one man job, but once you get to the hoop attaching portion it is best to find a buddy for assistance. I like the clear backboard and the shark decal is a fun addition. I appreciate how substantial the setup of the hoop is- with the proper amount of fill in the base that thing isn’t going anywhere you don’t want it to go. On the other hand, the rolling wheels make it easy to move to different locations around the pool. The same quality materials and durability we’ve grown to expect from our Lifetime products, I know my family will be enjoying this hoop for years to come.