Free shipping was a plus. Basketball hoop was easy to install. Definitely need at least 2 adults to assemble. Using water for the base and it seems to be stable. It's also relatively easy to move around. Not sure if that would be the case if I loaded 400lbs of sand. Overall, a great buy!

The package arrived safely and fast. I’m glad I was able to get this on sale! I paid Iassemble Anything to assemble it since I had great experience with them previously. It came out really nicely and sturdy. I end up filling it with water since I didn’t have sand at the moment. Also, it is easy to adjust the height of the rim. Highly recommend.

Recently purchased this hoop for my son which I am greatful I spend a little more money to get a quality one. It indeed will take two people three hours to assemble but it flows if you FOLLOW the directions. My son loves it and I enjoy seeing him use it and so do all the kids in the neighborhood!

I sent this to my daughter's home and went there for Thanksgiving to put it together for her kids. It arrived on Wednesday, but a major part was missing. According to Lifetime it takes 2 or 3 days to process an overnight shipment order to get the part. Very disappointing situation since I live 10 hous away, and the company is unable to correct their error quickly.

This hoop had everything going for it for the price...from ease of assembly to ease of height adjustment. However...the backboard is quite shaky when rebounding off the glass. You expect some shake because its a portable...but I think its excessive. The shake appears to be due at least in part to some play in the height adjustment arms...the arms and backboard move when pushing up and down on the arms. Too shaky for my tastes. I am surprised not to see more reviews on the shaking...or maybe they were censored?

Finally, I have received my required parts on May 20. It took a month to arrive. Don’t know why? I have been patiently waiting since April 18. The last call (3rd call) I have made was on May 14 to check where the parts are. Each time, I have to wait for 40 minutes to an hour to have someone answer the phone. Although, the customer service person is polite and courteous. Just like other customer’s review, the instruction is not clear and complete. So is the APP. It doesn’t show you all the step pictures (APP) from scratch to the end. Lifetime should treat your each customer is first time buyer (installer) and doesn’t know anything about this product. Lastly, I have problem to tighten the ADS screw. Because of several time of screw and unscrew, it makes the hole slightly enlarge. Can you send me 2 screw which are slightly large size than ADS? Thank you for your service.

this system is a very high quality system that was fairly easy to set up and use. the only problem with it thats keeping it from being 5 stars for me is honestly the net isnt that great but besides that like i said it is a very good and hugh quality system

The model 1558 goal is heavy. I'd guess 80 pounds or more in the box. It takes a little while to assemble, but it's very well built. Parts are well organized and labelled. You need a helper, especially when attaching the main pole to the base. Also need a drill for some self tapping screws along with wrenches, screwdriver, etc. The height adjustment works very easily, uses springs to make raising/lowering almost effortless. We filled about 3/4 full of water, leaving room in case it freezes. Sand is recommended, but you need over 300 pounds and didn't have it handy. Feels very stable with water. So far, very pleased. Glad we decided on this one.

The assembly instructions are close to the worst I have encountered. Part numbers do not match reference numbers in instructions. Instruction booklet is too small, therefore diagrams are too small; so extremely difficult to see how everything fits together. So many steps had to taken apart and then redone. Would like to see this company rewrite for future buyers.

The product is great but the support from Lifetime is absolutely fantastic. I lost some parts, they sent replacements without cost. I needed a new in-ground system adaption - they knew exactly what I needed and I was able to buy it quickly. Thanks!