I just bought one of these two days ago, and expected to spend 1-2 hours putting it together. I might have been successful at that venture, had it not been for the horrible instructions, and the even worse quality control on the hole drilling locations, mainly up on the top pole where you have to mount the backboard. Let's just say, following the instructions is a must, but still requires a fair bit of intelligence outside of instructional understanding, as well as a decent amount of handyman experience or understanding with tools and installation. Had I mounted the backboard rods where the pre-drilled holes were, I would have had a sideways facing backboard, versus the base. The holes were 90 degrees off where they were supposed to be, so I had to drill four half inch holes myself, (and pray I lined them up properly, which wasn't the case and took a vice grip and a hammer to manipulate into the newly drilled holes.) Regardless, that wasn't all... The bottom pole of the main pole system has a clear notch on one side (supposed to be there for visual directional reference). The instructions clearly state to put that notch facing outwards when mounting the pole to the base. I did, and many hours later, I finally was able to install the handle and bracket which keeps the hoop at a pre-chosen height. After mounting it to the backboard braces, I noticed that the brace to mount it to the bottom of the pole was on the opposite side of the pole (again, not according to the instructions). I had to undo that brace and flip it around. After everything was said and done, over 8 hours after beginning installation, I was finally done. The inconvenience factor on this installation is MAJOR! The box does not tell you how many tools YOU need to provide (including socket wrenches {multiple} and sockets of different sizes, hammers {because the pre-drilled holes won't let you slide most of the bolts through by hand}, vice grips, high power drills {minimum 18v or higher} and different sized drill metal drill bits, for when their holes are not drilled in the proper location, and large flat head screw drivers, to help you bring everything into alignment when the holes are off.)

I bought a basketball hoop 3 years ago and sent a photo of the part I needed and the sales person was AWESOME!!!!! Very helpful and patient with me. Thanks LifeTime you have a life time customer.

I have yet to get this product put together. The instructions and diagrams are put together poorly. I will just buy one thatis already together next time.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my grandkids and they all love it. It can easily be adjusted according to the kids height. Is very durable and even got knocked over once and didn’t get damaged.

Assembles easily (took about 20 minutes), looks nice, very sturdy, but wish I invested a few more $$ into a quick adjust system. For $150 that I paid it's been great though.

This basketball hoop is excellent. Had to take it apart and relocate. Lost the spacers for the hoop and Lifetime rep was so helpful and got me the correct pieces. Thank you for the great service and product.

Bought this hoop reading that it was durable and sure enough it is. Wind blew it over and it is still completely intact.  Only problem is a little top heavy but once you fill it with something you're good.

My kid love it.

Had a warranty issue and getting a replacement was as smooth and simple as it should be, but usually never is with most companies.

I bought hoop for my boys and one bolt was stripped. They sent me a new bolt immediately. Thanks.