Lifetime Pool Side Basketball System

We have had this for four years now. It gets a lot of use. Stays outside all summer, and is exposed to the elements. We had some concerns at first because some rust started appearing on a few spots. This actually never developed into anything, and the unit works and looks great. Our neighbor also bought one, and they are equally pleased. Changing from 4 star to 5 star review. This is the real deal. We were looking for a legitimate water basketball net for our pool, and this was a bulls eye. It is built like a regular outdoor net. It has heavy materials. Very sturdy. It is not a flimsy plastic toy that will break in a season. We have a Lifetime net in our driveway that has lasted over 20 years. That one gets used a lot, and it is still going strong. This is why we bought this product. We expect to use this water basketball net for years to come. It is taller than other nets, so be aware of that. For smaller kids, this might be an issue. It is hard to dunk on because of its height. Because it is well built and heavy, it can be a bit difficult to move. Once you find a spot for it, that will probably be where it will be for the season. If you are looking for a sturdy product that seems like it will last a long time, this is it. If you are looking for a pool toy that the kids can move around easily, this is not for you. An added bonus is that it can also be used away from the pool if you have small kids. It is a perfect system for the small beginner basketball player.

We have had the cheapy hoops for our pool for years but my kids were small so it didn't matter. I now have high schoolers and this is THE hoop to get for rough teen boys. First, it can be raised so high that NO ONE can dunk (even adults) so they have to actually be able to shoot. Second, the rim is full size so while I wouldn't recommend using a real basketball, it does make the outside game relevant which is usually non-existent in pool basketball because everyone goal-tends (you can't goal tend on this hoop when it is up to its highest level). Third, the backboard is high-quality plastic and clear -- it looks the type of hoop you would have in your driveway so it seems more serious than the crappy hoops you can get at the box stores. Finally, the base is SUPER sturdy. When the hoop is on its lowest setting, teens can dunk but no worries, this base is so sturdy they won't be able to pull the hoop into the pool (which is what happens with other hoops).You will need a socket set to set up, and setup was not easy. But that is a minor issue compared to how durable this hoop is.

If you want a sturdy, high quality backboard basketball hoop for the swimming pool - look no further, this is it. The elevation of the neck on the backboard allows you to place this at roughly 4 or 5 feet above the water and higher from there. The back fills with either sand or water, we put water in ours. The only thing that you'll replace in a couple seasons will be the net, otherwise - this hoop will get hours of entertainment every summer in the pool.

We have been 100% happy with this purchase.Assembly was not bad at all. I did take other recommendations and sprayed every metal piece with Rustolum to prevent rust. I will say, just be careful not to over spray the screws as I did. I had to sand it back down so they would fit. After I finished assembling the goal, I sprayed it down again. So far we have seen no rust as others have complained about.This is a heavy duty goal with a full size rim. Kids(10-12 year olds) run off the side of the pool to dunk on it. It’s too tall for them to dunk on it inside the pool, but perfect for a good game of basketball. Even for adults.It has held up extremely well our first summer. I HIGHLY recommend this basketball goal!

Works great for getting my boys (13 and 15) in the pool. Probably took about 30-40 minutes to get it all together. It did not include a basketball, and I hadn't already purchased one so we improvised and used a volleyball which has worked so well that I haven't yet bothered to order a "water basketball". The upright pole does not go straight up, there is a slight angle towards the pool. I can not tell if this is by design (to help keep any missed shots directed to the water) or if I am just not able to get enough pressure to get the pole to "snap" into the portion of the base as it looks like it is supposed to.Unless I missed it during the assembly, there is no cap for the top of the pole, and I am able to see rust inside of the pole. Not much rust anywhere else yet and I have not treated it with any type of clear rustoleum or protectant. It has been outside all summer sitting at the edge of a saltwater pool in the wet and humid climate of upstate NY. I do plan on treating the bolts, nuts, etc with some sort of rust protection, as well as trying to figure something out to cover the opening at the top of the pole.

We bought this system 7/31/2016 and it has FINALLY succumbed to rust at the base. We will be purchasing a replacement of this same brand for next year. We have a salt pool, and live in the Southeast. While I wish, it had lasted 10 years, 6 wasn’t so bad, even the original net lasted the entire 6 years. Paid $130., so about $40.00 a year, not bad. Stayed out 24/7 and never pretreated it. The next one, we’ll probably pretreat and see if that extends it’s life. I must add, we have a garage metal sink, a chest freezer and a fridge, and all of them have some degree of rust, and the insulated garage doors are always closed; our appliance rep, suggested using car wax, to inhibit rust. Overall, very satisfied.

Its everything Id want in a pool side basketball system. Disappointed to see it seems to be discontinued