Lifetime 71799 In-Ground Basketball System Review

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Lifetime 71799 In-Ground Basketball System:   7.3/10

Main Features

• Features a 50 Inch backboard that is made up of Makrolon polycarbonate that is nearly impossible to break
• An all-weather nylon net
• Action grip pole that allows you to easily adjust hoop height from 7 feet to 10 feet in 6 inch increments
• Double-Compression Slam-It rim with two springs allows for monstrous dunks
• 5 Year Warranty

As with all Lifetime products, their goal is to bring you a solid product of high quality that is affordable and built for long lasting use. The Lifetime 71799 In-Ground Basketball System follows suite by giving you a ton of great features at a family friendly price point.

Some other hoops that the Lifetime 71799 hoop is comparable to include the Lifetime 71525 Portable Basketball Hoop and the Spalding Pro Slam Basketball System, which are both priced comparably and have many of the same characteristics as the 71799.

First, let’s take a closer look at some of the features that make the Lifetime 71799 Basketball System special.  The rim on this hoop is high quality and has two compression springs to support shots and rim rocking dunks. Unfortunately, there is no cover over these springs which could leave them susceptible to rusting over time.

While this is a spring loaded rim that will give when dunking, we would not recommend hanging on the rim of this hoop as it is designed more for recreational play rather than a gym quality system that is heavy-duty.

The action-grip pole for height adjusting is another fantastic innovation from Lifetime to make the game more accessible for youngsters wanting to work on their shooting skills.

The six inch height adjustment increments that are available are not as specific as the infinite increments of more expensive units, but it will suffice for the majority of families.

The 71799 Lifetime Basketball Hoop also has a 50 inch backboard made of Makrolon Polycarbonate material.  This material is nearly unbreakable, which is great for families with kids who like rough housing and may not always treat the hoop with dignity.  On the flip side most polycarbonate backboards simply will not perform at a level even close to that of a tempered glass backboard like the one featured on the Goalsetter All-American Basketball Hoop.  The backboard quality simply comes down to how much you are willing to pay for your home basketball system.

What We Like About This Hoop

• Five year warranty is provided by Lifetime for this hoop so that you can buy with confidence
• Made in USA
• Action-grip pole makes it easy to adjust the height of the hoop allowing young players to practice proper shooting technique
• The rim on the Lifetime 71799 Basketball System has two springs which provide extra support
• This hoop is generally price between $275-$325 making it a good value purchase

What Would Make This Hoop Better

• The backboard could use more support by adding a more extensive support frame so that there is less vibrations during shots
• Height adjustment system adjusts only in increments of six inches rather than infinite increments seen on more expensive hoops.

To summarize our views on the Lifetime 71799 Hoop, we feel that this system is a great choice for families who are looking for an inexpensive in-ground basketball system that can take reasonable wear and tear.

However, for those who are more serious about the game and want their family members to play on top quality hoops we would suggest looking at the Goalsetter All-American or the Silverback SB-60, which are a step above in quality and price.