Thoughts / advantages on using the hoops with the bases that have more traditional rim vs having one of the floating styles? Is it just preference. My kids are older and not much for basketball players but looking for activities and thought the floating style may be just enough.
Basketball Hoop Comparison
- Thread starter nebtex
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KathyCox1228
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I have the same queston. Also, the hoops are different sizes. Regulation size or you think any size hoop would be fine. I want to make sure the base we get is heavy enough that it won't topple over. Anyone have comments on that?
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,211
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Mine is water filled and higher end. Not super attractive, but very functional. The backboard and rim together has a breakaway design. They also make a clear backboard version. Smaller ones are fine but they will move or tip with heavy play. I love it. Gets use every time someone is in the pool. I don't think the floating ones would be very fun. I have enough trouble getting the sphere through the ring without it bobbing around.
Splash and Slam
This is a picture of it at a very low setting. It can go quite high.
Splash and Slam
This is a picture of it at a very low setting. It can go quite high.
KathyCox1228
Active member
Im pretty sure I have the clear backboard version that bmoreswim posted. We use it all the time. I sprayed the hoop and all the metal with a protectant to help with the rust
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,211
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Some versions do have a stainless steel rim and hardware. Ours does and it is unaffected.