Silverback SBX 54" In-Ground Basketball Hoop with Adjustable-Height Backboard

The part that took the longest was waiting for the concrete to cure. If you follow the instructions and have all the tools listed it really was an easy assembly. We have had 2 that were not in ground and this one went together much easier. Instructions say you need 2 capable adults and 2 eight foot ladders - you do. I am really impressed. Not just the ease of assembly but the quality overall. Height adjustment is also simple. Love it!

Solid hoop for $320. Assembly was easy, took about two hours. Some of the holes in the main pole didn't align perfectly but I was able to drill them out with a 1/2" bit to make everything line up. I installed the first two sections of the pole and then assembled the top portion with the backboard and rim. It did take two people to lift the top section into place. Worst part was digging the hole.

so we had to get help with this the guys that did it knew what they were doing so if you dont know what you are doing dont do it by the way for us this took 5 hours to set up on mothers day it was very wabbly with the concrete so jist give it a couple of days before you or you let your kids play with it.

Good product. Was easy to assemble with good assembly instructions. One problem is that the pole being circular, there is no way to mark the front edge accurately while putting in the ground so that the backboard faces the court absolutely straight. Though I followed the instruction word by word to mark the front line, the pole having a circular design as opposed to square in other hoops, it cannot be fool proof. I like everything in this hoop, but it is at an angle to the center line of my court. There is no way to adjust it once put in the ground

Really wanted to love this inground basketball hoop, but so far it's been a bit disappointing. Instructions were well written and understandable, and assembly was pretty straightforward if you are handy with average tools. The components seemed to be of a decent quality in the beginning, but in just less than 6 months we already have signs of rust, of which I've had to prep and repaint. The 2 biggest issues I have is 1: with the stability of the whole system itself. Even with the concrete, install level and plumb and all fasteners tightened. The whole goal wobbles significantly on just about any shot (way more than our son's previous portable unit). There doesn't seem to be any real fix other than purchasing an additional stabilizer at a pretty high price. 2: The other issue is the backboard itself, even with the rolled edge the board seams way to thin and flexible, with there being a significant gap between he boards and structural components that adheres to the backboard itself. This makes for significant flex which can effect the basketball shot, along with a much louder clang heard every time the ball strikes the backboard. Unsure if there is some type of sound deadening tape that can be placed between the board and the backboard frame. I know it's not the top of the line inground hoop, but it's significantly more expensive than some of our previous portable hoops with similar results. Unfortunately I'm not sure if I could recommend this unit with its current problems.

The basketball hoop seems to be quality but there are too many issues to recommend it. The quality control just isn't there. Several of the bolts won't line up and are close to impossible to screw into place, my lower arms were about 1 inch off because where the arms rest on the bar is not level. As others have said it's very hard to line it up perfectly straight. I followed the direction and I'm probably about 1/4 inch off the center but there is no surefire way to be sure it's straight. You need to line it up best you can and hope.

Like others have said, there is no way to get the goal straight by following the directions. I perfectly aligned the bottom post in the concrete, only the have the top post attach crooked and ruin the basketball goal. There is no way to correct or straighten out the goal. The top post isn’t aligned correctly to the bottom two posts. I also had to drill out the 4 holes in the backboard so it would even attach to the post bracket. The backboard is flimsy plastic. This could have been a decent budget in-ground basketball goal, but now it is just an eyesore in my driveway. Terrible!

This is a Christmas present for our grandson in North Carolina. I hope it will be OK. It was delivered today, November 10 and when my daughter got home, this is what the box look like. Hope all the parts and all are in there and it's not damaged. Won't know until we open it. Very disappointed ☹️

The item seemed okay but the assembly was terrible, we had to drill new holes on the backboard. It took us all day to complete. All family worked on it. Usually my husband and I quickly assemble whatever we buy that requires assembly, but this….

Started putting the basketball goal together and realized it was missing a part. Did a warranty claim and they sent the part to me. Went to finish the goal and it was missing 4 more additional parts. Called in and the parts won't be in until SEPTEMBER! Escalade sports is a JOKE!!!