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First Team Ruffneck Max In Ground Basketball Hoop

September 14, 2012 By Scott Gump

Pros

Non-Adjustable Basketball hoop for parks, schools, and churches. Extreme High Durability.

Cons

It’s a park hoop. It’s for parks and is built tough for that.

Overall Rating


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First Team Ruffneck Max In Ground Basketball Hoop is a highly durable hoop built for parks, churches and schools. This is obviously a “fixed height” system and does not adjust in height, which is obviously made for its purpose. This particular model has a 54in x 36in Aluminum backboard, with an Unbreakable Fixed Basketball Goal. The steel post is weather resistant and is designed to withstand the elements.

What To Like

  • Durability. It’s a hoop designed for heavy use and it is designed well.
  • Heavy duty 4.5in O. D. galvanized schedule 40 steel post Very thick and sturdy to provide great stability for the hoop.
  • Installation. This First Team system comes with a unique nose cone design to make mounting and installation of the backboard simple.

What Not To Like

  • It is not for back yards. If you own a park, this is what you want.

Summary

This is the best basketball hoop for the price if you are looking to install it at a Church, Park or School. It is non-adjustable. If I owned a park, I would buy this system.

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Filed Under: $900 & Above, First Team, Inground Basketball Hoops, Reviews

First Team RoofMaster Wall Mount Basketball Hoop

April 6, 2012 By Scott Gump

Pros

Stability, 60″ backboard, 3 foot overhang, adjustable, heavy-duty rim

Cons

Acrylic backboard, installation, price

Overall Rating

The First Team RoofMaster features a 60″ acrylic backboard, infinite adjustment from 6-10 feet, and a 3 foot backboard offset. Also included is a heavy-duty breakaway basketball rim. The hoop can either be mounted on a slanted roof or a vertical wall. The height adjustment mechanism is a crank handle. All the mounting hardware and instructions are included. The RoofMaster is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

What To Like

  • Stability. Mounted hoops are more stable than portable hoops because they are attached to a wall or roof. The large, thick backboard and the extension arms make it that much more stable.
  • 60″ backboard. This is the second largest sized backboard on the market behind the regulation sized 72″ board. It’s perfectly suited for a 2 car driveway, and is great for performance.
  • Adjustable. Not all mounted hoops are adjustable. Plus, it adjusts infinitely between 6-10 feet. This is ideal for children or those who can’t dunk on a 10 ft. hoop. The crank adjust is reliable and accurate.
  • 3 foot overhang. This provides plenty of space from the wall/roof to the backboard for play and safety. Players won’t have to be concerned about running into the wall or garage door. This is an issue with lesser expensive hoops.
  • Heavy-duty rim. It features a 3/16″ steel support and an internal flex spring to protect the backboard from damage. It has a powdercoat finish for rust resistance.

What Not To Like

  • Acrylic backboard. No doubt, acrylic is a strong material. It won’t shatter if you dunk on it, and it looks just like tempered glass. However, it doesn’t quite perform as well as glass and is more prone to wear and tear. If you want tempered glass, then you’re in luck. The RoofMaster Nitro has it.
  • Installation. A heavy-duty basketball hoop like this one isn’t going to be easy to install, and customers confirmed this. You could always hire a contractor to do it for you. Should you decide to do it yourself, I would recommend getting some help.
  • Price. For almost the same price, you could purchase one heck of an in-ground basketball hoop, such as the Goalrilla CV72. In-ground hoops are the best overall for performance.

Other Online Reviews

Currently, the sole review on Amazon.com mentions the difficulty with installation. A contractor was needed to help. After installation was complete, there are no concerns and the customer is happy.

Summary

The First Team RoofMaster is an upper echelon mounted basketball hoop. It’s one of the best available for homeowners. It has the ideal size backboard, a heavy-duty rim, and a wide range of adjustment. The installation is no walk in the park however, and the price tag is high. I can say for certain however that you won’t be disappointed with the overall quality of the hoop.

Filed Under: $900 & Above, First Team, Mounted Basketball Hoops, Reviews

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