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SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop

September 26, 2012 By Scott Gump

Pros

Polycarbonate backboard, breakaway rim, height adjustment, portable, small footprint, easy assembly, customer service

Cons

Stability, value, durability

Overall Rating


The SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop is an Indoor basketball hoop thatis specifically designed to mount over a door or a wall. The foam pad on the sides is for protection and safety. This is rated the #1 mini hoop for indoor use, but it has its drawbacks. If you are looking for a hoop that your kids will enjoy the most, you may be better off with the Fisher Price, I can play basketball hoop. However, if you are specifically looking for a door mounted hoop, or something you can take to the office, this is a great choice.

What To Like

  • Sturdy For a mini basketball hoop, this system is very sturdy.
  • Breakaway rim. Although mini and not meant to be hung onto, it is a breakaway system and will last even through rough play.
  • What Not To Like
  • The Ball. It comes with a cheap plastic ball that will need to be replaced by a more expensive version.
  • Over the Door Hanger. It may be too thick for some doors and the doors won’t close properly.
  • Backboard. After time, the backboards tend to break.
  • Noisy. The backboard will clank against the door and some say they don’t like the noise

Reviews from Around the Web

Amazon.com: Almost 5 Stars – ‘Amazing Mini Hoop System….’

Amazon.com: 4 Stars – ‘Better than any other Mini Hoop’

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Summary

Ok, as you can see there are a lot of criticisms on this page about this mini hoop. We own this hoop and the kids love it. However, it seems that the kids play more with the Fisher Price Mini hoop than they do with this one. It is still the best Mini Hoop only rim/backboard system out there.

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SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop System

May 12, 2012 By Scott Gump

Pros

Polycarbonate backboard, breakaway rim, height adjustment, portable, small footprint, easy assembly, customer service

Cons

Stability, value, durability

Overall Rating

The SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop System can be played on virtually anywhere, whether it be indoors, outdoors, or poolside. It adjusts in height from 3′ to 7′ with the use of a handle. This hoop is primarily suited for children, but adults can use it for playing basketball in the pool. It also has a breakaway rim, which allows children to dunk without being too concerned about breaking it. The polycarbonate backboard is shatterproof. The base comes with wheels, and can be filled with water or sand. Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 9 inches ; 38 pounds.

What To Like

  • Polycarbonate backboard. This is a very strong material, as it’s used on real portable and in-ground basketball hoops. It’s durable, and performs well. This is as good as you could expect for a mini-hoop. You see children in the video dunking on it with authority, so it must be strong to hold up over time.
  • Breakaway rim. This rim has a lot of give, which will protect the backboard when dunking. It’s pretty neat to see a mini hoop with a breakaway rim like this one. It makes it that much more fun for children to play on.
  • Height adjustment. This feature makes it more versatile. Children of all ages can shoot on a hoop like this one, even toddlers. Plus, it can be lowered if placed poolside or indoors if the ceilings are low.
  • Portable. It can be used virtually anywhere, plus it’s easy to transport if you decide to relocate.
  • Small footprint. Because it’s not a full-sized hoop, it can fit into small spaces. Plus, it can be easily stored.
  • Easy assembly. Instructions are easy to follow, and the hoop is pretty lightweight. There aren’t a lot of parts, so it shouldn’t be too much trouble. Most customers said it took about an hour to assemble.
  • Customer service. A customer review on Amazon.com mentioned how some parts were missing, and a representative from SKLZ actually replied to the comment. He apologized, then gave their customer service number so they could get the missing parts sent out. You don’t see that very often.

What Not To Like

  • Stability. What you gain with portability, you lose with performance. The backboard and rim wobble quite a bit when shooting.
  • Value. You can buy the Lifetime 90040 for less money, and it’s actually a 10 foot hoop.
  • Durability. While some elements of it appear to be durable, overall the hoop is susceptible to breaking down, particularly if it’s abused. The pole and base aren’t particularly strong. A few customers overall noted that the base was flimsy. A lot of portable hoops have this problem, even some of the more expensive ones. Though, I will say that durability is a problem for any mini hoop, so I wouldn’t be too discouraged by this.

Summary

If you are looking for a mini hoop that can be used for a variety of purposes, the SKLZ Pro is one to consider. It’s probably most ideal for those who have children and a pool. It is a basketball hoop that you can put in the driveway for your young children to enjoy.  It is a great hoop for children under 10 years of age that would like something better than an indoor plastic hoop but that aren’t ready yet for a full size hoop system.

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Filed Under: $100 to $300, Portable Basketball Hoops, Reviews, SKLZ

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