Lifetime Mammoth 54" Lift Bolt Down

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First impressions: -Very solid backboard and rim -Adjusting the height is super easy -Very clean looking basketball hoop -4" wide pole allows for more flex than a wider pole would Installation: -Assembling the hoop was very easy for a single adult to manage. A second was needed when we started on the backboard and rim, with a third only needed when lifting the pole into position for final mounting. -When it came time to mount the actual pole the mounting plates the bolts made it a breeze to get plumb. Despite this, don't skip taking your time setting the J-hooks, rebar and plate correctly in your fresh concrete as there is no second chance. -Installation instructions were pretty straight forward and easy to follow with only needing to examine more carefully twice, most notably for putting the two poles together which you will never get undone even when done correctly. -All of the parts are in punch out sheets which are clearly labeled and organized based on where you are at in the instructions. -Excluding the concrete work, I would plan on spending about two hours to assemble and mount this basketball hoop. Post install: -I am very impressed with how easy it is to raise and lower the hoop. It is so easy my eight year old can do it with ease. Almost too easily. There is a lockout mechanism on the handle and Lifetime includes a lock which we will be using to reduce the chance of younger kids getting injured. -There is some flexing of the pole every single time the ball comes in contact with it. Knowing it was a 4" wide pole to start with we expected as much, but it was enough that when we saw it we immediately started double checking everything to ensure we did not accidently leave anything loose. -The flexing is with the pole itself. It has nothing to do with how it was installed, mounted, or even with it being two pieces wedged together. -If I wanted a hoop to do a lot of dunking with I would consider spending more for the model with the wider pole. -The hoop looks fantastic and compliments the landscaping, providing a nice clean look and great playing experience. -My kids have been having a lot of fun with it already, even if they can't yet agree on the height.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hoop didn’t take long to install (a few hours). The instructions were straight forward and the supplemental video was very useful. We poured the concrete footing ourselves and I think that turned out great too. It’s solid! The base is very sturdy and bolts on easily. The rim is also very well made and rebounds just like a professional hoop. I would definitely get this basketball hoop again! Love the tempered glass backboard and 54 inches is the perfect size for our space. The hydraulic pump is easy to use and it’s nice that it comes with a safety lock. If you’re considering getting this, do it! You won’t regret it.

The hydronic cylinder does not release to raise or lower the hoop, which also means we cannot finish the instillation. Huge disappointment after spending many hours of hard work over a couple of weeks getting this ready to go. Now we have a mostly assembled hoop just sitting on our lawn until they can send us a replacement.