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SKLZ D-Man Basketball Sports Trainer - Orange
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About this item
Highlights
- Learn to shoot or pass over or around the hands-up defending position
- Ideal for solo practice or team settings
- Portable, lightweight, sets up and breaks down easily
- Adjustable telescoping pole (6.5' to 8') gives varying defensive options
- Base and ground stake included for stability
Description
D-Man, the portable hands-up defensive mannequin, is the perfect practice partner. Learn to shoot or pass over or around the hands-up defending position. Use multiple D-Men to practice dribbling, driving and positioning with a defender. Ideal for solo practice or team settings. The adjustable telescoping pole gives varying defensive options ranging from 6.5' to 8'. The D-Man is portable and lightweight which allows for easy set up and break down.
Dimensions (Overall): 18.9 Inches (H) x 4.8 Inches (W) x 22.8 Inches (D)
Weight: 6.85 Pounds
Used For: Basketball
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Sport age category: Youth
Material: Polyethylene
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 87471004
UPC: 831345004152
Item Number (DPCI): 088-08-0056
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 22.8 inches length x 4.8 inches width x 18.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 6.85 pounds
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Guests are saying
This product serves as an innovative training tool for basketball enthusiasts, helping players improve their shooting and dribbling skills by simulating a defender. While many guests appreciate its effectiveness in training, concerns about durability and stability when used outdoors have been frequently mentioned. Guests recommend using it indoors for optimal performance, as outdoor conditions can lead to bending and breaking of the poles. Overall, it offers great potential for skill development.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.1 out of 5 stars with 33 reviews
5 out of 5 stars
9 December, 2022
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
An is the best
Great training aid for any sport that involves one-on-one activities
3 out of 5 stars
22 September, 2021
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Use indoors
You should use these indoors if you want them to last. I had mine for about 7 years before they started to fail. One leaked all the water and the other broke in the middle after it was knocked down by a flying bball. Use these indoors or don't buy them.
1 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2021
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Melts in the Sun
We have had this for two weeks and kids are so disappointed. D man melted in the heat and can no longer stand up.
1 out of 5 stars
12 August, 2020
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Heat warped the plastic tubes
Bought two defenders. The tubes warped to the point of the defender arms falling to paralell with the ground
2 out of 5 stars
21 July, 2020
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Poles Bend & Crack
Using outside the poles bend and will eventually crack. Good concept but quality is crap.
3 out of 5 stars
5 February, 2020
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Warped poles and cracked base
Was great until poles started warping and eventually the base split at the seam and now cracked where the bottom pole is inserted. Have to see if I can make a base out of something else
5 out of 5 stars
23 January, 2020
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
good all around
A coach gave this to me and as a point guard have increased my %'s adding a higher arc to shot.. Also use it close up for bank 15' shots and in foul shooting.
3 out of 5 stars
15 May, 2019
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Good but poles bent immediately
I just recently bought this for my 9 year old son and the poles are already bent. After one of his coaches had one at practice I thought I would invest and now I am not sure it was worth it.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 6 years ago
We are sorry to hear that this has been your experience with our D-Man. We strive to make durable and long lasting products. Please reach out to our Consumer Care team at help@4implus.com with pictures, details and mention this review. We would like to gain more information about your situation and what exactly cause this to happen. We look forward to resolving this issue with you.
1 out of 5 stars
26 November, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Plastic tube easily breaks
The tube that holds up the Dman is very weak, bends then crimps, no way to replace or straighten it onces it crimps.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 7 years ago
We are so sorry for the issues you have had with this product! Please reach out to our Consumer Care team at help@4implus.com so that we can review our warranty and replacement policies with you. We would love a chance to improve your experience! When you reach out, please mention this review.
1 out of 5 stars
5 November, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Doesn't Last
I bought 3 of these a few months ago. Already, the poles on all 3 have bent dramatically when being used outside with very little wind. The metal poles are not capable of withstanding use outdoors.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 7 years ago
Hello, We are so sorry for the issues you have had with the D-Man bending! If you can send photos and the details to help@4implus.com, we would be happy to look into this further for you and see what we can do! Thank you so much!
2 out of 5 stars
16 May, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Very fragile
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and it is completely broken from falling over (in very light wind) even though we filled the base with wet sand. Each tube is cracked and the entire unit leans over now
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 7 years ago
Hello, our customer service team has reached out to get some pictures and information about your D-man. Customer service is looking forwrad to your email response to assist.
1 out of 5 stars
21 April, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Not impressed
I bought my son one for Christmas. He has only used twice because every time the man leans and gets blown over. Currently in my garage getting no use. Feel like a waste of money. My son practices basketball daily. When I ask him why he doesn’t use he said because it always falls over.
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 8 years ago
Hello, sorry about the issue with your D-Man. What type of weight are you using in the base? Our customer service team is going to reach out directly via email to learn more. As many consumers do use the product outdoors.
1 out of 5 stars
15 April, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Poorly Made
We bought this for our son to sharpen his skills, after a few uses the post split and now is broken/unusable! Disappointing. I tried to look for replacement parts but no luck.
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 8 years ago
Hello, our customer service team has reached out to learn how long you have owned the product and about the post splitting. So look for an email from them to assist!
5 out of 5 stars
12 April, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
My 7 year old son
I bought this for my 7 year old son who loves basketball and since then he improves his scoring/attacking ability towards hoop. This D man thus simulates a true defender.
3 out of 5 stars
22 February, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
needs better support poles
used mine 5-6 times and now the poles leansh. its a very helpful product,but needs some improvements especially for the price.
1 out of 5 stars
2 February, 2018
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
D-man
I bought this recently and it broke with-in a couple days of using it, it is very cheaply made and do t recommend it to anyone, they should of made it more durable not disposable
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 8 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to review the D-Man. Our customer service team has reached out via email to learn more and assist.
1 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2017
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
broke after 5 uses
disappointed after 5 uses the bottom pole connected to base started to bend and the defender kept falling down
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 8 years ago
Coach sorry about the issue with your D-Man. Our consumer service team has reached out directly to assist. Please reply via email.
2 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2017
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
D-man
I was so excited to get my D-man but to be honest it hasn't lived up to expectations. The pole is very flimsy and the latch that keeps the pole extended does not stay shut through even the slightest contact. The elastic band on the bottom that secures the bottom of d-man to the pole snapped as soon as I tried to put it on the pole. Overall, it could be great but is just so-so due to quality issues
5 out of 5 stars
28 March, 2017
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
Love It. But need it to stay straight up
I loved working with it for the first couple of months. Then saw it leaning to the left instead of straight up.
4 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2017
originally posted on sklz.implus.com
D man are a must to simulate game like situations
I love using the d man for training my son and students. They are more realistic than cones and are a must have if you are serious about improving your game. Only problem is they are hard to use when windy. Even if base if full wind will blow them over and even damage pole. The base also leaks which is a problem if you train indoors. I have 5 dman but 1 is out of commission because of these 2 defects. But I still would still recommend getting the dman if you want to improve your game.