Goalsetter Basketball Systems | Mammoth Basketball Hoops

How do Goalsetter Basketball Systems compare to Mammoth Basketball Systems?

This will just be a quick point counter point post to illustrate that gains and losses of either system.

Goalsetter Basketball Systems: Reasons to buy:

• Goalsetter warranty also covers dunking in the breakage clause (as of the time of this post).


• The offset pole design used on their basketball hoops features a more durable design and better weight distribution for heavier models like the SS MVP and SS All-American.


• Greater selection of high-end glass backboard models with many variations - there are more than 5 different basic models to choose from, and several options on each of those models to customize the system.


• Different options are avialable on the lift mechanism providing you opportunities to either save money, or have a more convenient way to change the height of the backboard.

Mammoth Basketball Systems: Reasons to buy:

• Lifetime Products includes their rim in their Limited Lifetime Warranty whereas the Goalsetter rim warranty is graded based on the quality of rim.


• A Mammoth Basketball Hoop is about $400-$800 cheaper on average than comparable Goalsetter models.


• These have a lock mechanism the prevents tampering on the height adjustment mechanism.


• Lift mechanism on the Mammoth Systems are easier to use, just squeeze the handle on the back of the unit and push it up or pull it down. The Goalseeter adjustment mechanism is a crank and can be somewhat cumbersome to adjust.

There are many other point and counterpoints that could be mentioned here, so please feel free to comment if you know of other relevant comparisons.

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Mammoth Basketball Hoop

Lifetime Products Mammoth Basketball Hoop features some of the finest consumer basketball systems there are. This will be a quick comparison guide for you as you look through the different systems.

The 98856 Mammoth Basketball Hoop is the smallest of the goals. It features all of the same mounting equipment as the 2 larger mammoth basketball hoops but differs in the size of its backboard. The backboard of the this hoop measures 54 inches wide, 36 inches high, and 2 inches thick. This backboard is made from tempered glass. You can view our Acrylic vs. Glass comparison posting here. The other difference you will see is the size of the basketball pole. The pole measures 5x5 inches square. This is a great introductory size mammoth basketball hoop.

The 98862 Mammoth Basketball Hoop is the mid range size system. The distinguishing difference with this basketball hoop is the size of the backboard once again. This backboard measures 60 inches wide and 38 inces high and is made from tempered glass. The pole size is the same as the 98856 mamoth basketball goal, 5x5 inches square. You jump up some 300-400 dollars to get the larger backboard but this will get you closer to the actual size of an institutional size system. If you want to get the larger size backboard but don't care about the material of the backboard, you might consider the 98865 basketball hoop, which features all of the mammoth basketball hoop equipment except the backboard is acrylic.

The 98874 Mammoth Basketball Hoop is the largest of these systems. This system features specs that are closest to an institutional system, i.e. NBA, NCAA, and most high school systems. The backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. You also will get in larger mounting post measuring 6x6 inches square for added stability. All other specs are similar in size.

Things in Common with all Mammoth Basketball Systems
- Mounting Equipment for the Backboard
- All Mammoth Basketball Hoops use the same 0090 anchor kit from Lifetime Products
- All Mammoth systems have glass backboards
- Limited Lifetime Warranty, compared to the typical 5 year warranty offered for most systems
- Height adjustments for the Rim have infinite leves from 7.5 feet to regulation 10 ft.

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Basketball Hoop

Here is a helpful Basketball Hoop Selection Guide.

This will be a comparison guide for portable, inground, and backboard / rim combo kits for basketball systems. Hopefully this will guide you in finding the right basketball hoop system for you.

To start out with let's get a feel of what system specs are used professionally, in college, and in most high schools. Regulation hoops are fixed at 10 ft. above ground. The rim has a fixed diameter large enought to fit a basketball measureing 29.5 inches in circumfrence. The backboard is made of glass and measures 72 inches across and about 42 inches high. The backboard thickness is about 2 inches.

With that understanding lets talk about different basketball hoop setups. The most common for residential use is an inground basketball hoop. Please check your system's instructions for installation specifics, but in general the pole is about 18 or so inches in the ground for most systems. There are 2 different types of poles to look for for inground systems. The poles are either square or round. The round ones are typically cheaper than square posts. The round poles typically come standard 3 inches or 3.5 inches. The difference you will notice between a round pole and a square post is that the square post basketball hoop will have less "wobble" when in use than a round pole. The square posts come in 4", 5", or 6" sides. The square posts are usually found on systems with larger backboards and backboards made out of glass. With these systems, for the right price, you can achieve a system very close to what is used in the NBA, collegiate level, and in most high schools.

By portable basketball hoop, it is meant that the system is mobile because the pole does not go into the ground, although some of these systems allow you to bolt the portable base to concrete if you so desire. Basketball hoop selection for portable systems is a little more tricky. Things to consider for portable basketball hoops is who will be using it, how will they be using it, and how often will they be using it. If you have older, heavier kids playing on these hoops you must consider that these hoops are able to tip over if someone were to hang on the rim. These hoops are adjustable like the inground basketball hoop. If players of any age plan to just shoot on the hoop and won't be aggressively attacking the rim, then the portable system would suit most situations. Portable systems have more movable parts and therefore can wear out quicker. This worry is offset slightly in that most manufacturers offer at least a 5 year warranty on their systems. These systems rarely have a backboard over 54" wide and so you are unlikely to ever achieve the professional specs mentioned above. Also, there aren't any that come with glass backboards.

With the backboard and rim combos, you must understand that you are giving up specs for flexibility. The backboard and rim combos can be attached to a wall, roof, or existing pole. To accomplish this you must also purchase matching mounting kits and brackets. With these basktaball hoops, you cannot get a glass backboard; it's just too heavy. You also can't get one over 54" because of the weight factor once again. Please also be aware that these systems must be matched up with the mounting kits from the same manufacturer otherwise you are likely to have compatibility issues. The other tricky thing about these systems is getting the right height placement to achieve the 10 ft regulation height. Great attention must be paid to the instructions, and realize ahead of time that you might not be able to get it exact.

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