Basketball Hoops –Choosing the Best Competition Flex Hoops

If you are shopping for and buying a basketball hoop, you have probably already realized that there are many different types of brands of basketball hoop to choose from. In addition to these many different types of brands, there are also many different types of basketball hoop to choose from as well. Choosing which type of basketball hoop you should buy can be intimidating, but deciding what you need from your hoop (such as a fixed height or adjustable hoop) will help you decide what choice to make.

The many different types of basketball hoops and goals that exist are designed to serve different purposes. Some basketball hoops are designed for heavy competitive use, such as being able to handle multiple hard slam dunks. Others are qualified to be used during NBA and NCAA games. Other types of basketball hoops, however, are not able to withstand such abuse but are much cheaper and are more appropriate for personal recreational use, such as mounted above a garage.

A flex basketball hoop is one of these less expensive types of recreational use basketball hoops. Just as the name implies, this type of basketball hoop is somewhat flexible in order to absorb the force of light impacts, such as from free throws and perhaps some slam dunks. However, it is not a heavy duty basketball hoop and is unable to withstand repeated or hard slam dunks and is not meant for truly intense, competitive game use without the risk of breakage. However, this type of basketball hoop is ideally suited for personal recreational use, and heavier types of flex basketball hoops are suitable for playgrounds as well.

The FT 186 is one example of such a flex basketball hoop. The FT 186 is ideal for playground use as well as home driveway use with its heavy duty flex design. The FT 186 is also ideal for a side court hoop for middle or high school gyms. Is model or one like it is an excellent basketball hoop for use both indoors and outdoors, with its low-maintenance, worry free design and completely enclosed mechanism.

Look for basketball hoops that feature a powder coat paint finish, giving the basketball hoop an authentic and long-lasting look. Although it won’t quite look like the truly authentic basketball hoops seen during NCAA or NBA games, the powder coat finish ensures that the close resemblance is there. The durable coat also ensures it will keep this authentic look for many years and many basketball shots to come.

Also, you want to find a goal that is as easy to install as it is economical and durable. I like the FT 186’s continuous net-locks because they offer a strong and reliable net mounting, and the basketball hoop itself is made from a 3/16 inch steel rim. All the mounting hardware for the net and the net itself are included with the basketball hoop. Special mounting boards won’t be a concern for this style; this basketball hoop will mount to any standard backboard. With a shipping weight of only 21 pounds, lifting the FT 186 basketball hoop is just as easy. Whatever style or brand of hoop you ultimately choose, make sure you check its shipping weight and installation procedure before ordering.