{"product_id":"spalding-g8-portable-backstop","title":"Spalding G8 Portable Backstop - 401-975","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpalding G8 Portable Backstop - 401-975\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain court backstop for high school and intramural competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8' distance from backboard to front pad. Height adjustable: 6' - 10'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring assisted lifting mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" thick protective padding available in 300+ colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite powder coat finish (custom colors available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 lbs. of ballast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolls on eight 6\" x 2\" urethane wheels rated for 900 lbs. each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShot clock holder and wiring, protective cover, and logo pads sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional rims available for multiple levels of play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem includes: SuperGlass Collegiate Backboard; Slam-Dunk® Precision 180 Goal; E-Z Bolt and base padding; floor anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstop and lifting mechanism: 10-year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperGlass Collegiate Backboard: lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlam-Dunk Precision 180 Goal: 7-year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackboard padding: 5-year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eCompetition‑ready performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"200\"\u003emain court portable backstop for high school and intramural competition\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering reliable functionality in gym and multi‑use settings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eAdjustable and user‑friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eHeight adjustable from 6′ to 10′\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"422\"\u003espring‑assisted lifting mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e that lets one person raise\/lower the system quickly without tools — ideal for flexible event setups. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eSmart mobility \u0026amp; setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounted on \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eeight 6″×2″ urethane wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth rolling and easy repositioning; \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e1,000 lb ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e provides stability during play. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eSuperior protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e3″ thick base padding\u003c\/strong\u003e covered in heavy‑duty vinyl cushions impacts and organises space around the backstop for safe practice zones. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003ePro‑grade components included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eSuperGlass™ CollegiateSB™ 72″×42″ backboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eE‑Z Bolt™ base padding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003efloor anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e to support competitive‑level action. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eFlexible workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shot clock holder wiring and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003elogo pads available separately\u003c\/strong\u003e let organisations customise setups for league play and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eQ: What is this product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eA: A \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eprofessional portable basketball backstop system\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e72″ SuperGlass™ CollegiateSB™ backboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"462\"\u003ehigh school and intramural courts\u003c\/strong\u003e where permanent ceiling mounts aren’t practical. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eQ: What are the main features?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eA: Features include an \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e8′ setback from backboard to front pad\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eheight‑adjustable rim (6′–10′)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"718\"\u003espring‑assisted lifting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e3″ thick padded base\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e1000 lb ballast for stability\u003c\/strong\u003e. It rolls on \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eeight 6″ × 2″ urethane wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth mobility. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eQ: What’s included in the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eA: Includes the \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eSuperGlass™ CollegiateSB™ backboard (42″ × 72″)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eE‑Z Bolt™ base padding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003efloor anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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