For people who like to play basketball, you should know that the most important equipment for this sport is the basketball hoop. There is a wide variety of basketball hoops available in the market. They come with different styles, materials and qualities. If you intend to buy your FIRST basket hoop, I would like to advise you to go through the important points below. These points will assist you to make better purchasing decision.
• First thing first, you are reminded to evaluate your needs carefully before you start shopping around. It will be a waste of money if you invest on something which does not meet your requirements. Before selecting the hoop, you are advised to ask yourself where is the exact location you would like the hoop to be placed. You need to decide whether you would like to mount the hoop on a wall or on a freestanding. There are hoops specially designed for either indoor or outdoor use. Some hoops are designed for both. Besides, some hoops are catered for water play. Nowadays, you can even find mini basketball hoops in the market. The sizes of this type of hoop are small. They can be placed at work office or home without taking much space.
• The next question you need to ask yourself is how flexible you want the basketball hoop to be? Do you always need to move the hoop from one basketball court to another? If no, then you are suggested to get yourself a fixed hoop instead of portable hoop. At the same time, you are reminded to take the players' height into serious consideration too. Do all the players have the same height? If no, you are suggested to pick a hoop that comes with a special feature where height can be adjusted. It will help to save your cost because you don't need to allocate more cost to purchase other hoops for players with different height. If you plan to get a mini hoop, you should decide whether the hoop is used by your little kids or your staff at the workstation.
• Now, you have to decide the materials you want for your hoop. If you are aiming at mini hoop, the types of materials may not be your main concern because this hoop will not be affected by weather factors. However, if you are looking for full size hoop, you need to spend some time doing some research on the materials used because you want something durable. If the hoop is meant for an indoor court, personally I would suggest you to buy a hoop with an opaque backboard. On the other hand, if the hoop is meant for an outdoor court, you are suggested to get a hoop which is made of eel or acrylic so that it will not rust easily due to changes of weather. In general, most backboards which are made of plywood are cheaper. However, you are advised not to buy a backboard which made of this material as it can crack easily. It would be better to use a thicker and harder wood backboard. For your information, there are hoops which are meant for rough play. They come with breakaway rims. The breakaway design allows the hoop to bend slightly under weight and lots of jump shots can take place.
Since all basketball hoops are expensive, you must be extra careful in selecting a good one for long-term use. You will be able to enjoy this beautiful game all the time when you have a high quality hoop.
