The base is shaped like a car tyre, which I thought was a little strange, but my friends seemed to really like the design.

Both styles are also screen printed with inks that have been designed to be UV resistant and won’t fade if left outside. Wall-mounted ones usually come with easy-to-follow instructions on how to affix them to your wall, along with the wall-mounting fixtures.Argos Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (713206), and works exclusively with the lender, Home Retail Group Card Services Limited trading as Argos Card and Argos Financial Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit (716148). This leaves us parents with a bit of dilemma: Do we spend good money on the best equipment out there and hope our child doesn’t get bored after a week and never use it again? If you are going to be moving the hoop a lot – for example taking it out and putting it away for every single session – this is something you need to take into consideration. The height adjusting screws also broke (see photo) when tightening them up but this doesn't seem to affect holding the height in place. Polycarbonate is the cheapest option on entry-level hoops and is a fancy name for plastic – also referred to as Polyethylene.

Match-style equipment allows you to become accustomed to the size and resilience of the ring, the pliability of the backboard and, maybe most importantly, the swish of the net. The base does a good job of keeping everything solid, especially when filled with sand, and you can bounce the ball hard off the backboard without worrying if the whole thing will topple over, like with some hoops I’ve seen. If you are going to be playing a lot of games/pick up, you want to look to make this as large as possible and if not, get padding on your pole to reduce the risk of injury! The bigger the capacity of the base, the more stability it provides, but it also means potentially the heavier it is and more difficult it is to move around and so may require more than one person. That doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune, or even have to have the exact equipment you'd find on the court.Home Retail Group Card Services Limited is registered in England (04007072) at 33 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2HT. Constructed of high impact polyethylene plastic, the 44 inch backboard is really solid, and it’s plain black and white colour scheme looks simple, but professional. The base has a set of plastic wheels on the front that make moving it around much easier once it’s filled. Suitable for kids and adults, this is a great all-around option with the backboard, rim and net included.