Brand | Spalding |
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Material | Plastic |
Color | Orange |
Item Weight | 200 Grams |
Special Feature | Portable |
Target Audience | Unisex Kid |
Model Name | Spalding Back Atcha Ball Return Training Aid |
Style | 2021 Version |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.5 x 16 x 6.5 inches |
Package Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 24.5 x 14 x 3.5 inches |
Brand Name | Spalding |
Warranty Description | Backed by Spalding's Warranty |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Spalding |
Part Number | 8354S |
Sport Type | Basketball |
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Brand | Spalding |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Orange |
Item Weight | 200 Grams |
Special Feature | Portable |
Target Audience | Unisex Kid |
Model Name | Spalding Back Atcha Ball Return Training Aid |
Style | 2021 Version |
About this item
- Returns at 90° arc
- Compatible with Spalding's Standard, Pro Slam, Arena Slam and Slam Jam rims
- Designed for outdoor residential play
- Backed by Spalding's Warranty
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ASIN | B000NOSK8W |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,042 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #3 in Basketball Returns & Guard Nets |
Date First Available | July 20, 2006 |
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Customers like the ease of installation of the recreation ball. For example, they say it clips on easily. That said, some complain about the stability and fit. They say it falls off too much and bounces around a lot under the rim. Opinions are mixed on value, ball return, and quality.
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Customers find the installation of the recreation ball to be easy. For example, they mention it's easy to set up, reliable, and clips on easily. Some say that the attachment is perfect for issues of wild carens on made baskets.
"...I read reviews that were both good and bad on this product. The attachment is perfect for my issue of wild careens on made baskets...." Read more
"...Cheap and easy to install on and off anytime...." Read more
"...You need to twist and turn it a little bit to install but overall very easy. I have a longer net and the ball didn't get stuck...." Read more
"...Useless.I was pleasantly amazed with the ease of installation and it’s function...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the recreation ball. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it's flimsy and broke after a few years. Some customers also mention that the ball gets stuck in the net.
"...Not sure if my model is newer (improved?) but it seems like it won't break at all. The quality is a thick plastic that seems highly durable...." Read more
"...The product feels a bit flimsy at first, and will seem flimsy on your hoop, but it admittedly works just as advertised and has held up for the first..." Read more
"...but i think this product is good because it "IS" plastic. the material is very durable and flexible to bounce the ball back...." Read more
"...It's a little tricky to find the best way to put it on and doesn't seem super sturdy (though I had my last one for years before it broke), but it's..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the recreation ball. Some mention it's worth the price, easy, and reliable, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product.
"...(though I had my last one for years before it broke), but it's worth the price." Read more
"Not worth the money very flimsy. Will return the ball but in my eyes not like they use to make them." Read more
"...Cheap and easy to install on and off anytime...." Read more
"...The good part is they do not cost that much if you keep an eye for them on a sale...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ball return of the recreation ball. Some mention that it does return the ball quite nicely, while others say that it doesn't always come back to them. Some customers also mention that the plastic flexes too much and does not rebound the ball. Overall, opinions are mixed and depend on the individual's preferences.
"...below the rim does not work well because it sits so low that it doesn't return the ball.Installed on the rim returns the ball pretty well...." Read more
"...but if you're like me and can't stop swishing the ball, it keeps the ball on the court rather than going somewhere behind the basket...." Read more
"...when the ball went though the net and down the return, the return would bounce back up and catch on the net...." Read more
"The ball doesn’t return to you every time. Especially if the shot has any power behind it. I think the material is too flimsy...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the elasticity of the recreation ball. Some mention that the plastic is consistently flexible, while others say that it doesn't have any rigidity. Some customers say that the ball bounces back easily, while other customers say it wobbles quite a bit.
"...Ball gets stuck in net because of the angle and the ball return itself is very unstable...." Read more
"...but i think this product is good because it "IS" plastic. the material is very durable and flexible to bounce the ball back...." Read more
"Easy to install but rattles on the rim and ball get stuck...." Read more
"Well got the product in mail to find out its made of a flexible plastic...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the recreation ball. They mention that it didn't fit their hoop, rim, or goal. Some say that the rim was too big and the section of the return was too wide for the cover over the spring to fit.
"...Good thing we did before buying him one, as this did NOT fit his hoop...." Read more
"...has a spring loaded rim(like most nicer goals) and this simply would not fit my goal...." Read more
"...We have a Goaliath and it did not fit. The area that it attaches to the back board is different and there is no way to "hang" it...." Read more
"doesnt fit my hoop wictch is the same brand as the product but i rigged it to work buy if you can want dont really have an opinnion but its pretty..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the recreation ball. They mention that it falls off too much, pops off the goal frequently, and doesn't stay in place. Some say that it bounces around a lot under the rim. However, some say that the product seems loose on the goal and that it slowly drops straight down.
"...whenever you dunk the ball, it would bounce back into your face. not good to dunk with, but it kept it the ball from rolling down our hill...." Read more
"...This meant that it connected at an angle where it sat nearly horizontal and rendered the ball stuck after going through the hoop...." Read more
"...It does hang up every once in awhile which can be frustrating." Read more
"Doesn’t stay in place but I’ll be taking the advice of other reviewers and adding some zip ties to this bad boy...." Read more
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I bought this ball return system hoping it would solve my specific issue. I am happy to report it works 100% of the time with my problem. I had to adjust the attachment to to fit on the coil spring due to the ball getting stuck on the device. Took under 1 minute to initially set up and 1 minute to adjust.
My basketball hoop easily adjusts with one hand from 8ft to 10ft allowing me to easily install, remove or adjust the attachment in seconds.
I read reviews that were both good and bad on this product. The attachment is perfect for my issue of wild careens on made baskets. However this product is not a device that perfectly returns the ball regardless of the distance you shoot from. Don't expect 3 pt attempts to return to you. 15 ft free throws will not return to you reliably either. This device is below $25 and prevents any wild made baskets to careen wildly. If you want a device to return balls perfect to you then you must spend $300 or more NOT < 25$!
Last thing, people in reviews talked about the product breaking. Not sure if my model is newer (improved?) but it seems like it won't break at all. The quality is a thick plastic that seems highly durable. Some people spoke about adding a price of wood and duct tape to ensure a better return and prevent the ball sticking to net/device. Since my device was able to lock on to rim AND fit on top of the coil spring I don't have that issue. But if your hoop doesn't have the coil spring then using a piece of wood and duct tape should prevent any issue with ball getting stuck after a made basket.
Usage: Surprise! It actually worked, for the most part. The ball usually does return to me when I shoot head-on towards the basket (AKA perpendicular to the backboard), but keep in mind it always returns the ball perpendicularly, so if you're shooting from the corner, it's not about to turn around and return the ball there; it returns it in the direction of the free throw line). I still found myself having to go get the ball or move substantially to get the ball for about 5-10% of the time, but it beats having to run after the ball ALL the time (by FAR, believe me; I used to take hundreds of shots with 1 ball, and only having to run to get the ball 10% of the time is MUCH better than 100%). Still, the fact that it does not return it 100% of the time takes off 1 star from the rating.
Product Life: A few months now, still no hiccups. I have not even ever had to reposition it, and it's seen a bit of nasty weather. Perhaps the composite plastic wasn't so bad; no rust to worry about.
Important Point: I had recommended this to a friend, and we decided to try mine on his hoop. Good thing we did before buying him one, as this did NOT fit his hoop. This is intended for thin hoops that are circular all the way around and have very little attachment to the backboard. The NICE hoops that allow dunking because they are reinforced will NOT be compatible with this, as this is designed to hang from the back of the rim, ON THE RIM. It also becomes a problem if you have a long net, or a chain net. I take off another star from the rating because of this, and (at least at the time I bought the product and reviewed it), the seller did not specify anything about compatibility.
Overall: A great product when it works. It may seem disappointing when you first look at it, but it does the job. But it doesn't do it perfectly, even though it comes close (90%). Some convenience stores also carry it, so you may want to buy it from there so that it's easy to return, should it not be compatible with your basketball rim.
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Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2017