Basketball Hoops - Heavy Duty Flex Hoops

There are many different choices to make when you are shopping and buying for a new basketball hoop. There are of course many different brands to choose from. However, there are also many different types of basketball hoop to choose from as well, each offering different specifications to meet different needs and demands.

Many different types of basketball hoop are designed to withstand high force loads from repeated heavy slam dunks and other different types of basketball stunts. Other types of basketball hoops, however, are designed for more economic use and are unable to take more than free throws or a few light slam dunks before breaking. However, this type of basketball hoop may be an appropriate choice if you are just seeking light, personal use from within your driveway.

A flex basketball hoop is one such example of this more economical, light-use basketball hoop. As the name implies, this type of basketball hoop is somewhat flexible and can withstand impacts from free throws and in some cases light slam dunks, but are still rigid enough to break from repeated or heavy slam dunks or other stunts. The cheaper cost and ease of maintenance for this type of basketball hoop, however, still makes it an attractive choice for mounting above a garage door.

The FT 186 ZC is one of these heavier duty flex basketball hoops, a heavier version of the FT 186. Like the FT 186, the FT 186 ZC is an economical, easy to install basketball hoop perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The FT 186 ZC, however, features key upgrades that make it an ideal choice for extended outdoor use under more demanding conditions.

This heavy duty flex basketball hoop is designed for extended playground use but is just at home at home. The FT 186 ZC is specially designed to handle the weather and other outdoor elements better than other, inferior flex basketball hoops. The FT 186 ZC is a great poolside basketball hoop as well.

The FT 186 ZC features tough, reinforced construction to handle the elements. The basketball hoop is made from a 3/16 inch diameter steel rim, as found on the FT 186 basketball hoop. The basketball hoop has continuous net locks to ensure a durable hold onto the basketball net.

The FT 186 ZC, like the FT 186, features a fully enclosed breakaway mechanism. This fully enclosed mechanism means that the FT 186 ZC will be able to endure tough weather conditions and other corrosive elements with very little need to worry about maintenance. The FT 186 ZC also features a tough and durable powder coat finish, ensuring that the basketball hoop will maintain an authentic look for many years of exposure and use.

Mounting the FT 186 ZC is much like the FT 186, and features many of the same easy mounting features. The FT 186 ZC will mount to most standard backboards, so chances are you won't need to switch out your old one. The net and mounting hardware are included as well, further making installation easier. The FT 186 ZC is also lightweight, with an approximate shipping weight of only 24 pounds.