{"product_id":"spalding-2500-portable-backstop","title":"Spalding 2500 Portable Backstop - 401-879","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpalding 2500 Portable Backstop - 401-879\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew portable backstop designed with a smaller base to hold a full-size glass backboard for use at colleges, schools and churches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72\" x 42\" high performance, aluminum framed glass backboard (413-012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackboard is made of 1\/2\" tempered glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlammer Competitor Goal (411-528)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension arm provides 5' of offset at 10' goal height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring assisted one lever height adjustment (no tools needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoal height is adjustable from 8' to 10'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill fit through standard double door with backboard lowered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolls on four - 4\" wheels rated for 600 lbs. each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-piece base padding included (black only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstop contains 1,000 lbs. of ballast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor anchor kit included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eTrue Collegiate‑Level Portable System\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eSpalding 2500 Portable Backstop (401‑879)\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e72″×42″ tempered glass backboard\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"206\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSlammer™ Competitor goal\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering authentic gym‑style rebound performance indoors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eAdjustable for Regulation Play\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spring‑assisted, \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eone‑lever height adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you smoothly set the rim between \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e8′ and 10′\u003c\/strong\u003e without tools, accommodating practice and game standards. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eDesigned for Easy Mobility \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e – The system \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"630\"\u003erolls on four 4″ wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, fits through a standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e6′8″ double door when lowered\u003c\/strong\u003e, and relocates quickly for multi‑sport facility needs. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eStable \u0026amp; Secure During Play\u003c\/strong\u003e – With \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e≈1,000 lb of ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e and included \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"892\"\u003emulti‑piece base padding\u003c\/strong\u003e plus an \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"922\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eindoor anchor kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, this backstop stays solid under intense play. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eBuilt for Institutional Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eschools, colleges, churches, and rec centers\u003c\/strong\u003e, its rugged construction and proven Spalding components support frequent setup and use.\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=\"246\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eQ: What is the Spalding 2500 Portable Backstop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eA: A \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eprofessional portable basketball backstop system\u003c\/strong\u003e with a full‑size \u003cstrong 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data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eQ: How does the portable mobility and setup work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eA: Equipped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"941\"\u003espring‑assisted height adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e (8′ to 10′) via one lever (no tools required), and it \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003erolls on four 4″ wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e — allowing one person to raise, lower, and move the unit efficiently. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eQ: What about stability and safety?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eA: The base contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" 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