(Specification Sheet)
PRO-STAR™
ThePro-Star™is designed to be used at multiple levels of competition for a variety of age groups. It is an excellent goal support for cross-court applications when additional baskets are needed or where attaching to the ceiling or wall is not practical. Organizations such as Basketball camps, church organizations, tennis clubs and many other facilities will find the Pro-Star to be very flexible for their needs.
Height Adjustable: The most important feature of the Pro-Star™ is the adjustable rim elevation. Height selections are infinitely adjustable from 6’ 6” to 10’ 0”. This makes the Pro-Star™ ideal for all age groups from Biddy Ball to adult league play. Height selection is easily and quickly accomplished by releasing the post clamp at the top of the main post and simply repositioning the slide post to the desired rim elevation. Then retighten the clamp. Rim elevations are read on the back of the main post.
Slide Post Construction: At the heart of the Pro-Star™ is the height adjustable slide post. An internal spring applies upward pressure to balance the weight of the post and backboard. The top of the main post clamps on the slide post to secure the selected elevation and eliminates undesirable shake in backboard. The main post is constructed of 3 ½”x 11 Gauge” wall steel tube. The slide post is bright zinc plate and constructed of 3” x 11 Gauge” wall steel tube.
Spring Tension: Tension on the internal chrome-silicon spring can be adjusted to allow an easier glide motion when raising the slide post. Tension is adjusted by tightening or loosening the nut on the head of the slide post sleeve. Other similar designs use only standard steel coils that provide 30% less stretch and no spring tension adjustment.
Backboard Extension: When the rim is adjusted to 10’ 0”, the extension on the backboard from the base is at least 48”. This provides full clearance under the basket to the base line. As the rim is lowered, the backboard extension is reduced to provide more stability for dunking.
Backboard Construction: The Pro-Star™ carries a 54” x 33” acrylic backboard. This super sized backboard is also reinforced on each side of the shooting square. This provides excellent bank shot rebound characteristics off of the backboard. Other goals that sell in the same price range carry only a 48” wide acrylic backboard with no reinforcement. The Pro-Star™ backboard is framed with a heavy steel powder coated angle to help stiffen the entire backboard and provide that professional league look.
Security: The Pro-Star™ feature a safety lock out system so the post can be lock down the minimum elevation using a standard pad lock. If the user wishes to lock the post in at an elevation between 6’6” to 10’0”, the clamp handle can be quickly removed and replaced with a 3/8” nut, thus requiring the use of a wrench to make rim elevation adjustments (not provided).
Base Construction: The base is formed from heavy gauged steel square tubing. Each of the components are welded together to make an extremely solid base. The base is designed to be used indoors oroutdoors, and is secured by 3 anchor bolts. This provides stability and allows the unit to be moved as necessary.
Padding: The front of the base is fully padded with one inch of foam wrapped with 12-oz. vinyl. For added protection, the pad wraps around the side of the front support. Customer can select from a list of basic colors for padding (red, navy blue, royal blue, kelly green, forest green, orange, yellow, purple, or black)
Rims: The Pro-Star™ comes with a standard institutional rim designed to withstand the elements. An option is to upgrade to a Bully Jr. rim that flexes under pressure to produce a break-away action. Either rim you choose is attached through the backboard directly to the support structure, eliminating the stress on the backboard.
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