I would have to say this is the best BB hoop for the money and is commercial quality... I'm very impressed and I'm sure it will last for 10-20 years.
I have a 3 car driveway that would be great for basketball hoop and have been wanting to get a hoop for the last year. I finally did some research online... probably 5-7 hours. The avg cheap hoops was around $500-600... but I didn't think that would be good or durable. After Research I purchased the Mega Slam 554 because that was about my limit on what I wanted to spend. I received the boxes in in like 2-3 days...I didn't like the made in China on the box... but after I opened and looked it over... Wow, very impressive. I called customer service a few times... one was because one of the nuts did not fit properly, I was sent 2 new nuts in less than 3 days... I also called about the installation. Digging a hole 18x18x48 is not easy thing to do... it is hard to get the dirt out after you get down to 36".... I ending up having a family member that is in the concrete business finish the job.... It took them about 3-4 hours... that was 2 people and 25 bags of 80lb concrete later (2000lb of concrete). My hole was about 24x24x46 in the end... I put concrete between the pole and the driveway... turned out very nice... one the install.... it was not very hard, but you do need 3-4 people to help with the backboard... and I have the small one... I used the truck to help out... turned out nice. Best value for your money!

After watching my 15 year old son play basketball with his friends on a 14 year old rusted, crooked, and flimsy portable basketball goal I decided it was time for a good one. I looked at all the Sporting Goods stores and even checked several other sites online and decided that Mega Slam Hoops gave us the most bang for the buck (5 gauge steel was much better than most). And I also figured with the snow we get in NH having the hot dipped galvanization would be a big plus. I was fortunate to find them during their spring sale which saved me a few hundred bucks. I was a little hesitant ordering something so expensive online, but after reading the reviews and the specs I pulled the trigger. I ordered the smaller Mega Slam 554 figuring it might not be the most sturdy but would still be 100x better than what my son was currently using. I'm so happy I chose the one I did. The 54" backboard fits perfectly with our driveway and it's plenty big enough...and the response with the glass backboard is terrific....feels like we're playing in the NBA! And WOW!!! This thing is SOLID as a rock. It really surprised me cause I figured we'd have to cement the pole into the ground to get something this sturdy. I did the installation myself (with the help of my 15 year old son and my wife). Installation was pretty simple (and I'm no engineer or super handy-man). The hardest part of the installation is digging the 4 foot deep hole. It took 17 bags of cement exactly as they said. My kid's friend has a similar type heavy duty basketball goal but he even said that when they dunk on his it sways and vibrates. But not mine! My 15 year old and his friends hang on the rim and dunk all day long. I'm REALLY pleasantly surprised at the sturdiness of this beast. Can't really think of any negatives other than a few minor things. 1. there were a few minor chips in the pole that really bugged me when I unpacked it but are really no big deal. 2. The nuts provided to secure the pole to the base were way too hard to get on the bolts...so I had to go to Home Depot and buy some better quality nuts (I think they were 16mm). Once I got the 4 nuts from Home Depot (about $3) everything went smooth. My neighbor's wife stopped by the other day and said they have "Basketball Goal Envy". Another neighbor stopped by to check it out with his son...and his wife told us that they can't stop talking about it. Anyway.... sorry for the long review but we are VERY happy with the goal. We'll see how it lasts over the course of time. I love the fact that if we ever move we can unscrew it and take it with us. One suggestion... we ordered the better pro break-away rim (it was only $39). So I would suggest that. Seriously... I think I'm more excited about this goal than anyone. And don't let installation intimidate you.... It's pretty easy. Just make sure everything is lined up properly cause once the cement sets it's that way forever.

Our driveway is the new neighborhood hang out. My 13 year old son and I are having some great times shooting and slam dunking!! The system lowers and raises easily and looks awesome!! We have had it about 2 months and everyone that has played loves it. I installed it myself with the help of the online video instructions and printed directions. I recommend Mega Slam to everyone who asks about it. This will provide years of great fun and exercise!!