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TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT BASKETBALL RIM

Basketball Rim Overview
• Basketball rims are 18 inches in diameter. The rim construction should have a minimum diameter of 5/8 inch and solid steel support braces at least 1/2 inch diameter for durability.
• All rims already come with net clips to hold on the net
• Welded steel net hooks hold the net more securely and will not break off
• Many of today's rims feature breakaway net clips to prevent injury
• Look for a spring-loaded rim that gives with pressure, similar to the prostyle baskets
• Another variation is a breakaway rim, which releases the rim from the lip when pressure is put on it. This helps keep the backboard from breaking.

Type of Basketball Rings

• Pressure release Basketball Rings (Slam-Dunks): The Basketball Rings are most often used in competition and serve the purpose to release pressure off the backboard when someone Dunks. These Basketball Rings are most often used in Competition.
• Standard Basketball Rings (Residential): Great for low stress, Residential play.

Types of Nets

• Most Nylon mesh cords are all-weather nets
• Chain Nets are very rigid and great for long lasting and Rust Free enviroments