Chain net vs Nylon net

Selecting between a chain net and a nylon net comes down to in what kind of application you are using (indoor or outdoor) and what kind of sound and feel you prefer. You gain durability and lifespan with a chain net, but you give up traditional sound and esthetics that comes with a nylon net.…

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Indoor Volleyball Systems – Carbon vs Aluminum vs Steel Posts

Galaxy Competition Volleyball System - Carbon Fiber

When choosing an indoor volleyball net system, the main difference between post materials comes down to weight, flex, and durability. Carbon fiber posts are the best choice for high-level programs that need the lightest equipment possible, while aluminum posts offer the best balance of weight and cost for most schools, and steel posts provide the…

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Basketball Backboards – White or Orange Shooter’s Square

Adjustable or Fixed Basketball Hoops

For standard regulation basketball, a white shooter’s square is correct. However, whether white or orange is used on a hoop depends entirely on the material and transparency of the backboard itself. The Official Rule: Transparent vs. Solid Backboards Major basketball governing bodies like the NBA, NCAA, and FIBA base the line colors on contrast: White…

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Tempered Glass Backboards vs Clear Acrylic Backboards

The main difference between a tempered glass backboard and a clear acrylic backboard is performance versus durability. Tempered glass is the professional choice because it gives the best ball bounce, while clear acrylic is a tough plastic that is great for casual play and resisting vandalism. Having said that, the quality of commercial acrylic these days is so good that…

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Why Gym Wall Padding Is Worth the Investment

Gym Wall Padding Is Worth the Investment

You’re up against the toughest basketball team in the state. You plant your feet, bracing to block the player driving towards the basket. “Bam!” You both make contact, and you go flying into the unpadded fixed basketball hoop. Just like that, with the wind knocked out of you, you are out of commission for the…

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What to Know Before You Buy an Outdoor Basketball System

Buy an Outdoor Basketball System

Could you imagine a park without a basketball court? It’s like taking the ice cream out of an ice cream sandwich. Crazy, right? Outdoor basketball courts are an incredible investment in your community. They encourage active lifestyles and support community engagement. Adult pickup games and children’s knockout games are essential parts of the community. Now…

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A Buyer’s Guide to Indoor Basketball Hoops

Guide to Indoor Basketball Hoops

The year isn’t 1950 anymore. Besides the nostalgic factor, no one wants to play a game of basketball with a rickety and splintering wooden basketball hoop. The quality of the basketball hoop you select can make or break an athlete’s performance and the longevity of the facility. If you’re looking to outfit your church activity…

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Is It Time to Replace Your Basketball System?

time to replace your basketball system

Quality matters. Whether managing a school gym, a church rec center, or a training facility, you know good basketball equipment changes everything. The condition of your commercial basketball equipment directly affects safety, performance, and player development. Basketball equipment takes quite the beating. Players dive in a last-ditch effort to save the ball, damaging posts. Hoops…

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How Gym Wall Padding Supports Athlete Performance

Gym Wall Padding Supports Athlete Performance

When you think about enhancing your team’s performance, wall padding might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But if you’re serious about building a competitive and safe environment for your athletes, you can’t afford to overlook wall padding for your gym. Wall padding directly contributes to how hard your athletes play, how…

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Heavy Duty Basketball Hoops: The Real Slam Dunk

Heavy Duty Basketball Hoops

Players don’t have to shoot three pointers like LeBron to be serious about basketball. Whether outfitting a school gym or putting in public courts, they deserve to hoop the right way, with the right equipment. That’s why finding the right basketball hoop is so important. While there are plenty of lightweight, inexpensive options on the…

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5 Reasons You Need Wall Padding in Your Gym

Wall Padding in Gym

Flashback to fifth grade, and you’re backed up against your elementary school gymnasium wall pads, desperately trying to avoid flying dodgeballs. At 10 years old, you didn’t stop to ask yourself why the padding was there amidst the chaos. To be fair, you were busy carrying your elementary team to victory. But now, maybe you…

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