U-Turn™ 54 Inch Acrylic In-Ground

$999.99
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Backboards And Systems Delivery

Orders are sent Australia wide via a courier that we deem appropriate for your location at a rate determined by the weight and destination by either express or Tailgate service.

  • Systems and backboards under 20kg will be sent by road service.
  • Systems and backboards over 20kg will be palletised and will require access for a pallet jack to make the delivery. 
  • You will be contacted before delivery to ensure you are home. If you are not home the chosen courier will not leave the goods without signature. They will take the item back to the depot until next available delivery day.

Please note: Some basketball systems (in-ground and portable) are not available for delivery in all areas. Please contact customer service for a shipping quote for all other areas.

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Make your driveway the neighbourhood court with the U-Turn 54 Inch Acrylic In-Ground Basketball System. Featuring a 54 inch Acrylic backboard for better rebound performance and Arena Slam breakaway rim for those dunk contests and driveway battles. The fully adjustable U-Turn lift system gives players of all ages plenty of room to play under the basket, while providing a quick height adjustment with just the turn of a handle.

  • Acrylic Backboard features better rebound for competitive play
  • Height adjustable from 7.5ft to 10ft (for players of different ages)
  • Heavy Duty steel frame for maximum stability
  • Arena Slam Breakaway Rim
  • Assembly time: Approx. 2-3 hours (excludes concreting)
  • Backed by Spalding's warranty

54” Performance Acrylic Backboard

Built for a superior rebound the 54” Performance Acrylic backboard features better rebound performance and is the ideal backboard for competitive play. 

Backboard measures 54" (127x81cm) and features a Steel-Frame with aluminium trim

Heavy duty steel frame

The 3pcs, 4” square heavy-duty steel pole is designed for maximum stability and keeps your system in place during vigorous play

Easy height adjustment

The easy to use and ergonomically designed U-Turn lift system gives players of all ages a chance to play. The integrated safety stop prevents the basket from being lowered below 7.5ft and a 2ft board offset allows more room for under the basket action.

Arena Slam® Breakaway Rim

With a steel construction that's spring-loaded for a smooth break, the Arena Slam® is built to withstand the rough conditions of the outdoor court.

Ground sleeve

Non-corrosive ground sleeve included for easy installation and removal

Backboard Size

The backboard size is measured from the left to the right side of the board, ranging from 44" to 72" (107cm to 183cm). Spalding ranges boards in the following sizes:

- 72 inch / 183 centimetres (Professional level)
- 60 inch / 152 centimetres
- 54 inch / 137 centimetres
- 52 inch / 132 centimetres
- 48 inch / 122 centimetres
- 44 inch / 112 centimetres
- 42 inch / 107 centimetres

More Information
SKU AA881365
System Type In Ground
Backboard Size 54" (137x81cm)
Backboard Material Performance Acrylic
Rim Arena Slam™ Breakaway
Lift System U-Turn®
Height Adjustable 7.5ft - 10ft | 2.3m – 3.00m
Pole 3pc, 4" Square
System Overhang @7.5ft - 0.68m | @10ft - 0.55m
Assembly time Approx. 2-3 Hours (Excludes Concreting)

Product Usage Guidelines

This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive competitive play. This product is not intended for institutional or commercial use; Spalding does not assume any liability for such use. Institutional or commercial use will void the warranty.


Safety Instructions

Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in serious injury or property damage and will void the warranty.

The owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for the safe operation of the system. To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the instructions carefully.  Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the hardware identifier and parts list in this document. proper and complete assembly, use, and supervision are essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, and operated properly.


User Manual

Download the user manual for the U-Turn™ 54 Inch Acrylic In-Ground system.

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