By Mom dog from Reisterstown, MD on 7/7/2008

I read in other reviews that the decal doesn't stay on well so we never applied it

By T.S. from Katy, TX on 7/6/2008

After researching I decided this was the best value based on reviews and visits to stores. I am satisfied with the unit as it is a good value. We have boys under 11 and their friends playing pool basketball and the goal holds up to dunks with not problems. The screws rusted quickly (salt system pool) and the net faded within 1 month, but this is minor. Lots of fun.

By Hoops family from Greenville DE on 7/6/2008

Very sturdy and heavy duty hoop and back board! Kids and adults are enjoying it! Would recommend it to others. Best we've had yet! Lots of family fun....

By Ginger - basketball mom from Pilot Mtn., NC on 7/5/2008

Everyone in the family has really enjoyed the poolside goal. It was easy to put together, and is very sturdy when water is added. Our only complaint is that the decal will no longer stick - this is after only 3 weeks, and takes away from the looks... Otherwise, this has been a great addition to our pool area.

By crazyhorseusa from Slate Belt Area, Pa. on 7/4/2008

Alot of my friends have the same exact Pro Jam Basketball Game. I knew what I was buying. Worth the money, durable and alot of fun. If you are looking for a basketball game, Pro Jam is the one for you.

By Swimmers from pleasanton, ca on 7/4/2008

My husband and kids have loved this since day one. We spend most of our summer in the pool and play basketball pretty much every day. It is very sturdy...friends have a different brand that has tipped over on the kids when they grab on to it and this one doesn't move.

By Casey from Plano, TX on 6/29/2008

Purchased for my 8-yr. old grandson's birthday. He loves it. The size keeps the ball in the pool most of the time. The only problem is with the decal--it develops pockets/wrinkles over time that can be smoothed out but redevelop.

By My Six Kids from McAlester, OK on 6/27/2008

This summer, our backyard is party central for kids of all ages: from 8 to 49. Everybody loves the Cool Jam Basketball Pro--since adding it to our swimming pool parties, we use it every single day!

Thanks Brookstone!

By Drew from Houston, TX on 6/27/2008

I enjoy playing with our new Cool Jam. My friends and I spend hours of fun in the pool.

By dropsydot from new jersey on 6/20/2008

Have had so much fun in the pool. the only request is that you get two balls because you don't want to stop playing to get the ball when it sometimes gets away. Lots of fun

By docKoz from Winchester, VA on 6/20/2008

Bought this for my kids and their friends. Has stood up to their test so far. Rim has bent a little secondary to hanging on it. Overall very pleased.

By C from Belle Vernon, PA on 6/14/2008

We have bought cheap, floating basketball sets, but they never last. My boys wanted something to play when their friends came over. This was the ticket. It stands up to the kids. The only thing I do, is tell my kids to tell their friends that they cannot hang on the basket. After that, they have a ball with it.

By Sodi from Wyckoff, NJ on 6/6/2008

This is great pool entertainment for 2 boys and friends.

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By Jodie from Marvin, NC on 5/17/2008

I searched for days and found this one to be the best price and quality. It was easy to assemble. My teenage boys play basketball hard and I was affraid it would break easliy. My son was thrilled that it had a sturdy metal hoop. We have had it for 2 weeks with out any problems. I have found nothing wrong with it.

I use this product with my friends and even my family me and my friends are big basketball kids and this really helped us with our shotting and the form
The things great with this wicked cool product are that you can play a one on one in the pool and have it anywhere you want just hook it to the edge of the pool and play
the only thing that was not so great about it was that the ball would deflat easily but that was not big problem because we could just pump it up again this product is the best we know have 4 of them in our pool

By George the jumper from Longview, Texas on 10/29/2007

Weatherproof and profesional size. Very well made

By jake the baller from Lee, Ma on 10/29/2007

Put the hoop by the pool and had 12-15 year old boys jammin on it all summer long without a single problem.

By Razor from Texas on 10/24/2007

This makes the pool even more fun and the small ball allows even small children to join in the fun. I have a salt water pool so the fact that it's har plastic instead of metal is a huge plus.

By Mommabear from Lakeshore, ON on 10/23/2007

I have 2 boys ages 7 & 10 and they love it. It's gotten them back in the pool! The height is adjustable and you can move it anywhere you want. The only thing is we had to tell them not to slam dunk too much as it bends the rim slightly.

By queenofdune from new jersey on 10/23/2007

the hoop is sturdy and doesn't tip in the wind. the only problem was the cool jam sticker peeled off but that's really not a big deal.

By R.J. #1 WadeFan from Coral Springs, Florida on 10/23/2007

Great Pool Toy! The entire family enjoys this great equipment!

By Tom the pool dude from Sacramento on 10/23/2007

Fill it full of water and it ain't goin nowhere

By Rick from Fairfax, VA on 10/23/2007

I bought this for my grand Kids to use but I also use it when I visit

By Summer fun from Salt Lake City, UT on 10/22/2007

This is a very sturdy basket ball hoop. Very easy to put together and take apart. Simple, 2 height adjustable. The groove in the bottom was perfect as it fit over our pool cover rail. Only problem:the pro backboard decal peeled off after a few hot days in the sun. This was only a problem as it leaves the hoop a little plain.

By Nick's mom from Clinton, Il on 10/22/2007

Our first one was built differently, with a metal pole. High winds would always knock it over until a possible tornado twisted it to pieces. This one stays put and is very durable. Although this very product can be purchased through pool supply catalogues, the price [...] better through Brookstone.

By Auggie from Mt. Laurel, NJ on 10/22/2007

We love it. Our kids have so much fun in and out of the pool.

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By t from wilbraham,MA on 10/22/2007

we bought it for our neigbors pool that we all go to - it withstands serval 10-12 yr old at one time..

By Max Power from Staten Island, NY on 10/22/2007

This was very easy to set up and lasted well the whole summer. It provides a lot of fun while relaxing in the pool.

By SP from Camarillo, CA on 10/22/2007

This is to play basketball in the pool. Easy assembly, it has adjustable height, big backboard.
We have had to add our own weight to the back of it-otherwise the boys will pull it in the pool with them.

By Niner from Los Angeles on 10/22/2007

Great entertainment for the pool.

By t from texas on 10/22/2007

Don't worry about putting decal on, won't stay put.

By Jake [...] from Lee, MA on 10/22/2007

Placed the hoop at my gram's pool where 3-4 12 to 15 year old boys thrash it with dunks and such and it held up spectacularly. Spend the money and get a hoop that will last is my recommendation.

By Dave the Banker from Terre Haute, IN on 10/22/2007

Easy to handle and assemble - stays put after you add water. At the end of the season, it comes apart just as easily for storage. The included basketball was very (too?) lightweight and was lobsided so I use a different ball which has worked fine with this goal. The only other negative is that the decals have faded and started to peal after only one season.

By G2Zephyr from Houston, Tx. on 8/16/2007

Overall great for the pool. Only negative is the hoop needs to be spring loaded.

I was looking for a quality backboard to go on my deck for an above ground pool and this is definitely the one. Wow, I could not believe how easy it was to put together. The rim is a quality regulation size and the ball included is perfect for the pool. I didnt put water in the arms as of yet, so it is easy to move around, very lightweight but strong. My 7 yr old son loves it. I put it on my deck and he shoots with it there which is a plus. The two heights are great for kids and adults in the pool. A+ product here without a doubt for the price. Buy it.