Dad Builds Silverback NXT 54 Portable Basketball Hoop

Watch dad build the Silverback NXT portable basketball hoop. See every step. Includes tips along the way.
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[@boss_i_been117]

Video came in handy all the way in 2023. Made the setup quicker and easier than I could've hoped for. 💯👍🏾

[@daddoesvideos]

Good to hear. Yeh, a few years old, but it still does the job! Thanks for stopping by!

[@hollylmears]

Oh my gosh! Thank you for this video! You saved me during installation. I appreciate you so much.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hah. You are welcome! Glad it helped!

[@craigrudisill213]

You must watch this video!!!!! This was a very well done ‘how to’ video. We put this hoop together this weekend and this video was on the whole way through. Lots of great tips in addition to directions. Regarding the insert of the initial tube, the videos tip saved hours of frustration. I can’t say thank you enough. Thank you!

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome! So glad it helped!

[@vwertz7829]

@@daddoesvideos igood for dunking?

[@MK-re9yk]

I agree excellent video Dad! 👍🏽👍🏽 Sent it to my son in law to help. Thank you for all the detailed explanations. I watched your whole video myself, I seriously think I could’ve assembled it myself lol

[@firstsowf]

OMG, thanks, Dad! Couldn't have done it without you!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hahaha. I was there with you in spirit, too! Thanks for the kind words!

[@smith10jt]

Finally was able to get my hands on one of these and will be installing soon. Love that there is a how to video out there. Thanks fellow Dad!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hah! Excellent. Hope the video helps!

[@markmelton5472]

Thank you for posting this. I just finished the assembly and this video helped incredibly!

[@daddoesvideos]

That’s excellent! Glad it helped. Ours is a few years old and still in great shape! Thanks for watching.

[@theplowboipodcast6469]

Excellent video . Thank you for sharing

[@daddoesvideos]

Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for stopping by to watch!

[@Complex23]

Thanks for posting this- was super helpful

[@daddoesvideos]

My pleasure. Thanks for stopping by to watch!

[@manseaudar]

Getting my hoop in a week. Thanks for the tips!

[@manseaudar]

Can you give me the dimensions of the base? (L/W/H)

[@daddoesvideos]

Sure. When assembled, it’s about 61 inches long, 32 inches wide, and about 16 inches high.

[@TeejMedia]

Didn't have instructions so this one saved my butt. Thanks

[@daddoesvideos]

Glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Hoopyip]

Thank you so much for this video. Still extremely helpful in Jan. 2024.

[@daddoesvideos]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@mattkatemaybee1979]

Thank you for doing this!

[@daddoesvideos]

No problem! Glad you found it useful.

[@rodneyhatton4958]

Thank you , this was VERY helpful

[@daddoesvideos]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@WillDS_YT]

Amazing video. You saved me a ton of time and frustration!

[@daddoesvideos]

Love to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@theblackryan]

Great video.... Saved in case I get this goal. Still researching my top choices.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks. For whatever it’s worth, we’ve had zero issues with this hoop. Thanks for watching!

[@gavovids]

Thanks, for the video, so helpful! I will subscribe for that!

[@daddoesvideos]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

[@1spartacus1337]

Thanks. This was really helpful.

[@daddoesvideos]

No problem. Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy the hoop!

[@jaysomerset4682]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful and easy to follow. One question about Step 24, which is when you add the top pole by fastening 3 screws. The pole fits snugly in place, but when I try to tighten the screws into the hexagonal holes, the connection between the two poles is no longer flush. There's a slight gap at the seam of the connection, and it only happens when I try to keep the screw top inside the hexagonal hole. Curious why this might be happening. In the video, I can see that the top pole is perfectly flush with the bottom pole (25:45)

[@daddoesvideos]

Sorry for the delayed response. Only thing I can think of is double checking if you followed the directions on the order of the screws in “detail a” and “detail b” in the instructions? And then make sure the screws are in those hexagonal holes as well.

[@erikrogers5710]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought the SBX and the only difference is that the NXT has Two springs and the SBX has only one Spring.

[@erikrogers5710]

I used the base gel at Walmart instead of sand.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there! Glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by.

[@vazity_]

same

[@smith10jt]

I've got my hoop installed! Thanks again for uploading this. I've got a question to crowd source here... has anybody gone through the trouble of creating a "base rebounder" for this hoop like some of the slightly more expensive Spalding hoops have? I'm finding that shooting free throws especially is very frustrating, as the ball careens off the stabilizing arms in every conceivable direction after a made shot. I'm looking into this and will post back here if I find something that works. Thanks!

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh, if there’s an inconvenience with this hoop, that’s it. I was thinking of trying of those metal “ball returns” that hang off the rim, but haven’t tried yet. Be great to hear if anything works for anyone.

[@Lekebie]

Thank you

[@daddoesvideos]

You’re welcome!

[@shahidm4554]

Very nice vid, I have a question, for step 33, do you think you really need the 3" extension? thats the only thing im missing. thanks!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Honestly, I can’t recall since it’s been a couple years. I think the extension certainty made it easier. Worst case, you just go buy an extension at a hardware store for a few bucks.

[@drjmankx37]

Thank you so much for this! How long would you estimate an idiot like myself (mostly by myself) to put together? I have put two Spaulding hoops up -- one original, one replacement backboard)--and the first took about 5 hours, the replacement took me about 2-3h. It was not easy and a giant pain in the you-know-what. Is it your impression this is somewhat less onerous? The instructions seem much clearer and easy to follow. Also, over the past year or so due to very bad weather (we have hurricanes) I have had to lay our hoop down a couple of times per year, which has the potential to damage the rim. Does this seem that it would be amenable to lying it down without damaging the rim? Thanks again.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. Thanks for the kind words. Yeh, this wasn’t bad to put together. The directions say 90 minutes, but I’d plan on three hours realistically. The good thing is the directions are really clear and all the pieces are marked, so you know exactly what you are doing in each step. I think if you are gentle with the hoop, you can lay it down, but you might want to ask the manufacturer. I have almost four bags of sand in mine and it’s held up to 60-65 mph winds so far. If you can, I’d suggest filling it instead of laying it down every time the weather gets bad. Makes it much more stable to play on too.

[@thejeajoseph9]

Thanks for the video. It’s exact what I’m looking for as I prep to put together this hoop for my son. I’m not sure if you recall from your experience but what steps would say say absolutely require another adult?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there! Sorry for the delay in responding. I did need another adult for steps 25-27, 32, and 40-41. Hope your assembly goes well!

[@thejeajoseph9]

@@daddoesvideos No need to apologize. The assembly went great and your video was a huge help. Thanks!

[@daddoesvideos]

@@thejeajoseph9 Awesome! Good to hear.

[@speakless4699]

Who else watchin this in 2022

[@MacJank7]

Jusf had this delivered for my boys today

[@Ajai11]

Incredibly helpful video thank you so much. I've only had one issue with the assembly and it has to do with the locking mechanism. Did anyone else have trouble with the actuator bar not catching in the lock mechanism? The lock mechanism is not working for us and the bar is just sliding through unfortunately. It just won't lock in place :(

[@daddoesvideos]

Hmm. What step are you having some issues with?

[@tite732]

Just ordered one for my kids. Will def watch the video. How did you get the sand inside the base? A funnel??

[@daddoesvideos]

Good deal. Hope the video helps. I did use a funnel. Just make sure it has a pretty wide stem so the sand doesn’t get stuck in there. Worst case, you can gently pour in from a relatively small hole in the bag. Good luck!

[@tite732]

@@daddoesvideos how much sand will I need? Think I might purchase the cheapest cat litter I can find.

[@daddoesvideos]

@@tite732 Been a while, but I believe I put four 50 lb bags in

[@tite732]

@@daddoesvideosthank you!!!!!

[@daddoesvideos]

@tite732 you are welcome!

[@aaaaankit]

Hey, how easy would it be to move this around? For example from the backyard to the driveway and vice versa. Can I also put sand bags on top instead of filling the inside with sand?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. It’s really easy to move around when there’s no water or sand in the base. Once you start to fill the base with water or sand, it gets progressively heavier to move, but not impossible. Probably depends to what extent you fill it. But remember, you want it weighted down so 1) it doesn’t blow over and 2) it doesn’t vibrate a ton when the ball hits the backboard or rim. You could certainly put sand bags on top. That would weigh it down too. And it would be easier to move around if you just remove the bags. The manufacturer doesn’t recommend, though.

[@aaaaankit]

@@daddoesvideos Thank you for replying. Is it easy to drain water or take out sand from the base?

[@daddoesvideos]

There’s no drain on the bottom. Only way to remove water is to tip the hoop backwards. That forces the water to come out. I think removing sand would be harder. Same principle would apply though. I think if you really think you’ll be moving the hoop around a lot, you might just put sand bags on top or consider a hoop with a drain on the bottom. Might want to check with the manufacturer, though. Perhaps they have other ideas or options.

[@vwertz7829]

@@daddoesvideos good for dunking

[@tomf429]

@@daddoesvideos Put a hose down the hole, go slightly downhill with the other end, suck the hose until you taste dirty water. Gravity will do the rest. Warning: does not work with sand.

[@gavovids]

Does the system shake? Like when you take a hard shot or a dunk?

[@daddoesvideos]

There’s a very slight vibration. But for a portable hoop, you barely notice it. We have 150-200 lbs of sand in it too, though. Haven’t dunked on it, so can’t attest to that. My hunch is there would be a bit more shake after that!

[@megauploader]

Did you guys install a yard guard as well?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi. We did not.

[@Crucifer]

If I’m going to leave it set at 10 ft. can I remove the large noisy spring?

[@daddoesvideos]

I’d probably keep the springs in. If you aren’t going to move the height, shouldn’t hear them anyway? Interesting though. I’ve not had an issue with any sound from the springs.

[@cjells]

My rim seems to be slightly bent towards the sky. What correction do I need to do??

[@daddoesvideos]

Huh. That’s weird. There’s another thread in the comments of this video where someone had the opposite problem - the hoop was pointing down. They had to rotate the top of the pole 180 degrees. Perhaps you are having the same issue?

[@tomf429]

Is it on level ground, or a slight slope? Needs to be level. If not, stick something under it to compensate.

[@vwertz7829]

Is it good for dunking like shaq o neal or to heavy?😜

[@daddoesvideos]

Haha. Probably not the best hoop to dunk on.

[@Rusagani]

The ballast cant seem to connect to the back 2 holes. I feel like the ballast was cast wrong. It seems impossible to do. Can't do step 13. Going to pack everything up and send it back.

[@daddoesvideos]

Ugh. That stinks. That was one of the more challenging parts, though. You do have to take a bit of time to get those screws to go in correctly.

[@Gpb141aa]

Same here, the metal is not bent at the right angle to align with the base.

[@haenyo6462]

for step 8 the rod won’t go through the washer, any tips?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. Couple things. Are you using the narrower, silver rod from that package that has three tubes inside? Also, make sure you are using the right washer as noted in the directions. And you do have to wiggle a bit when you put the rod through the wheels…when you get to that part. Hope this helps!

[@drakebemke8391]

Me and my friend are setting this up and our back board is slanted down ad we can not figure out why, did you have this same problem?

[@daddoesvideos]

Huh. No, I didn’t encounter that. Weird. So instead of being perpendicular to the ground when installed, the backboard is at an angle?

[@drakebemke8391]

@@daddoesvideos Yes that is exactly whats wrong

[@daddoesvideos]

@@drakebemke8391 Gosh, that’s weird. I’d call the company’s support line to see if they can help.

[@devinmahoney5900]

I’m having the same problem! Did you ever resolve the issue with the hoop and backboard slanting down? The pole also won’t extend all the way for me. @drakebemke @daddoesvideos

[@daddoesvideos]

@@devinmahoney5900 So strange. Maybe Drake figured it out.

[@ApauJNR11111g]

Is it the same tools for the 50 instead of the 54

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. I’m not sure exactly, but I would guess the setup is quite similar, I’d not the same, with the 50. I believe the only difference is the backboard size, but I could be wrong.

[@gamediet9722]

How many bags of sand did you add to the base?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. I put about 3.5 bags in.

[@Shridhul-Rishav-Bros]

@@daddoesvideos Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Can you tell me how many lb each sand bag was? I see 50lb in HD and wondering if I need one or 3. TIA

[@Biscuits-ip9vv]

When I got this it came with two back boards

[@daddoesvideos]

Hahaha! That’s different. Bonus for you in case something happens to one of them I guess? Too funny.

[@Biscuits-ip9vv]

One of them is bigger so ig I’ll save the other one in case this one breaks and also when I try to raise my hoop higher or lower it’s just doesn’t stay do you know why that does that

[@daddoesvideos]

Huh. Not sure. Might want to review steps 19 and 20 in my video. Those start at 20:20. And then maybe take a look at steps 36 and 37. Those start at around 35:00. Something with that locking mechanism isn’t working right though.

[@Biscuits-ip9vv]

It’s fine we figure it’s out we already set it up

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

[@cryptxx4671]

is it a glass backboard or acrylic

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey! It’s acrylic.

[@averyparker88]

is the backboard sturdy? it looks really fragile

[@daddoesvideos]

Yup. I mean, it’s not going to be as sturdy as a hoop that’s installed in the ground. But, it’s pretty sturdy for what it is!

[@GnarlsFarls]

so did it really takes only 90 mins to install?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hah. No, it took a lot longer. I mean, I went a lot slower because I was recording the video. I would guess you should be able to get the whole thing set up in about 3 hours or so. Maybe a little more.

[@andreypetrikovetsmdfacog5600]

Any idea if this hoop can be converted into a vertical hoop?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi there! I don’t think I understand your question. It’s a vertical, portable hoop. Silverback sells in-ground hoops too. You just might want to contact them to talk through what you might be looking for.

[@Sergebeballin]

Can you dunk hard without breaking?

[@daddoesvideos]

I’ve not tried since we keep it at 10 feet and none of us can dunk on that. I’d say you most likely don’t want to put a ton of force on it. Light dunking is probably better.

[@kjwestcoast5928]

Our rim the backboard is tilted forward for some reason

[@daddoesvideos]

Some others in the comments have experienced this. Seems like the pole might need to be rotated 180 degrees, depending on your situation. Maybe call customer service, too, for some help?

[@andynarayan1470]

Does the lever in step 37 supposed to close? because mine does it🤔

[@daddoesvideos]

Yup. When the latch closes, it means the height of the hoop is locked in place.

[@andynarayan1470]

@@daddoesvideos ok i figured it out lol

[@matthewcampbell5909]

@@andynarayan1470 I’m having the same issue you initially had. What helped you lock the lever? Mine doesn’t close right now and I followed directions.

[@andynarayan1470]

@@matthewcampbell5909 try pulling on the lever and at the same time move the handle up or down

[@ericchang5533]

How many pounds of sand?

[@daddoesvideos]

I put in about 150. Have had no issues.

[@Vlxnetrill]

It’s called the what bracket

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi. Which part of the video are you referring to?

[@Vlxnetrill]

@@daddoesvideos the bracket on the back that lets you make the goal go up and down

[@daddoesvideos]

@@Vlxnetrill oh, the actuator bracket.