I researched dozens of basketball goals across many major brands (name the brand and I researched it to death). Everything I researched pointed me to Pro Dunk Hoops and Megaslam. Even at this level of quality, Megaslam was the clear winner. The quality of the product (heavy gauge steel, 1/2" thick tempered glass backboard, two springs in the rim) was by far better than anything that can be bought at a big box store (Wal-Mart, Dicks, Academy, etc.). Buying straight from the manufacturer cuts out the middleman markup and allows that amount of money to be spent on higher quality components. Ordered it on Black Friday, and it arrived one week later right to my driveway. It is curbside delivery, so it is a good idea to have someone help bring it up from the driveway. It is clear when shooting on it that it is of the same quality as a gym hoop. Definitely worth a little more money. It will outlast me, my kids and probably my grandkids.