
Basketball Ring Systems: Spalding Platinum or Gold?
Anon, I forgot to mention it comes in two parts. The first time t was replaced they sent the part with the handle and the shaft, that didn't make any difference, the second time they sent the handle and shaft, and the tube into which it all goes and that's been ok. If you go ahead with it ask for both parts.

Anon, I got in contact with Hunter Leisure on
1800 632 792. The model number for the the Platinum is AA66399 (well it was when I bought it in November 2006.) It cost $529 back then from Rebel.

We've had a Platinum for 3 years and it's been ok other than the height adjustment ratchet has been replaced, twice. National Distributor in QLD replaced it both times with no questions asked. Has been ok for the past year, no prolems at all with the base.

I have a Platinum that is now 3 years old and it has done quite well and continues to provide good service. My brother actually just purchased the newer model Platinum via eBay (it was actually from Sportsmart) brand new and not second hand. It has a much improved and far superior height adjustment mechanism than the older model I have and it is great to use and quite sturdy.
I have not used the gold so cannot comment, but the Platinum my brother got is great. He also paid far less than the $700 from the store, forking out around $600 through eBay - so it may be worth checking out.
