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I picked up the Amzula floating basketball hoop for an upcoming pool party. When I saw the box, I was concerned that the assembled hoop might be smaller than expected. That concern faded once I opened it and saw how many separate pieces were packed inside. Fully assembled, the hoop was about the size I originally expected.
The supplied listing describes it as a two-in-one basketball and ring-toss set. According to the listing, the package includes four balls, 12 throwing rings, and a pump. My box also contained instructions, the hoop components, a net, ring-toss pieces, balls, a pump, and the necessary assembly hardware.
I timed the setup. The main structure took eight minutes to assemble, excluding the time needed to inflate the balls and separate the ring-toss pieces. Most of the frame was easy to put together because the parts fit snugly without tools. It also looks straightforward to take apart for storage.
Attaching the net was the only part that gave me trouble. What worked for me was assembling most of the hoop ring but leaving one connection open. I slid the red net attachments onto the ring, spaced them out, closed the ring, and attached the hoop to the base. I then assembled the rest of the structure from the bottom up.
The included basketballs were smaller than I expected. They reminded me of the small balls that come with over-the-door basketball hoops, although this hoop is much larger. The balls felt better made than I expected, with thick, textured rubber. Each one took about 25 strokes with the included hand pump to inflate.
The pump worked, but it felt weak, so I cannot say how well it will hold up over time. It does have a useful storage compartment for the inflation needle in the handle. The needle pops into the compartment when it is not in use, which should make it harder to lose.
I do not expect my teenagers to use the ring toss as much as the basketball hoop, but I separated the rings to see how they worked. Small plastic tabs hold the pieces together for packaging. Breaking the tabs apart left several small scraps to collect. It was not a major problem, but I would do this over a table or somewhere the scraps will be easy to find.
The frame also has rubber stoppers intended to keep water out of its hollow sections. I considered whether adding some water could help stabilize it, but I did not test that idea and would not recommend trying it without guidance from the product instructions.
This is a setup and first-look review, not a report on how the hoop performs in a pool. Before putting it in the water, I found it quick to assemble, larger than its box suggested, and generally solid for a lightweight pool game. The listing describes it as a floating design and it floats well. Tested at then end of the video. If it fails during the party, I’ll update.
