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Pro Dunk
Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold)
$2399
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Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) vs Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) is cheaper at $2399. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground)
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| Spec | Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) | Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2399 | — |
| Brand | Pro Dunk | Lifetime |
| Released | — | — |
| Backboard size (in) | 60 x 36 x 0.5 in | 50 in |
| Backboard material | tempered_glass | polycarbonate |
| Height adjustment range (ft) | 5-10 ft | 7.5-10 ft |
| Mount type | in_ground | in_ground |
| Breakaway rim | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustment mechanism | manual hand crank (optional drill-powered Lightning Adjust upgrade) | Action Grip (squeeze-handle, infinite adjustment) |
| Base capacity gal | — | — |
| Backboard overhang (in) | 48 in at 10ft rim height (increases to ~56 in at 8ft, ~65 in at 6ft) | — |
Sources — Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold): produnk.com (verified 2026-08-19). Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground): lifetime.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) and Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Backboard size (in): Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) 60 x 36 x 0.5 in vs Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground) 50 in
- Backboard material: Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) tempered_glass vs Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground) polycarbonate
- Height adjustment range (ft): Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) 5-10 ft vs Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground) 7.5-10 ft
- Adjustment mechanism: Pro Dunk Gold (currently sold as THOR Gold) manual hand crank (optional drill-powered Lightning Adjust upgrade) vs Lifetime 71799 (50" In-Ground) Action Grip (squeeze-handle, infinite adjustment)