URBN HOOP® – The Premium Streetball Hoop for Public Space
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URBN HOOP® is a premium streetball hoop for public courts, designed for high durability, reduced maintenance and a distinctive playing experience. Unlike conventional hoops, a specially engineered net system with a rope connector, connection elements and robust paracord rope minimizes wear at transition points and creates the signature “swish” sound. High-quality materials, precise manufacturing in Germany and individual customization make URBN HOOP® a sustainable infrastructure upgrade for municipalities, architects and operators. URBN HOOP® is patent pending and an ISPO Award 2025 winner.
The Jury‘s Statement
Public sports facilities are often subjected to high mechanical stresses, which poses significant challenges for the durability and maintenance of basketball hoops. URBN HOOP® offers an innovative solution with a specially developed net system made from robust paracord and clever connecting elements that significantly reduce wear at critical junctions, enabling an especially authentic playing experience with the characteristic "swish" sound. The combination of high-quality materials, precise manufacturing , and an online configurator for individual design makes URBN HOOP® a sustainable and future-proof infrastructure upgrade for municipalities, architects, and operators. The concept impresses with resource efficiency, low maintenance, and high operational safety, which simplifies everyday use and improves the long-term utilization of public sports facilities.
