Rim-testing system.Available exclusively from Porter Athletic Equipment Co., the Fair-Court rim-testing system provides data to show whether hoops are excessively loose, exceedingly stiff, or displaying remarkably different rebound characteristics at either end of the floor. The Fair-Court system, which measures energy absorption, is widely acknowledged as the leading method for testing the rebound elasticity of basketball rims. Completely compatible with the Fair-Court system is the Torq-Flex[R] 180 adjustable rim, which features a unique field-adjustment mechanism that enables quick calibration calibration /cal·i·bra·tion/ (kal?i-bra´shun) determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary correction factors. after Fair-Court testing. Designed to meet the new NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association requirements, the Torq-Flex[R] 180 is quickly adjustable with an allen wrench wrench or spanner Tool, usually operated by hand, for tightening bolts and nuts. A wrench basically consists of a lever with a notch at one or both ends for gripping the bolt or nut so that it can be twisted by a pull at right angles to the axes of the lever and has the range of adjustment needed to meet the 35-50 percent energy absorption standard prescribed pre·scribe v. pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing, pre·scribes v.tr. 1. To set down as a rule or guide; enjoin. See Synonyms at dictate. 2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment). by the NCAA. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 51 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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