Oliver Sobul15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Oliver has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Googlegreat
Hitch Basketball Courts
How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%73+46.4Reliability 28%90+25.4Replies to reviews 8%18+1.5Experts Score= 73Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#19 of 29 backyard court installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 36%
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · 24 photos
77%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review
Hitch Basketball Courts at a glance
Google reviewers rate Hitch Basketball Courts 4.6 out of 5 based on 44 reviews, noting the facility's blue surfaces, grip, and suitability for pickup games. Customers appreciate the competitive atmosphere and availability, though some find the space crowded or small. A recurring criticism involves individuals reserving the area for private parties or events, which limits access for those traveling to play. The owner has not responded to any customer feedback.
- Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews (77% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 44 Google reviews (13 with written comments, 1 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 20, 2026.
- Service: Backyard Court Installer serving Santa Monica, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Score profile vs other backyard court installers
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Hitch Basketball Courts: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.B
73
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Hitch Basketball Courts: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 78.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Hitch Basketball Courts: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Hitch Basketball Courts: 18/100 on this factor. Category median: 20.F
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Star ratings
44 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars3477%
- 4 stars614%
- 3 stars37%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star12%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 13 written reviews
- Praise267%
- Complaints133%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Would recommend267%
- Staff & attitude133%
What customers talk about
We read 13 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“10/10 would recommend”
“These nice blue courts look better than the blacktop courts at Venice beach!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Abraham4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★
These beautiful blue basketball courts is a great example what every pickup basketball court should look like. These beautiful blue courts are better than blacktop courts. Stay away from blacktop bball courts because the blacktop will get your hands all dirty and black, and get your ball all dirty and black.…
JoevannyLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
practicing to be the next brian scalabeine(aka the GOAT) 10/10 would recommend bring good shoes if youre a shifty player tho the courts be hella dusty sometimes
TamLocal Guide · 88 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★
Great place to play basketball! Very diversify and crowed. Very competitive. What I do not like is that people then to reserved the place for parties or events. I drive an hour to get there so I get mad sometime. Overall very good courts.
EmilyLocal Guide · 758 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 years ago★★★★★
A small basketball court but still good. You can usually see people playing on the court.
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Customer reviews
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Catherine BanderLocal Guide · 147 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Catherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat courts.
Marc Geisemeyer2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleLove it
Abraham Moreno4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Abraham has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThese beautiful blue basketball courts is a great example what every pickup basketball court should look like. These beautiful blue courts are better than blacktop courts. Stay away from blacktop bball courts because the blacktop will get your hands all dirty and black, and get your ball all dirty and black. These nice blue courts look better than the blacktop courts at Venice beach! These blue courts are in my GOLDEN list of the best and nicest basketball courts for everyone to play on!
Joevanny RuizLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joevanny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Googlepracticing to be the next brian scalabeine(aka the GOAT) 10/10 would recommend bring good shoes if youre a shifty player tho the courts be hella dusty sometimes
Tam Do (TamDoViet)Local Guide · 88 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat place to play basketball! Very diversify and crowed. Very competitive. What I do not like is that people then to reserved the place for parties or events. I drive an hour to get there so I get mad sometime. Overall very good courts.
David S. Whitt IILocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleYou can go anytime you want to but they close around 10
Henrik Kimergard10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Henrik has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThe very best!
Fred MarzoukLocal Guide · 61 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fred has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat place
Paul WaltonLocal Guide · 516 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat outdoor basketball courts.
Business details
- Phone: (310) 206-8307
- Website: recreation.ucla.edu
- Service area: Santa Monica, CA