First Team FT194TA Breakaway Basketball Rim

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Product Overview

In short

The First Team FT194TA is a competition breakaway basketball goal featuring a 5/8" diameter steel rim with an official 18" inside diameter. Its breakaway pressure is adjustable from 170 lbs. to 230 lbs. without coverplate removal, utilizing a positive lock design with an automatic spring return. The goal is made in the USA, weighs approximately 26#, and includes a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty.

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The First Team FT194TA Tube Tie/Adjustable Tension Competition Breakaway Goal features a durable construction, including a 5/8" diameter steel ring with an official 18" inside diameter. Its net attachment is a 5/16" OD 18 gauge tubular device, secured by a 1/8" steel cable. All backplate components are made of 1/4" thick steel, and the rim support brace is 1/4" x 1 1/2" steel, providing continuous support around 60% of the ring.

This breakaway goal incorporates a positive lock design, factory preset, with an automatic return provided by two heavy-duty wire return springs that also cushion the breakaway action. Breakaway pressure is adjustable from 170 lbs. to 230 lbs. without coverplate removal. For player safety, all pinch points are eliminated, and all components are finished with an official orange powder coating. The goal is made in the USA, weighs approximately 26#, and comes with a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty, a white nylon net, and mounting hardware.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Model	FT194TA Tube Tie/Adjustable Tension Competition Breakaway Goal
Rim Ring Material	5/8" diameter steel
Rim Inside Diameter	Official 18"
Net Attachment Device	5/16" OD 18 ga. tubular
Net Attachment Method	1/8" steel cable through tubular members
Backplate Material	1/4" thick steel
Mounting Design	Flush-Mount™ construction, punched for any backboard with no "below board" protrusion
Rim Support Brace	¼" x 1 ½" steel, continuous support around 60% of ring
Breakaway Mechanism Design	Positive lock, factory preset, automatic return by two heavy-duty wire return springs, two hardened steel balls and detent mechanism
Breakaway Pressure Adjustment	Adjustable from 170 lbs. to 230 lbs. without coverplate removal
Safety Features	All pinch points eliminated
Finish	Official orange powder coated finish on all components
Included	White nylon net and mounting hardware
Origin	Made in the USA
Warranty	Lifetime Unconditional Warranty
System Weight	Approximately 26#

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Goal Type Super-duty double rim flex goal	Goal Type Tube tie / adjustable tension breakaway	Goal Type Institutional flex goal	Goal Type Tube tie / adjustable tension competition goal	Goal Type Full-Tilt 180 breakaway goal	Goal Type Full-Tilt 180 breakaway goal
Ring Two official 5/8" high strength steel rings	Ring 5/8" steel, official 18" inside diameter	Ring Official size 5/8" high strength steel	Ring 5/8" steel, official 18" inside diameter	Ring 5/8" steel, official 18" inside diameter	Ring 5/8" steel, official 18" inside diameter
Backplate / Structure Structural components no less than 3/16" thick	Backplate / Structure 1/4" thick steel, Flush-Mount construction	Backplate / Structure Structural components no less than 3/16" thick	Backplate / Structure 1/4" thick steel, Flush-Mount construction	Backplate / Structure 1/4" thick steel, Flush-Mount construction	Backplate / Structure 1/4" thick steel, Flush-Mount construction
Rim Support Brace 3/16" x 1 1/2", welded around 60% of bottom ring	Rim Support Brace —	Rim Support Brace 3/16" x 1 1/2", welded around 60% of bottom ring	Rim Support Brace 1/4" x 1 1/2" steel, around 60% of the ring	Rim Support Brace 1/4" x 1 1/2" steel, around 60% of the ring	Rim Support Brace 1/4" x 1 1/2" steel, around 60% of the ring
Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Two heavy-duty springs; welded 1/2" CF1045 pivot pin	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Positive lock; tension adjustable 170–230 lbs., no cover removal	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Dual heavy-duty springs; welded 1/2" CF1045 pivot pin	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Positive lock; tension adjustable 170–230 lbs., no cover removal	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Positive lock preset; 3 return springs; 90 pivot each way	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Positive lock preset; 3 return springs; 90 pivot each way
Net Attachment & Net Continuous 3/16"x1" netlock; nylon or chain nets	Net Attachment & Net 5/16" tubular tie with 1/8" steel cable; nylon net	Net Attachment & Net Continuous netlock; heavy-duty nylon net included	Net Attachment & Net 5/16" tubular tie with 1/8" steel cable; nylon net	Net Attachment & Net Continuous wire net lock; white nylon net included	Net Attachment & Net Continuous wire net lock; white nylon net included
Backboard Mounting Any standard front mount backboard; hardware included	Backboard Mounting Any backboard; no below-board protrusion	Backboard Mounting Standard institutional front mount backboard	Backboard Mounting Any backboard; no below-board protrusion	Backboard Mounting Any backboard; no below-board protrusion	Backboard Mounting Any backboard; no below-board protrusion
Certifications —	Certifications NCAA compliant	Certifications —	Certifications NCAA compliant	Certifications NCAA, FIBA, NHSF; NCAA D-I elasticity rule	Certifications NCAA, FIBA, NHSF; NCAA D-I elasticity testing
Warranty 3-year superior	Warranty 5-year superior	Warranty 2-year limited	Warranty Lifetime unconditional	Warranty 7-year superior	Warranty 7-year superior
Finish & Origin Orange powdercoat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Official orange powder coat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Orange powder coat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Official orange powder coat, all parts; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Official orange powder coat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Official orange powder coat; Made in USA
Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship
Ship Weight 29 lbs	Ship Weight 26 lbs	Ship Weight 21 lbs	Ship Weight 26 lbs	Ship Weight 30 lbs	Ship Weight 30 lbs
Best for High-abuse outdoor courts wanting double-rim toughness with flex action.	Best for Programs needing field-adjustable breakaway tension and tube tie nets.	Best for Institutional gyms replacing worn flex goals on standard backboards.	Best for High-use arenas wanting adjustable tension backed by a lifetime warranty.	Best for Competition programs needing NCAA, FIBA and NHSF legal breakaway play.	Best for College and championship venues requiring 180 tilt and NCAA D-I compliance.
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60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS

If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com

More information on shipping and returns can be found here.

Warranty

Lifetime Unconditional Warranty

Every First Team product is backed by First Team's warranty program. This model carries the warranty noted above. Here is what First Team's warranty tiers cover:

Limited Warranty - covers damage during normal, intended use. Excludes vandalism and deliberate damage. Normal wear from weathering or UV exposure is not covered; all painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.
Superior Warranty - additionally covers any damage or failure caused by basketball activity or contact with the unit, including deliberate hanging on the rim. Vandalism excluded.
Unconditional Warranty - the broadest tier: covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason.
Manufacturer's Defect - all products are warranted against manufacturer's defects at delivery.

Warranties apply to the original purchaser only and are non-transferable; coverage ends on resale or transfer. Residential-only products are not covered for non-residential use.

Frequently asked questions

Is the breakaway pressure adjustable on the FT194TA rim?

Yes, the breakaway pressure is adjustable anywhere from 170 lbs. to 230 lbs. without coverplate removal.

What is the inside diameter of the rim?

The rim has an official 18" inside diameter.

What is included with the FT194TA goal?

A white nylon net and mounting hardware are provided with the goal.

Is JoySportStore an authorized First Team dealer?

Yes. JoySportStore is an authorized First Team dealer, so every unit ships brand-new with the full First Team manufacturer warranty and factory-backed support.

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