First Team RetroFit42 Excel Backboard Refurbishing Kit

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$1,450.00 - $1,450.00

$1,450.00

$1,450.00 - $1,450.00

$1,450.00

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SKU: RetroFit42-Excel

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Product Overview

In short

The Retrofit42 Intensity system features a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum backboard, a standard double 5/8” diameter high strength steel rim (powder coated orange) with a nylon net, and a 1/4” thick steel support structure. This support structure is powder coated silver and designed for 42” tall backboards, offering compatibility with most 6”x6” faceplate poles and adequate rim support. The system weighs approximately 167# and comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty on its key components.

✓ Authorized First Team Dealer — ships brand-new with full manufacturer warranty & support

The Retrofit42 Intensity system provides a robust solution for backboard installations. It comprises a durable 1/4” thick steel support structure, a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum backboard, and a standard high-strength steel rim. The support structure is finished with a silver powder coat, while the backboard features a white powder coat and the rim is powder coated orange.

The backboard itself boasts a 10 gauge aluminum skin and a 1/4” rear support strap structure, with all formed corners and edges fully welded and ground for safety. Its face is punched with 3/8” holes, excluding a 2” border and the shooters square area, and it accepts rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern. The standard rim is fabricated from 3/16” backplates and side plates, featuring double 5/8” diameter high strength steel welded in at least six places, and includes a net locking system with a nylon net, supporting both nylon and chain nets.

The support structure is designed to bolt into the backside of several 42” tall backboards manufactured by First Team, Inc., and provides vertical mounting slots for attachment to most poles with at least a 6”x6” faceplate (drilling may be required). It also includes adequate rim support to prevent backboard breakage. The entire system has an approximate weight of 167# and is manufactured in the USA. A Lifetime Limited Warranty covers the support structure, backboard, and standard rim.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Backboard	42”x72” rectangular aluminum
Backboard Skin Thickness	10 gauge
Backboard Rear Support Thickness	1/4”
Backboard Finish & Markings	White powder coat; punched throughout with 3/8” holes (except 2” border and shooters square area)
Backboard Construction	All formed corners and edges fully welded and ground for safety
Backboard Rim Hole Pattern	5”x5”
Support Structure Material & Finish	1/4” thick steel construction, powder coated silver
Support Structure Compatibility	Designed to bolt into the backside of several 42” tall backboards manufactured by First Team, Inc.
Pole Compatibility	Most poles with a faceplate at least 6”x6” (may require drilling)
Rim Support Feature	Provides adequate rim support to guard against backboard breakage
Rim / Goal	Standard rim: fabricated from 3/16” backplates and side plates fully welded, double 5/8” diameter high strength steel welded together at a minimum of six places, powder coated orange
Net	Net locking system (nylon net included), facilitates use of either nylon or chain nets
System Weight	Approximately 167#
Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty (Support structure, backboard, and standard rim)
Origin	Manufactured in the USA

Compare First Team models

Acrylic 42x72	RetroFit Pro	Steel 42x72	Excel Kit THIS	FT232	FT267
Backboard material 42"x72" rectangular	Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular	Backboard material 42"x72" rectangular	Backboard material Backboard refurbishing kit (board, rim, structure)	Backboard material 42 in. x 72 in. rectangular	Backboard material 42 in. x 72 in. rectangular, perforated
Backboard size Acrylic	Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat	Backboard size Steel, white powder coat	Backboard size 42 in. x 72 in. rectangular aluminum board	Backboard size Tempered glass	Backboard size Aluminum
Markings 1/2" acrylic	Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin	Markings 11-gauge steel pan skin	Markings 10 ga skin, 1/4 in. rear straps, welded ground edges	Markings 1/2 in. thick	Markings 11 ga. aluminum skin
Frame Anodized aluminum frame, aluminum-core rim supports	Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support	Frame 1/4" rear support, welded and ground edges	Frame Standard double 5/8 in. steel rim, orange, 5x5 pattern	Frame Competition anodized aluminum framework	Frame Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground
Goal mounting pattern 5"x5" rim hole pattern	Goal mounting pattern Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger	Goal mounting pattern 5"x5" rim hole pattern	Goal mounting pattern Nylon net included; locks nylon or chain nets	Goal mounting pattern Aluminum core rim supports	Goal mounting pattern 1/4 in. thick support structure
Rear structure mounting —	Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net included	Rear structure mounting ¼”	Rear structure mounting 1/4 in. thick steel, silver; adds rim support	Rear structure mounting 2 in. white border + shooter's square, ceramic ink	Rear structure mounting 2 in. border and shooter's square area unperforated
Rim support / mounting 2" white border, square screen printed on back	Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square	Rim support / mounting Official size shooters square	Rim support / mounting Bolts to 42 in. board rear; poles with 6x6 faceplate	Rim support / mounting 5 in. x 5 in.	Rim support / mounting 5 in. x 5 in.
Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility White powder coat, 3/8 in. perforations
Certifications Lifetime Limited on First Team structures	Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim)	Certifications —	Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, board, standard rim)	Certifications Valid on First Team pole structures only	Certifications Lifetime Limited on First Team pole structures
Warranty Made in USA	Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty	Warranty Made in USA	Warranty Manufactured in the USA	Warranty Backboard is warranted when mounted on First Team pole structures only.	Warranty 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 100 lbs	Ship Weight 145 lbs	Ship Weight 186 lbs	Ship Weight 167 lbs	Ship Weight 211 lbs	Ship Weight 55 lbs
Best for Gyms wanting a lighter see-through board at full competition size.	Best for Playgrounds needing reinforced rim support on rebuilt 36" boards.	Best for Outdoor courts and parks needing a vandal-tough full-size board.	Best for Owners of Excel systems refurbishing a worn 42 in. backboard.	Best for Competition courts needing full-size 1/2 in. glass on First Team poles.	Best for Windy open-air courts needing a perforated full-size aluminum board.
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Shipping & Returns

We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.

More information on shipping and returns can be found here.

Warranty

Lifetime Limited 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

What are the main components of the Retrofit42 Intensity system?

The system includes a 1/4” thick steel support structure, a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum backboard, and a standard double 5/8” diameter high strength steel rim with a net locking system.

What is the warranty for the Retrofit42 Intensity system?

The support structure, backboard, and standard rim carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

What are the dimensions and material of the backboard?

The backboard is 42”x72” rectangular and made of aluminum, with a 10 gauge skin and a 1/4” rear support strap structure.

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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