First Team Brute III Fixed Height Basketball Goal

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Product Overview

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The First Team Brute III Basketball System features a 5 9/16” O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized tubing pole with a 72” setback and 48” bury depth. It includes a 36”x 54” rectangular, 1/2” thick acrylic backboard framed in 1/8” anodized aluminum. The system comes with a flexible rim designed for institutional quality and has an approximate system weight of 450#, backed by a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty on the pole, backboard, and standard rim.

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The Brute III Basketball System is engineered with a robust vertical pole constructed from 5 9/16” O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized tubing, designed for a 48” bury into the ground and a 72” setback from the post to the backboard. Its design incorporates two 1” round tubular braces to support the backboard’s top corners, connecting directly to the pole. A notable feature is the rim's direct mounting through the backboard into the horizontal extension, a design choice specifically implemented to eliminate backboard stress during play.

Supporting the backboard is a durable H-Frame structure made of 1 ½” square x 11 gauge tubing, standing 36” tall, and featuring mounting slots for industry standard 20”x35” configurations. This H-Frame includes a faceplate no less than 3/16” thick, ensuring rim bolts pass through the backboard and into the H-Frame itself, thereby preventing backboard breakage from added weight on the rim. The backboard itself is a 36”x 54” rectangular, 1/2” thick acrylic board, framed with a 1/8” thick anodized aluminum framework and marked with a bright white 2” border and an official shooters square screened on the backside to prevent wear.

The system's flexible rim is built for institutional quality, designed to absorb player contact stress through a heavy-duty compression wire spring and a steel coverplate enclosing its internal mechanism. All structural components of the rim are constructed of no less than 3/16” steel, featuring an official 5/8” diameter high strength steel ring supported by a 3/16” brace covering 60% of the ring. The rim is punched for either a 3”x 4” or 5”x 5” hole pattern and finished with an orange powdercoating. The entire system has an approximate weight of 450#, and the pole, backboard, and standard rim are all covered by a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Product Name	Brute III Basketball System
Vertical Pole	5 9/16” O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized tubing; 48” bury into ground
Post to Backboard Setback	72”
Backboard Attachment Extension	Telescoping, up to 78”
Backboard Support Braces	Two 1” round tubular, support top corners of backboard, connect to pole
Rim Mounting Design	Directly through backboard into horizontal extension (to eliminate backboard stress)
H-Frame Structure	1 ½” square x 11 gauge tubing, 36” tall, with no less than 3/16” thick faceplate
H-Frame Mounting	Slots for industry standard 20”x35” mounting
Backboard Size	36”x 54” rectangular
Backboard Material	1/2” thick acrylic
Backboard Frame	1/8” thick anodized aluminum framework
Backboard Markings	Bright white 2” border, official shooters square screened on backside
Rim / Goal	Flexible type, heavy duty compression wire spring, institutional quality, orange powdercoated finish
Rim Construction Details	Structural components no less than 3/16” steel, 5/8” diameter high strength steel ring, 3/16” brace supporting 60% of ring, steel coverplate
Rim Hole Pattern	Punched for 3”x 4” or 5”x 5”
System Weight	Approximately 450#
Warranty	Lifetime Unconditional Warranty (pole, backboard, standard rim)

Compare First Team models

Playground	Excel	Flight	Brute III THIS	Intensity	Select
Backboard Size 42" x 60" rectangular	Backboard Size 42" x 72" rectangular	Backboard Size 39" x 54" fan-shaped	Backboard Size 36" x 54" rectangular	Backboard Size 42" x 72" rectangular	Backboard Size 36" x 60" rectangular
Backboard Material Steel, 11-gauge skin, 1/4" vertical struts	Backboard Material Steel, 11-gauge skin, 1/4" vertical struts	Backboard Material 1 5/8" fiberglass composite, pressed wood core	Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic, 1/8" anodized aluminum frame	Backboard Material Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, Clear Acrylic	Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic, 1/8" anodized aluminum frame
Finish & Markings White powder coat, official orange shooters square	Finish & Markings White powder coat, orange shooters square	Finish & Markings Gel-coat 2" border, official shooters square	Finish & Markings White 2" border, shooters square screened on back	Finish & Markings White powder coat, 3/8" punched holes, 2" border	Finish & Markings White 2" border, shooters square screened on back
Rim Type & Construction Standard double 5/8" steel; optional breakaway rims	Rim Type & Construction Standard: double 5/8" steel, 3/16" plates, 6 welds	Rim Type & Construction Standard: double 5/8" steel, 3/16" plates, 6 welds	Rim Type & Construction Flexible, compression wire spring, 3/16" steel parts	Rim Type & Construction Standard: double 5/8" steel, 3/16" plates, 6 welds	Rim Type & Construction Flexible, compression wire spring, steel coverplate
Rim Mounting / Hole Pattern Through backboard into horizontal extension	Rim Mounting / Hole Pattern Through backboard into horizontal extension	Rim Mounting / Hole Pattern Through backboard into horizontal extension	Rim Mounting / Hole Pattern Punched for 3" x 4" or 5" x 5" pattern	Rim Mounting / Hole Pattern 5" x 5" pattern; through board into extension	Rim Mounting / Hole Pattern Punched for 3" x 4" or 5" x 5"; into H-frame
H-Frame Support —	H-Frame Support —	H-Frame Support —	H-Frame Support 1 1/2" sq. 11-ga, 36" tall, 20" x 35" slots	H-Frame Support —	H-Frame Support 1 1/2" sq. 11-ga, 36" tall, 20" x 35" slots
Pole & Bury Depth 5 9/16" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized, 48" bury	Pole & Bury Depth 5 9/16" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized, 48" bury	Pole & Bury Depth 5 9/16" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized, 48" bury	Pole & Bury Depth 5 9/16" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized, 48" bury	Pole & Bury Depth 5 9/16" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized, 48" bury	Pole & Bury Depth 5 9/16" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized, 48" bury
Setback & Extension 72" setback; telescoping to 78"; two 1" braces	Setback & Extension 72" setback; telescoping to 78"; two 1" braces	Setback & Extension 72" setback; telescoping to 78"; two 1" braces	Setback & Extension 72" setback; telescoping to 78"; two 1" braces	Setback & Extension 72" setback; telescoping to 78"; two 1" braces	Setback & Extension 72" setback; telescoping to 78"; two 1" braces
Net System Nylon net included; netlocking for nylon or chain	Net System Nylon net included; netlocking for nylon or chain	Net System Nylon net included; netlocking for nylon or chain	Net System —	Net System Nylon net included; continuous netlocking system	Net System —
Warranty Lifetime unconditional: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime unconditional: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime unconditional: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime unconditional: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime unconditional: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime unconditional: pole, backboard, standard rim
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 468 lbs	Ship Weight 490 lbs	Ship Weight 422 lbs	Ship Weight 450 lbs	Ship Weight 410 lbs	Ship Weight 454 lbs
Best for Schoolyards needing steel toughness with breakaway rim options.	Best for Playgrounds needing a full-size 42" x 72" steel board.	Best for Driveway-style fan-shaped play in a public setting.	Best for Sites wanting an acrylic board with a flexible rim on a budget.	Best for Windy sites needing a perforated full-size board made in the USA.	Best for Half-court setups wanting acrylic clarity in a compact size.
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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

What are the dimensions of the backboard?

The backboard is 36”x 54” rectangular and 1/2” thick acrylic.

How is the rim designed to prevent backboard stress?

The rim is designed to mount directly through the backboard into the horizontal extension, and the H-Frame includes a faceplate allowing rim bolts to pass through the backboard and into the H-Frame, eliminating backboard stress and breakage risk.

What is the warranty coverage for the Brute III Basketball System?

The pole, backboard, and standard rim shall carry a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty.

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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