First Team RetroFit42 Arena Backboard Refurbishing Kit

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Product Overview

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The First Team RetroFit42 Arena Backboard Refurbishing Kit includes a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum backboard, a 1/4” thick steel support structure, and a standard double 5/8” diameter high strength steel rim. The entire system weighs approximately 167# and is covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty for the support structure, backboard, and standard rim. The backboard is manufactured in the USA.

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The First Team RetroFit42 Arena Backboard Refurbishing Kit features a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum backboard with a 10 gauge skin and a 1/4” rear support strap structure. Its face is punched throughout with 3/8” holes, excluding a 2” border and shooters square area, and is coated with a white powder coat. The kit also includes a standard rim fabricated from 3/16” backplates and side plates, made of double 5/8” diameter high strength steel welded at a minimum of six places, and finished with an orange powder coat.

The support structure is 1/4” thick steel construction, powder coated silver, and designed to bolt into the backside of several 42” tall First Team backboards. It provides vertical mounting slots for attachment to most poles with a faceplate at least 6”x6” and offers adequate rim support to guard against backboard breakage. The backboard itself is designed to accept rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern, and a nylon net is included with the standard rim, utilizing a net locking system for nylon or chain nets.

The entire system has an approximate weight of 167#. A Lifetime Limited Warranty is provided for the support structure, backboard, and standard rim. The backboard component of this kit is manufactured in the USA.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Support Structure	1/4” thick steel construction, powder coated silver
Support Structure Compatibility	Designed to bolt into the backside of several 42” tall First Team backboards
Pole Mounting	Vertical mounting slots allowing backboard to be mounted to most poles with a faceplate at least 6”x6”
Backboard Type	42”x72” rectangular aluminum
Backboard Construction	10 gauge skin, 1/4” rear support strap structure; formed corners and edges fully welded and ground
Backboard Face	Punched throughout with 3/8” holes except for 2” border and shooters square area, white powder coat
Backboard Rim Hole Pattern	5”x5”
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 Attachment	Net locking system facilitates nylon or chain nets
Net Included	Nylon net
System Weight	Approximately 167#
Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty (support structure, backboard, and standard rim)
Origin	Backboard manufactured in the USA

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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.

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 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 key specifications of the backboard?

The backboard is 42”x72” rectangular aluminum with a 10 gauge skin and a 1/4” rear support strap structure. Its face is punched throughout with 3/8” holes (except for a 2” border and shooters square area) and coated with white powder coat.

What materials are used for the support structure and what is its purpose?

The support structure is 1/4” thick steel construction, powder coated silver. It is designed to bolt into the backside of several 42” tall First Team backboards and provides vertical mounting slots for poles with at least a 6”x6” faceplate, while also guarding against backboard breakage when players hang from the rim.

What is the warranty and approximate weight of the entire system?

The support structure, backboard, and standard rim carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty. The entire system weight is approximately 167#.

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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