First Team RuffNeck Flight Fixed Height Basketball Goal

See more by First Team

Save $88.00

$2,974.00

$2,974.00 - $2,974.00

$2,974.00

$2,886.00

$2,886.00 - $2,886.00

$2,886.00

In stock

SKU: RuffNeck-Flight

No sales tax

Premium Insured

Flat-rate freight

Price Match Guarantee

Liftgate delivery available

What is liftgate?

Standard (curbside) freight delivery: the driver brings the pallet to your address but does not unload it, so you need a loading dock, a forklift or enough people to unload it.

Liftgate delivery: the truck's hydraulic liftgate lowers the pallet to the ground, the right choice for a home, school, park or any address without a dock. To add it, choose the shipping method "Premium Insured Freight + Liftgate (+$209)" at checkout. It is $209 per order and covers all freight items in the order. It does not include inside delivery or assembly. Shipping policy

Product Overview

In short

The First Team RuffNeck Flight Basketball Goal features a 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel vertical pole with a 48" ground bury and 48" backboard setback. It includes a 39"x 54" fan-shaped fiberglass backboard (1 5/8" thick) and a powdercoated orange standard rim with a nylon net. The entire system weighs approximately 240# and comes with a 20-Year Limited Warranty on the pole, backboard, and standard rim.

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

The First Team RuffNeck Flight Basketball Goal is an in-ground system featuring a vertical pole constructed of 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing with a 7 ga. wall thickness. This design allows for a 48" bury into the ground and provides a 48" setback from the post to the backboard. Two 1" round galvanized tubular braces support the top corners of the backboard, connecting directly to the pole, and the rim mounts directly through the backboard to eliminate stress.

The system includes a 39"x 54" fan-shaped fiberglass backboard, 1 5/8" thick, constructed with front and back fiberglass composite laminates and a solid inner core of high density pressed wood. The backboard face features a gel-coat 2" border and an official shooters square. The standard rim is fabricated from 3/16" backplates and sideplates, is double 5/8" diameter high strength steel welded in at least six places, and is powdercoated orange. A nylon net is included, attaching via a continuous netlocking system compatible with both nylon and chain nets.

The RuffNeck Flight Basketball System has an approximate weight of 240#. A 20-Year Limited Warranty is provided, covering the pole, backboard, and standard rim. This product is manufactured in the USA.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Vertical Pole Material	4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing
Vertical Pole Wall Thickness	7 ga.
Pole Bury Depth	48"
Base-to-Backboard Extension	48" setback
Extension Arms	Two 1" round galvanized tubular braces connecting to pole
Rim Mount Type	Directly through backboard into horizontal extension (to eliminate backboard stress)
Backboard	39"x 54" fan-shaped fiberglass, 1 5/8" thick, with front and back fiberglass composite laminates, solid inner core of high density pressed wood, gel-coat 2" border, and official shooters square
Rim / Goal	Standard rim from 3/16" backplates and sideplates, double 5/8" diameter high strength steel, fully welded (minimum of six places), powdercoated orange
Net	Nylon net included; continuous netlocking system (3/16"x 1" steel with punched slots) compatible with nylon or chain nets
System Weight	approximately 240#
Warranty	20-Year Limited Warranty (Pole, backboard, and standard rim)
Origin	Made in USA

Compare First Team models

Excel	Endura	Playground EXT	Flight THIS	Impervia	Intensity
Backboard 42"x72" rectangular steel	Backboard 36" x 60" rectangular	Backboard 42"x60" rectangular steel, 11 gauge	Backboard 39"x54" fan-shaped fiberglass, 1 5/8" thick	Backboard 42" x 60" rectangular	Backboard 42"x72" rectangular aluminum
Backboard build & finish 11 ga. skin, 1/4" vertical struts, white powder coat	Backboard build & finish Aluminum with 10 ga. aluminum pan skin	Backboard build & finish 42x60 rectangular steel backboard, white powder coat finish	Backboard build & finish Fiberglass laminates, pressed-wood core, gel-coat border	Backboard build & finish Aluminum, 10 ga. skin, 1/4" vertical struts	Backboard build & finish 10 ga. skin, 1/4" rear straps, punched 3/8" holes
Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White powder coat, official orange shooters square	Rim type Flexible rim with heavy duty compression spring	Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White powder coat, official orange shooters square	Rim type Standard fixed rim
Rim construction 3/16" plates, double 5/8" steel, 6+ welds, orange	Rim construction Double 5/8" steel, fully welded, orange powder coat	Rim construction 5/8" ring, 3/16" brace on 60% of ring, 3/16" steel parts	Rim construction 3/16" plates, double 5/8" steel, 6+ welds, orange	Rim construction Double 5/8" steel, 3/16" plates, welded 6+ places	Rim construction 3/16" plates, double 5/8" steel, 6+ welds, orange
Net system Continuous netlock 3/16"x1" steel; nylon net included	Net system —	Net system —	Net system Continuous netlock; nylon or chain, nylon included	Net system Through backboard into horizontal extension	Net system Continuous netlock 3/16"x1" steel; nylon net included
Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) Continuous netlocking system; nylon net included	Extension (setback) 60"	Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) Continuous netlocking system; nylon net included	Extension (setback) 48"
Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" galvanized braces; rim mounts through board	Backboard braces & rim mount 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga., 48" bury	Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" round galvanized tubular braces	Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" galvanized braces; rim mounts through board	Backboard braces & rim mount 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga., 48" bury	Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" galvanized braces; rim mounts through board
Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	Pole & bury depth 60" setback; two 1" round tubular braces	Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	Pole & bury depth 60" setback; two 1" galvanized tubular braces	Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury
Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty Lifetime Limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty 20-Year Limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)
Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Backboard manufactured in the 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 350 lbs	Ship Weight 255 lbs	Ship Weight 290 lbs	Ship Weight 240 lbs	Ship Weight 275 lbs	Ship Weight 275 lbs
Best for High-traffic playgrounds needing a full-size steel board.	Best for Budget-minded playgrounds needing a weatherproof aluminum board with lifetime coverage.	Best for Public courts needing extra 60-inch clearance behind the baseline.	Best for Budget-minded buyers wanting a fan-shaped fiberglass board.	Best for Public courts wanting a mid-size aluminum board with reinforced struts.	Best for Windy sites needing a perforated full-size aluminum board.
$2,945.00 $2,808.00	$2,808.00	$2,862.00	$2,974.00 $2,886.00	$2,911.00	$3,058.00 $2,942.00
Check ›	Check ›	Check ›	Viewing	Check ›	Check ›

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

20-Year 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 dimensions and material of the vertical pole?

The vertical pole is constructed of 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing with a 7 ga. wall thickness.

What are the dimensions and construction details of the backboard?

The backboard is 39"x 54" and fan-shaped fiberglass, 1 5/8" thick, constructed with front and back fiberglass composite laminates and a solid inner core of high density pressed wood. It features a gel-coat 2" border and an official shooters square.

What is the system weight and warranty for the RuffNeck Flight Basketball System?

The entire system weighs approximately 240#. The pole, backboard, and standard rim carry a 20-Year Limited 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.

Product Documents

Excellent

Based on 29 reviews

Trustpilot

Prices are fair

Prices are fair. We found pitching machine for our school. Totally recommend whole process.

Jane Pellietier, Aug 15, 2025

Everything as described

Everything as described. I totally recommend.

Virginia Clay, Sep 8, 2025

We bought baseball machine and start…

We bought baseball machine and start playing. Everything good for now!

Harrison Lay, Aug 29, 2025

I got additionall padding for free for…

I got additionall padding for free for my backboard. Nice job.

Anthony Loaiza, Mar 6, 2025

Basketball hoop with small gift

Basketball hoop with small gift. Nice job team!

Donald Moore, Dec 17, 2024

Great basketball store

Great basketball store! Competetive prices and helpful staff.

Therese Butler, Dec 16, 2024