First Team RuffNeck Max Fixed Height Basketball Goal

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Product Overview

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The First Team RuffNeck Max Basketball Goal features a 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel vertical pole with a 48" setback and bury depth. It includes a 36"x 54" fan-shaped cast aluminum backboard, powdercoated white with an orange shooters square, and a standard double 5/8" diameter, high strength steel rim. The system weighs approximately 240# and carries a 20-Year Limited Warranty on the pole, backboard, and standard rim.

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The First Team RuffNeck Max Basketball Goal is designed with a robust 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel vertical pole, featuring a 7 ga. wall thickness. This pole is designed for a 48" ground bury and provides a 48" setback from the post to the backboard. A key design element is the rim mounting directly through the backboard into the horizontal extension, eliminating backboard stress during play, supported by two 1" round tubular braces connecting the pole to the backboard's top corners.

The system includes a 36"x 54" fan-shaped backboard, constructed from cast aluminum and powdercoated white with an official size orange shooters square. This backboard, manufactured in the U.S.A., features threaded brace mounting holes for 3/8" attachment bolts and accepts rims with a 5"x 5" hole pattern. The standard rim is fabricated from 3/16" backplates and sideplates, fully welded, and made from double 5/8" diameter high strength steel, welded at a minimum of six places, then powdercoated orange.

Net attachment is managed by a continuous netlocking system made of 3/16"x 1" steel with punched slots, facilitating use of either nylon or chain nets; a nylon net is included. The entire system has an approximate weight of 240# and is backed by a 20-Year Limited Warranty covering the pole, backboard, and standard rim.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Vertical Pole	4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing (7 ga. wall thickness), 48" bury depth
Setback	48" (post to backboard)
Backboard Support	Two 1" round tubular braces connecting pole to backboard top corners
Rim Mounting Design	Rim mounts directly through backboard into horizontal extension
Backboard Material	Cast aluminum
Backboard Shape & Size	36"x 54" fan-shaped
Backboard Finish & Markings	Powdercoated white with official size orange shooters square
Backboard Rim Hole Pattern	5"x 5"
Backboard Brace Mounting	Threaded holes for 3/8" attachment bolts
Backboard Origin	Manufactured in U.S.A.
Standard Rim	3/16" backplates & sideplates (fully welded), double 5/8" diameter high strength steel (welded at minimum six places), powdercoated orange
Net Attachment System	Continuous netlocking system (3/16"x 1" steel with punched slots) for nylon or chain nets; nylon net included
Warranty	20-Year Limited (Pole, backboard, standard rim)
System Weight	Approximately 240#

Compare First Team models

Max THIS	Max	RuffNeck III	Extreme	III	Select
Backboard 36"x54" fan-shaped cast aluminum	Backboard 36" x 54" fan-shaped	Backboard 36"x54" rectangular acrylic, 1/2" thick	Backboard 36"x60" rectangular steel	Backboard 36" x 54" rectangular	Backboard 36"x60" rectangular acrylic, 1/2" thick
Backboard build & finish Cast aluminum, powdercoated white, 5"x5" rim pattern	Backboard build & finish Cast aluminum	Backboard build & finish 1/8" anodized aluminum frame, screened white border	Backboard build & finish 10 ga. steel pan skin, white powdercoat	Backboard build & finish Acrylic, 1/2" thick, 1/8" anodized aluminum frame	Backboard build & finish 1/8" anodized aluminum frame, screened white border
Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White powder coat, orange shooters square & border	Rim type Flexible institutional rim, compression wire spring	Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White 2" border & shooters square screened on back	Rim type Flexible institutional rim, compression wire spring
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 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 Flexible, compression wire spring, 5/8" steel ring	Rim construction 5/8" ring, 3/16" brace on 60% of ring, 3/16" steel parts
Net system Continuous netlock; nylon or chain, nylon included	Net system Through backboard into extension; 5"x5" pattern	Net system —	Net system Continuous netlock; nylon or chain, nylon included	Net system 3"x4" or 5"x5" hole pattern	Net system —
Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) Netlocking system; nylon net, chain compatible	Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) —	Extension (setback) 48"
Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" braces to top corners; 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	Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" galvanized braces to top corners; through-board rim	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
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 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)	Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)
Origin Backboard manufactured in U.S.A.	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin 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 240 lbs	Ship Weight 240 lbs	Ship Weight 235 lbs	Ship Weight 290 lbs	Ship Weight 235 lbs	Ship Weight 245 lbs
Best for Low-maintenance play areas wanting a cast aluminum fan board.	Best for Driveways and small play areas wanting a nearly indestructible cast aluminum fan board.	Best for Compact driveways that still want acrylic and a flex rim.	Best for Driveways and small courts wanting a tough steel board.	Best for Homeowners wanting a clear acrylic board with a flexible breakaway rim.	Best for Home courts wanting acrylic glass look with a breakaway feel.
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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

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 is the warranty for the First Team RuffNeck Max Basketball Goal?

The pole, backboard, and standard rim carry a 20-Year Limited Warranty.

What are the dimensions and material of the backboard?

The backboard is constructed of cast aluminum with a 36"x 54" fan-shaped playing surface.

How is the rim designed to prevent backboard stress?

The pole is designed so that the rim mounts directly through the backboard into the horizontal extension to eliminate backboard stress during play.

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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