Pole, Base & Backboard Padding

Backboard padding for recreational and competition boards

Backboard padding wraps the bottom edge and lower frame of a basketball backboard so players driving to the rim don't hit bare metal or acrylic. In this collection, First Team recreational backboard padding (FT48, FT54, FT60, FT72) is sized to match common board widths, while Jaypro Edge Padding is offered in bolt-on Safe-Pro versions for 72 in. indoor boards and in replacement edge sizes such as 36 in. x 60 in. and 42 in. x 72 in. Gared's PRO-MOLD PMCE padding suits professional-style boards. When choosing a backboard pad, confirm your board width and whether the pad slides on or bolts on so it lines up with your existing hardware.

How to choose the right backboard pad

• Board width: Match the pad to a 48, 54, 60, 66 or 72 in. backboard.
• Mount type: Bolt-on pads (like Jaypro Safe-Pro) fasten to the frame; slip-on pads wrap the bottom edge.
• Indoor vs. outdoor: Indoor gym boards and outdoor systems use different padding lines.
• Replacement vs. new: Replacement edge padding restores a worn pad without changing the board.

Pole and post protector pads by pole size

Basketball padding for poles guards the upright of a portable or in-ground system. Jaypro Protector Pads come in 4 in. and 6 in. thicknesses and are built for specific pole diameters, including 4-1/2 in., 5-9/16 in. and 6-5/8 in. round poles. Pro Style versions and custom-graphics options are available if you want a team logo printed on the pad. Because these pads are sized to the pole, measure your pole diameter before ordering — a pad cut for a 4-1/2 in. pole will not wrap a 6-5/8 in. pole correctly. For square in-ground and adjustable posts, Jaypro also lists Titan replacement padding in 5 in. x 5 in., 6 in. x 6 in. and 6 in. x 8 in. sizes tied to specific system series.

Base padding and scoreboard post padding

Portable basketball systems carry a heavy ballast base that sits at ground level, so base padding matters as much as the pole. First Team FT74 and FT80G pole base safety padding and the FT82BC Rampage ballast box padding cover those low, wide surfaces. The same approach applies to scoreboard post padding: a wrap-around pad on a field or gym post reduces impact where players and spectators pass. Gared's polyurethane foam wall pad (2' x 6' x 2") is a general-purpose option for flat surfaces and columns. If you need field cutouts, First Team's FT449 wall pad cutout is designed to work around fixed obstructions.

Dugout and rail padding for ball fields

Ballfield facilities in Georgia and beyond — including buyers searching dugout padding in Marietta, Buford and Roswell — use foam wall and rail pads to soften chain-link and metal edges inside dugouts. The polyurethane foam wall pads and edge padding in this collection can be applied to flat dugout walls and posts. Confirm surface dimensions and mounting points before ordering, since coverage depends on the wall or rail length you need to cover.

Materials and mounting

Most pads here use closed-cell or polyurethane foam over a vinyl cover, which resists moisture on outdoor systems. Backboard pads either bolt to the frame or slip over the bottom edge; post pads wrap the pole and fasten with hook-and-loop or ties; wall and base pads mount flat to the surface. Choose thickness (4 in. vs. 6 in.) based on how much impact protection your setting needs — competition and youth-heavy programs often step up to 6 in.