First Team FT186 Flex Basketball Rim

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SKU: FT186FBR

Product Overview

In short

The First Team FT186 Heavy-Duty Flex Goal is an institutional quality flexible rim designed with dual heavy-duty wire springs and a continuous net lock system. It features an official size 5/8" high strength steel ring, an orange powder coat finish, and weighs approximately 21#. This USA-made rim includes a heavy-duty nylon net and mounting hardware, and comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty.

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

The First Team FT186 Heavy-Duty Flex Goal is an institutional quality flexible rim designed to absorb the shock of player contact, utilizing dual heavy-duty wire springs for its action. It incorporates a continuous net lock system to minimize breakage and has structural components that are no less than 3/16" thick, ensuring durability. The rim features an official size 5/8" high strength steel ring.

This rim includes a 3/16" x 1 ½" rim support, welded around 60% of the ring's bottom, and a minimum ½" diameter CF1045 pivot pin that is welded at final assembly to prevent accidental disassembly. All internal mechanisms are protected by a steel cover plate. The rim is punched for attachment to any standard institutional front mount backboard and boasts an orange powder coat finish.

Included with the FT186 Flex Goal are a heavy-duty nylon net and mounting hardware. The rim weighs approximately 21#, is made in the USA, and is covered by a 2-Year Limited Warranty.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Goal Design	Flexible type to absorb player contact shock
Spring Action	Dual heavy-duty wire springs
Net Lock System	Continuous type
Rim Quality	Institutional quality
Rim Structural Component Thickness	no less than 3/16" thick
Ring	Official size 5/8" high strength steel
Rim Support	3/16" x 1 ½", welded around 60% of bottom of ring
Pivot Pin	minimum ½" diameter CF1045, welded at final assembly
Internal Mechanism Cover	Steel cover plate
Backboard Compatibility	Standard institutional front mount backboard
Finish	Orange powder coat
Net	Heavy-duty nylon
Included	Mounting hardware
Weight	approximately 21#
Warranty	2-Year Limited Warranty
Origin	Made in the USA

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Goal Type Recreational flex goal	Goal Type Fixed goal, institutional quality	Goal Type Institutional flex goal	Goal Type Super-duty flex goal	Goal Type Tube tie / adjustable tension breakaway	Goal Type Full-Tilt 180 breakaway goal
Ring Official size 5/8" high strength steel	Ring Official size 5/8" diameter steel ring	Ring Official size 5/8" high strength steel	Ring Official size 5/8" high strength steel	Ring 5/8" steel, official 18" inside diameter	Ring 5/8" steel, official 18" inside diameter
Backplate / Structure —	Backplate / Structure Structural components no less than 3/16" thick	Backplate / Structure Structural components no less than 3/16" thick	Backplate / Structure Structural components no less than 3/16" thick	Backplate / Structure 1/4" thick steel, Flush-Mount construction	Backplate / Structure 1/4" thick steel, Flush-Mount construction
Rim Support Brace 3/16" x 1 1/2", welded around 50% of bottom ring	Rim Support Brace 3/16" diameter support, around 60% of bottom ring	Rim Support Brace 3/16" x 1 1/2", welded around 60% of bottom ring	Rim Support Brace 3/16" x 1 1/2", welded around 60% of bottom ring	Rim Support Brace —	Rim Support Brace 1/4" x 1 1/2" steel, around 60% of the ring
Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Single heavy-duty spring; welded 1/2" CF1045 pivot pin	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism None — fixed goal	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Dual heavy-duty springs; welded 1/2" CF1045 pivot pin	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Two heavy-duty springs; welded 1/2" CF1045 pivot pin	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Positive lock; tension adjustable 170–230 lbs., no cover removal	Flex / Breakaway Mechanism Positive lock preset; 3 return springs; 90 pivot each way
Net Attachment & Net Individually welded netlocks; heavy-duty nylon net	Net Attachment & Net Continuous netlock; heavy-duty nylon net included	Net Attachment & Net Continuous netlock; heavy-duty nylon net included	Net Attachment & Net Continuous netlock; heavy-duty nylon net included	Net Attachment & Net 5/16" tubular tie with 1/8" steel cable; nylon net	Net Attachment & Net Continuous wire net lock; white nylon net included
Backboard Mounting Standard residential front mount backboard	Backboard Mounting Any standard front mount backboard; hardware included	Backboard Mounting Standard institutional front mount backboard	Backboard Mounting Any standard front mount backboard; hardware included	Backboard Mounting Any backboard; no below-board protrusion	Backboard Mounting Any backboard; no below-board protrusion
Certifications —	Certifications —	Certifications —	Certifications —	Certifications —	Certifications NCAA, FIBA, NHSF; NCAA D-I elasticity rule
Warranty 1-year limited	Warranty 1-year limited	Warranty 2-year limited	Warranty 2-year superior	Warranty 5-year superior	Warranty 7-year superior
Finish & Origin Orange powdercoat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Orange powdercoat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Orange powder coat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Orange powdercoat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Official orange powder coat; Made in USA	Finish & Origin Official orange powder coat; Made in USA
Ship Weight 19 lbs	Ship Weight 15 lbs	Ship Weight 21 lbs	Ship Weight 24 lbs	Ship Weight 26 lbs	Ship Weight 30 lbs
Best for Homeowners and driveway courts on residential front mount backboards.	Best for Budget-minded gyms and parks needing a durable fixed rim.	Best for Schools upgrading to institutional flex play on front mount backboards.	Best for Busy gyms and parks needing heavy-duty flex durability.	Best for Programs needing field-adjustable breakaway tension and tube tie nets.	Best for Competition programs needing NCAA, FIBA and NHSF legal breakaway play.
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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

2-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 FT186 Flex Goal?

The FT186 Flex Goal carries a 2-Year Limited Warranty.

What type of net lock system does the FT186 Flex Goal use?

It uses a continuous type net lock system to reduce net lock breakage.

What is the approximate weight of the FT186 Flex Goal?

The FT186 Flex Goal weighs approximately 21#.

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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