Product Overview
The Douglas Gooseneck 5-9/16 in. OD Pole is a replacement post designed for basketball backboard systems requiring a 6 ft. extension and sway brace configuration. Constructed from heavy wall galvanized Schedule 40 steel, the pole is engineered to resist weather elements while providing strong structural support over its approximate 13 ft. total height.
Installation follows a standard direct bury method, with 3 ft. of the post set into a 4 ft. x 2 ft. concrete footing to ensure long-term stability. A backboard mounting plate is welded directly to the post end, allowing for straightforward attachment to most compatible backboards. Optional custom outdoor weather-resistant pole pads are available separately.
Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, this pole is intended as a durable long-term replacement component within Douglas gooseneck basketball systems.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Heavy wall galvanized steel, Schedule 40 steel |
| Post Diameter (OD) | 5-9/16 in. |
| Extension | 6 ft. |
| Post Height | Approximately 13 ft. tall |
| Installation Depth | 3 ft. installed in a 4 ft. x 2 ft. concrete footing |
| Installation Method | Standard in-ground installation (direct bury) |
| Mounting | Backboard mounting plate welded to post end |
| Sway Braces | Included |
| Weight | 340.000 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| SKU | 39180M |
| Category | Replacement Poles |
Compare Douglas models
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Sway Braces |
4.5″ Pole |
5-9/16″ Pole THIS |
FAL System |
|---|---|---|---|
Product Type Adjustable backboard sway brace set | Product Type Gooseneck pole only with sway braces | Product Type Gooseneck pole only with sway braces | Product Type Complete fixed gooseneck system |
Post Diameter (O.D.) — | Post Diameter (O.D.) 4-1/2 in. O.D. | Post Diameter (O.D.) 5-9/16 in. O.D. | Post Diameter (O.D.) 4-1/2 in. O.D. |
Gooseneck Extension — | Gooseneck Extension 4 ft. | Gooseneck Extension 6 ft. | Gooseneck Extension 4 ft. |
Post Height — | Post Height Approx. 13 ft. tall | Post Height Approx. 13 ft. tall | Post Height Approx. 13 ft. tall |
Post Material — | Post Material Heavy wall galvanized steel | Post Material Heavy wall galvanized Schedule 40 steel | Post Material Heavy wall galvanized steel |
Backboard — | Backboard — | Backboard — | Backboard 36-1/2 in. x 54 in. fan-shaped cast aluminum |
Rim / Goal — | Rim / Goal — | Rim / Goal — | Rim / Goal Dura Goal I front mount, 18 in. double ring, net |
Sway Braces Stainless steel, adjustable 32 in.–54 in., set of 2 | Sway Braces Included | Sway Braces Included | Sway Braces — |
Backboard Mounting Fits all Douglas outdoor replacement backboards | Backboard Mounting Welded mounting plate, fits most backboards | Backboard Mounting Welded mounting plate at post end | Backboard Mounting 20 x 35 centers, 12 reinforced points |
Installation — | Installation Direct bury, 3 ft. in 4 ft. x 2 ft. footing | Installation Direct bury, 3 ft. in 4 ft. x 2 ft. footing | Installation Direct bury, 3 ft. in 4 ft. x 2 ft. footing |
Ship Weight | Ship Weight 150 lbs | Ship Weight 340 lbs | Ship Weight 266 lbs |
Best for Facilities adding or replacing backboard support braces on Douglas outdoor backboards. | Best for Parks and driveways replacing a standard gooseneck post with 4 ft. of overhang. | Best for Schools and playgrounds needing a heavier post with 6 ft. of court clearance. | Best for Buyers wanting a complete ready-to-install outdoor fan-shaped aluminum hoop. |
| $139.00 | $907.40 | $1,818.70 | $1,599.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
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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
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Douglas Industries, Inc. (Eldridge, Iowa) backs its equipment with the Douglas® Standard Limited Warranty against defects in material and factory workmanship. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model. Douglas warranty periods run as follows:
- Limited Lifetime – gooseneck basketball posts with 6' extension.
- 25 years – gooseneck basketball posts with 4' extension.
- 10 years – gooseneck posts with 3' extension; pro-rated structural warranty on Bakko and steel/aluminum backboards (1 year on the Imron® finish); selected post and net systems.
- 7 years – Douglas® MAX batting tunnel frames (with proper installation and normal use).
- 5 years – standard Douglas® batting tunnel frames, most tennis / volleyball / pickleball post systems and Premier™ posts; 5-year fade warranty on Sunbrella® canvas.
- 4 years – VCP MAX windscreen mesh, #420 knotless pylon netting and other netting lines; fabrics are warranted pro-rata for 3–4 years against material defects and poor workmanship.
- 3 years – selected fabric and netting products.
- 2 years – selected hardware and padding.
- 1 year – accessories, replacement parts and paint / finish coverage.
Digital printing on windscreen and vinyl products carries the same warranty as the underlying windscreen or vinyl material.
Not covered: improper installation, use other than intended, unauthorized alterations, abuse or misuse, normal wear, and damage from fire, flood, wind, lightning or leaving products outdoors beyond their intended seasonal use. As an authorized Douglas dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.