Product Overview
The First Team Champ Eclipse Basketball System features a robust one-piece 4” square vertical pole with a minimum 11 gauge wall thickness, designed to be buried 36” in concrete and sealed with a watertight vinyl cap. Its 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” tubing extension arms allow for a minimum 18” distance from the front of the post to the backboard face. Rim height is easily adjustable in six-inch increments from 10’ down to 7 1/2 ’ using a pole or broom handle to release the adjustment mechanism, aided by two springs for one-person adjustments. The rim also mounts directly to the extension arm through the backboard to reduce stress.
The backboard is constructed of 1/4” thick smoked tempered glass with bright white ceramic markings and supported by clear anodized aluminum “L” type extrusions. It measures approximately 60” wide and 36” high. The institutional-quality rim is a flexible type, absorbing player contact stress with a heavy-duty compression wire spring. Its structural components are built of no less than 3/16” steel, featuring an official 5/8” diameter high strength steel ring supported by a 3/16” brace, and an Orange powdercoated finish. The entire system weighs approximately 170#.
The pole, backboard, and standard rim of the Champ Eclipse Basketball System are covered by a Lifetime Superior Warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Pole | one-piece 4” square, minimum 11 gauge wall thickness, 36” bury in concrete, watertight vinyl cap |
| Extension Arms | 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” tubing, two springs for one-person adjustments |
| Base-to-Backboard Extension | minimum 18” from front of post to face of backboard |
| Height Adjustment | 10’ down to 7 1/2 ’ in six inch increments, adjusted with pole or broom handle to release mechanism |
| Backboard | 1/4” thick smoked tempered glass with bright white ceramic markings fired into the glass |
| Backboard Frame | clear anodized aluminum “L” type extrusions |
| Backboard Size | approximately 60” wide and 36” high |
| Rim / Goal Type | flexible type, institutional quality, absorbs stress of player contact |
| Rim / Goal Spring | heavy duty compression wire spring |
| Rim / Goal Structure | steel coverplate encloses internal mechanism, structural components no less than 3/16” steel |
| Rim / Goal Ring | official 5/8” diameter high strength steel ring, supported by 3/16” brace supporting 60% of the ring |
| Rim / Goal Mounting Pattern | 3”x 4” or 5”x 5” hole pattern |
| Rim / Goal Finish | Orange powdercoated finish |
| Rim-to-Extension Mounting | directly to extension arm through backboard to reduce stress |
| System Weight | approximately 170# |
| Warranty | Pole, backboard, and standard rim carry Lifetime Superior Warranty |
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Backboard 3/8 in. acrylic with bright white screening | Backboard 1/2 in. acrylic with bright white screening | Backboard 1/4 in. clear tempered glass, fired ceramic markings | Backboard 1/4 in. clear tempered glass, fired ceramic markings | Backboard 1/4 in. smoked tempered glass, fired ceramic markings | Backboard 1/4 in. smoked tempered glass, fired ceramic markings |
Backboard Size 48 in. W x 36 in. H | Backboard Size 60 in. W x 36 in. H | Backboard Size 54 in. W x 36 in. H | Backboard Size 60 in. W x 36 in. H | Backboard Size 60 in. W x 36 in. H | Backboard Size 60 in. W x 36 in. H |
Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8 in. ring; 18 in. I.D. | Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8 in. ring; 3/16 in. brace | Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8 in. ring; 3/16 in. brace | Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8 in. ring; 3/16 in. brace | Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8 in. ring; 3/16 in. brace | Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8 in. ring; 18 in. I.D. |
Vertical Pole One-piece 4 in. square, 11-gauge, vinyl cap | Vertical Pole One-piece 4 in. square, 11-gauge, vinyl cap | Vertical Pole One-piece 4 in. square, 11-gauge, vinyl cap | Vertical Pole One-piece 4 in. square, 11-gauge, vinyl cap | Vertical Pole One-piece 4 in. square, 11-gauge, vinyl cap | Vertical Pole One-piece 4 in. square, 11-gauge, vinyl cap |
Mounting / Base In-ground: 36 in. bury in concrete | Mounting / Base In-ground: 36 in. bury in concrete | Mounting / Base In-ground: 36 in. bury in concrete | Mounting / Base In-ground: 36 in. bury in concrete | Mounting / Base In-ground: 36 in. bury in concrete | Mounting / Base Portable HDPE tank, 400 lbs sand, 4 in. wheels |
Extension from Post Min. 18 in. to backboard face at 10 ft | Extension from Post Min. 18 in. to backboard face at 10 ft | Extension from Post Min. 18 in. to backboard face at 10 ft | Extension from Post Min. 18 in. to backboard face at 10 ft | Extension from Post Min. 18 in. to backboard face | Extension from Post Min. 18 in. to backboard face at 10 ft |
Height Adjustment 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in., 6 in. increments, handle release | Height Adjustment 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in., 6 in. increments, handle release | Height Adjustment 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in., 6 in. increments, handle release | Height Adjustment 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in., 6 in. increments, handle release | Height Adjustment 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in., 6 in. increments, handle release | Height Adjustment 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in., 6 in. increments, handle release |
Adjustment Assist One spring, one-person adjustment | Adjustment Assist Two springs counteract board and rim weight | Adjustment Assist Two springs | Adjustment Assist Two springs | Adjustment Assist Two springs, one-person adjustment | Adjustment Assist One spring in extension arms |
Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim | Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim | Warranty Lifetime Superior: pole, backboard, standard rim | Warranty Lifetime Superior: pole, backboard, standard rim | Warranty Lifetime Superior: pole, backboard, standard rim | Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim |
Origin Made in USA | Origin Made in USA | Origin — | Origin — | Origin — | Origin Made in USA |
Ship Weight Approx. 150 lbs | Ship Weight Approx. 170 lbs | Ship Weight Approx. 170 lbs | Ship Weight Approx. 170 lbs | Ship Weight Approx. 170 lbs | Ship Weight Approx. 378 lbs |
Best for Budget-minded families needing a permanent 48 in. in-ground hoop. | Best for Homeowners wanting a 60 in. board without glass pricing. | Best for Tighter driveways that still want real tempered glass. | Best for Serious players wanting full-size 60 in. tempered glass in-ground. | Best for Driveways wanting a pro look with smoked glass and Superior warranty. | Best for Portable buyers who want the premium smoked glass look. |
| $1,721.00 $1,619.00 | $1,857.00 $1,770.00 | $1,740.00 $1,719.00 | $1,899.00 $1,867.00 | $1,992.00 $1,933.00 | $2,694.00 $2,615.00 |
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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
Lifetime Superior 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.