First Team FT184 Flex Basketball Rim

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$238.00 - $238.00

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Product Overview

In short

The First Team FT184 Recreational Flex Goal is a flexible basketball rim designed to absorb player contact, featuring a single heavy-duty wire spring and individually welded netlocks. It includes an official size 5/8" high strength steel ring, a heavy-duty nylon net, and mounting hardware, all finished with an orange powdercoat. The rim is made in the USA, weighs approximately 19#, and comes with a 1-Year Limited Warranty.

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

The First Team FT184 Recreational Flex Goal is a flexible basketball rim engineered to absorb the shock of player contact, utilizing a single heavy-duty wire spring for its action. The rim features an official size 5/8" high strength steel ring, supported by a 3/16" x 1 ½" rim support welded around 50% of the bottom. Its netlock system consists of individually welded netlocks, and a steel coverplate encloses all internal mechanisms.

This goal is designed for attachment to any standard residential front mount backboard, with appropriate punching provided. It boasts an orange powdercoat finish and includes a heavy-duty nylon net, along with all necessary mounting hardware. The FT184 is made in the USA, weighs approximately 19#, and is backed by a 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Product Model	FT184
Product Type	Recreational Flex Goal
Rim / Goal Design	Flexible type, absorbs shock of player contact
Spring Action	Single heavy-duty wire spring
Netlock System	Individually welded netlocks
Ring Material / Size	Official size 5/8" high strength steel
Rim Support	3/16" x 1 ½" welded around 50% of the bottom of the ring
Pivot Pin	Single, minimum ½" diameter CF1045, welded at final assembly
Internal Mechanisms Cover	Steel coverplate
Backboard Compatibility	Standard residential front mount backboard
Finish	Orange powdercoat
Net	Heavy-duty nylon
Mounting Hardware	Included
Origin	Made in USA
Warranty	1-Year Limited Warranty
System Weight	Approximately 19#

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Rec Flex THIS	Fixed	Institutional Flex	Super-Duty Flex	Tube Tie Breakaway	Full-Tilt 180
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

1-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 type of spring mechanism does the FT184 rim use?

The FT184 rim uses a single heavy-duty wire spring for its flexible action.

What is the rim's finish and what is included with it?

The rim has an orange powdercoat finish and includes a heavy-duty nylon net and mounting hardware.

What is the weight and warranty for the FT184 Recreational Flex Goal?

The FT184 Recreational Flex Goal weighs approximately 19# and carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty.

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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