Product Overview
The First Team FT194TA Tube Tie/Adjustable Tension Competition Breakaway Goal features a durable construction, including a 5/8" diameter steel ring with an official 18" inside diameter. Its net attachment is a 5/16" OD 18 gauge tubular device, secured by a 1/8" steel cable. All backplate components are made of 1/4" thick steel, and the rim support brace is 1/4" x 1 1/2" steel, providing continuous support around 60% of the ring.
This breakaway goal incorporates a positive lock design, factory preset, with an automatic return provided by two heavy-duty wire return springs that also cushion the breakaway action. Breakaway pressure is adjustable from 170 lbs. to 230 lbs. without coverplate removal. For player safety, all pinch points are eliminated, and all components are finished with an official orange powder coating. The goal is made in the USA, weighs approximately 26#, and comes with a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty, a white nylon net, and mounting hardware.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | FT194TA Tube Tie/Adjustable Tension Competition Breakaway Goal |
| Rim Ring Material | 5/8" diameter steel |
| Rim Inside Diameter | Official 18" |
| Net Attachment Device | 5/16" OD 18 ga. tubular |
| Net Attachment Method | 1/8" steel cable through tubular members |
| Backplate Material | 1/4" thick steel |
| Mounting Design | Flush-Mount™ construction, punched for any backboard with no "below board" protrusion |
| Rim Support Brace | ¼" x 1 ½" steel, continuous support around 60% of ring |
| Breakaway Mechanism Design | Positive lock, factory preset, automatic return by two heavy-duty wire return springs, two hardened steel balls and detent mechanism |
| Breakaway Pressure Adjustment | Adjustable from 170 lbs. to 230 lbs. without coverplate removal |
| Safety Features | All pinch points eliminated |
| Finish | Official orange powder coated finish on all components |
| Included | White nylon net and mounting hardware |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime Unconditional Warranty |
| System Weight | Approximately 26# |
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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. |
| $238.00 | $190.00 $181.00 | $316.00 $302.00 | $374.00 | $449.00 | $631.00 |
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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
Lifetime Unconditional 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.