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First Team FT265 Steel Basketball Backboard

Original price $1,097.00 - Original price $1,097.00
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$1,097.00 - $1,097.00
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Product Overview
In short
The First Team FT265 Steel Basketball Backboard is a 42"x72" rectangular steel backboard. It features an 11-gauge steel pan skin, 1/4" rear support strap structure, and is coated with white powder coat. The backboard includes an official size shooters square and accepts rims with a 5"x5" hole pattern.
✓ Authorized First Team Dealer — ships brand-new with full manufacturer warranty & support

The FT265 Rectangular Steel Backboard measures 42"x72" and is constructed from steel. It features an 11-gauge steel pan skin and a rear support strap structure that is ¼" thick. All formed corners and edges are fully welded and ground for safety.

The backboard is coated with a white powder coat finish and includes an official size shooters square. It is designed to accept rims with a 5"x5" hole pattern and is manufactured in the USA. The backboard has a shipping weight of approximately 186#.

Specifications
SpecificationValue
Product TypeRectangular Steel Backboard
Backboard Size42"x72"
Backboard ShapeRectangular
Backboard MaterialSteel
Backboard Skin Material11-gauge steel pan
Backboard Support Structure Thickness¼"
Backboard EdgesFully welded and ground
Backboard FinishWhite powder coat
Backboard MarkingsOfficial size shooters square
Rim / Goal Compatibility5"x5" hole pattern
OriginUSA
System WeightApproximately 186# shipping
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Backboard material
3/8" thick acrylic
Backboard material
1/4" clear tempered glass
Backboard material
1/2" thick acrylic
Backboard material
1/2" thick tempered glass
Backboard material
1/2" thick tempered glass
Backboard material
1/2" thick tempered glass
Backboard size
Approx. 48" wide x 36" high
Backboard size
Approx. 54" wide x 36" high (36"x54")
Backboard size
42" x 72" rectangular
Backboard size
Fan-shaped competition board
Backboard size
Backboard size
72" wide
Markings
Bright white screening
Markings
White ceramic markings fired into glass
Markings
2" border + shooter's square, screened on back
Markings
Official white shooter's square and border
Markings
Official white shooter's square and border
Markings
Official white shooter's square and border
Frame
Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions
Frame
Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions
Frame
Competition grade anodized aluminum framework
Frame
Curved aluminum extrusion
Frame
Aluminum extrusion with corner brackets
Frame
Aluminum extrusion, top corner brackets
Goal mounting pattern
3" horizontal x 4" vertical on centers
Goal mounting pattern
Goal mounting pattern
5" x 5"
Goal mounting pattern
5" x 5"
Goal mounting pattern
5" x 5"
Goal mounting pattern
5" x 4"
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
20" x 35" fan-shaped mounting
Rear structure mounting
42" x 62" corner mounting
Rear structure mounting
36" x 62" short board corner mounting
Rim support / mounting
Rim support / mounting
Four preinstalled aluminum/vinyl rim grommets
Rim support / mounting
Aluminum core rim supports
Rim support / mounting
Cushioned steel plates, bolts in steel bushings
Rim support / mounting
Cushioned steel plates, bolts in steel bushings
Rim support / mounting
Full 72" steel support; spacers, no contact to 1000 lbs
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Pre-drilled for FT72C TuffGuard padding
Padding compatibility
Pre-drilled for FT72C TuffGuard padding
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Meets NCAA and NFHS standards
Certifications
Meets NCAA and NFHS standards
Certifications
Meets NCAA and NFHS standards
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
Lifetime Limited on First Team structures
Warranty
10-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty
10-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty
Lifetime Superior Warranty
Ship Weight
36 lbs
Ship Weight
Ship Weight
100 lbs
Ship Weight
120 lbs
Ship Weight
210 lbs
Ship Weight
200 lbs
Best for
Driveways and light rec play on a tight budget.
Best for
Rec players wanting real glass rebound in a 54x36 board.
Best for
Full-size 42x72 play where glass weight is a concern.
Best for
Budget-minded gyms keeping a fan-shaped glass board.
Best for
Schools with 42x62 corner-mount competition structures.
Best for
Competition gyms wanting full-width steel rim support.
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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

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 are the dimensions of the FT265 backboard?

The backboard is 42"x72".

What material is the FT265 backboard made from?

The backboard is made of steel, with an 11-gauge steel pan skin and ¼" rear support strap structure.

What type of rim is compatible with the FT265 backboard?

The backboard accepts rims with a 5"x5" hole pattern.

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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