Product Overview
The First Team HydroChamp III Basketball System is built with a durable one-piece 4” square stainless steel vertical pole, featuring a minimum 11 gauge wall thickness and a black powder-coated finish. It includes a 3/8” thick baseplate with four support gussets for installation via an anchoring system, complete with 5/8” diameter stainless steel anchor bolts and a black ABS finishing cover. A watertight vinyl cap seals the pole from moisture.
The system's adjustable extension arms, made of 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” tubing, provide a minimum 18” extension from the pole to the backboard face. Rim height can be adjusted over a 30” range in six-inch increments using a pole or broom handle, aided by two springs for easy one-person adjustments. The 1/2” thick acrylic backboard, approximately 54” wide and 36” high, is framed with clear anodized aluminum “L” type extrusions.
An institutional quality, flexible rim with an official 5/8” diameter ring and standard 18” I.D. opening is included, pre-treated with yellow zinc and finished in orange powder coat, accompanied by a heavy-duty nylon net. The entire system weighs approximately 160 lbs. The pole, backboard, and standard rim are protected by a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Pole | One-piece 4” square stainless steel, min. 11 gauge wall thickness |
| Vertical Pole Base | 3/8” thick baseplate with 4 support gussets for anchoring |
| Vertical Pole Anchoring | Includes 5/8” diameter stainless steel anchor bolts and black ABS finishing cover |
| Vertical Pole Cap | Watertight vinyl cap |
| Vertical Pole Finish | Powdercoated black |
| Extension Arms | 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” tubing |
| Base-to-Backboard Extension | Minimum 18” (rim at 10’ playing height) |
| Height Adjustment | 30” range in six inch increments, adjusted with pole/broom handle, assisted by two springs |
| Backboard | 1/2” thick acrylic with bright white screening |
| Backboard Frame | Clear anodized aluminum “L” type extrusions |
| Backboard Size | Approximately 54” wide and 36” high |
| Rim / Goal | Flexible, institutional quality, official 5/8” diameter ring, standard 18” I.D. opening, orange powder coated finish |
| Rim Corrosion Protection | Plated yellow zinc prior to coating |
| Net | Heavy-duty nylon net |
| System Weight | Approximately 160# |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty (pole, backboard, and standard rim) |
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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 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.