Gared Pro Arena Portable Basketball Hoop – 8' Boom (9716E)

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SKU: 9716E

Product Overview

In short

The Gared 9716E Pro Arena Portable Basketball System is an 8' boom portable backstop with an electric actuator, built for collegiate and professional play. It features a breakaway rim directly attached to the boom for maximum backboard stability and a fully vinyl-padded base that can be branded with team or sponsor graphics. Suited for facilities needing a heavy-duty, electrically height-adjusted portable goal.

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

The 9716E is a portable basketball system from Gared's Pro Arena line, engineered for collegiate and professional environments. Its 8' regulation boom attaches directly to a breakaway rim, minimizing flex and maximizing glass backboard stability during play.

An electric actuator provides convenient, powered height adjustment, a feature facilities have increasingly requested for ease of use during events and practices. The unit's base is fully covered in vinyl padding, both for safety and to allow customization with team or sponsor branding.

Constructed from steel with a powdercoat finish and manufactured in the United States, the system ships at approximately 3300 lbs, reflecting its heavy-duty base and construction intended for stable, long-term facility use.

Specifications

Specification	Value
SKU	9716E
Material	Steel
Finish	Powercoat
Country of Origin	United States
Boom Length	8'
Actuator Type	Electric
Rim Attachment	Breakaway rim directly attached to boom for backboard stability
Base Padding	Fully covered in vinyl padding, customizable for team/sponsor branding
Intended Use	Collegiate and professional play
Ship Weight	3300 lbs / 1496.85 kg
Color	Black

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Base Padding Full vinyl cover; team/sponsor graphics ready	Base Padding Full vinyl cover; team/sponsor graphics ready	Base Padding Vinyl padded base	Base Padding Vinyl padding, fully covered	Base Padding Full vinyl cover; decoratable for sponsors	Base Padding Vinyl covered
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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

Gared Holdings LLC warrants its equipment against defects in material or factory workmanship. Coverage length depends on the product line — this model carries the warranty noted above where listed. Gared's warranty periods run as follows:

Lifetime - Endurance playground systems: in-ground post, extension arm and bracing components.
25 years - Standard Duty and Heavy Duty playground posts (braced gooseneck and adjustable straight post structures).
10 years - volleyball uprights on OmniSteel, OmniLite, RallyLine and GoCourt systems, and economy playground posts.
5 years - FGP series football goalposts, manual and electric winches, curtain hoists and the SafStop gymnasium structure.
4 years - 2500 / 2500I Tournament breakaway goals.
3 years - winch assemblies, floor sleeves and cover plates, and regulation volleyball nets.
2 years - portable winch winders and selected backboards.
1 year - nets, padding, base adapters, height adjusters, badminton and tetherball systems, referee stands and accessories.

The warranty period starts on the date of substantial completion (installation). Defects must be reported to Gared in writing during the warranty period with proof of purchase and the purchase or installation date; Gared will repair or replace the defective equipment at its discretion, with shipping, insurance and installation costs borne by the owner.

Not covered: improper installation, use other than intended, unauthorized alterations or modifications, abuse or misuse, and damage from fire, flood, wind or lightning. Liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective equipment. As an authorized Gared dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.

Frequently asked questions

What powers the height adjustment on the 9716E?

It uses an electric actuator for convenient, powered height adjustment.

How is the backboard stabilized on this system?

The 8' boom attaches directly to a breakaway rim, providing maximum glass backboard stability.

Can the base be customized with team branding?

Yes, the base is fully covered in vinyl padding that can be decorated to promote team and sponsor marketing.

Is JoySportStore an authorized Gared dealer?

Yes. JoySportStore is an authorized dealer for Gared Performance Sports Systems, so every unit ships brand-new with the full Gared manufacturer warranty and factory-backed support.

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