{"product_id":"first-team-ft17-ground-sleeve","title":"First Team FT17 Ground Sleeve","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFT17 Ground Sleeve for Secure 5\" Basketball Post Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FT17 Ground Sleeve provides the critical foundation for installing your 5-inch direct bury basketball post, ensuring a stable and long-lasting setup for years of active play. Engineered for deep burial, this sleeve anchors your system firmly into the ground, extending 42 inches below the playing surface. This depth is essential for maintaining post rigidity and preventing movement, even during vigorous games. Once the sleeve is properly set in concrete, the basketball post slides in and is secured using eight ½\"x 1 ½\" hex bolts. This design not only holds the post firmly in place but also allows for precise leveling and adjustment, ensuring your backboard is perfectly plumb for fair play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling the FT17 Ground Sleeve is a straightforward process that results in a professional-grade installation. After digging the appropriate hole and setting the sleeve, concrete is poured around it, followed by a sand fill inside the sleeve for additional post stabilization. This method creates a robust anchor that withstands the demands of competitive and recreational use. With the FT17, you gain the confidence of a secure installation, backed by a 10-Year Superior Warranty, reflecting its durable construction and reliable performance. It's an essential component for any permanent 5-inch direct bury basketball system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 5\" direct bury basketball posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurial depth of 42 inches below playing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 8 ½\"x 1 ½\" hex bolts for post securement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows for post leveling and adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires concrete and sand for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-Year Superior Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate shipping weight: 57 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"First Team","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48775346847971,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/8370\/6339\/files\/108e3824-4a2e-4ce9-9c2a-b5f3a693ca4c.jpg?v=1779300277","url":"https:\/\/joysportstore.com\/products\/first-team-ft17-ground-sleeve","provider":"JoySportStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}