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First Team FT231 Gymnasium Glass Basketball Backboard

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Product Overview
In short
The First Team FT231 Gymnasium Glass Basketball Backboard features ½" thick tempered glass with an official white shooter's square and border, measuring 40"x54". It includes an aluminum extrusion frame with 34"x45" corner mounting and a 5"x5" goal mounting pattern. The backboard is reinforced at rim mounting locations with cushioned steel plates and carries a 10-Year Limited Warranty, with an approximate shipping weight of 150#.
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The First Team FT231 Gymnasium Glass Basketball Backboard is constructed from ½" thick tempered glass, featuring an official white shooter's square and border. Its overall perimeter dimensions are 40"x54". The backboard's frame is an aluminum extrusion, secured at the corners by corner brackets that provide for 34"x45" corner mounting.

For rim mounting, the glass is reinforced by being sandwiched between two cushioned steel plates. The backboard has a 5"x5" goal mounting pattern, with top rim mounting bolts passing through tubular steel bushings and forward-facing lower rim mounting studs pre-mounted into a steel faceplate. This backboard carries a 10-Year Limited Warranty and has an approximate shipping weight of 150#.

Specifications
SpecificationValue
Backboard Material & Markings½" thick tempered glass, official white shooter's square and border
Backboard Size40"x54"
Backboard FrameAluminum extrusion, corner brackets
Backboard Corner Mounting34"x45"
Goal Mounting Pattern5"x5"
Rim Mounting ReinforcementGlass sandwiched between two cushioned steel plates
Top Rim MountingBolts pass through tubular steel bushings
Lower Rim MountingForward facing studs pre-mounted into steel faceplate
Shipping WeightApproximately 150#
Warranty10-Year Limited Warranty
OriginMade in USA
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Backboard material
1/2" thick acrylic
Backboard material
40 in. x 54 in.
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42 in. x 72 in. rectangular
Backboard material
36 in. x 60 in. rectangular
Backboard material
36 in. x 54 in. rectangular
Backboard size
Approx. 60" wide x 36" high
Backboard size
Tempered glass
Backboard size
Tempered glass
Backboard size
Steel
Backboard size
Aluminum
Backboard size
Tempered glass
Markings
Bright white screening
Markings
1/2 in. thick
Markings
3/8 in. thick
Markings
11 ga. steel pan
Markings
11 ga. aluminum pan
Markings
3/8 in. thick
Frame
Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions
Frame
Aluminum extrusion, corner brackets; 34x45 in. mount
Frame
Aluminum extrusion with steel perimeter frame
Frame
Edges fully welded and ground
Frame
Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground
Frame
Competition anodized aluminum framework
Goal mounting pattern
Goal mounting pattern
Glass sandwiched between cushioned steel plates
Goal mounting pattern
Full-width fabricated steel; rim never touches glass
Goal mounting pattern
1/4 in. thick support structure
Goal mounting pattern
Goal mounting pattern
Aluminum core rim supports
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
Official white shooter's square and border
Rear structure mounting
Official white shooter's square and border
Rear structure mounting
Official size shooter's square
Rear structure mounting
Official size shooter's square
Rear structure mounting
2 in. white border + shooter's square, ceramic ink
Rim support / mounting
FT36-HFM metal H-frame rim support
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
White powder coat
Padding compatibility
White powder coat
Padding compatibility
Certifications
Certifications
10-Year Limited
Certifications
Lifetime Limited on Powerhouse structures
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Valid on First Team pole structures only
Warranty
10-Year Limited (First Team systems only)
Warranty
Made in USA
Warranty
Made in USA
Warranty
Made in USA
Warranty
Made in USA
Warranty
Backboard is warranted when mounted on First Team pole structures only.
Availability
In stock - ready to ship
Availability
In stock - ready to ship
Availability
In stock - ready to ship
Availability
In stock - ready to ship
Availability
In stock - ready to ship
Availability
In stock - ready to ship
Ship Weight
Ship Weight
150 lbs
Ship Weight
197 lbs
Ship Weight
186 lbs
Ship Weight
35 lbs
Ship Weight
143 lbs
Best for
Recreational courts wanting a wide acrylic board with H-frame.
Best for
Gymnasium side courts needing 1/2 in. glass in a 40x54 in. footprint.
Best for
Powerhouse system owners with narrower court space wanting glass.
Best for
Full-size outdoor play with heavy-duty steel construction.
Best for
Coastal or humid sites wanting a lightweight rust-resistant board.
Best for
Driveway and half-court setups wanting real glass in a compact 54 in. width.
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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

10-Year 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the material and thickness of the backboard?

The backboard is constructed of ½" thick tempered glass.

What are the overall dimensions of the FT231 backboard?

The overall perimeter dimensions of the backboard are 40"x54".

What is the warranty for the FT231 backboard?

The backboard carries a 10-Year Limited Warranty.

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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