Product Overview
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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Backboard Material & Markings | ½" thick tempered glass, official white shooter's square and border |
| Backboard Size | 40"x54" |
| Backboard Frame | Aluminum extrusion, corner brackets |
| Backboard Corner Mounting | 34"x45" |
| Goal Mounting Pattern | 5"x5" |
| Rim Mounting Reinforcement | Glass sandwiched between two cushioned steel plates |
| Top Rim Mounting | Bolts pass through tubular steel bushings |
| Lower Rim Mounting | Forward facing studs pre-mounted into steel faceplate |
| Shipping Weight | Approximately 150# |
| Warranty | 10-Year Limited Warranty |
| Origin | Made in USA |
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Backboard material 1/2" thick acrylic | Backboard material 40 in. x 54 in. | Backboard material 42 in. tall x 60 in. wide | Backboard material 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. |
| $1,098.00 $1,025.00 | $1,054.00 | $1,087.00 | $1,097.00 | $1,100.00 | $1,134.00 |
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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
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.