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First Team FT256 Steel Basketball Backboard

Original price $832.00 - Original price $832.00
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Product Overview
In short
The First Team FT256 is a 36”x60” rectangular steel backboard with an 11 ga. steel pan skin. It features a white powder coat finish, an official size shooters square, and accepts rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern. This backboard is manufactured in the USA and has a shipping weight of approximately 100#.
✓ Authorized First Team Dealer — ships brand-new with full manufacturer warranty & support

The First Team FT256 is a rectangular steel backboard, measuring 36”x60”. Its skin is constructed from 11 ga. steel pan, with all formed corners and edges fully welded and ground for safety.

The backboard is finished with a white powder coat and includes an official size shooters square. It is designed to accept rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern and has a shipping weight of approximately 100#. This product is manufactured in the USA.

Specifications
SpecificationValue
Backboard ShapeRectangular
Backboard Size36”x60”
Backboard MaterialSteel
Backboard Skin11 ga. steel pan
Backboard Construction DetailsFormed corners and edges fully welded and ground for safety
Backboard CoatingWhite powder coat
Backboard MarkingsOfficial size shooters square
Rim / Goal Mounting Pattern5”x5” hole pattern
Backboard Shipping WeightApproximately 100#
OriginManufactured in the USA
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Glass 36x54
Backboard material
1/2" thick acrylic
Backboard material
1/4" clear tempered glass
Backboard material
36 in. x 54 in. fan-shaped
Backboard material
36 in. x 60 in. rectangular
Backboard material
42 in. x 60 in. rectangular
Backboard material
36"x54" rectangular
Backboard size
Approx. 54" wide x 36" high
Backboard size
Approx. 54" wide x 36" high (36"x54")
Backboard size
Cast aluminum
Backboard size
Steel
Backboard size
Steel
Backboard size
Tempered glass
Markings
Bright white screening
Markings
White ceramic markings fired into glass
Markings
official size orange shooters square
Markings
11 ga. steel pan
Markings
11 ga. steel pan
Markings
3/8" glass
Frame
Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions
Frame
Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions
Frame
Threaded brace holes for 3/8 in. bolts
Frame
Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground
Frame
Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground
Frame
Anodized aluminum frame, aluminum-core rim supports
Goal mounting pattern
5" x 5" on centers
Goal mounting pattern
Goal mounting pattern
Goal mounting pattern
5”x5” hole pattern
Goal mounting pattern
Goal mounting pattern
5"x5" rim hole pattern
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
Official size orange shooter's square
Rear structure mounting
Official size shooter's square
Rear structure mounting
Official size shooter's square
Rear structure mounting
Rim support / mounting
Rim support / mounting
Four preinstalled aluminum/vinyl rim grommets
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in. or 5 in. x 4 in.
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in. hole pattern
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Rim support / mounting
2" white border, ceramic ink fired square
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
White powder coat
Padding compatibility
White powder coat
Padding compatibility
White powder coat
Padding compatibility
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
10-Year Limited
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Warranted on First Team pole structures only
Warranty
Warranted on First Team systems only
Warranty
Valid on First Team systems only
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
45 lbs
Ship Weight
Ship Weight
36 lbs
Ship Weight
100 lbs
Ship Weight
150 lbs
Ship Weight
143 lbs
Best for
Home courts wanting a thicker mid-size acrylic board.
Best for
Rec players wanting real glass rebound in a 54x36 board.
Best for
Budget-minded residential and recreational fan-shaped installs.
Best for
Parks and playgrounds needing a tough, low-cost steel board.
Best for
Municipal courts wanting a larger 42 in. tall steel board.
Best for
Tight side-court spaces that still require tempered glass play.
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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

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 are the dimensions of the FT256 backboard?

The FT256 backboard measures 36”x60”.

What material is the backboard skin made from?

The backboard skin is made from 11 ga. steel pan.

What is the shipping weight of the FT256 backboard?

The backboard has a shipping weight of approximately 100#.

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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