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First Team FT265B Steel Basketball Backboard

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Product Overview
In short
The FT265 Rectangular Steel Backboard is 42”x72” and features an 11-gauge steel pan skin with a ¼” rear support structure. It has 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 186#.
✓ Authorized First Team Dealer — ships brand-new with full manufacturer warranty & support

The FT265 Rectangular Steel Backboard is a 42”x72” steel backboard. It features an 11-gauge steel pan skin and a ¼” rear support strap structure. All formed corners and edges are fully welded and ground for safety.

The backboard is coated with a white powder coat and includes an official size shooters square. It is designed to accept rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern. Manufactured in the USA, the backboard has a shipping weight of approximately 186#.

Specifications
SpecificationValue
Backboard Shaperectangular
Backboard Size42”x72”
Backboard Materialsteel
Backboard Skin11-gauge steel pan
Rear Support Structure¼”
Backboard Constructionformed corners and edges fully welded and ground for safety
Backboard Finishwhite powder coat
Backboard Markingsofficial size shooters square
Rim / Goal Compatibilityaccepts rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern
OriginMade in USA
Backboard Shipping Weightapproximately 186#
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Backboard material
42"x72" rectangular
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36"x60" rectangular
Backboard material
42"x72" rectangular
Backboard material
42 in. x 72 in. rectangular
Backboard material
Backboard refurbishing kit (board, rim, structure)
Backboard material
42 in. x 72 in. rectangular, perforated
Backboard size
Acrylic
Backboard size
Aluminum, white powder coat
Backboard size
Steel, white powder coat
Backboard size
Tempered glass
Backboard size
42 in. x 72 in. rectangular aluminum board
Backboard size
Aluminum
Markings
1/2" acrylic
Markings
10-gauge aluminum pan skin
Markings
11-gauge steel pan skin
Markings
1/2 in. thick
Markings
10 ga skin, 1/4 in. rear straps, welded ground edges
Markings
11 ga. aluminum skin
Frame
Anodized aluminum frame, aluminum-core rim supports
Frame
1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support
Frame
1/4" rear support, welded and ground edges
Frame
Competition anodized aluminum framework
Frame
Standard double 5/8 in. steel rim, orange, 5x5 pattern
Frame
Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground
Goal mounting pattern
5"x5" rim hole pattern
Goal mounting pattern
Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger
Goal mounting pattern
5"x5" rim hole pattern
Goal mounting pattern
Aluminum core rim supports
Goal mounting pattern
Nylon net included; locks nylon or chain nets
Goal mounting pattern
1/4 in. thick support structure
Rear structure mounting
Rear structure mounting
Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net included
Rear structure mounting
¼”
Rear structure mounting
2 in. white border + shooter's square, ceramic ink
Rear structure mounting
1/4 in. thick steel, silver; adds rim support
Rear structure mounting
2 in. border and shooter's square area unperforated
Rim support / mounting
2" white border, square screen printed on back
Rim support / mounting
Official orange shooters square
Rim support / mounting
Official size shooters square
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Rim support / mounting
Bolts to 42 in. board rear; poles with 6x6 faceplate
Rim support / mounting
5 in. x 5 in.
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
Padding compatibility
White powder coat, 3/8 in. perforations
Certifications
Lifetime Limited on First Team structures
Certifications
Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim)
Certifications
Certifications
Valid on First Team pole structures only
Certifications
Lifetime Limited (structure, board, standard rim)
Certifications
Lifetime Limited on First Team pole structures
Warranty
Made in USA
Warranty
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Warranty
Made in USA
Warranty
Backboard is warranted when mounted on First Team pole structures only.
Warranty
Manufactured in the USA
Warranty
Made in USA
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
100 lbs
Ship Weight
145 lbs
Ship Weight
186 lbs
Ship Weight
211 lbs
Ship Weight
167 lbs
Ship Weight
55 lbs
Best for
Gyms wanting a lighter see-through board at full competition size.
Best for
Playgrounds needing reinforced rim support on rebuilt 36" boards.
Best for
Outdoor courts and parks needing a vandal-tough full-size board.
Best for
Competition courts needing full-size 1/2 in. glass on First Team poles.
Best for
Owners of Excel systems refurbishing a worn 42 in. backboard.
Best for
Windy open-air courts needing a perforated full-size aluminum board.
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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 FT265 Rectangular Steel Backboard?

The FT265 Rectangular Steel Backboard measures 42”x72”.

What materials are used for the backboard skin and rear support structure?

The backboard skin is 11-gauge steel pan, and the rear support strap structure is ¼”.

What type of rim hole pattern does this backboard accept?

The backboard accepts rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern.

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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