Product Overview
The First Team RetroFit36 III Backboard Refurbishing Kit, also referred to as Retrofit36 Endura, features a robust 1/4” thick steel support structure (FT36RF) that is powder coated silver. This structure is specifically designed to bolt into the backside of most 36” tall backboards manufactured by First Team, Inc. It also provides vertical mounting slots for attachment to most poles with a faceplate at least 6”x6”, potentially requiring drilling, and incorporates adequate rim support to prevent backboard breakage from players hanging on the rim.
The kit includes a 36”x 60” rectangular aluminum backboard, featuring a 10-gauge aluminum pan skin. The backboard is finished with a white powder coat and marked with an official orange shooters square. The standard rim provided is fabricated from 3/16” backplates and side plates, fully welded, and constructed from double 5/8” diameter high strength steel welded at a minimum of six places. The rim is powder coated orange and includes a net locking system that accommodates both nylon and chain nets, with a nylon net being included. Other rim options, such as outdoor breakaway rims, are available. The complete system has an approximate weight of 145# and carries a Lifetime Limited Warranty for the support structure, backboard, and standard rim.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Support Structure Material | 1/4” thick steel |
| Support Structure Finish | powder coated silver |
| Support Structure Compatibility | designed to bolt into the backside of most 36” tall backboards manufactured by First Team, Inc. |
| Pole Mounting | vertical mounting slots allowing backboard to be mounted to most poles with a faceplate at least 6”x6” (may require drilling) |
| Support Structure Feature | adequate rim support to guard against backboard breakage when players hang from rim |
| Backboard Size | 36”x 60” rectangular |
| Backboard Material | aluminum with 10-gauge aluminum pan skin |
| Backboard Finish | white powder coat |
| Backboard Markings | official orange shooters square |
| Rim / Goal | Standard rim fabricated from 3/16” backplates and side plates fully welded, double 5/8” diameter high strength steel welded together at a minimum of six places, powder coated orange |
| Net | Nylon net included, net locking system facilitates use of nylon or chain nets |
| Other Rims Available | outdoor breakaway rims |
| System Weight | approximately 145# |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty (Support structure, backboard, and standard rim) |
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Backboard material 11 ga. steel skin, 1/4" & 10 ga. rear structure | Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular | Backboard material 1/2" thick tempered glass | Backboard material 1/2" thick tempered glass | Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular | Backboard material 42 in. x 60 in. rectangular |
Backboard size 42" x 60" rectangular | Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat | Backboard size ½" thick tempered glass with official white shooter's square and border | Backboard size 72" wide | Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat | Backboard size Aluminum |
Markings Official size shooter's square, white powder coat | Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin | Markings Official white shooter's square and border | Markings Official white shooter's square and border | Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin | Markings 11 ga. aluminum pan |
Frame Welded steel structure, formed corners and edges | Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support | Frame Aluminum extrusion with corner brackets | Frame Aluminum extrusion, top corner brackets | Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support | Frame Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground |
Goal mounting pattern 5" x 5" | Goal mounting pattern Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger | Goal mounting pattern 5" x 4" | Goal mounting pattern 5" x 4" | Goal mounting pattern Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger | Goal mounting pattern Two welded 1/4 in. vertical struts |
Rear structure mounting Industry standard 20" x 35" | Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net; breakaway optional | Rear structure mounting 20" x 35"; steel ceiling/wall support included | Rear structure mounting 36" x 62" short board corner mounting | Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net included | Rear structure mounting Official size shooter's square |
Rim support / mounting Welded steel rear structure, full-coat rust protection | Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square | Rim support / mounting Steel spacers through glass; no contact to 1000 lbs | Rim support / mounting Full 72" steel support; spacers, no contact to 1000 lbs | Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square | Rim support / mounting 5 in. x 5 in. |
Padding compatibility — | Padding compatibility — | Padding compatibility Pre-drilled for FT72C TuffGuard padding | Padding compatibility Pre-drilled for FT72C TuffGuard padding | Padding compatibility — | Padding compatibility White powder coat |
Certifications — | Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim) | Certifications Meets NCAA and NFHS standards | Certifications Meets NCAA and NFHS standards | Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim) | Certifications — |
Warranty 10-Year Superior Warranty | Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty | Warranty Lifetime Superior Warranty | Warranty Lifetime Superior Warranty | Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty | 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 150 lbs | Ship Weight 145 lbs | Ship Weight 230 lbs | Ship Weight 200 lbs | Ship Weight 145 lbs | Ship Weight 39 lbs |
Best for Parks and outdoor courts needing vandal-resistant steel. | Best for Facilities refurbishing 36" boards with an outdoor breakaway rim option. | Best for Ceiling or wall retrofits needing lifetime-warranty glass. | Best for Competition gyms wanting full-width steel rim support. | Best for Budget refresh of an existing 36" backboard with rim and net. | Best for Outdoor courts needing a strut-reinforced aluminum board that stays light. |
| $1,305.00 $1,283.00 | $1,332.00 | $1,353.00 | $1,353.00 | $1,367.00 | $1,377.00 |
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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
Lifetime 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.