First Team RetroFit42 Playground Backboard Refurbishing Kit

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$1,397.00 - $1,397.00

$1,397.00

$1,397.00 - $1,397.00

$1,397.00

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Product Overview

In short

The First Team RetroFit42 Playground Backboard Refurbishing Kit includes a 1/4” thick steel support structure, a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum backboard with a 10 gauge skin, and a double 5/8” diameter high strength steel rim. The system is manufactured in the USA and weighs approximately 167#. It comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty for the support structure, backboard, and standard rim.

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The First Team RetroFit42 kit features a robust 1/4” thick steel support structure, powder coated silver, designed to bolt into the backside of several 42” tall First Team, Inc. backboards. This structure includes vertical mounting slots for poles with at least a 6”x6” faceplate and provides adequate rim support to prevent backboard breakage.

The backboard is a 42”x72” rectangular aluminum unit with a 10 gauge skin and a ¼” rear support strap structure. Its formed corners and edges are fully welded and ground for safety. The backboard face is punched with 3/8” holes, excluding a 2” border and the shooters square area, and is coated with white powder coat. It accepts rims with a 5”x5” hole pattern and is manufactured in the USA.

The standard rim included 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. It features a net locking system for nylon or chain nets, with a nylon net included, and is powder coated orange. The entire system has an approximate weight of 167# and comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty covering the support structure, backboard, and standard rim.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Support Structure	1/4” thick steel construction, powder coated silver, provides adequate rim support
Support Structure Pole Compatibility	Vertical mounting slots allowing backboard to be mounted to most poles with a faceplate at least 6”x6” (may require drilling)
Backboard Size	42”x72” rectangular
Backboard Material	Aluminum, 10 gauge skin, ¼” rear support strap structure
Backboard Features	Formed corners and edges fully welded and ground; face punched throughout with 3/8” holes (except 2” border and shooters square area); coated with white powder coat
Rim Hole Pattern	5”x5”
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 either nylon or chain nets
System Weight	Approximately 167#
Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty (Support structure, backboard, and standard rim)
Origin	Manufactured in the USA

Compare First Team models

RetroFit Select	FT261	RetroFit Ultra	Playground Kit THIS	Acrylic 42x72	RetroFit Pro
Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular	Backboard material 42 in. x 60 in. rectangular	Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular	Backboard material Backboard refurbishing kit (board, rim, structure)	Backboard material 42"x72" rectangular	Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular
Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat	Backboard size Aluminum	Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat	Backboard size 42 in. x 72 in. rectangular aluminum board	Backboard size Acrylic	Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat
Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin	Markings 11 ga. aluminum pan	Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin	Markings 10 ga skin, 1/4 in. rear straps, welded ground edges	Markings 1/2" acrylic	Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin
Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support	Frame Formed corners/edges fully welded and ground	Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat	Frame Standard double 5/8 in. steel rim, orange, 5x5 pattern	Frame Anodized aluminum frame, aluminum-core rim supports	Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support
Goal mounting pattern Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger	Goal mounting pattern Two welded 1/4 in. vertical struts	Goal mounting pattern Fits poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger	Goal mounting pattern Nylon net included; locks nylon or chain nets	Goal mounting pattern 5"x5" rim hole pattern	Goal mounting pattern Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger
Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net included	Rear structure mounting Official size shooter's square	Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net included	Rear structure mounting 1/4 in. thick steel, silver; adds rim support	Rear structure mounting —	Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net included
Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square	Rim support / mounting 5 in. x 5 in.	Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square	Rim support / mounting Vertical slots; poles with 6x6 in. faceplate	Rim support / mounting 2" white border, square screen printed on back	Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square
Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility White powder coat	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —
Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim)	Certifications —	Certifications Lifetime Limited	Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, board, standard rim)	Certifications Lifetime Limited on First Team structures	Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim)
Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty	Warranty Made in USA	Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty	Warranty Manufactured in the USA	Warranty Made in USA	Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty
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 145 lbs	Ship Weight 39 lbs	Ship Weight 145 lbs	Ship Weight 167 lbs	Ship Weight 100 lbs	Ship Weight 145 lbs
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.	Best for Straightforward 36" board and rim replacement on existing poles.	Best for Playground systems needing a durable aluminum board upgrade.	Best for Gyms wanting a lighter see-through board at full competition size.	Best for Playgrounds needing reinforced rim support on rebuilt 36" boards.
$1,367.00	$1,377.00	$1,386.00	$1,397.00	$1,420.00	$1,429.00
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Shipping & Returns

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the backboard?

The backboard is 42”x72” rectangular.

What material is the support structure made from?

The support structure is made from 1/4” thick steel construction.

What type of net is included with the rim?

A nylon net is included with the rim.

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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