First Team RuffNeck Excel EXT Fixed Height Basketball Goal

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Product Overview

In short

The First Team RuffNeck Excel Fixed Height Basketball Goal features a heavy-duty 4 1/2" O.D. galvanized schedule 40 steel pole buried 48" below the playing surface, offering a 48" post-to-backboard extension. It includes an FT265 42"x72" steel backboard and an FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal with a direct mounting design to eliminate backboard stress. The system has an approximate shipping weight of 350 lbs. and comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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The RuffNeck Excel Fixed Height Basketball Goal is a durable system featuring a heavy-duty 4 1/2" O.D. galvanized schedule 40 steel pole. This pole is designed for permanent installation, requiring it to be buried 48" below the playing surface. The system provides a consistent post-to-backboard extension distance of 48".

This specific package includes an FT1900 RuffNeck Pole System, FT1900NC RuffNeck Nosecone & Braces Assembly, an FT265 42"x72" steel backboard, and an FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal. The unique nose-cone backboard mounting design, secured with a through-bolt and supported by two tubular braces, ensures a simple installation while directly mounting the backboard to eliminate stress. The rim also features a direct mount design, passing through the backboard and into the post to further alleviate stress.

The RuffNeck Excel goal is a fixed height system, making it suitable for applications where adjustable height is not required. It is listed as "In Stock - Ready to ship!" and has an approximate shipping weight of 350 lbs. Every RuffNeck package, including the Excel, is backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Product Type	Fixed Height Basketball Goal
Pole System Model	FT1900 RuffNeck Pole System
Vertical Pole Diameter	4 1/2" O.D.
Vertical Pole Material	Schedule 40 galvanized steel tubing
Vertical Pole Installation	Buried 48" below playing surface
Nosecone & Braces Model	FT1900NC RuffNeck Nosecone & Braces Assembly
Backboard Model	FT265
Backboard Size	42"x72"
Backboard Material	Steel
Backboard Mounting	Nose-cone design with through-bolt locking nose-cone to post; direct mounted; supported by two tubular braces
Rim / Goal Model	FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal
Rim / Goal Mounting	Direct mount through backboard into post
Base-to-Backboard Extension	48"
Height Adjustment	Fixed Height
System Weight	Approx. Shipping Weight: 350 lbs.
Availability	In Stock - Ready to ship!
Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty

Compare First Team models

Flight	Impervia	Intensity	Excel THIS	Flight	Supreme
Backboard 39"x54" fan-shaped fiberglass, 1 5/8" thick	Backboard 42" x 60" rectangular	Backboard 42"x72" rectangular aluminum	Backboard 42" x 72" rectangular	Backboard 39" x 54" fan-shaped	Backboard 42"x72" clear acrylic, 1/2" thick
Backboard build & finish Fiberglass laminates, pressed-wood core, gel-coat border	Backboard build & finish Aluminum, 10 ga. skin, 1/4" vertical struts	Backboard build & finish 10 ga. skin, 1/4" rear straps, punched 3/8" holes	Backboard build & finish Steel (FT265 board)	Backboard build & finish Fiberglass, 1 5/8" thick, honeycomb composite core	Backboard build & finish Competition-grade anodized aluminum frame
Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White powder coat, official orange shooters square	Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type —	Rim type Gel-coat 2" border and official shooters square	Rim type Flexible institutional-quality rim
Rim construction 3/16" plates, double 5/8" steel, 6+ welds, orange	Rim construction Double 5/8" steel, 3/16" plates, welded 6+ places	Rim construction 3/16" plates, double 5/8" steel, 6+ welds, orange	Rim construction FT172D unbreakable fixed goal	Rim construction Double 5/8" steel, 3/16" plates, welded 6+ places	Rim construction 5/8" ring, 3/16" brace on 60% of ring, orange
Net system Continuous netlock; nylon or chain, nylon included	Net system Through backboard into horizontal extension	Net system Continuous netlock 3/16"x1" steel; nylon net included	Net system Direct mount through backboard into post	Net system Through backboard into horizontal extension	Net system —
Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) Continuous netlocking system; nylon net included	Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) —	Extension (setback) Continuous netlocking system; nylon net included	Extension (setback) 48"
Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" galvanized braces; rim mounts through board	Backboard braces & rim mount 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga., 48" bury	Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" galvanized braces; rim mounts through board	Backboard braces & rim mount 4 1/2" O.D. Sch. 40 galvanized steel, 48" bury	Backboard braces & rim mount 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga., 48" bury	Backboard braces & rim mount Two 1" round galvanized tubular braces
Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	Pole & bury depth 60" setback; two 1" galvanized tubular braces	Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	Pole & bury depth 48" setback; nose-cone design, two tubular braces	Pole & bury depth 60" setback; two 1" galvanized tubular braces	Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury
Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty 20-Year Limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty Lifetime Limited	Warranty Lifetime Limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty Lifetime limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)
Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Backboard manufactured in the USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin 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 240 lbs	Ship Weight 275 lbs	Ship Weight 275 lbs	Ship Weight 350 lbs	Ship Weight 240 lbs	Ship Weight 290 lbs
Best for Budget-minded buyers wanting a fan-shaped fiberglass board.	Best for Public courts wanting a mid-size aluminum board with reinforced struts.	Best for Windy sites needing a perforated full-size aluminum board.	Best for Parks and playgrounds wanting a vandal-resistant steel backboard on a heavy in-ground pole.	Best for Recreation areas wanting fiberglass rebound in a compact fan shape.	Best for Courts wanting full-size acrylic and a lifetime warranty.
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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.

Frequently asked questions

What components are included in the RuffNeck Excel package?

The RuffNeck Excel package includes the FT1900 RuffNeck Pole System, FT1900NC RuffNeck Nosecone & Braces Assembly, FT265 42"x72" Steel Backboard, and an FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal.

What are the specifications for the vertical pole of the RuffNeck Excel system?

The vertical pole is a heavy-duty 4 1/2" O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized steel post, which is designed to be buried 48" below the playing surface.

How is the backboard and rim mounted on the RuffNeck Excel system?

The backboard uses a nose-cone mounting design with a through-bolt locking the nose-cone to the post and is supported by two tubular braces. The rim is direct mounted through the backboard and into the post to eliminate backboard stress.

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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