First Team RuffNeck Playground EXT Fixed Height Basketball Goal

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$2,862.00 - $2,862.00

$2,862.00

$2,862.00 - $2,862.00

$2,862.00

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Product Overview

In short

The First Team RuffNeck Playground EXT is a fixed-height basketball system with a 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel pole (7 ga. wall, 48" ground bury, 60" setback), a 42"x60" rectangular steel backboard with 11-gauge skin and white powder coat finish, and a double-ring 5/8" steel rim powder coated orange with a nylon net included. The pole, backboard, and standard rim carry a 20-Year Limited Warranty, and the entire system weighs approximately 310#.

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The RuffNeck Playground EXT features a vertical pole built from 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing with a 7 ga. wall thickness, designed for a 48" ground bury and a 60" setback from post to backboard. Two 1" round galvanized tubular braces support the top corners of the backboard and connect directly to the pole, and the rim mounts directly through the backboard into the horizontal extension to eliminate backboard stress during play.

The backboard is a 42"x60" rectangular steel unit with an 11-gauge steel skin and ¼" thick vertical struts, finished in white powder coat with an official orange shooters square. The rim is fabricated from 3/16" backplates and side plates, fully welded, using a double 5/8" diameter high strength steel ring welded together at a minimum of six places, and is powder coated orange. Nets attach via a continuous net locking system made of 3/16"x1" steel with punched slots that accommodate nylon or chain nets, with a nylon net included; other rims, including outdoor breakaway rims, are also available.

The pole, backboard, and standard rim are backed by a 20-Year Limited Warranty, and the entire system weighs approximately 310#.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Vertical Pole Material	4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing
Pole Wall Thickness	7 ga.
Pole Ground Bury	48"
Post to Backboard Setback	60"
Backboard Support Braces	Two 1" round galvanized tubular braces supporting top corners of backboard, connected directly to pole
Rim Mounting Design	Rim mounts directly through backboard into the horizontal extension to eliminate backboard stress during play
Backboard Size	42" x 60" rectangular steel
Backboard Skin Thickness	11-gauge steel
Backboard Struts	¼" thick vertical struts
Backboard Finish	White powder coat finish
Backboard Shooter's Square	Official orange shooters square
Rim Backplates/Side Plates	3/16" backplates and side plates, fully welded
Rim Ring Construction	Double 5/8" diameter, high strength steel welded together at a minimum of six places
Net Locking System	Continuous net locking system constructed of 3/16" x 1" steel with punched slots facilitating nylon or chain nets
Net Included	Nylon net included
Rim Finish	Entire rim powder coated orange
Optional Rims	Other rims including outdoor breakaway rims available
Warranty	20-Year Limited Warranty on pole, backboard, and standard rim
System Weight	Approximately 310#

Compare First Team models

Excel	Endura	Playground EXT THIS	Flight	Impervia	Intensity
Backboard 42"x72" rectangular steel	Backboard 36" x 60" rectangular	Backboard 42"x60" rectangular steel, 11 gauge	Backboard 39"x54" fan-shaped fiberglass, 1 5/8" thick	Backboard 42" x 60" rectangular	Backboard 42"x72" rectangular aluminum
Backboard build & finish 11 ga. skin, 1/4" vertical struts, white powder coat	Backboard build & finish Aluminum with 10 ga. aluminum pan skin	Backboard build & finish 42x60 rectangular steel backboard, white powder coat finish	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
Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White powder coat, official orange shooters square	Rim type Flexible rim with heavy duty compression spring	Rim type Standard fixed rim	Rim type White powder coat, official orange shooters square	Rim type Standard fixed rim
Rim construction 3/16" plates, double 5/8" steel, 6+ welds, orange	Rim construction Double 5/8" steel, fully welded, orange powder coat	Rim construction 5/8" ring, 3/16" brace on 60% of ring, 3/16" steel parts	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
Net system Continuous netlock 3/16"x1" steel; nylon net included	Net system —	Net system —	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
Extension (setback) 48"	Extension (setback) Continuous netlocking system; nylon net included	Extension (setback) 60"	Extension (setback) 48"	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" round galvanized tubular braces	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
Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	Pole & bury depth 60" setback; two 1" round tubular braces	Pole & bury depth 4 1/2" O.D. RS40 zinc-coated steel, 7 ga.; 48" bury	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
Warranty 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	Warranty Lifetime Limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)	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 20-year limited (pole, backboard, standard rim)
Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Backboard manufactured in the 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 350 lbs	Ship Weight 255 lbs	Ship Weight 290 lbs	Ship Weight 240 lbs	Ship Weight 275 lbs	Ship Weight 275 lbs
Best for High-traffic playgrounds needing a full-size steel board.	Best for Budget-minded playgrounds needing a weatherproof aluminum board with lifetime coverage.	Best for Public courts needing extra 60-inch clearance behind the baseline.	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.
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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

20-Year 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 is the pole made of and how is it installed?

The vertical post is constructed of 4 ½" O.D. RS40 zinc flow coated steel tubing with a 7 ga. wall thickness, designed for a 48" bury into the ground and a 60" setback from post to backboard.

What size is the backboard and what is its construction?

The backboard is 42"x60" rectangular steel with an 11-gauge steel skin, ¼" thick vertical struts, a white powder coat finish, and an official orange shooters square.

How much does the system weigh and what warranty does it carry?

The entire system weighs approximately 310#, and the pole, backboard, and standard rim carry a 20-Year Limited Warranty.

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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