SportsPlay Gooseneck (Bent Post) Playground Basketball Goal with Aluminum Fan Backboard

Description

Ready to transform your outdoor court with a backstop built for heavy action? The SportsPlay 3.5″ OD Bent Post Basketball Backstop with Aluminum Fan Backboard & Official Goal combines superior durability with easy installation and official specifications, making it ideal for community, school, or backyard courts. Here’s why this setup might be your next MVP:

Built Tough for the Long Haul

The 542-600 fan-shaped backboard isn’t just any aluminum slab; it’s a 35” x 54” x 1 ¼” beast, molded from #319 aluminum alloy to shrug off impacts. The playing surface boasts a 3/16” thickness, with reinforcing ribs and a solid flange to keep things sturdy even when things get competitive. The area around the goal attachment is even thicker at 7/16”, engineered to hold up under high stress.

Powder-coated with a white polyester finish, the backboard also has optional silk-screened borders or targets for added precision. Burrs and sharp edges? Sanded down to a smooth finish, keeping the surface player-safe and sleek. And here’s the best part: the cast aluminum backboard comes with a lifetime warranty when mounted “goal to post” to handle the toughest slams without batting an eye.

Reliable, Sturdy Post Design

The 543-329 Bent Post features a 3 ½” OD zinc-coated steel tubing that extends 36” out from the backboard face, perfect for those long-range shots. With a solid 8-gauge wall thickness, this post can withstand up to 1,500 pounds before showing any signs of bending. That’s serious durability. It buries 36” deep in concrete, ensuring that your backstop doesn’t budge, even under the most intense dunks.

High-Quality Official Goal and Net

The 542-917 Official Goal isn’t just a ring – it’s an 18” diameter high-carbon steel hoop with 12 no-tie net holders to keep the net securely in place. The 120-thread count nylon net is designed in an hourglass shape for a perfect swoosh every time. Finished with an orange powder coating, the rim stands out, making it unmistakable from anywhere on the court.

Installation Made Easy

Follow these straightforward steps, and you’ll have your backstop set up in no time:

1. Prepare the footing hole as per specifications.
2. Position the bent post and ensure the extension sits at 9′ 8″ above the playing surface.
3. Pour concrete, using around 12 bags for secure footing, then let it harden for 48 hours.
4. Attach the backboard using hex bolts and T-nuts, leveling as needed.
5. Attach the goal to the backboard, ensuring a tight, stable connection.

Note: Always check the official goal height – it should be exactly 10 feet from the rim top to the court surface.

Maintenance Tips

To keep your backstop performing its best, give it a quick check every few months for any loose bolts or wear. If anything looks out of place, replace parts as needed. This simple maintenance will ensure your setup lasts for years without a hitch.

Ideal For:

• Outdoor courts in schools, parks, and residential areas
• Players who want a backboard that won’t back down under serious play
• Anyone looking to add an official, professional look and feel to their home court

Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the backboard when mounted as specified.

This isn’t just a backstop – it’s your reliable on-court partner. Install it, and let the games begin!

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