Basketball Backboard Padding & Pole Pads
Basketball backboard padding wraps the bottom edge and lower sides of the backboard so a player who goes up for a rebound meets foam, not glass or steel. This page carries PRO-MOLD padding in channel-mount, glue-on and outdoor styles, edge padding sized to the board, and pole and post pads for the uprights underneath.
Padding is the first thing an inspector checks and the last thing anyone notices when it is right. Fresh pads in your school color finish a gym.

Which pole pad fits my basketball post?
Measure the post. Square posts take a fitted pad or a base pad sized to the post, round or odd sizes take a wrap-around pad, and Titan and Church Yard systems have replacement padding made for that model.
| Pad | Fits | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted Post Pads | 4 in., 5 in., 6 in. and 8 in. square posts | Mitered corners for a snug fit, 2 in. foam, UV-resistant vinyl |
| Base Post Pads | 4 in., 5 in., 6 in. and 8 in. square posts | Covers the base of the post, 2 in. foam, UV-resistant vinyl |
| Wrap-Around Post Pads | 3 in. to 4 in., 4-1/2 in. to 6 in., and 6-5/8 in. to 8 in. posts | 2 in. foam, UV-resistant vinyl |
| Protector Pad, 4 in. thick | 4-1/2 in. outdoor poles | 72 in. tall, 4 in. high-density foam |
| Titan Replacement Padding | Titan Adjustable 772, 774, CV664A, CVAC66 (6 in. x 6 in. post); CV553B and CV684A versions also listed | 2 in. foam, hook-and-loop closure |
Backboard padding questions
How do I pick backboard padding?
Match the pad to the board. PRO-MOLD comes in channel-mount, glue-on and narrow channel versions; the narrow channel pad is made for fiberglass, steel and wood boards. Bolt-on edge padding is sized for 48 in., 54 in. and 72 in. wide boards, and the EP7215 fits 72 in. wide glass backboards.
What is a basketball pole pad?
A pole pad wraps the post that holds the backboard so a player who runs into it hits foam. Fitted and base pads fit 4 in. to 8 in. square posts, and wrap-around pads cover round posts from 3 in. to 8 in.
Can my school order with a purchase order?
Yes. School POs are welcome. Contact us and we will set it up.
Need A Full Court Package?
From a single replacement rim to a complete gymnasium build, we spec basketball equipment for schools, training centers, and athletic departments. Talk to us and we'll quote the whole setup.