Description
Build a Court That Looks Ready to Win
Playground Full Sized Marked Steel Basketball Backboard is built for programs that want equipment to perform well and signal higher standards.
Programs that want to be taken seriously make their standards visible. The Playground Full Sized Marked Steel Basketball Backboard is built for daily practice, game-day readiness, and facility pride, giving coaches, athletes, and facilities the confidence that comes from equipment chosen with purpose.
As an athletic director or coach, you understand the impact of high-quality sports equipment on both performance and safety.
Why Programs Choose It
- Durability: Made with an integral reinforcing steel channel on the reverse side for increased support and stability
- Size and Visibility: The 42" x 72" white powder-coated board is marked clearly, ensuring optimal visibility for players
- Easy Installation: Features a keyslot mounting configuration, allowing for straightforward and safe basketball rim replacement
- Recommended Play Level: Perfect for NRSA, recreation, and youth levels, making it versatile for all school settings
Serious buyers do not choose on impulse. They choose the details that last: durability; size and visibility; easy installation. That is what makes this product a smart investment for facilities that want performance, presentation, and reliability working together.
Choose the equipment that reflects the standard you want associated with your program. The Playground Full Sized Marked Steel Basketball Backboard is the kind of purchase that helps a facility feel more prepared, more credible, and more complete.
Dimensions & Mounting
Specifications
| Size | 72" x 42" (rectangular, full-sized) |
| Material | 12 GA. stamped steel shell with 12 GA. formed mounting and stiffening channels welded to the reverse side (single vibration-free unit) |
| Finish | Phosphate pre-treated, gloss white powder coat; permanent silk-screened orange border and target |
| Rim/Goal Mounting | 3/8" diameter goal mounting holes on 5" horizontal x 5" vertical centers |
| Board Mounting | Key-slots in horizontal channels spaced 20" vertical x 35" horizontal; 15/32" (12 mm) mounting holes |
| Use | Indoor / Outdoor |
| Warranty | 10-Year limited warranty against defects in material and factory workmanship |
Backed for the Long Haul: 10-year limited warranty against defects in material or factory workmanship from the date of substantial completion (Gared Holdings LLC). Company will repair or replace defective equipment at its discretion; shipping, insurance, and installation costs are the owner's responsibility. Excludes improper installation, misuse, unauthorized modification, and damage from fire/flood/wind/lightning.
Common Questions
Will this fit my existing hoop or post?
Rim mounting: 3/8" diameter goal mounting holes on 5" horizontal x 5" vertical centers. Board mounting: Key-slots in horizontal channels spaced 20" vertical x 35" horizontal; 15/32" (12 mm) mounting holes. Replacing an existing Gared board is a direct fit.
Can I use this backboard indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Powder-coated steel — built for outdoor & playground — it’s suited to both indoor courts and outdoor play.
Does it come with a rim and net?
This listing is for the backboard only. Choose a matching rim and net separately — we can recommend ones that fit.
Do I need backboard padding?
Padding is optional on this board. We carry PRO-MOLD padding that fits if you want the finished, safer look.
Is this a regulation size?
This board is regulation 72" × 42". Full rectangular, official size.
What’s the warranty and how does it ship?
10-year limited warranty against defects in material or factory workmanship from the date of substantial completion (Gared Holdings LLC). Company will repair or replace defective equipment at its discretion; shipping, insurance, and installation costs are the owner's responsibility. Excludes improper installation, misuse, unauthorized modification, and damage from fire/flood/wind/lightning. It ships by freight; we’ll send tracking and a delivery window.
Request a Custom Quote
This item ships by freight carrier. Send us your details and we’ll reply with a PO-ready quote including delivered freight pricing — usually within 1 business day.
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