Description
Build a Court That Looks Ready to Win
Playground Unmarked 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 Unmarked 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.
Are you in search of a basketball backboard that stands the test of time and relentless play? The Playground Unmarked Steel Basketball Backboard is engineered to offer unparalleled durability and performance, making it the ultimate choice for schools and recreational facilities.
Why Programs Choose It
- Exceptional Durability: Constructed with an integral reinforcing steel channel and coated in resilient white powder, this backboard withstands the toughest play environments
- Safe and Secure: Features a keyslot mounting configuration that ensures a safe and easy basketball rim replacement, minimizing risk of injury during play
- Optimal Play Level: Designed for NRSA, Recreation, and Youth play levels, providing the strongest board option for outdoor use and heavy play scenarios
- Perfect Size: The 42" x 60" dimensions ensure it fits standard outdoor and indoor courts, offering versatility for your athletic programs
Serious buyers do not choose on impulse. They choose the details that last: exceptional durability; safe and secure; optimal play level. 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 Unmarked Steel Basketball Backboard is the kind of purchase that helps a facility feel more prepared, more credible, and more complete.
Dimensions & Mounting
Specifications
| Size | 60" x 42" rectangular |
| Material | 12 ga. steel stamped shell with 12 ga. formed horizontal mounting channels and a 10 ga. formed vertical center channel welded to reverse side (single vibration-free unit) |
| Finish | Phosphate pre-treated with durable white powder coat finish; unmarked (no target/border markings) |
| Rim/Goal Mounting | Goal mounting holes on 5" horizontal x 5" vertical centers |
| Board Mounting | Key-slots in horizontal channels spaced 20" vertical x 35" horizontal |
| Use | Indoor / Outdoor (weather-resistant) |
| Warranty | 10-year limited (defects in material or factory workmanship) |
Backed for the Long Haul: 10-year limited warranty (models 1260/1260B) against defects in material or factory workmanship from date of substantial completion. Company will repair or replace at its discretion; shipping, insurance and installation are the customer's responsibility. Excludes improper installation, misuse, disasters (fire/flood/wind/lightning), and unauthorized alterations.
Common Questions
Will this fit my existing hoop or post?
Rim mounting: Goal mounting holes on 5" horizontal x 5" vertical centers. Board mounting: Key-slots in horizontal channels spaced 20" vertical x 35" horizontal. 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 mid-size 60" × 42". Rectangular, great for practice.
What’s the warranty and how does it ship?
10-year limited warranty (models 1260/1260B) against defects in material or factory workmanship from date of substantial completion. Company will repair or replace at its discretion; shipping, insurance and installation are the customer's responsibility. Excludes improper installation, misuse, disasters (fire/flood/wind/lightning), and unauthorized alterations. 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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