Description
Build a Court That Looks Ready to Win
Unbreakable Polycarbonate 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 Unbreakable Polycarbonate 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.
Attention Athletic Directors and Coaches: Elevate your school's basketball program with the pinnacle of durability and performance.
Why Programs Choose It
- Regulation Size: At 42" x 72", our backboard meets NRSA, Recreation, and Youth play levels, ensuring your team practices with industry standards
- Direct Mounting: Designed for hassle-free installation, the backboard features integral holes for direct mounting and easy goal replacement
- UV-Resistant Polycarbonate: The material not only makes the backboard unbreakable but also ensures it remains clear and resistant to sun damage over time
- Added Support: A heavy-duty welded steel tubular uni-frame with struts reinforces the board, making it virtually indestructible
- Vandalism-Resistant: Its robust construction makes it an ideal choice for outdoor courts in areas prone to vandalism
Serious buyers do not choose on impulse. They choose the details that last: regulation size; direct mounting; uv-resistant polycarbonate. 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 Unbreakable Polycarbonate Basketball Backboard is the kind of purchase that helps a facility feel more prepared, more credible, and more complete.
Dimensions & Mounting
Specifications
| Size | 72" wide x 42" high, 1/2" thick polycarbonate face |
| Backboard Material | 1/2" clear polycarbonate, treated for UV protection and abrasion resistance |
| Frame | Unitized welded heavy-wall tubular steel (1" x 1.5" rectangular tubing) with two vertical support struts |
| Trim & Markings | Aluminum trim with painted white border and target |
| Finish | Flat-black weather-resistant powder coat (frame) |
| Rim / Goal Mounting | Standard 5" horizontal centers with 4" or 5" vertical centers |
| Board Mounting | Vertical struts on 35" centers; (2) integral holes for 3/8" carriage bolts (direct mount, allows goal replacement without removing board) |
| Use | Indoor or outdoor |
| Shipping Weight | 169 lbs |
| Model | BB72P50 |
Backed for the Long Haul: Gared warrants the BB72P50 rectangular polycarbonate backboard against defects in material and factory workmanship for the life of its intended use.
Common Questions
Will this fit my existing hoop or post?
Rim mounting: Standard 5" horizontal centers with 4" or 5" vertical centers. Board mounting: Vertical struts on 35" centers; (2) integral holes for 3/8" carriage bolts (direct mount, allows goal replacement without removing board). Replacing an existing Gared board is a direct fit.
Can I use this backboard indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Unbreakable, UV-treated — great for outdoor — 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?
Gared warrants the BB72P50 rectangular polycarbonate backboard against defects in material and factory workmanship for the life of its intended use. It ships by freight (approx. 169 lbs); 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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