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In-ground install (buried 36") • Front-mount crank 10'–7' (infinite) • 4x4 one-piece post • 32" overhang
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$2,106.00 – $3,320.00
Built around a one-piece 4″×4″, 11-gauge steel post, the Vector stays rigid through every shot and rebound. With no sectional joints, it resists wobble keeping alignment true and every shot sweet. Additionally, the super-strength flex goal mounts directly to the structure to transfer impact into the post, dramatically reducing backboard stress while providing dependable rebound action.
Turn the EZ Crank to set the rim anywhere from 10′ down to 7′. The spring-assisted mechanism counterbalances backboard and rim weight for light, controlled cranking. A rim-height indicator shows your exact setting, and the removable handle helps prevent unwanted changes.
Backboards: clear acrylic or tempered glass
Adjustment: front-mount hand crank, 10’–7′ infinite range
Assist: spring-aided lift in the extension assembly
Rim & Mount: super-strength flex goal, direct-mounted to reduce board stress
Post: one-piece 4″×4″, 11-ga steel (no sectional joints)
Overhang: 32″ (post-to-backboard at 10′ rim height)
Finish: weather-resistant powder coat
In-ground Installation, post set 36″ below playing surface
Warranty: Lifetime Superior Warranty on Vector goal packages
Driveways & home courts • Schools & churches • Parks & community centers • Tight spaces needing front-mounted crank access
TuffGuard Backboard Padding
Molded urethane, all-weather
Secures with self-drilling screws
Available Colors: black, royal blue, scarlet, forest green, grey
1-Year Limited Warranty
Deluxe Pole Safety Padding
Deluxe pad for 4″ or 5″ EZ-Crank pole systems
1.5″ foam with sewn vinyl all-weather cover
Velcro wrap-around for quick on/off
76″ tall
16 color options
4″×4″ steel post
Extension arm, front-mount crank adjustment assembly (spring-assisted)
System backboard and breakaway flex rim
Mounting hardware and owner’s/installation guide
Vector II
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Vector Nitro
Vector III
Vector Turbo
Vector Eclipse
Note: Actual colors may vary due to different monitor settings and lighting conditions. We strive to present our colors as accurately as possible, but some variance may occur.
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The main question to ask when selecting the best basketball hoop for you is -> how will I be using this hoop?
For instance, most parks and community centers installing outdoor hoops, prefer the most durable hoops. That means you’ll want a fixed-height, in-ground hoop.
However, you may consider a portable model if you’re a homeowner who doesn’t want a basketball hoop permanently installed in your driveway.
Also, if you have players of all ages, an adjustable version may suit your needs best.
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Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions that come with your basketball system to ensure a proper, safe installation!
In the winter, if you do not plan to play basketball on your outdoor system, it is best to remove the net. Otherwise, you might cover your net with a trash bag and duct tape during heavy periods of snow/rain.
In the summer sun, polycarbonate quickly yellows and becomes brittle. As a result, we recommend acrylic for outdoor backboards. Acrylic does not become yellow, cloudy, or brittle over time and offers much better long-term durability.
A breakaway rim contains a hinge and a spring at the point where it attaches to the backboard so that it can bend downward when a player dunks a basketball, and then quickly snaps back into a horizontal position when the player releases it.
This allows players to dunk the ball without shattering the backboard. It also reduces wrist injuries.
We carry backboards that range from 48″ wide up to 72″ wide. The most common backboards are rectangular, which is what the NBA and other major basketball teams use.
The NBA and NCAA use regulation backboards that are 6 feet (72″) wide by 3.5 feet (42″) tall.
Generally, we recommend choosing a backboard that is at least 54” wide as bank shots are impossible on anything less. However, smaller backboards save on space and might be the best option for slender driveways.
It depends on your needs. If the hoop is for a growing child, an adjustable hoop is likely a better option. For example, the Rampage system adjusts from 6.5 feet up to 10 feet.
If you are looking for an adjustable hoop, also pay attention to the ease of adjustability. If tools are required every time you want to adjust the goal, that may be a deal breaker. Instead, look for basketball goals using a spring-aided crank system and built-in rim height indicators to ensure precision.
On the other hand, fixed-height basketball hoops are durable and built to last. Once they are installed, you are done. Generally, fixed-height hoops are set to the NBA and NCAA regulation height of 10 feet.
In basketball, the overhang is the distance from the front of the backboard to the front of the pole.
It’s important to have some space so that players aren’t running into the pole often. However, too much overhang shrinks the court and makes the backboard unsteady.
Ideally, shop for hoops with 2 feet to 4 feet
Polycarbonate quickly yellows in UV sunlight and becomes very brittle in a matter of just 2-3 years. As a result, many vendors strictly use acrylic for outdoor, clear backboards. Acrylic does not become yellow, cloudy, or brittle over time and offers much better long-term durability than a polycarbonate backboard.
Yes, when using a metal-framed backboard, bolt-on padding is strongly recommended. The padding helps prevent head and hand injuries. According to NCAA, FIBA, and NBA official rules, the backboard and backboard support structure must be padded.
Yes, polycarbonate and acrylic are both strong, durable plastics. In fact, polycarbonate is more resilient than acrylic initially. However, acrylic holds up in sunlight, withstands impact, and remains clear (scratch-free) over time. On the other hand, polycarbonate becomes brittle, yellow, and cloudy in UV light plus it scratches easily.
Additionally, acrylics are less expensive to produce, and they are lightweight which keeps shipping costs down. If you’re looking for a portable goal or worry about the installation, the fact that the material is lightweight is just another reason acrylic is the best basketball backboard material.
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