Product Description The AFRG42 glass backboard from Gared Sports is the strongest aluminum framed backboard manufactured today. This backboard can withstand 900 pounds of force. This backboard is able to attach to wall mount backstops, ceiling suspended backstops, and portable arena goals like those used on NBA courts. The AFRG42 backboard meets all backboard requirements for NBA, NCAA, FIBA, and other athletic organizations. It is also suitable for public schools as well as home gyms. Size The AFRG42 is 72” x 42”. This is industry standard for all levels of play. Mounting The backboard has rear mounting flanges at each corner. The spacing of the mounting flanges is 63” from left to right and 36” from top to bottom. This backboard can also be mounted behind the rim. Mounting hardware is sold separately. This board should be able to replace most 72” x 42” backboards which have 63” x 36” mounting flanges. Construction The AFRG42 glass backboard has 1/2” tempered glass and extruded aluminum frame. Corners are fastened with heavy gauge steel mounting plates. All of the steel is powder coated grey. An acrylic pad is used between the rim mounting plate and the glass to reduce the risk of breakage. Vinyl shock absorbers are used between the glass and frame. The AFRG42 is the strongest aluminum backboard available today. Rim Compatibility The rim mounting holes are 4” vertical and 5” horizontal. Most rims that fit a 72” x 42” backboard will fit this backboard. However, please check the rim compatibility chart to confirm. Warranty Gared Sports offers a lifetime warranty on the AFRG42 glass backboard. Shipping The AFRG42 ships flat on a 50” x 72” pallet. The total shipping weight is about 200 pounds. We ship within the continental United States. If you would like this backboard or other gym equipment shipped elsewhere, please contact us so that we may provide a custom shipping quote. If you have questions about any of our projects, Sport Court® gym flooring, or any of the products we sell, please contact us right away.
