Goalsetter Contender

~~$2,199.99~~ $1,899.99

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Featuring the popular 54″ x 36″ backboard and a 4″ square off-set post design with slimmer lines, the Goalsetter Contender is just right for growing families who recognize features and quality in a basketball goal at a budget-friendly price.

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Description

If you’re in the market for a solid hoop with a 54” backboard, the Goalsetter Contender is an excellent choice. This hoop features a 54” x 36” backboard available in your choice of tempered glass or acrylic. The backboard is mounted on an exclusive H-Frame design made of 1-1/2″ structural steel tubing for consistent rebounding.

The Goalsetter Contender has Goalsetter’s signature off-set 4” square post with 7g steel that minimizes shake, and a 2.5ft overhang. The hoop is height-adjustable from 6’-10’ with infinite options in between. Changing the height is quick and easy, with just a simple turn of the height adjustment handle. The Contender’s internal height adjustment mechanism enhances safety by eliminating pinch and grab points.

The Goalsetter Contender hoop is designed with longevity in mind, with corrosion-resistant paint protection consisting of one primer coat and two-part acrylic enamel paint that are oven-cured to ensure superior adhesion. The high-gloss finish is incredibly durable, able to withstand years of tough play and harsh weather conditions.

An in-ground hinge anchor system provides ultimate strength and stability. The post can be unbolted from the anchor, allowing you to take your Contender goal with you when you move to a new home. Simply install a new anchor kit and stand your goal up in its new location.

For an all-around solid hoop that’s perfect for the whole family, the Goalsetter Contender in-ground basketball goal is an excellent choice. This hoop is proudly made in the USA and is also backed by Goalsetter’s limited lifetime warranty for added peace of mind.

Backboard Details

54″ Wide x 36″ High x 3/8″ Thick
Fully tempered glass or acrylic backboard
No dead spots on backboard corners
1-1/2″ structural steel H-Frame — extra backboard stability and consistent ball response
Nylon bushings at each pivot point
1/4″ thick steel bushings for rim mounting
Rounded edges and corners for safer play

Rim Options

Collegiate Breakaway Rim:

Double Compression Springs
15 degree Deflection With 130 lbs. of Down Pressure
Collegiate Arena Style
Welded Steel Net Hooks
Meets High School, NCAA, NFHS, and NAIA Rim Standards
Five Year Limited Warranty

Heavy Duty Flex Rim:

Single Compression Spring
15 degree Deflection With 30 lbs. of Down Pressure
Spring Guard Cover for Arena Look
Welded Steel Net Hooks
Two Year Limited Warranty

Double Ring Static Rim:

Ideal For Institutional Use
Universal Back Plate Fits All Goalsetter Boards
Steel Welded Net Hooks
15 degree Deflection With 130 lbs. Of Down Pressure
Double Welded Steel Rings For Heavy Use
Meets High School, NCAA, NFHS & NAIA Rim Standards
Five Year Limited Warranty

Single Static Rim:

Ideal for institutional use where dunking is discouraged. The non-breakaway style makes dunking and hanging less comfortable as it does not give up or down.
Welded Steel Net Hooks
18″ Diameter Regulation Size
Two Year Limited Warranty

Goal System Details

Rim height is infinitely adjustable from 6′ to 10′ — patented internal compression height adjustment
4″ square off-set pole — minimizes shake and vibration
One-piece structural steel post
7 gauge steel (3/16″ wall thickness) on poles — much thicker than competing systems
1 Primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel — superior to powder coated parts
Wide grip, die-formed extension arms — no cut and welded joints
2-1/2′ extension from pole to backboard — safe play area
Made in the USA
Limited Lifetime Warranty

The patented internal compression height adjustment mechanism is inside the goal pole, increasing safety and shielding parts from the elements. The 3-foot high, easy-to-reach crank handle can be replaced with a pin lock to prevent changing the basketball goal height.

The exclusive hinged ground-anchor system enables complete assembly of your basketball goal by 2-3 persons without ladders and a scaffold prior to raising it upright. A 42″ square steel anchor placed in the gound provides unmatched stability and durability.

When it’s time to move, your Goalsetter basketball hoop moves with you by simply purchasing a replacement ground anchor.

Every Goalsetter basketball goal is made in the USA with superior quality and workmanship. Your Goalsetter basketball hoop will provide many years of fun, exercise and memories for the entire family.

Additional information

Weight	355 lbs
Brand	Goalsetter
Manufacturer	Escalade Sports
Installation	In Ground
Backboard Dimensions	54"x36"
Regulation Size Backboard	No
Backboard Material	Acrylic, Tempered Glass
Glass or Acrylic Thickness	3/8"
Rim Style	Single Static, Double Static, Heavy Duty Breakaway, Collegiate Breakaway
Rim Diameter	Regulation Size 17.7165”
Height Adjustment	6' to 10'
Height Adjustment Mechanism	All-Steel Easy Slide Actuator
Height Indicator	Included
Actuator Handle	Pin for easy removal for commercial settings or to keep height at desired setting
Pole Size	4" x 4"
Pole Thickness	7 Gauge
Steel Coating	1 primer coat and 2 coats of baked-on acrylic enamel
Overhang	2.5'
Anchor System	Goal includes 4”x4” in-ground anchor system that allows for easy goal assembly with no ladders or scaffold. The hardware uses Magni 577 corrosion resistant coating. The anchor allows the goal system to easily move with you.
Boxes and Dimensions	Goal comes in (5) boxes with the following dimensions: 1. Post: 120″ x 17″ x 10″ (180 lbs) 2. Extension Arms: 61″ x 35″ x 4″ (46 lbs) 3. Backboard: 57″ x 38″ x 5″ (122 lbs Glass or 82 lbs Acrylic) 4. Rim: 26" x 20" x 8" (20 lbs) 5. Ground Anchor 48" x 7" x 8" (29 lbs)
Delivery Information	Curbside delivery via LTL freight (will require phone number to schedule delivery)
Delivery Time	Usually 3-10 days
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Made in USA	Yes

Shipping Info

Basketball goals are shipped via freight by common carrier.
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