RuffNeck™ Fixed-Height In-Ground Basketball Hoop by First Team

The RuffNeck™ Fixed-Height In-Ground Basketball Hoop by First Team delivers unmatched strength, stability, and value for outdoor basketball courts. Designed for parks, schools, and recreation centers, this rugged system features a heavy-duty steel post and a direct rim mount that eliminates stress on the backboard. The result is a system built to handle the most intense games and weather conditions while maintaining long-term performance. With its simple “nose-cone” installation design and wide range of backboard options, the RuffNeck is built for both convenience and reliability.

Available RuffNeck™ Configuration Options:

• Ruffneck Extreme: 36x60 Steel Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Playground: 42x60 Steel Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Excel: 42x72 Steel Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Endura: 36x60 Aluminum Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Impervia: 42x60 Aluminum Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Intensity: 42x72 Aluminum Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Max: 36x54 Fan-shaped Aluminum Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Flight: 39x54 Fan-shaped Fiberglass Backboard
  
• Ruffneck Dynasty: 42x72 Fiberglass Backboard
  
• RuffNeck III: 36x54 Acrylic Backboard
  
• RuffNeck Select: 36x60 Acrylic Backboard
  
• RuffNeck Supreme: 42x72 Acrylic Backboard
  

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Post Construction: Made with a 4½" O.D. Schedule 40 steel post, providing maximum strength and long-term stability.

• Fixed-Height Design: Ideal for permanent outdoor installations where rim height remains consistent.

• Direct Rim Mount: Rim mounts through the backboard and into the post, eliminating stress on the backboard during play.

• Durable Finish: Galvanized steel post resists rust and weather damage for years of dependable use.

• Nose-Cone Mounting System: Innovative nose-cone design allows for easy, secure backboard installation and alignment.

• Reinforced Support Braces: Two tubular braces connect the backboard to the post neck for extra rigidity.

• Extension Distance: 48" post-to-backboard extension provides optimal court spacing and safety clearance.

• In-Ground Installation: Post is buried 48" below the playing surface for superior stability.

• Backboard Options: Compatible with multiple backboard and rim configurations to meet various performance and budget needs.

• Assembly: RuffNeck™ Assembly Instructions

• Warranty: Covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty for long-term peace of mind.

Shipping

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Why You’ll Love the RuffNeck™

The RuffNeck™ system is built tough for high-use outdoor courts and demanding environments. Its heavy-gauge steel construction and smart design deliver rock-solid performance season after season. Facility managers and coaches love its low-maintenance design, straightforward installation, and unbeatable durability. Trusted by schools, parks, and recreation departments nationwide, the RuffNeck is a professional-grade basketball system built to last a lifetime.