Maximize physical education and park budgets with a commercial grade PK3540 playground basketball system. This package features a 3-1/2″ O.D. braced gooseneck post with 36″ safe play area, fan-shape marked steel backboard, and economy fixed single rim.

Maximize physical education and park budgets with a commercial grade PK3535 playground basketball system. This package features a 3-1/2″ O.D. braced gooseneck post with 36″ safe play area, fan-shape marked aluminum backboard, and economy fixed single rim.

Maximize physical education and park budgets with a commercial grade PK3530 playground basketball system. This package features a 3-1/2″ O.D. braced gooseneck post with 36″ safe play area, 36″ x 48″ acrylic backboard, and double breakaway rim.

Reliable Portable Basketball System for Recreational Use

The Recreational Portable Basketball System Micro-Z delivers dependable performance for gyms, schools, and recreation facilities. Because of this, facilities can support daily play without permanent floor anchors. Gared Performance Systems designed this model for recreational environments.

Strong Steel Frame with Easy Height Adjustment

The base uses durable 14-gauge steel with a white powder coat finish. As a result, the system resists wear and corrosion. The 3-1/2 inch square support post adds strength during play.

In addition, a spring-assisted inner post allows smooth height changes. Users can adjust the rim from 6 feet 6 inches to 10 feet. Therefore, the system supports youth players and adult athletes.

Stable Design with Smooth Mobility

The system uses a ballasted base to improve stability during use. For example, patio block ballast fits inside the base. As a result, the unit feels solid on the court.

Moreover, the rear wheels measure 6 inches and roll smoothly. The front swivel casters allow easy steering. Because of this, one person can move the system safely.

Durable Backboard and Breakaway Rim

The system includes a 32 inch x 54 inch acrylic backboard. In addition, the board resists scratches and UV damage. White target lines appear clear during play.

Also, a Titan Plus breakaway rim comes standard. As a result, the rim reduces stress on the backboard. It also helps protect players during aggressive action.

Player Safety and Facility Protection

The front of the base includes thick safety padding. Therefore, players stay protected near the system. The padding uses 1-inch polyurethane foam.

• Therefore, the padded base improves player safety
• In addition, the ballasted design improves stability
• Moreover, the unit rolls easily for storage
• As a result,

Backboard Pads

The Gared Sports Pro-Mold backboard pads (Gared Sports item# PMCE) fit most 6′ competition backboards.  The pads are available in 15 standard colors to closely match your gym’s theme.

The pads are dense urethane foam and have a smooth outer surface.  The pads are designed to fit a backboard that is 72″ long and up to 2″ wide.  A set of pads is two L shaped pads which attach to the bottom of the backboard and to run about a third of the way up each side.  One set of pads fits one backboard.  Order multiple sets for multiple backboards.

Installation

The pads are pre-drilled and include 1/4″ bolts with flange nuts.  Most competition backboards have pre-drilled holes which fit this pad.  However, if your backboard does not have the pad mounting holes, then you may need to drill them.  Provided your backboard already has pad mounting holes, the only tools required for installation are a phillips screw driver and a 7/16″ deep socket or wrench.  We recommend adding a thread locking liquid such as Loctite to reduce the possibility of the bolts loosening from board vibration.

Colors

Gared Sports Pro-Mold backboard pads are available in 15 colors: black, brown, burgundy, columbia blue, forest green, gold, grey, kelly green, maroon, navy blue, orange, purple, red, royal blue,  and yellow.

Other Components

If you’re also upgrading other components, we probably have everything you need.  The Gared Sports LXP4200 and AFRG42 competition glass backboards are both compatible with the Pro-Mold backboard pads  The LXP4200 has a steel frame and is recommended when players are dunking or hanging on the rim.

We’ve installed hundreds of basketball goals, maybe over a thousand.  We’re not keeping count.  Please let us know if you have questions about basketball goals or installation.

Height Adjuster for Ceiling Mount Basketball Hoop

The Gared Sports Height Adjuster for Ceiling Mount Basketball Hoop turns a stationary hoop into a height adjustable system.  The kit includes a height adjuster (manual or electric), U bolt brackets to connect to a 6-5/8” diameter backstop, and brackets to connect a 72” x 42” competition backboard.

The Gared Sports Height Adjuster for Ceiling Mount Basketball Hoop fits most modern single post ceiling mount basketball goals.  This system is not designed for ladder frame ceiling mount goals.  Please review the information below and double check the dimensions of your basketball hoop before ordering.  If you have any questions, please contact us to speak to an experienced installer.

Height Adjuster

The height adjuster in this kit is available as manual (Gared Sports item #1132) or electric (Gared Sports item #1172).  The manual kit includes a hand crank while the electric kit includes a key switch.  The height adjuster lowers the rim from 10’ to 8’.

Backstop Mast Fit

Most single post ceiling mount backstops have a 6-5/8” diameter mast.  However, some older systems have a 6” mast.  This height adjuster kit will not fit a 6” mast.  To determine the diameter of the mast, we recommend measuring the circumference.  A 6-5/8” mast will have a circumference of roughly 20-3/4”.  We recommend using the circumference because measuring the diameter at the bottom of the mast may give you an incorrect measurement.  This is due to the bottom of the mast sometimes being out of round.

U-Bolts

The U-bolts fit a 6-5/8” diameter mast.  The U-bolts attach to the mast at heights of 10’-0-1/4” and 13’-5-/8” above the finished floor.  The mast should extend down to 9’-6” above the finished floor so that the lower U-bolt is 6” above the bottom of the mast.  If you have a bent mast or fold up backstop, please ensure that nothing will interfere with attaching the height adjuster U-bolts at the above listed height measurements.

Compatible Backboards

Most competition basketball backboards will attach to the Height Adjuster for Ceiling Mount Basketball Hoop.  Brands such as Gared Sports, Spalding, Draper, Porter, and Spalding have similar mounting configurations.  The mounting plates at the top corners of the backboard should be 63” apart on center.  The slots in the mounting plates should be 3” from the top of the backboard and 33” above the rim.  The backboard should have a rim plate with holes  at 4” x 5” or 5” x 5” for rim hardware.

Other Components

If you’re also upgrading other components, we probably have everything you need.  The Gared Sports LXP4200 and AFRG42 competition glass backboards are both compatible with this height adjuster kit.  The LXP4200 has a steel frame and is recommended when players are dunking or hanging on the rim.  We also have backboard pads which fit both of these great backboards.  All of our competition and professional break away rims also fit these backboards.

 

We’ve installed hundreds of basketball goals, maybe over a thousand.  We’re not keeping count.  Please let us know if you have questions about basketball goals or installation.