Description

The 8-foot-high Slimline Series is a top pick for schools, universities, and public parks that need a strong, high-quality backboard with a modern look. It has an internal metal frame and factory-drilled panels, making assembly easy and improving strength and durability. This series combines professional materials with practical value, which is why it is our best-selling option for busy institutional settings.

Specifications

• 8’ high panels, 1.75” thickness
  
• Interior compartmentalized metal frame
  
• Steel channels for horizontal supports
  
• Pre-drilled for easy installation
  
• Encased in thick fiberglass and gel coat
  
• Coated with solar and impact resistant polyurethane paint
  
• Multiples of 4’ wide panels
  
• 10 Year pro-rated warranty on backboard structure
  
• 1 Year warranty on Imron paint

Additional Info

Construction

• Shell: Encased in a thick fiberglass and gel-coat shell, finished with solar- and impact-resistant polyurethane paint.
  
• Core: The 1.75-inch-thick core features an internal metal frame with separate sections to increase its strength.
  
• Durability: Made for heavy use, the backboard comes with a 10-year pro-rated warranty on its structure and a 1-year warranty on the Imron finish.
  

Installation & Mounting

• Framework: Utilizes heavy-duty galvanized steel channels for horizontal support, ensuring the system remains perfectly true.
  
• Assembly: The panels are factory-predrilled to fit the steel frame, making installation quick and easy. Each backboard comes with a full assembly kit that locks the panels together for a secure fit.
  
• Support: Secured to the steel channels with provided green-faced bolts. Panels are typically suspended 12” off the ground.
  

Performance

• Acoustics: The backboard series features a sound-deadening layer. It is quieter than the Economy series, though slightly more resonant than the Professional line.
  
• Cost: An excellent “middle-ground” investment for schools and parks seeking durability and a professional look at a practical price point.
  

Sizing & Configuration

• 12-Foot Wide Units: These are made to attach to two tennis court fence posts, which are usually 10 feet apart.
  
• 16- and 20-Foot Wide Units: These larger sizes use four or five panels and usually need three fence posts for secure mounting.
  
• Design Tip: Mounting a 16-foot-wide backboard to posts spaced 8 feet apart creates a clean appearance.
  
• Popular Choice: The 20-foot-wide configuration is the most popular size, especially in the 10-foot-high Professional series.

Please note that due to specialized manufacturing and the size of these units, backboards may have extended shipping lead times.

Size:   8' x 12', 8' x 16', 8' x 20'