First Team RetroFit42 Backboard Packages
First Team RetroFit42 backboard packages are a perfect, hassle free choice for replacing old, worn out backboards on existing basketball posts.
Each RetroFit42 backboard package includes backboard, rim and easy-mount RetroFit42 bracket. The RetroFit42 bracket is built with two vertical slots on the back side of the bracket. These slots are positioned 5" apart horizontally. Because the slots are 5" apart, it is recommended that the attachement plate at the end of the existing basketball post be at least 6"x6" in size. NOTE: Four holes may need to be drilled into the mounting plate on the neck of the post to match the 5" slot dimension. Once attached, the vertical slots in the RetroFit42 bracket will allow the backboard and rim to be fine tuned so perfect 10' rim height can be reached.
The RetroFit42 is available with a variety of backboard and rim options. Check below for package options. For additional safety, backboard padding is available in a variety of colors for all RetroFit42 packages. First Team also offers a wide range of post pads to protect players from running into the basketball post.
Why tear out a perfectly good basketball post just because the backboard is worn out? Refurbish it with First Team RetroFit42 basketball backboard combos and get back in the game!
Features
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Replace an old worn out backboard and extend the life of your basketball pole
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Package options available in 42" x 72" and 42" x 60"
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5" slots on center
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Vertical slots allow perfect 10' rim height
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Lifetime limited warranty
What Our Experts Think
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The First Team RetroFit42 Backboard Packages provide a complete retrofit kit—backboard, rim, and bracket—to upgrade existing goal posts without replacing the entire structure.
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The RetroFit42 bracket features dual vertical slots spaced 5″ apart, enabling precise adjustment so the rim can be set exactly at the 10′ regulation height.
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Multiple package options cater to different budgets and needs, including acrylic, steel, aluminum, and glass backboards, all offering a lifetime limited warranty.
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Designed to extend the life of existing basketball posts, replacing just the board assembly, saving cost and reducing waste compared to full system replacement.
Q&A
Q: What does the RetroFit42 kit include?
A: Each option includes a mounting bracket, backboard (various sizes/materials), and rim, ready to install on an existing post.
Q: What backboard sizes are available?
A: Options include 42″ × 72″ and 42″ × 60″ depending on the package.
Q: What post mounting plate size is required?
A: The post mount plate should be at least 6″ × 6″ to align with the 5″ slot spacing of the bracket.
Q: Is the warranty strong?
A: Yes, the system carries a lifetime limited warranty.
Maintenance Tips
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Inspect the mounting bracket slots, bolts, and backboard attachment annually to ensure the rim remains at regulation height and securely fastened.
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Clean the backboard surface according to material (acrylic, glass, steel, aluminum) and check for wear or damage, especially in heavy-use or outdoor settings.
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Check the rim and net assembly periodically; ensure the post remains plumb and stable under play.
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For outdoor installations, monitor for weather exposure and corrosion on metal components and protect as needed.
