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First Team Hurricane™ Portable Basketball Goal
The First Team Hurricane is a commercial-grade portable basketball goal designed for competition-level basketball in gymnasiums, fieldhouses, schools, colleges, and athletic facilities. This is not a typical residential portable basketball hoop—the Hurricane is built for facilities that need the stability, playing characteristics, and court clearance expected from a serious competition system.
The Hurricane features a 42″ x 72″ tempered glass backboard and a full 96″ (8-foot) extension from the base to the backboard. Rim height adjusts from 10′ down to 6′ using First Team’s extension-spring design, allowing the same system to accommodate regulation play as well as younger athletes.
Despite its size, the Hurricane is designed so one person can roll the unit into position. Heavy foam padding protects the front, sides, and rear of the base, and a boom extension pad is included. Rear hold-downs provide additional stability during play.
One question we frequently help customers with is choosing between the standard-floor and floating-floor tie-down configurations. If you’re unsure which version your facility requires, contact Quality Hoops before ordering. We can help you determine the appropriate configuration based on your court and flooring system.
Floor load on the wheels is 350 PSI. The Hurricane is backed by First Team’s Lifetime Superior Warranty.
Comparing portable competition goals? The First Team Tempest offers a more compact 66″ boom extension, while the Hurricane has a 96″ (8-foot) extension. Review the extension needed for your court and floor tie-down requirements before choosing a system.
Key Features & Benefits
FT235 unbreakable 42″ x 72″ competition tempered glass backboard
Direct-mounted goal designed to help eliminate backboard breakage when players hang on the rim
Bolt-on Tuffguard backboard padding
Boom extension pad included
Upper and lower boom supports
96″ (8-foot) base-to-backboard extension
Rim height adjusts from 10′ down to 6′
Designed so one person can roll the system into position
Safety padding covers the front, sides, and rear of the base
8″ diameter non-marking wheels
5″ non-marking foot pads lock the unit into position for play
Standard vs. Floating Floor Tie-Downs: The Hurricane is available with different rear tie-down configurations depending on the type of basketball floor in your facility. Selecting the appropriate configuration is important for properly securing the system during play.
A common question we ask customers is whether their basketball court uses a permanent standard floor or a floating floor system. Multi-purpose arenas and event facilities are a useful example because some facilities use playing surfaces that are installed over another surface or changed for different events.
If you aren't certain whether your facility requires the standard-floor or floating-floor configuration, contact Quality Hoops before ordering. We can help you identify the appropriate Hurricane configuration for your court.
96″ Competition Extension: The Hurricane provides a full 96″ (8-foot) base-to-backboard extension, providing substantial clearance between the playing area and the base of the portable system.
Height Adjustment: The extension-spring mechanism allows the rim to adjust from 10′ down to 6′, allowing the system to accommodate regulation-height competition as well as younger players and multi-use facilities.
Competition System
Hurricane™ Portable Competition System
Backboard: FT235 Unbreakable 42″ x 72″ Tempered Glass
Overhang: 96″ Extension Reach
Adjustment: 10′ Down to 6′
Mobility: 8″ non-marking wheels with 5″ non-marking floor lock pads
Protection: Heavy foam base padding and boom extension pad
Lifetime Superior Warranty. First Team's Superior Warranty covers damage or failure caused by basketball activity or related contact with the unit, including deliberate hanging on the rim. Vandalism, normal weather/UV wear, and other manufacturer exclusions are not covered.
Warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. See First Team's warranty terms for complete coverage, exclusions and conditions.
Freight & Delivery Information
Important Delivery Information:
Forklift Requirement: A forklift is required to unload this heavy competition basketball system at delivery.
Commercial LTL Freight: The Hurricane ships by commercial LTL freight because of its size and weight.
Delivery Appointment: The freight carrier will contact you before delivery to arrange an arrival window. An adult must be present to receive and inspect the shipment.
Inspection Required: Inspect all packages for visible damage before signing the delivery receipt.