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Bison 4-1/2" Rectangle Heavy Duty Polycarbonate Playground Basketball Hoop System PR70
$3,849.00 - $3,988.00
Bison 4-1/2" Heavy Duty Polycarbonate Rectangle Playground Basketball Hoop System PR70
The Bison 4-1/2" Heavy Duty Polycarbonate Rectangle Playground Basketball System PR70 is a permanent fixed height outdoor basketball system built around a proven hot dip galvanized gooseneck pole platform and a bulletproof polycarbonate backboard engineered for the demands of public playground use. The BA777 Heavy-Duty 4-1/2" O.D. hot dip galvanized steel gooseneck pipe is buried 48" into the ground with heavy 1-5/8" support braces. The BA407U 42" x 54" bulletproof polycarbonate backboard with extruded aluminum framework is the same backboard used across Bison's heavy duty outdoor rectangular board lineup. The BA32 outdoor flex goal is specifically designed to withstand playground abuse. A selectable 48" or 60" safe play area at checkout. No height adjustment. A fully specified, ready-to-install permanent outdoor basketball system at a price point that makes Bison's proven heavy duty gooseneck platform accessible for a wider range of courts, parks, and facility budgets.
BA777 Heavy-Duty Gooseneck Pipe: Hot Dip Galvanized, 48" Bury
The PR70 is built on Bison's BA777 Heavy-Duty 4-1/2" O.D. round steel gooseneck pipe with a hot dip galvanized coating. Hot dip galvanizing immerses the entire steel pipe in molten zinc, bonding a uniform protective layer to every surface inside and out. The result is long-term corrosion resistance specifically engineered for the outdoor exposure conditions of public parks, school yards, and recreational facilities where the system will be permanently installed across years of weather and daily use. The pipe is buried a full 48" into the ground in a permanent concrete anchor, with heavy 1-5/8" support braces providing structural rigidity between the extension arm and the backboard mount. The BA777 pole carries a 25-year limited warranty.
BA407U Backboard: Bulletproof Polycarbonate with Extruded Aluminum Framework
The PR70 uses the BA407U 42" x 54" clear polycarbonate backboard, built from bulletproof polycarbonate with a heavy extruded aluminum framework. Bison's own confirmed description of this backboard material is bulletproof, placing it in the same material class as bullet-resistant glazing applications, engineered to absorb and deflect impact forces that would shatter tempered glass outright. On a public playground court where deliberate impacts, thrown objects, and sustained daily use by players of all ages are operating conditions rather than edge cases, a bulletproof polycarbonate backboard is the correct material specification. The heavy extruded aluminum framework provides structural rigidity around the polycarbonate panel and long-term corrosion resistance without the cracking, warping, or corrosion risk of plastic or steel framing. The official white shooter's square and border are applied to the clear polycarbonate surface for clear visual targeting during play. The BA407U backboard carries a Lifetime limited warranty.
BA32 Outdoor Flex Goal: Designed for Playground Abuse
Every PR70 ships with the BA32 outdoor flex goal, specifically designed by Bison to withstand playground abuse. The flex mechanism absorbs rim impact from dunks and hard plays without transferring the full shock load into the mounting hardware or the BA407U backboard panel. This is the correct goal specification for a public outdoor court where rim impacts are frequent, sustained, and delivered by players of all sizes and ages across the full life of the installation. The BA32 outdoor flex goal carries a 1-year limited warranty. The BA407U backboard carries a Lifetime limited warranty and the BA777 pole carries a 25-year limited warranty
Choose Your Safe Play Area: 48" Standard or 60" Extended
The PR70 is available with a selectable safe play area at checkout. The standard configuration provides a 48" safe play area from the pole to the active playing zone. For courts where additional clearance is preferred or required by facility guidelines, the 60" extended safe play area is available as a direct checkout option via the PR70XL configuration. Both configurations carry the full PR70 system specification; the only difference is the extension arm length between the pole and the backboard mount.
Safe play area note: Select the 60" safe play area option at checkout if your facility's safety guidelines or court layout require additional clearance beyond the standard 48". The extension arm length is set at the time of manufacture and cannot be changed after the pole is permanently buried in concrete. Contact our team if you are unsure which safe play area specification is right for your court.
Choose Your Configuration
Both configurations share the same BA777 hot dip galvanized gooseneck pipe, 48" in-ground bury, heavy 1-5/8" support braces, BA407U bulletproof polycarbonate backboard with Lifetime limited warranty, BA32 outdoor flex goal, and truck shipping. The only difference is safe play area setback length.
PR70 — 48" Safe Play Area
42" x 54" Bulletproof PolycarbonateHot Dip Galvanized Gooseneck
48" Safe Play Area
The standard PR70 configuration with a 48" safe play area. Full BA777 Heavy-Duty gooseneck platform, 48" in-ground bury, BA407U bulletproof polycarbonate backboard with Lifetime limited warranty, and BA32 outdoor flex goal. Best for outdoor playground courts where the standard 48" safe play area meets facility requirements and the Heavy-Duty gooseneck platform is the right specification for the court and budget.
PR70XL — 60" Safe Play Area
42" x 54" Bulletproof PolycarbonateHot Dip Galvanized Gooseneck
60" Safe Play Area
The extended PR70XL configuration with a 60" safe play area. Same full BA777 Heavy-Duty gooseneck platform, 48" in-ground bury, BA407U bulletproof polycarbonate backboard with Lifetime limited warranty, and BA32 outdoor flex goal. Best for outdoor courts where facility guidelines or court layout preference require additional player clearance beyond the standard 48".
Optional Pole Padding: BA700PP
The PR70 is available with optional BA700PP pole padding as an add-on at the time of purchase. For public playground courts with active daily use by players of all ages, pole padding protects players from direct contact with the gooseneck pipe during live play. Ordering the BA700PP at the time of purchase is significantly easier than sourcing and fitting it after the system is permanently installed in concrete.
Padding recommendation: For any public playground installation we strongly recommend adding the BA700PP pole padding to your order. Pole contact during live play is common on outdoor courts and padding is the simplest, most effective way to reduce that risk from day one of the installation.
Installation note: The PR70 requires a permanent concrete anchor with the 4-1/2" gooseneck pipe buried 48" below the playing surface. At 300 lbs, professional installation with appropriate excavation equipment is recommended. The full 48" bury depth must be achieved in properly prepared concrete for the system to perform as specified.
Warranty
The BA777 pole carries a 25-year limited warranty. The BA407U bulletproof polycarbonate backboard carries a Lifetime limited warranty. The BA32 outdoor flex goal carries a 1-year limited warranty. All limited warranties cover damage during normal and intended use as determined by Bison. Bison residential basketball equipment is not warranted for commercial or institutional use. For facilities where players pay an individual or group fee to use the equipment, Bison products carry no warranty except for obvious manufacturing defects. Vandalism damage is excluded from all Bison warranty coverage. Contact our team before purchasing if your installation is for a pay-to-play facility.
By the Numbers
- Model number: PR70 (48" safe play area) / PR70XL (60" safe play area)
- System type: Single-sided, fixed height, regulation 10' rim height
- Pole: BA777 Heavy-Duty 4-1/2" O.D. hot dip galvanized round gooseneck steel pipe
- Pole warranty: 25-year limited warranty
- Ground bury depth: 48"
- Safe play area setback: 48" standard (PR70) or 60" extended (PR70XL)
- Support braces: Heavy 1-5/8" support braces
- Backboard: BA407U 42" x 54" bulletproof clear polycarbonate, extruded aluminum framework, white shooter's square and border
- Backboard warranty: Lifetime limited warranty
- Goal: BA32 outdoor flex goal, designed to withstand playground abuse
- Goal warranty: 1-year limited warranty
- Optional padding: BA700PP pole padding available separately
- Approx. weight: 300 lbs
- Shipping: Ships by truck
Who Is This System For?
- Public parks, school yards, and outdoor recreational facilities that need a permanent fixed height outdoor basketball system with a proven hot dip galvanized gooseneck platform, a bulletproof polycarbonate backboard, and a 48" in-ground bury at a price point that makes the Heavy-Duty gooseneck specification accessible across a wider range of facility budgets
- Courts where bulletproof polycarbonate backboard durability is the priority and the BA407U's clear polycarbonate surface, extruded aluminum framework, and Lifetime limited warranty are the correct backboard specification for a permanent outdoor installation subject to heavy daily use and impact
- Facilities managers specifying a permanent galvanized gooseneck system on courts where the 4-1/2" Heavy-Duty pole platform with a 25-year limited warranty and 48" in-ground bury depth provides the structural foundation needed for the court's anticipated load and usage patterns
- Courts with a standard 48" safe play area requirement or where the 60" extended setback via the PR70XL provides the player clearance needed for the court layout, with both options available as direct checkout variants before the system ships
- Procurement teams and facilities managers who need a fully specified, ready-to-order permanent outdoor basketball system with clear component-level warranty terms and a straightforward installation specification that professional installers can execute without custom engineering
About Bison
Bison has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. The PR70 Heavy Duty system delivers Bison's proven hot dip galvanized gooseneck platform with a bulletproof polycarbonate backboard and outdoor flex goal in a fully specified permanent installation at a price point designed to make high-quality outdoor basketball infrastructure accessible for the widest range of facility types and budgets. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and logistics coordination on every PR70 order. Our team can help you confirm the right safe play area configuration for your court and coordinate truck delivery and professional installation.
Sources: Bison Inc.: https://bisoninc.com | ASTM F08 Committee Safety Standards: https://www.astm.org/membership-participation/technical-committees/committee-f08
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Warranty
All Bison products are warranted against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. In addition, most products are covered by warranty periods stated in the description of the product. Where listed as “limited”, warranties cover damage or failure that occurs during the course of “normal or intended use” of the warranted product. Normal or intended use is described as activity that is necessary for the participation in the sport for which the equipment is designed.
Bison Limited Warranties do not cover any damage or failure that is the direct or indirect result of any use that is not deemed in the sole discretion of Bison to be “normal and intended use”. When warranties are stated as “unconditional” or “unconditional replacement”, the above stated limitations do not normally apply except in cases where damage was obviously the result of a malicious act of vandalism.
Where no specific length or type of warranty is listed in the catalog, the product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects and for the intended purpose at the time of shipment. Whether or not stated as such, all Bison warranties allow Bison to repair or replace warranted products at Bison’s sole option. Normal deterioration of products due to weather, wear and tear, or other causes that do not affect functional use are not covered by Bison warranties, regardless of type of stated warranty.
All warranties are valid only when product is used in the intended application as outlined in Bison’s printed literature, when installed according to Bison’s instructions and when matched with compatible components as described in Bison’s literature. Under no circumstances will Bison Residential Basketball Equipment be warranted for commercial or institutional use.
Due to the abusive nature of pay-to-play facilities, unless specifically agreed to in writing, Bison products carry no warranty except for obvious manufacturing defects when used in a facility where players pay an individual or group fee to use Bison equipment.
Bison will pay ground freight only to repair or replace defective merchandise. Unless otherwise stated, Bison will not assume any liability for labor costs incurred for removal or replacement of product replaced or repaired under warranty.
Return Policy
No merchandise may be returned without prior authorization by calling 800-247-7668. Merchandise returned without a return authorization number will be held for no more than 10 days at which time all return credit is forfeited. Upon receipt of request for return, an authorization number will be issued by Bison and must appear on all return shipping labels. All returns must be shipped prepaid (UPS, FedEx or truck only) to 1100 SW 6th Street, Lincoln NE 68522. DO NOT RETURN BY U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Collect returns will not be accepted.
Credit for defective merchandise will be issued only when Bison Inc inspection department determines the merchandise to be covered by Bison Inc warranty. All salable merchandise returned is subject to a minimum 35% restocking charge and all freight costs with a minimum restocking charge of $100. Due to their custom design, scoring tables and wall padding are not returnable. Sports nets are not returnable once opened.
These conditions and terms supersede any that may appear on a purchase order. Possession of price list or catalog does not constitute an offer to sell.