Bison Acrylic Max Portable Adjustable Basketball Hoop System BA853A

The Bison Acrylic Max Portable Adjustable Basketball System (BA853A) is the smart entry point into the Bison Max portable lineup — delivering the same institutional-grade engineering, infinite height adjustment, and floor-protecting design that facilities managers rely on, at the most accessible price point in the Max series.

Institutional Bison Quality at an Accessible Price

The Acrylic Max is purpose-built for schools, recreation centers, YMCAs, and community facilities that need a serious, durable portable basketball system without the premium cost of a competition system. For programs where acrylic performance is the right fit, this is the system that delivers years of reliable daily use without compromise.

A Backboard That Works Hard Every Day

The Acrylic Max features a 48" acrylic backboard — lightweight, highly durable, and built to handle the daily punishment of recreational and intramural play. Acrylic backboards are virtually shatter-resistant, making them an excellent choice for high-traffic facilities, youth programs, and any environment where glass breakage is a concern or an unnecessary risk. For programs where consistent recreational performance matters more than competition-grade glass, acrylic is the right choice every time.

Height Adjustment That Covers Every Age Group

The Acrylic Max features spring-assisted infinite height adjustment from 5 ft all the way to regulation 10 ft. That full range makes this system ideal for elementary schools, multi-age community programs, and any facility running youth and adult play in the same space on the same day. No other portable in this price range covers that full spectrum of play.

A Design Detail That Protects Your Investment

Most portable basketball systems in this price range mount the goal directly to the backboard, transferring every hard shot and rim impact directly into the backboard material over time. The Acrylic Max is engineered differently. The goal mounts directly to the extension arm, completely eliminating stress on the backboard during play. Over years of daily institutional use, this design decision meaningfully extends the life of your backboard and protects your investment.

Built for Real Facility Operations

The Acrylic Max is designed for the realities of daily use in busy facilities. When lowered, it fits through any 78" high double doorway for easy storage between sessions. Base and riser padding are included as standard. Easy-to-read goal height indicator labels make height adjustment fast and consistent for any staff member. Non-marking transport casters protect your gym floor during repositioning.

Optional Backboard Edge Padding

The Acrylic Max offers optional black backboard edge padding as an add-on. For facilities prioritizing player safety or operating youth programs where additional padding provides peace of mind.  Purchase yours Black front base and pole padding, additional colors offered on orders of two or more at an additional charge.  Call us or email us for additional details 

By the Numbers

• Backboard: 48" acrylic (shatter-resistant, lightweight, durable)
• Height adjustment: Infinite from 5 ft to 10 ft (spring-assisted)
• Safe play area at 10 ft: 30 inches
• Storage: Fits through 78" high double doorways
• Goal mount: Direct to extension arm (no backboard stress)
• Backboard edge padding: Optional add-on
• Base and riser padding: Included standard
• Colors: 16 team colors available
• Compliant with ASTM portable basketball safety standards

Who Is This System For?

Elementary and middle schools running youth basketball programs that need height adjustment below 7.5 ft at an accessible price

• Elementary and middle schools running youth basketball programs that need height adjustment below 7.5 ft at an accessible price
• Recreation centers and YMCAs that need a durable, low-maintenance portable at an institutional price point
• Multi-age community programs running youth and adult play in the same facility
• Budget-conscious facilities purchasing their first institutional Bison portable
• Programs replacing aging consumer-grade portables and stepping up to genuine institutional quality for the first time

Trusted by Institutions Nationwide Since 1985, Bison has been the trusted partner of athletic directors, coaches, and facilities managers across the U.S. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and fast freight shipping on every order.

TECH SPECS

• Weight: 640 lbs
• Color: Black, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Columbia Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal, Scarlet, Vegas Gold
• Class: truck

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ASTM International Safety Standards: 
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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.

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