The Bison T-REX Club Portable Basketball System BA894GSR is built for club leagues, intramural programs, YMCAs, recreation departments, and community centers that need a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard and the complete T-REX mechanical platform for daily high-volume indoor use. The base has been purposefully downsized relative to other T-REX models for space and cost efficiency, while retaining 950 lbs of factory-installed hidden ballast for superior tip-over stability. Height adjustable from 7.5 ft to 10 ft. 16 team colors available. Custom graphics available at checkout for an additional USD 500.00. Indoor use only.

Full Regulation 72" x 42" Tempered Glass Backboard at a Club-Friendly Price

The defining characteristic of the T-REX Club is what it delivers at its price point: a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard. For club leagues, intramural programs, and recreational facilities where players expect and deserve a full-size glass backboard, the Club delivers that standard without requiring competition-level certifications or a competition-level budget. This is the full regulation glass backboard that players train on at every level above this one, on a platform specifically sized and priced for club and recreational environments.

A Purposefully Downsized Base for Space-Constrained Facilities

Bison designed the T-REX Club with a downsized base relative to other T-REX models specifically for facilities dealing with limited storage space and tighter budgets. The padded base dimension is 40"(w) x 60"(l), shorter than the Side Court and Competition, and the stored footprint of 76"(w) x 124"(l) x 78"(h) is among the most compact in the lineup. For facilities storing multiple units side by side in a hallway or storage room, the Club's smaller base footprint is a meaningful practical advantage. The downsized base does not compromise stability: 950 lbs of factory-installed hidden ballast provides superior tip-over stability even without the optional rear hold down.

950 lb Factory-Installed Ballast in Covered Containment Cell

The 950 lb ballast weight is factory-installed inside a covered containment cell as part of the system. No separate ballast kit purchase and no customer-supplied blocks are required. Bison explicitly notes that the 950 lb factory ballast provides superior tip-over stability even without the optional rear hold down. Base color is bright white standard. Base padding is 1" thick stapled, available in 16 team colors at checkout.

72" x 42" Tempered Glass Backboard and BA35S Breakaway Rim

The backboard is a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass panel, confirmed directly on Bison's product page. The system ships with the BA35S breakaway rim. Backboard padding is included with the system.

Height Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft

The BA894GSR adjusts from 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation) using extension spring counterbalance technology. Height changes are fast, safe, and manageable for any staff member regardless of physical strength. The spring-assisted mechanism makes raising, lowering, and storage straightforward for a single staff member without tools or additional help.

The Full T-REX Mechanical Platform

The T-REX Club is built on the same core T-REX mechanical platform trusted by athletic directors in schools and universities across the U.S. The 4" square beam pairs with extension spring counterbalance technology. All pivot points use zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings with chrome-plated steel pivot axles. No grease, no downtime, no service calls required. The system rolls on 4 floor-friendly 8" x 2" wide casters (2 front, 2 rear) for easy repositioning by a single staff member. Narrow-profile uprights minimize visual interference for players and coaches. The system rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider. Beam padding is included standard. Front levelers are lead screw type.

16 Team Colors and Custom Graphics

Base padding is available in 16 team colors at checkout: Black, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Columbia Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal, Scarlet, and Vegas Gold. Custom graphics on base and riser pads are available for an additional USD 500.00, selected at checkout. For branded facility environments, school spirit programs, and community centers that want consistent visual identity across every court, custom graphics bring the same look to every unit in the facility.

Game Stats

• Safe play area at 10 ft: 54" (decreases as rim is lowered)
• Backboard size: 72" x 42" tempered glass
• Backboard padding: Included
• Breakaway rim: BA35S
• Beam size: 4" square
• Height adjustment: Extension spring counterbalance, 7.5 ft to 10 ft
• Ballast weight: 950 lbs (factory-installed, in covered containment cell)
• Total weight: 1,700 lbs
• Padded base dimension: 40"(w) x 60"(l)
• Total 8"(d) x 2"(w) wheels: 4 (2 front, 2 rear)
• Stored dimensions: 76"(w) x 124"(l) x 78"(h)
• Beam padding: Included
• Rear hold down: Optional
• Base padding: 1" thick stapled, 16 colors
• Base color: Bright white
• Front levelers: Lead screw
• Floor load data: Not available
• Min. required floor space outside court: 72"
• Use: Indoor only
• Certifications: ASTM F1616 Compliant

Who Is This System For?

• Club leagues, intramural programs, and recreational facilities that need a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard for daily high-volume indoor play, where the full T-REX mechanical platform is required but competition-level certifications are not
• YMCAs and community centers running open gym sessions and recreational leagues that want glass backboard quality on every court in the facility, with height adjustability from 7.5 ft to 10 ft for multi-age programming and a compact base footprint that fits in space-constrained storage areas
• College and university intramural programs that need reliable spring-assisted height-adjustable systems that hold up to daily multi-sport gym use without maintenance overhead, where a full-size glass backboard is expected by players and a competition-level certification budget is not available
• Facilities building out multiple courts that need the T-REX mechanical platform with a full glass backboard across every court, with 950 lb factory-installed ballast, zero-maintenance bearings, floor-friendly casters, and 16 team color options on every unit
• Buyers choosing between the Club and the Recreational Indoor: both systems share the same stored dimensions, casters, ballast, and total weight; the Club delivers a full 72" x 42" glass backboard; the Recreational Indoor delivers a 54" x 42" acrylic backboard; select the Club when a full-size glass backboard is the priority
• Buyers choosing between the Club and the Side Court: both deliver a full 72" x 42" glass backboard at accessible price points; the Side Court is fixed at 10 ft only; the Club adjusts from 7.5 ft to 10 ft; select the Club for multi-age programs that need height adjustability, select the Side Court for dedicated courts that are always at regulation height

About Bison and Top Sports Tech

Bison has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. Bison systems are installed in 300+ high schools and universities across the U.S. and are the preferred choice of athletic directors who need commercial-grade durability with minimal maintenance overhead. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and freight shipping coordination on every T-REX order. Contact our team to confirm the BA894GSR is the right specification for your facility, or to compare it against other systems in the T-REX lineup.