Bison Super Glass Max Portable Adjustable Basketball Hoop System BA853GXL

The Bison Super Glass Max Portable Adjustable Basketball System (BA853GXL) delivers maximum versatility, maximum safety, maximum playability, and maximum value for schools, gyms, recreation centers, and community facilities that need a serious institutional-grade portable without the premium price. 

The Biggest Glass in the Max Series

The "Super" in Super Glass Max means one thing: a full 60" tempered glass backboard — a significant upgrade over the standard Glass Max's 54" board, and the largest backboard available in the entire Max portable series. For facilities that want the look, feel, and rebound performance of a glass backboard without stepping up to T-REX pricing, this is the system.

Height Adjustment That Goes Lower 

Unlike the T-REX lineup which adjusts from 7.5 ft to 10 ft, the Super Glass Max features spring-assisted infinite height adjustment from 5 ft all the way to regulation 10 ft. That extra range makes this system exceptional for youth programs, elementary schools, and multi-age facilities where younger players need a lower rim to develop proper shooting form. One system covers every age group from beginner to adult.

A Design Detail That Protects Your Backboard

Most portable basketball systems mount the goal directly to the backboard, transferring every slam dunk, hard shot, and rim impact directly into the glass. The Super Glass Max is engineered differently. The goal mounts directly to the extension arm, completely eliminating stress on the backboard during play. Over years of heavy institutional use, this design decision protects your backboard investment and extends the life of the system significantly.

Built Safe. Built Stable.

Safety is built into every dimension of this system. The 50" safe play area at regulation 10 ft keeps players well clear of the base during aggressive play. The 42" W x 50" L ballast box holds up to 850 lbs of customer-supplied ballast — one of the most stable base configurations available in this price range. Non-marking transport wheels protect your gym floor while making repositioning effortless for a single staff member.

Practical for Real Facility Operations

The Super Glass Max is designed for the realities of daily institutional use. When lowered, it fits through any 78" high double doorway for easy storage between sessions. Base, riser, and backboard padding are all included as standard. Easy-to-read goal height indicator labels make height adjustment fast and consistent for any staff member.

By the Numbers

• Backboard: 60" tempered glass (largest in the Max series)
• Height adjustment: Infinite from 5 ft to 10 ft (spring-assisted)
• Safe play area at 10 ft: 50 inches
• Ballast box: 42" W x 50" L, holds up to 850 lbs
• Storage: Fits through 78" high double doorways
• Goal mount: Direct to extension arm (no backboard stress)
• Colors: 16 team colors available
• Black front base and pole padding, additional colors offered on orders of two or more at an additional charge (call for details)
• Compliant with ASTM F1616 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
• Recreation centers and YMCAs that need a glass backboard system at an accessible institutional price
• Multi-age community programs running youth and adult play in the same facility
• Schools and gyms that want institutional Bison quality without stepping up to T-REX pricing
• Facilities purchasing their first institutional portable looking for the best value entry point into the Bison lineup

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: 800 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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Instructions
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ASTM International Safety Standards: 
https://www.astm.org/membership-participation/technical-committees/committee-f08

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.