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Bison Ultimate Jr. Rectangular Steel Playground Basketball Hoop System PR17
$3,025.00$3,299.00
Bison Ultimate Jr. Rectangular Steel Playground Basketball Hoop System PR17
The Ultimate Jr. system delivers many of the premium features found on Bison's big brother Ultimate Fixed systems, but with a smaller price tag. The Bison Ultimate Jr. Rectangular Steel Playground System PR17 is a permanent fixed height outdoor system built on a 5" square, 1/8" wall steel pole that buries a full 36" into the ground, with a 4" square extension arm placing the backboard face approximately 36" from the front surface of the pole. The same popular BA47 42" x 60" steel backboard found on the 6" Ultimate system is paired with a BA32 outdoor breakaway goal and premium nylon net. One configuration. Ships by truck.
5" Square Pole and Direct-Mount Extension Arm: The Structural Story of the PR17
The PR17's defining structural feature is not just the pole spec; it is how the rim, backboard, and extension arm work together. The rim is direct mounted through the backboard into the 4" square extension arm, which eliminates virtually all stress placed on the backboard during aggressive playground play. The backboard is additionally supported by the extension arm at the top, creating a two-point connection that distributes load away from the backboard panel itself. On the Ultimate Jr. direct mount pole, the BA47 backboard is nearly indestructible. The 5" square, 1/8" wall powder coated steel pole buries a full 36" into the ground in a permanent concrete anchor.
BA47 42" x 60" Steel Backboard: The Same Popular Board as the 6" Ultimate System
The BA47 on the PR17 is the same popular 42" x 60" steel backboard found on the 6" Ultimate system, at a reduced cost. Built from a 12 ga. steel playing surface with all edges safety rolled to eliminate sharp edges and provide extra rigidity, with an additional welded rear structure behind the playing surface. Mounted on the Ultimate Jr. direct mount pole, the BA47 is nearly indestructible. Regulation orange shooter's square and durable white powder coated finish standard.
BA32 Outdoor Breakaway Goal: Built for Playground Use
Every PR17 ships with the BA32 outdoor breakaway goal, designed to withstand playground use, paired with a premium nylon net included standard. The direct mount through the backboard into the extension arm means rim impact loads go into the arm structure rather than the backboard panel.
One Configuration, Fully Specified
The PR17 is available in a single configuration with no variants at checkout. The pole, backboard, goal, and bury depth are fixed as delivered. If the BA47 42" x 60" steel backboard, 5" square pole, 36" bury, and BA32 outdoor breakaway goal are the right specification for your court, the PR17 is a fully specified, ready-to-order system.
PR17
42" x 60" Steel Backboard5" Square Pole, 36" Bury
10-Year System Warranty
5" square 1/8" wall powder coated steel pole, 36" in-ground bury, 4" square extension arm with direct-mount rim through backboard into arm, top backboard support from arm. BA47 42" x 60" solid steel backboard, 12 ga. skin, welded rear structure, safety rolled edges, regulation orange shooter's square. BA32 outdoor breakaway goal, premium nylon net. Optional BA870JRPP pole padding. 350 lbs. Ships by truck.
Optional Pole Padding: BA870JRPP
The PR17 is available with optional BA870JRPP pole padding at the time of purchase. For any public playground installation we strongly recommend adding pole padding to your order. Fitting it after the system is permanently installed is significantly more difficult than ordering it upfront.
Installation note: The PR17 requires a permanent concrete anchor with the 5" square pole buried 36" below the playing surface. At 350 lbs, professional installation is recommended.
Warranty
The PR17 system carries a 10-year limited warranty covering the system against damage during normal and intended use as determined by Bison. 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.
By the Numbers
- Model number: PR17
- System type: Single-sided, fixed height, regulation 10' rim height
- Pole: 5" square, 1/8" wall powder coated steel pole
- Extension arm: 4" square extension arm, direct-mount rim through backboard into arm, top backboard support from arm
- Ground bury depth: 36"
- Backboard setback: Approximately 36" from front surface of pole
- Backboard: BA47 42" x 60" solid steel, 12 ga. playing surface, additional welded rear structure, safety rolled edges, regulation orange shooter's square, durable white powder coated finish
- Goal: BA32 outdoor breakaway goal, premium nylon net included
- System warranty: 10-year limited warranty
- Optional padding: BA870JRPP pole padding available separately
- Approx. weight: 350 lbs
- Shipping: Ships by truck
Who Is This System For?
- Outdoor playground courts and recreational facilities where the budget calls for a reduced cost permanent system that still delivers the same popular BA47 42" x 60" steel backboard found on Bison's 6" Ultimate Fixed systems, with the rigidity and nearly indestructible backboard performance of the direct-mount pole design
- Courts where the 5" square pole format and 36" bury depth are appropriate for the site conditions and local installation requirements, and the 10-year system warranty meets facility procurement standards
- Parks departments, school yards, and recreational facility managers who need the trusted BA47 steel backboard and outdoor breakaway goal performance on a permanently installed platform at the most accessible price point in the Bison rectangular steel backboard lineup
- Buyers comparing the PR17 against higher-tier Bison systems who need to clearly understand the trade-offs: the PR17 delivers the same BA47 backboard as the PR60 at a lower price, but with a 5" square pole instead of a 4-1/2" hot dip galvanized gooseneck, a 36" bury instead of 48", the BA32 goal instead of the BA39U, and a 10-year system warranty instead of Lifetime limited on the backboard and unconditional lifetime on the goal
About Bison
Bison has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. The PR17 Ultimate Jr. system delivers many of the premium features of Bison's 6" Ultimate Fixed platform at a reduced cost, with the same popular BA47 42" x 60" steel backboard and a direct-mount pole design that makes that backboard nearly indestructible in outdoor playground use. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and logistics coordination on every PR17 order. Contact our team to confirm the PR17 is the right specification for your court, or to compare it against higher-tier Bison systems.
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.