The First Team Brute In-Ground Fixed Height Basketball Goal is a permanent outdoor basketball system built on a 5-9/16" O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized steel post with a 72" post-to-backboard extension and 48" in-ground bury, available in 12 backboard configurations across steel, aluminum, perforated aluminum, fiberglass, and acrylic. Every single Brute configuration — including the acrylic variants — carries First Team's Lifetime Unconditional Warranty, which covers any damage or failure for any reason including deliberate rim hanging. Fixed height at regulation 10'. The FT1905NC nose-cone backboard mounting design with through-bolt permanently locking nose-cone to post simplifies installation, and all Brute goals are direct mounted to eliminate backboard stress.

FT1905 Brute Post: 5-9/16" Schedule 40 Galvanized, 72" Extension, 48" Bury

Every Brute configuration is built on the FT1905 Brute Post, a 5-9/16" O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized steel post buried 48" into the ground in a permanent concrete anchor. The post extension provides 72" of run-out room from post to backboard, giving players the safety clearance a high-use outdoor court demands. The FT1905NC nose-cone backboard mounting design locks the nose-cone to the post via a through-bolt, securing the backboard mount and making installation and setup straightforward. All Brute goals are direct mounted to the backboard, eliminating the stress that indirect mounting transfers to the backboard structure. Optional pole padding and backboard padding are available for all Brute configurations.

Lifetime Unconditional Warranty on Every Configuration

Every Brute configuration — steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and acrylic — carries First Team's Lifetime Unconditional Warranty. This is the broadest warranty coverage First Team offers. The Unconditional Warranty covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason and is exempt from all limitations, including deliberate rim hanging and multiple player hanging. Vandalism is not covered. All painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.

FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal

All steel, aluminum, and fiberglass Brute configurations ship with the FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal — First Team's double 5/8" solid rim fixed goal with a rust-resistant powder coated finish, direct mounted to the backboard. The FT172D carries the Lifetime Unconditional Warranty on all Brute configurations.

FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal: Acrylic Variants

The three acrylic Brute configurations — III, Select, and Supreme — ship with the FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal paired with the appropriate HFM acrylic backboard support structure (FT36-HFM for 36" wide; FT42-HFM for 42" wide). The FT186 features a 3/16" steel rim support and continuous netlocks, and carries the Lifetime Unconditional Warranty on all Brute acrylic configurations.

Choose Your Configuration

All 12 Brute configurations share the same FT1905 5-9/16" Schedule 40 galvanized post, FT1905NC nose-cone mounting system, 48" in-ground bury, 72" post-to-backboard extension, direct-mounted goal design, Lifetime Unconditional Warranty, and truck shipping. Differences between configurations are backboard material, backboard size, and goal type.

Warranty

Every Brute configuration carries First Team's Lifetime Unconditional Warranty — covers any damage or failure for any reason including deliberate rim hanging. Vandalism is not covered under any First Team warranty. All painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating. First Team products carry no warranty except for obvious manufacturing defects when used in an entertainment or amusement facility where players pay a fee to use the equipment, unless specifically agreed to in writing by First Team.

By the Numbers

• Post: FT1905 Brute Post, 5-9/16" O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized steel
• Nose-cone: FT1905NC, through-bolt locking to post
• System type: Single-sided, fixed height, regulation 10' rim height
• Post-to-backboard extension: 72"
• Ground bury depth: 48"
• Goal mounting: Direct mounted on all configurations
• Backboard options: Steel, aluminum, perforated aluminum, fiberglass, acrylic; 36"x54" to 42"x72"
• Goal (steel/aluminum/fiberglass variants): FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal
• Goal (acrylic variants): FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal with HFM backboard support
• System warranty: Lifetime Unconditional Warranty on all 12 configurations
• Coating warranty: 1-year limited on all painted items
• Optional: Pole padding and backboard padding available
• Shipping weights: 399 lbs (Brute Max/Impervia) to 495 lbs (Brute Supreme)
• Shipping: Ships by truck

Who Is This System For?

• Public parks, school yards, and high-use outdoor recreational facilities that need a permanent basketball installation on a 5-9/16" Schedule 40 galvanized post with a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty covering any damage or failure for any reason on every configuration in the lineup
• Facilities where every backboard material option must carry the same top-tier warranty — unlike systems where acrylic configurations carry a reduced warranty tier, every Brute configuration including acrylic carries the full Lifetime Unconditional Warranty
• Procurement teams selecting backboard material by application — steel for maximum durability, aluminum for rust-free construction, fiberglass for rebound quality, or acrylic for visual clarity — all on the same Brute post platform with identical lifetime unconditional coverage
• Facilities that need a proven First Team fixed height platform at a step below the Tyrant's 6-5/8" post, where the Brute's 5-9/16" post delivers the rigidity, nose-cone mounting, and 72" extension a permanent outdoor installation demands at a lower system cost

About First Team

First Team has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. The Brute delivers the 5-9/16" Schedule 40 galvanized post platform, nose-cone mounting design, 72" post-to-backboard extension, and 12-configuration backboard selection of the First Team fixed height lineup, with a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty on every single configuration including acrylic. As an authorized First Team dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and logistics coordination on every Brute order. Our team can help you select the right backboard configuration for your court and coordinate truck delivery and professional installation.