The First Team Tempest Triumph Portable Basketball System is a serious institutional-grade portable goal built for upper-level recreational, club, and intramural basketball programs that demand competition-quality build and glass backboard performance without requiring a full sanctioned competition specification. It delivers First Team's legendary engineering and the same FT235 competition glass backboard as the Hurricane in a more compact, easier-to-maneuver footprint designed for facilities where storage space and gym floor real estate matter.

Competition Build Quality. Compact Footprint.

The Tempest shares the same core DNA as First Team's flagship Hurricane portable. Same FT235 competition glass backboard. Same direct-to-extension-arm goal mounting. Same institutional-grade safety padding, non-marking wheels, and forklift-ready base. The key distinction is the extension arm. Where the Hurricane extends 96" from base to backboard, the Tempest extends 66" from base to backboard, making it a more compact system that is easier to maneuver, easier to store, and better suited for facilities where floor space is at a premium.

The FT235 Competition Glass Backboard

Every Tempest Triumph ships with First Team's FT235 42" x 72" tempered glass backboard — a full regulation-size board that delivers the rebound performance, clarity, and durability that serious basketball programs expect. The bolt-on Tuffguard backboard padding protects both the board and players from impact and is included as standard on every unit.

A Design Detail That Protects Your Backboard

Most portable systems in this category mount the goal directly to the backboard, meaning every dunk, hang, and hard rim impact sends stress directly into the glass. The Tempest Triumph is engineered differently. The goal mounts directly to the extension arm, completely decoupling the rim from the backboard. The FT196 Full-Tilt 180-degree breakaway rim absorbs rim impacts further, protecting both the system and your players over years of daily institutional use.

Important Note on Safe Play Area

The Tempest Triumph features a 46" safe play area at regulation height. NCAA sanctioned competition requires a minimum of 48" safe play area for portable systems. As a result, the Tempest is not recommended for use in NCAA or NFHS sanctioned competition play. It is purpose-built for upper-level recreational, club, intramural, and practice environments where competition-grade build quality and glass performance are desired without the sanctioned competition requirement. If your facility requires a portable certified for sanctioned high school or college competition, please see the First Team Hurricane Triumph instead.

Built for Real Facility Operations

The Tempest Triumph is designed for the realities of daily institutional use. Heavy foam padding covers the front, sides, and back of the base unit. The system rolls on 8" diameter non-marking wheels that protect your gym floor during repositioning. 5" non-marking foot pads lock the unit firmly into the play position. Forklift pockets in the base make transport straightforward for facilities teams. First Team also includes free custom lettering on the base pad upon request — a meaningful touch for schools and programs that want their name on their equipment.

Choose Your Type

The Tempest Triumph is available in three types. The only difference between them is whether floor anchor tie-downs are included and what type of floor they are designed for. All three are identical in every other specification.

By the Numbers

• Backboard: FT235 42" x 72" tempered glass
• Extension: 66" base to backboard
• Safe play area: 46" at regulation height
• Rim: FT196 Full-Tilt 180-degree breakaway
• Goal mount: Direct to extension arm
• Wheels: 8" non-marking
• Foot pads: 5" non-marking locking
• Base padding: Front, sides, and back included standard
• Backboard padding: Bolt-on Tuffguard included standard
• Boom pad: Included standard
• Boom supports: Upper and lower
• Base pad lettering: Free custom lettering upon request
• Colors: 16 team colors available

Who Is This System For?

• Upper-level recreational and club programs that want competition-grade glass backboard performance without a sanctioned competition requirement
• Intramural programs at colleges and universities needing a serious, durable portable for high-volume daily play
• Practice facilities where teams want to train on glass backboard equipment without dedicating a full competition-spec system to practice courts
• Gymnasiums with tighter floor plans where the compact 66" extension is more practical than the full 96" Hurricane footprint
• Facilities that move their portables frequently and value the Tempest's compact, easy-to-roll design
• Programs purchasing their first First Team portable looking for institutional glass backboard quality at a more accessible price point than the Hurricane

Trusted by Institutions Nationwide

First Team has been manufacturing institutional sports equipment in the U.S. since 1985. As an authorized First Team dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and fast freight shipping on every order. Our team has helped outfit schools, gyms, and athletic facilities across the country and can help you determine whether the Tempest or Hurricane is the right fit for your program.