Gared Pro Arena Portable Basketball System Spring-Assisted 10′ 8″ Boom 9718S

Gared Pro Arena Portable Basketball System Spring-Assisted 10′ 8″ Boom 9718S

The 9718S Pro Arena includes tons of new convenience and performance features that facilities have been asking for! The spring-assisted portable basketball backstop is designed for collegiate and professional play and sports a 10′ 8″ regulation boom directly attaching to breakaway rim for upmost glass backboard stability. The base is fully covered in vinyl padding and can be decorated to promote team and sponsor marketing.

• Recommended Play Level: NBA, IBL, NCAA, IOC

• Tensioned spring mechanism designed for effortless lifting and lowering of unit

• Complete system includes regulation 72″ board, 3500 rim, and PMCE bolt-on board padding

• Includes floor anchors and 1200 lbs ballast weight concealed in the base

The Pro Arena comes equipped with an official size (42” x 72”) shatter proof glass backboard, our original PRO-MOLD backboard padding and a positive lock breakaway goal. The base is fully padded on three sides with premium vinyl-covered 4″ thick high-density polyurethane foam on the front and 2″ thick padding on the sides. Meets NCAA, NAIA, NFHS and NBA main court specifications. Boom pad and floor anchoring system are included with the unit. Shot clock supports are sold separately. 10 year Limited Warranty on all parts, Lifetime Limited Warranty on backboard included with the unit, 5 year Limited Warranty on PRO-MOLD pads and 4 year on breakaway goal. 

Pro Arena Features:

• Sleek, arena-style boom provides a photo-ready backdrop.

• Compact base with 360° wheels for easy transport & storage.

• Multi-media compatibility for live-stream & network broadcasts.

• Switch from spring-assist to electric operation with optional conversion kit.

• Weight kit provides an anchorless option for multi-use facilities.

• Designed for collegiate, professional, and international play, and meets NCAA specifications.

BACKBOARD: Official size 42” x 72” shatter proof rectangular glass backboard with a welded and reinforced steel frame. 1/2” tempered glass with fired in target and border for maximum durability. LED perimeter lights, #2137, are sold separately. 

GOAL: Models 3500 and 3500I Master positive lock breakaway goals come standard with these units for the domestic and international markets respectively. Model 3500I Master meets all FIBA standards. Other breakaway goals are optional and available upon request. 

PADDING: Durable GARED PRO-MOLD backboard edge padding comes in a wide variety of colors. Standard color for system padding is royal blue; other standard colors are available at no additional cost. Custom logos for the front and side pads are available at an additional cost. 

BALLAST: 1200 lbs (544 kgs) of enclosed ballast concealed in the base of the unit, welded closed. 

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE: Unique telescoping brace allows for preset heights of 8’, 9’ and 10’. Custom heights are available upon request. 

ADJUSTABLE FLOOR PADS: Two floor pads are encased in steel supports for added stability, and are controlled by a screw-type mechanism that raises the unit off the wheels and adjusts the unit to exactly 10’ height. 

FLOOR ANCHORING SYSTEM: Floor anchors and locater pins are included as standard. Specify floor type. Weight addition kit is optional to provide anchorless mounting.

FINISH: The unit is powdercoated black. Other colors are available at additional cost. 

SHOT CLOCK & CAMERA SUPPORTS: Available at a nominal cost. Specify shot clock type. 

TRANSPORT & STORAGE: Folds easily for compact storage with 360 degree non-marking polyurethane casters for easy transport.