First Team Tempest Portable Basketball Hoop

Elite Competition Performance. Maximum Stability. Built for Aggressive Play.

The First Team Tempest Portable Basketball Hoop is a top-of-the-line, competition-style portable basketball system engineered for environments where elite, aggressive basketball is played. Designed for fieldhouses, gymnasiums, high schools, and collegiate facilities, the Tempest delivers arena-level performance, unmatched stability, and premium safety features.

This is not a recreational portable goal—it is a true competition system on wheels.

Why Choose the First Team Tempest?

Competition-Level Performance Without Permanent Installation

The Tempest is built using the same components trusted by high schools and colleges nationwide, offering the look, feel, and durability of a permanently installed goal—while retaining the flexibility of a portable unit.

Premium Competition Backboard & Rim System

FT235 Unbreakable Tempered Glass Backboard

Every Tempest package includes First Team’s FT235 Unbreakable 42” x 72” competition tempered glass backboard, delivering authentic rebound response identical to collegiate and professional courts.

Direct-Mounted Rim Design

The rim is direct mounted, eliminating stress on the glass and preventing backboard breakage when players hang on the rim—essential for aggressive, high-level play.

FT196 Full-Tilt Breakaway Rim

The Tempest comes standard with First Team’s FT196 Full-Tilt 180° breakaway rim, designed to safely absorb dunk forces while maintaining long-term durability.

TuffGuard Backboard Padding Included

A bolt-on FT72C TuffGuard backboard pad is included for added safety and a polished, professional appearance.

Massive Extension Arm & Maximum Player Safety

66” Base-to-Backboard Extension

The Tempest features an impressive 66-inch extension distance, positioning the base far off the court to maximize player safety during fast breaks and aggressive finishes at the rim.

Upper & Lower Boom Supports

A reinforced extension arm with upper and lower boom supports ensures exceptional rigidity and eliminates vibration during play.

Included Boom Pad

A boom extension pad is included to protect players from contact with the support structure.

Adjustable Height with Simple, Reliable Design

Quick Height Adjustment from 10’ to 6’

The Tempest is height adjustable from regulation 10 feet down to 6 feet, making it suitable for youth programs, practice sessions, and competitive play.

Low-Maintenance Pin Adjustment System

Rim height changes are fast and straightforward:

• Pull the adjustment pin

• Raise or lower the goal

• Reinsert the pin

No cranks, cables, or complex mechanisms—just dependable, low-maintenance performance.

Built for Stability, Mobility & Heavy Use

Extremely Stable Base Design

The Tempest is engineered to remain rock-solid during dunking and rim-hanging, without tipping. Rear hold-downs are not required, though optional kits are available depending on flooring type.

Easy One-Person Mobility

Despite its size and strength, the Tempest is compact and easy to roll, allowing one person to position the unit quickly for play or storage.

Non-Marking Wheels & Floor Protection

• 8” non-marking wheels

• 5” non-marking foot pads

Floor load rating:

• 350 PSI

Designed for use on gym floors without surface damage.

Full-Coverage Safety Padding

Heavy-duty foam padding protects players from all angles:

• Front

• Sides

• Back of base unit

Padding is available in multiple colors to match facility branding.

Key Features at a Glance

• Competition-grade portable basketball hoop

• FT235 42” x 72” unbreakable tempered glass backboard

• FT196 Full-Tilt 180° breakaway rim

• Direct-mounted rim design

• 66” base-to-backboard extension

• Upper and lower boom supports

• Boom pad included

• Height adjustable from 10’ down to 6’

• Easy pin-based adjustment system

• Heavy foam padding on front, sides, and back

• 8” non-marking wheels & 5” non-marking foot pads

• FREE base pad lettering upon request

• Lifetime Superior Warranty

Built for Serious Basketball Environments

The First Team Tempest Portable Basketball Hoop is the ultimate solution for facilities that demand elite performance, maximum safety, and uncompromising durability—without permanently anchoring a goal into the floor.

If your program plays hard, dunks often, and expects professional-level equipment, the Tempest is the portable system that delivers.

First Team Tempest Portable Basketball Goal Manual

Owners Manual:

First Team Tempest Portable Basketball Goal Manual