Commercial Sports Equipment Blog – Institutional Sports Equipment

The Great Hoop Debate

By Institutional Sports Equipment | November 21, 2024

Basketball is an enjoyable pastime for athletes of all abilities. It burns calories, improves cardiovascular stamina, and enhances hand-eye coordination. It provides a social outlet through friendly play and allows people to be part of a team. Adding basketball hoops to your gym space is a sure draw for many athletes. They will appreciate having…

Wall Padding: What You Should Know Before You Buy

By Institutional Sports Equipment | November 5, 2024

Recreation is a fundamental value of our society. Whether it be spontaneous activities, city leagues, church teams, or school physical education classes, we love to play. Play is a great outlet for the pent-up stress and energy built throughout the day. Having a safe space to play is always ideal. As the owner or operator…

WALL PADDING SOLUTIONS

All of our wall pads are professionally made with a 2 " thick 100 ILD Polyurethane foam bonded to 7/16" thick OSB backer board and covered with 14 oz. Polyurethane Fire Rated vinyl. A 1" lip at the top and bottom of each pad makes for easy mounting to any surface. Aluminum Z-Clip, and Velcro are also available for mounting lipless pads. Special sizes, school logos, graphics, and cut outs for outlets, vents, etc are available upon request.

APPLICATIONS:
Gymnasiums, Wrestling Rooms, Auditoriums, Activity Centers, Rec Rooms, and Multi-Purpose Rooms.

CUSTOM WALL PADDING &
COMMERCIAL WEIGHT BASKETBALL SYSTEMS - HOW YOU SAVE MONEY!

Many of the deals I put together for my customers are for multi-unit purchases. Given that, I can negotiate better shipping rates from the various freight carriers, Yellow, FedEx, SAIS. Private consumer orders and single-unit orders are welcome and encouraged! You'll get the same great unit price and the lowest possible cost on freight.

DON'T BE FOOLED by system pricing that includes FREE freight. I can beat those prices by hundreds.

WHAT'S MOST COMMON?

Hands down the First Team RuffNeck System; in-ground, fixed-height, is the most cost-effective for public, outdoor use. 20-year warranty, regulation board sizes, very cost-effective.

Adjustable Height: The most cost-effective is the First Team Attack System but the move up to the First Team Force System or First Team Titan System gets you larger board size options. All come with a Lifetime Superior Warranty.

Portables: The First Team Fury System is the most commonly sold system to church groups and youth groups, and any organization where you know who's going to play on it. It's heavy enough for aggressive adult play and more than stable enough for youth play. A Lifetime Limited Warranty covers everything basketball related, including dunking, but not the SHAQ hang on the rim gorilla slamming.

For aggressive play or high-level competition play, go up to the First Team Storm System or First Team Thunder System. They are heavier so can support a regulation size tempered glass backboard and they come with a Lifetime Superior Warranty, which DOES cover deliberate hanging on the rim.

Everything is covered.

Please contact me via this web site or give a call toll free 877-272-5460 if I can answer any questions. I assure you I can put you in the best system for your needs and provide complete padding solutions for any type of facility, and no one will be more helpful as you sort through sourcing your equipment needs.

Tom Nicotera
877-272-5430