Gladiator Pro Sports
Outdoor Basketball Hoop
Description
The Gladiator in-ground basketball hoop comes in two sizes; a 60" 1/2 inch tempered glass backboard and a 72" 1/2 inch tempered glass backboard. They both offer many of the same outstanding features:
Full description & specs
The Gladiator in-ground basketball hoop comes in two sizes; a 60" 1/2 inch tempered glass backboard and a 72" 1/2 inch tempered glass backboard. They both offer many of the same outstanding features:
Both have 5-guage galvanized steel, stainless steel hardware and a black powder-coated finish to allow them to withstand the elements. They both adjust from 5ft - 10ft so even the youngest of players can join in the game. The clear-view backboard allows you to see the stars. Having a removable handle enables them to adjust only to the height you want and keeps the competitor from messing with your game. The backboard pad, pole pad and gusset pads come standard giving these hoops a safe but edgy display. The triple-spring breakaway side-flex rim will allow for the most turbulent game! Having standard net attachment hooks helps to make the most of your sports. When purchased with the Gladiator removable game pole, multi-game hardware and multi-game net systems, this handy feature provides for a multitude of additional games that can be played such as; tennis, pickle ball, volley ball, and badminton.
There are a few different qualities that separate these two great hoops:
The 60" has a 3ft overhang, while the 72" has a 4ft overhang. The overhang is determined by measuring from the pole to the front of the backboard. The Pole size on the 60" is a square single 6" x 6" pole while the 72" hoop has a robust 6" x 8" pole. Because of the weight of the 72" backboard, it requires a 2 cylinder jack, while the 60" backboard requires a 1 cylinder. To help stabilize the massive 6" x 8" pole on the 72" hoop, 10 steel gussets are required, the 60" hoop requires 8 steel gussets.
Shipping & delivery
Hoops and flooring ship palletized freight. We confirm your delivery details after checkout and coordinate a delivery window with you. Accessories ship standard ground.
Installation
Every wall-mount system anchors to structural framing or masonry. Use the wall compatibility checker below to verify your wall before ordering — or send us photos and we will confirm it for you.
Interactive guide Not sure which hoop? Let us size it. Two measurements. One recommendation. Tap to open.
Your Setup
Width of wall hoop is mounting to 24 ft
The full width of the wall the hoop mounts to. This sets your backboard size.Room length off the hoop wall 30 ft
How far the room runs out from the hoop — the length of the adjacent wall. This is your playing depth.Where's it going?
The level of play shapes the backboard we recommend.Built to last
Forged from stainless steel.
Every bolt, bracket, and fastener on a Gladiator hoop is 100% stainless steel — an alloy engineered to stay strong, stay clean, and hold its finish for the life of the court.
Corrosion resistant
A self-healing chromium-oxide layer keeps rust from ever taking hold — no orange streaks, no pitting, no rust bleed onto your wall or floor.
High tensile strength
Holds torque and shrugs off the repeated shock of dunks and rim loads without fatigue — the hardware keeps its grip long after the game.
Sleek, premium finish
A clean satin-steel look that reads professional in any gym — the polished surface holds its shine instead of dulling, chipping, or flaking.
Zero maintenance
No painting, no sealing, no rust treatment — ever. A quick wipe is all it takes. Bolts back out clean years later without seizing or stripping.
Hygienic & non-porous
A sealed surface gives dirt, sweat, and bacteria nowhere to hide — ideal for schools, gyms, and any high-traffic indoor court.
Pre-install check
Will your wall take it?
A wall-mount hoop puts real load into the structure — dead weight plus dynamic force from dunks and hangs. Pick your wall type to see exactly what it needs.
Wood stud framing
The most common install. Wood framing handles a Gladiator system well once the load is spread across multiple studs.
- Solid 2x8 (or doubled 2x6) blocking spanning at least 3–4 studs at the mount height
- Lag bolts driven into framing — never drywall alone
- Locate studs and blocking before drilling; verify 16 in on-center spacing
Not sure what you have? Send us photos of the wall and we will confirm your mounting plan before you order.
The breakaway rim
See the rim do its job
Hang on it. Dunk through it. The triple-spring side-flex rim deflects under load and snaps back to true — protecting the tempered glass and your wrists on every finish.