Basketball Backboards & Padding

Cover exposed square posts and protect your athletes with the Porter Square Pole Pad (5"). This full-height wrap pads the hard edges of a 5" square upright, cushioning incidental contact around basketball systems, standards, and other court-side posts where players run and compete at speed.

Key features & specs:

• Sized to fit 5" square poles
• 6' tall padding covers the primary player-contact zone
• Classic black finish blends into any facility
• Cushions incidental contact to reduce injury risk near the post
• Wraps the upright for full-perimeter protection
• A smart, low-cost safety upgrade for gyms and multipurpose facilities
• Helps facilities meet safety expectations for padded court-side posts

Coach's tip: Position the pad so its full 6' height covers the zone where players are most likely to make contact, and secure it snugly so it doesn't rotate or slide down during fast-break play. Check the fastening periodically through the season, since a loose pad protects no one. Wipe the vinyl surface clean and let it dry before storage to keep the cover and foam in good condition.

Protect your players and dress up your portable backstop with the Porter Boom Pad, built for the 1135 portable system with an 8' extension. The pad wraps the bottom and sides of the horizontal backboard support arm — the "boom" — cushioning the hard steel that players can run into on fast breaks and rebounds. It is a simple, high-impact safety upgrade that also gives your program a finished, arena-quality look and a surface for school branding.

Key features & specs:

• Covers the bottom and both sides of the horizontal backboard support arm
• 2" thick shock-absorbing foam core for meaningful impact protection
• Wrapped in heavy 19 oz. vinyl-coated polyester scrim that stands up to daily gym use
• Installs quickly with hook-and-loop attachment strips — no tools required
• Meets International Basketball Federation (FIBA) requirements for competition
• Custom graphics available to add team logos, colors, or sponsors

Coach's tip: Order in your school colors with a logo to turn a required safety pad into a branding opportunity. Care: Wipe the vinyl clean with mild soap and water, let it dry fully before storage, and inspect the hook-and-loop strips each season for a secure hold.

The Porter 205A Backboard Package is a complete, competition-ready gym backboard solution that bundles the three components a facility needs into one order. Anchored by the 205A Pro-Strut Conversion glass backboard, it pairs a tournament-caliber rebounding surface with a matched backboard pad and a flex competition goal — so athletic directors get a coordinated, install-ready system instead of piecing parts together from different sources. It's the straightforward way to outfit or upgrade a main court to a clean, professional standard.

Key features & specs

• Includes the Porter 205A Pro-Strut Conversion glass backboard for true, consistent rebounds
• Includes a Pro Pad backboard pad for player safety around the board's lower edge and posts
• Includes a Powr-Flex Competition breakaway goal for tournament-level play
• Coordinated package designed to work together as a single system
• Built for high school and competition gymnasium use

Coach's tip: Ordering the board, pad, and goal together ensures every component matches and fits — no mismatched hardware or return trips. Care: Wipe the glass backboard clean of scuffs periodically, and inspect the goal's breakaway spring and pad attachment at the start of each season.

Re-equip a full basketball station in one order with the Porter 204 Backboard Package. Instead of sourcing a backboard, pad, and goal separately and hoping the mount patterns line up, this bundle delivers three matched, competition-grade components engineered to work together — the fast, foolproof way to outfit a new court or refresh a worn one to a professional standard.

Key features & specs

• 204 Pro-Strut glass backboard — tempered-glass playing surface with fired-in official border and target area on a unitized steel frame
• Pro-Pad backboard pad — molded urethane lower-edge padding that meets top-level competition safety requirements
• Powr-Flex Competition goal — flex rim with concealed shock-absorber mechanism for reliable breakaway performance
• Matched components designed to install together for correct fit and geometry
• Complete court-station solution covering backboard, safety padding, and goal in one package

Coach's tip: confirm your support structure and backboard mount-hole pattern before ordering so all three components seat square and true. Install the backboard and goal first, then fit the pad along the lower edge, and check every mounting fastener at the start of each season to keep the station game-ready.

Anchor a premium indoor court with the Porter Pro-Strut Glass Backboard. Built around a center-strut goal support and four-corner attachment frame, this tempered-glass backboard installs on the widest range of support systems — wall-mount, double-drop overhead, and older-style structures — making it a versatile upgrade or replacement for gyms of any vintage. It delivers the professional look, true rebound, and durability your program expects.

Key features & specs

• Vertical center-strut goal support and four-corner attachment frame for broad installation compatibility
• Mounts to wall-mount, double-drop overhead, or old-style support systems for flexible retrofits
• ½" thick fully tempered glass secured to a unitized steel frame with brushed aluminum extrusions
• Official white border and target area fired into the glass for a permanent, competition-standard graphic
• Sizing: 72" x 42" with 5" x 4½" goal mount centers; 72" x 48" with 5" x 5" goal mount centers
• Backed by a limited lifetime warranty

Coach's tip: add a Porter backboard pad — not included — for player safety, as it's strongly recommended for competition play. Confirm your support structure and goal-mount centers before ordering so the backboard and rim seat correctly, and inspect frame hardware periodically to keep the glass square and true.

Meet competition safety requirements and protect your athletes with Porter Gill Pole Pads for volleyball standards. Governing bodies require padded uprights at organized play, and these thick polyurethane-foam pads deliver full-height coverage in the fit and closure style your standards need. Choose the profile that matches your pole diameter, add your school colors, and finish your court to a professional, competition-ready standard.

Key features & specs

• Lace-Up Pad: 1½" thick polyurethane foam, 6' tall, fits 3½"–4½" pole diameter, lace closure
• Deluxe Pad: 4" thick polyurethane foam, 6' tall, fits 4½"–5-9/16" pole diameter, hook-and-loop closure
• Gooseneck Pad: 6" thick polyurethane foam, 6' tall, fits 6-5/8" pole diameter, hook-and-loop closure
• Durable 20 oz. vinyl cover available in 14 colors to match your program
• Custom graphics available for school logos and branding
• Full 6' height coverage shields players who collide with the standard during aggressive net play

Coach's tip: measure your standard's outside diameter before ordering so you pick the correct pad profile for a snug, non-slipping fit. Wipe the vinyl clean between seasons, store pads flat or loosely rolled to protect the foam, and confirm current USAV, NFHS, or NCAA padding rules for your level of play.

The Porter Volleyball Pole Pad is the essential player safety component for any competition-level volleyball installation. Designed to fit the most common standard diameters used across Porter's lineup and compatible with most other brands' sleeve-type standards, it provides the padded post coverage that governing bodies require and that athletes deserve in any organized play environment.

• Fits 3-1/2" and 4-1/2" Diameter Standards – Dual-diameter compatibility makes this pad suitable for a wide range of Porter volleyball standards as well as most other brands' sleeve-type end standards, giving facility managers a single pad solution that works across different post configurations without purchasing multiple sizes
• Dense Foam Core with Vinyl Cover – Thick foam padding absorbs lateral impact from players moving aggressively near the net during digs, sets, and attacks, while the durable vinyl exterior resists tearing, scuffing, and moisture from gym floor contact and repeated seasonal use
• Hook-and-Loop Wrap-Around Attachment – Pad wraps securely around the standard and fastens with heavy-duty hook-and-loop straps, allowing straightforward installation and removal without tools — keeping the pad firmly in position during play and easy to detach for cleaning or storage
• USAV, NFHS, and NCAA Compliant – Meets all player safety padding requirements established by USA Volleyball, the National Federation of State High School Associations, and the NCAA, making it the correct padding specification for sanctioned high school, collegiate, and club competition at all levels
• Available in Multiple Colors – Offered in a range of standard colors with custom color options available, allowing facilities to match school or program color schemes and maintain a professional, cohesive court appearance throughout the competitive season
• Universal Compatibility – Wrap-around design works on any sleeve-type volleyball standard regardless of manufacturer, making it a practical upgrade or replacement pad for existing installations that need to meet current governing body safety standards

Add a critical layer of player protection to any recreational or outdoor court with the Porter Recreational Backboard Pad. Molded from self-skinning urethane foam, it cushions the bottom edge and lower face of the backboard where drives and layups put athletes at risk — turning a hard steel-and-glass edge into a padded, safer landing zone. It's an easy, high-value safety upgrade for schools, parks, and rec centers running heavy play.

Key features & specs

• Self-skinning urethane foam molds a tough, UV-resistant outer skin over a shock-absorbing core built to withstand outdoor exposure
• Two self-aligning pad sections with interlocking joints seat cleanly around the backboard for full lower-edge coverage
• L-shaped molded profile provides proper water drainage for reliable outdoor use
• Bolt-on installation using steel inserts and specialized self-drilling, self-tapping hardware for a secure, lasting fit
• Indoor or outdoor rated and sized to pad one 54" backboard
• Available in black for a clean, professional look on any court

Coach's tip: measure your backboard before ordering to confirm the 54" fit, and check the mounting hardware periodically since outdoor temperature swings can loosen fasteners over time. Wipe the pad down to keep the UV skin clean and extend its service life.

The Spalding Heavy Duty Pole Pad is an essential safety wrap that protects players from hard contact with an exposed basketball support pole. On any court where the standard sits close to the baseline, a driving player or a diving loose-ball scramble can send an athlete straight into the pole — and this thick, wrap-around pad puts a layer of impact-absorbing protection right where it's needed. The secure Velcro closure makes installation and removal fast, and the universal fit covers the most common pole sizes.

Key features & specs:

• 1.5"-thick padding absorbs player impact with the pole
• Secure Velcro closure for fast, tool-free installation
• Fits 3", 3.5", and 4" support poles
• Wrap-around coverage protects athletes on drives and dives
• Durable vinyl exterior built for gym and outdoor use
• Trusted Spalding safety and durability

Coach's tip: Mount the pad so the top edge sits at least at chest height for the tallest players who use the court, and check that the Velcro seam faces away from the primary line of play. Care: Wipe the vinyl clean with mild soap and water, and re-secure the Velcro if it loosens over a season of use.

Protect your athletes and keep your facility competition-ready with the Porter Big Shot Collegiate Backboard Edge Pads. This replacement padding is built specifically for the 60" x 36" Big Shot Collegiate backboard system, cushioning the exposed bottom and side edges of the backboard so players driving to the basket are shielded from hard, dangerous contact.

Key features & specs:

• Replacement backboard edge padding for the 60" x 36" Big Shot Collegiate system
• Protects athletes from contact with the exposed backboard edges
• Sized and shaped for a proper, secure fit on the Big Shot Collegiate backboard
• Helps keep your basketball setup safe and event-ready

An important safety upgrade — and a straightforward replacement — for schools and rec facilities maintaining their Big Shot Collegiate goals. Inspect padding regularly for wear, tears, or loose attachment and replace it when the foam compresses or the cover splits. Wipe the pads clean periodically and confirm they're securely fastened before every season and event.

The Porter 208 Backboard Package bundles the Porter Center-Strut Glass Backboard with the mounting and structural components a school needs for a complete backboard installation, all in one convenient package. It simplifies procurement for athletic directors and facilities managers upgrading or replacing a gymnasium basketball setup, and the glass backboard delivers the true rebound response competitive players expect while meeting NFHS standards.

Key features & specs:

• Complete package built around the Porter Center-Strut Glass Backboard
• Includes complementary mounting and structural components
• Glass backboard for true, competitive rebound response
• Engineered to meet NFHS standards
• Designed for high school gymnasium installation

Coach's tip: Have the package installed by a qualified crew and confirm rim height and backboard alignment against NFHS specs before play. Porter is a trusted name in school gym equipment; keep the installation hardware documentation on file for future maintenance and inspections. Keep the mounting and warranty paperwork on file so future inspections and any service work go smoothly.

The Porter Fan Fiberglass Backboard is a durable, fan-shaped board molded from fiberglass for dependable rebound and long service life. Its deep perimeter flange and structural rib pattern give it real rigidity, making it a practical, value-minded choice for gyms, multipurpose spaces, and programs replacing older fan backboards.

Key features & specs:

• Size: 54" x 39" fan-style backboard
• Construction: Molded fiberglass with a 1½"-deep perimeter flange and rib pattern for rigidity and superior rebound
• Markings: Official perimeter and target area screened on
• Mounting: Threaded inserts on fan backboard centers fit standard structures; extra holes for Center-Strut systems
• Goal mount/Model: 5" x 4½" to 5" x 5" centers; GP-267

Coach's tip: Backboard padding isn't included but is recommended for player safety. Confirm whether you're mounting to a standard fan structure or a Center-Strut system before ordering, since the board is drilled for both — matching it to your support makes for a clean, secure install.

The Porter Aluminum Fan Backboard is a virtually indestructible fan-shaped board built for outdoor courts, playgrounds, and any setting that demands maximum durability. Cast from aluminum with continuous reinforcing ribs on the backside, it shrugs off weather and hard play while its powder-coat finish keeps it looking sharp season after season.

Key features & specs:

• Size: 54" x 39" fan-shaped backboard
• Construction: Cast aluminum with continuous backside reinforcing ribs; 1¼"-thick perimeter flange and ribs for maximum strength
• Finish/Markings: White powder-coat finish with official perimeter and target area screened in orange
• Goal mount: 5" x 5" goal mounting centers
• Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty; GP-234A

Coach's tip: Confirm your goal uses 5" x 5" mounting centers before ordering so it bolts up cleanly. Cast aluminum handles the elements well, but check mounting hardware annually on outdoor installs and add backboard padding on lower-mounted goals for player safety.

The Porter Rectangular Fiberglass Backboard is a versatile, official-size 72" x 42" board molded from durable fiberglass for reliable rebound and long service life. Its deep perimeter flange and structural rib pattern give it the rigidity of a premium board at a practical price — a dependable choice for gyms, multipurpose facilities, and programs replacing worn boards.

Key features & specs:

• Size: Official 72" x 42" rectangular backboard
• Construction: Molded fiberglass with a 1½"-deep perimeter flange and rib pattern for rigidity and superior rebound
• Markings: Official perimeter and target area screened on
• Mounting: Threaded inserts on fan backboard centers fit standard structures; additional holes for Center-Strut support systems
• Goal mount/Model: 5" x 4½" to 5" x 5" centers; GP-216

Coach's tip: Backboard padding isn't included but is recommended for player safety. Confirm whether you're mounting to a standard fan structure or a Center-Strut system before ordering, since the board is drilled for both — matching it to your support keeps installation clean and secure.

The Porter Center-Strut Glass Backboard gives gymnasiums both the durability and the visual clarity that players, coaches, and fans expect from a premium board. Measuring a regulation 72" x 42", its center-strut design delivers the structural rigidity required to meet NFHS standards — making it a solid choice for high school varsity competition and a smart long-term investment for facilities upgrading aging equipment.

Key features & specs:

• Size: Regulation 72" x 42" glass backboard
• Design: Center-strut configuration for structural rigidity
• Compliance: Meets NFHS standards for high school varsity play
• Performance: Consistent rebound response for a true game feel
• Best for: New builds and equipment upgrades; model GP-208

Coach's tip: Pair the board with a center-strut backstop and add backboard padding for player safety. Have tempered glass boards installed by qualified crews, and confirm your backstop system is center-strut compatible before ordering to ensure a clean, square installation.

The Porter Steel Rectangular Backboard is built to take on rugged outdoor play and severe weather without flinching. Its heavy 11-gauge steel face is perforated to cut wind resistance, making it the durable, low-maintenance choice for parks, playgrounds, and exposed outdoor courts that need a regulation 72" x 42" board that simply won't quit.

Key features & specs:

• Size: Official 72" x 42" rectangular backboard
• Face: Heavy 11-gauge steel with ¼" diameter perforations to minimize wind resistance
• Markings: Official perimeter and target area screened onto solid steel
• Mounting: Unitized steel frame with fan backboard mounting centers; fits existing structures with an optional mounting kit; 5" x 5" goal centers
• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty; GP-207

Coach's tip: Backboard padding isn't included but is recommended for player safety wherever play gets physical. Confirm your support structure's mounting centers before ordering, and add the optional mounting kit if you're retrofitting to an existing pole or wall system.

The Porter Pro-Strut Conversion Glass Backboard is the direct-replacement solution for upgrading an old fan-shaped backboard to a regulation 72" x 42" rectangular glass board — with no additional support structure or hardware required. Its two vertical struts mount to existing fan backboard centers, making the conversion straightforward for facilities modernizing older gyms without a full backstop rebuild.

Key features & specs:

• Size: Official 72" x 42" rectangular glass backboard
• Glass: ½" thick fully tempered glass secured to a unitized steel frame with brushed aluminum extrusions
• Conversion: Two vertical struts with fan-shaped mounting centers; all necessary hardware included
• Markings: Official white border and target area fired into the glass
• Goal mount/Warranty: 5" x 4½" or 5" x 5" centers; limited lifetime warranty; GP-205A

Coach's tip: Add backboard padding (sold separately) for player safety — it's strongly recommended on any glass board. Confirm your existing fan mounting centers match before ordering, and have tempered glass installed by qualified crews, since it can't be drilled or modified on site.

The Porter Wood Backboard Pad wraps the bottom edge of a 72" backboard in tough, molded foam to protect players from dangerous contact during aggressive play under the basket. Meeting the safety expectations of competitive gyms, it's a must-have upgrade for any facility prioritizing player protection on rectangular backboards.

Key features & specs:

• Size: Pads one 72" backboard
• Material: Molded self-skinning urethane foam with a tough exterior skin
• Design: Two self-aligning pad sections with interlocking joints for a clean, gap-free fit
• Installation: Bolt-on mounting using steel inserts and sheet-metal screws
• Use/Color: Indoor use only; available in gray; model GP-00324072

Coach's tip: Confirm your backboard is 72" wide and check pad-mounting compatibility before ordering. Install with the interlocking joints fully seated for a continuous protective surface, and inspect the foam each season — replace it promptly if the skin tears to keep the padding effective.