Basketball is a contact sport. Players dive in hard, finish through contact and, on occasion, find themselves running out of room. The edge of a backboard can prove to be an obstacle at these moments. If you’re looking to buy sports equipment to enhance your facility’s safety without making permanent changes to your equipment, bolt on edge padding is a convenient addition that may be a surprise to you and your team.
Why Backboard Edges Need Protection
Frequent Contact Points
Layups, rebounds, and loose-ball scrambles make players and fans familiar with the edges of a backboard. Exposed edges can lead to painful nicks and bruises to unsuspecting players, especially younger players who may misjudge distance at the buzzer.
Facility Responsibility
Schools and recreation departments have an obligation to offer reasonably safe sports environments. Padding is a conspicuous way to demonstrate that responsibility, and it reassures parents that you care about the well-being of their children.
Advantages of the Bolt On Design
Secure Attachment
Bolt on padding is attached directly to the backboard rather than simply wrapped around the edge. There is less slippage and sagging even after years of hard play in high-traffic facilities.
Retrofit-Friendly
Bolt on edge padding can be added to an existing backboard assembly, which means that you don’t have to replace an entire set if your budget can only handle one purchase at a time. Sport Biz lists Bolt on edge padding at $320 per unit at the time of this writing.
Choosing the Right Fit
Before purchasing, consider:
- Your backboard’s shape and dimensions
- Whether it is constructed of glass or another material
- Mounting hardware compatibility
- Your preferred color
The listing will include a number series to indicate the variation, but it is a good idea to contact the team before checkout to verify the fit. This way, your padding won’t end up in the hands of an unwary installer.
Beyond the Backboard
Protecting the very edge of your backboard is just one step towards a safe, properly-maintained court. Wall pads behind the baskets, padded stanchions, and an out-of-bounds area free of obstacles help to prevent collisions as well. For a complete look at the kinds of padding available, Sport Biz’ basketball collection also includes wall pads and height adjusters. Take a walk around your court as if you’re an energetic player at full speed. Anything you wouldn’t want to run into headfirst should be padded.
Why Choose Sport Biz for Sporting Equipment
Sport Biz welcomes resellers, cooperative buyers, and end users. We offer a dedicated dealer portal and a cooperative newsletter sign-up. Organizations that purchase regularly can take advantage of cooperative buying options to make big purchases without breaking your budget every time.
Protect your players today. Add edge padding to your cart at Sport Biz.
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