Description
A smart, low-maintenance alternative to wood, the 8’ high Economy Flat Series is designed for budget-conscious homeowners and park directors seeking a professional look at an affordable price. Its durable fiberglass shell and pressure-treated wood mounting system deliver a long-lasting, weather-resistant hitting surface that outperforms traditional DIY backboards.
Quick Specifications:
- 8’ high panels, 1.75” thickness
- Sound-deadening matrix interior.
- Pressure-treated 2 x 4’s for horizontal supports.
- Customer is responsible for drilling holes.
- Encased in thick fiberglass and gel coat
- Coated with solar and impact-resistant polyurethane paint
- Multiples of 4’ wide panels
- 10 Year pro-rated warranty on backboard structure
- 1 Year warranty on Imron paint
Construction
- Shell: Encased in a thick fiberglass and gel-coat shell, finished with solar- and impact-resistant polyurethane paint.
- Core: 1.75-inch thick profile with a specialized sound-deadening matrix interior, designed without a metal frame to reduce costs.
- Durability: Engineered to outperform wood. Will not fade, warp, peel, or rot. Includes a 10-year pro-rated structural warranty.
Installation & Mounting
- Framework: Mounts to three horizontal rows of provided pressure-treated 2x4s for a solid, reliable foundation.
- Assembly: Requires basic carpentry skills. Installers drill holes through panels at specified heights following the provided instructions. Each backboard includes a complete assembly kit for secure, unitized side-by-side construction.
- Support: Panels are secured to the 2×4 framework with the provided green-faced bolts.
Performance
- Acoustics: The interior matrix reduces noise, making it quieter than typical wood backboards, though it is louder than premium models.
- Cost: Highly competitive, offering better long-term ROI than wood when considering maintenance, painting, and labor.
Sizing & Configuration
- 12’ Wide Units: Designed to attach to two tennis court fence posts, typically spaced 10 feet apart.
- 16’ and 20’ Wide Units: These larger configurations, consisting of four or five panels, typically require three fence posts for secure attachment.
- Design Tip: Mounting a 16-foot wide backboard to posts spaced 8 feet apart creates a clean, elegant appearance.
- Popular Choice: The 20-foot wide configuration is the most popular size, especially in the 10-foot high Professional series.
