Goalrilla FT72

In this goalrilla ft72 review, the Goalrilla FT72 is the best overall in-ground basketball hoop in our 2026 guide of 9 models because it plays closest to a real gym. It pairs a 72 by 42 inch tempered glass backboard with a one-piece 6 by 6 inch steel pole and a 392 pound frame. The hoop holds 4.7 stars from 218 Amazon ratings and costs $2,549.95. This is the pick for families who want a permanent, concrete anchored driveway setup that stays steady in wind and heavy play. The rim cranks from 7.5 to 10 feet, so kids shoot low and adults play at regulation height. In practice, the 18 inch flex rim and the 4 inch overhang give drivers room to attack the baseline. The anchor kit is included, and the system ships in 2 boxes.

The specs explain the price. The tempered glass backboard measures 72 inches wide by 42 inches tall, is 1/2 inch thick, and delivers the clear view, pro style look and rebound performance. Meanwhile, the one-piece 6 by 6 inch alloy steel pole and the 392 pound total weight keep the unit from shaking when players hang on the heavy weight flex rim. Adjusting height takes one crank from 7.5 feet to 10 feet, so a young child and an adult share the same goal. The black anodized frame resists weather, and the 4 inch overhang keeps the pole out of the landing zone under the rim. Even so, installation is a project: the main pole mounts into a concrete-cured anchor, so you need a level spot away from power lines, and extra materials may be required.

The Goalrilla FT72 is a long-term buy rather than a cheap one. At $2,549.95 it tops our 9-model guide, and the smaller Goalrilla FT60 and FT54 cost less and carry limited lifetime warranty coverage while the FT72 lists just a 1 year warranty. By contrast, the FT72 gives you the biggest backboard and the heaviest frame in the group, plus an included anchor kit that lets you unbolt the goal and take it with you if you move. That said, skip it if you have a short driveway, a tight budget or a homeowner's association that blocks permanent installations. As a result, this hoop fits a family with space, a concrete plan and kids who grow into a 10 foot rim. If you want the closest thing to a gym in your driveway, this is the one to get.