SKU: GC55-MD Ironclad Gamechanger GC55-MD Adjustable Basketball System

The Ironclad Gamechanger GC55-MD Adjustable Basketball System is the hoop that turns your driveway into the place every kid on the block wants to be. If you have been waiting to give your children a real glass backboard goal they can grow up with, this is the one: a one-piece steel pole bolted to a concrete footing, a tempered glass backboard sized for a two car driveway, and a crank that brings the rim down to their level today and back up to a full 10 feet as they grow.

Ironclad builds the GC55-MD on a one-piece 5 inch by 5 inch, 12 gauge square steel pole instead of a two-piece design, so the goal stays rigid when the game gets physical. The 32 inch by 54 inch backboard is 1/4 inch thick tempered glass, the same material competition backboards are made of, framed in aluminum trim for a lively, true bounce on every bank shot. A 30 inch offset sets the backboard out in front of the pole, giving players room to drive to the basket and helping keep them clear of the post.

Grows With Your Kids, 7.5 to 10 Feet

An all-steel crank actuator moves the rim anywhere from 7.5 feet up to regulation 10 feet, and the easy-to-read rim height indicator shows exactly where it is set. Little ones can learn real shooting form at 7.5 feet, middle schoolers can practice at game height, and the adults get their turn at 10 feet the same evening. The breakaway rim and net flex down when a player hangs on the rim and snap right back when they let go.

Padding and Anchor Kit Included, Nothing Extra to Buy

Ironclad includes the post pad and the gusset pad that covers the bolt-down anchor base with the GC55-MD at no extra charge, so the padding Ironclad specifies for this goal comes with your purchase. The anchor kit for the bolt-down base is included too, so the mounting hardware for the GC55-MD comes with the goal.

Ironclad Lifetime Warranty: Read It Before You Buy

The GC55-MD is backed by the Ironclad Sports lifetime warranty, and it is worth reading in full on the Warranty tab. It covers damage caused by basketball related activity, and Ironclad states that Gamechanger models, including the GC55-MD, are warrantied against dunking only. The lifetime coverage belongs to the original owner, is not transferable, and applies to goals installed at a residential location, defined as a single family dwelling, so this hoop is made for home use and is not warrantied for commercial use. Painted items carry a one year limited warranty on the coating, padding carries a one year limited warranty, and damage from vandalism, extreme weather and normal weathering or UV wear is not covered.

GC55-MD Specifications

• Backboard: 32 inch by 54 inch, 1/4 inch thick tempered glass with aluminum trim
• Pole: one-piece 5 inch by 5 inch, 12 gauge square steel
• Offset: 30 inches from backboard to pole
• Height adjustment: all-steel crank actuator, 7.5 to 10 feet, with rim height indicator
• Rim: breakaway flex rim with net
• Padding included: post pad and gusset pad
• Anchor kit included
• Finish: black powder coat with zinc plated assembly bolts
• Mounting: bolt-down anchor system for easy leveling and relocation
• Use: residential, single family home
• Warranty: Ironclad lifetime warranty for the original owner; see the Warranty tab for full terms

Questions Homeowners Ask About the GC55-MD

Will the GC55-MD fit my driveway? Ironclad recommends a 54 inch or 60 inch wide backboard for a two car driveway, and the GC55-MD carries a 54 inch board, right in that sweet spot.

How much room do I need behind the pole? Ironclad recommends leaving 18 inches from the back of the post to any wall or obstruction so there is room to turn the crank without scraping knuckles.

Can we take it with us if we move? Yes. The bolt-down anchor base lets the goal be disconnected from its concrete footing and moved to a new home; Ironclad notes that a new set of anchor bolts can be purchased to reinstall it.

Want a bigger board for a wider driveway? The Ironclad Gamechanger GC55-LG steps up to a 36 inch by 60 inch backboard. Replacement parts for the GC55-MD, including the GC-32 flex rim, the CRKACT-2.5 crank actuator, the BB55-PP pole pad and the BB55-GP gusset pad, are available here too.