What you get with a Goalrilla
Across the four Goalrillas we compare, the recipe is the same: tempered glass 3/8 inch thick, a one-piece square steel pole (5 inches on the GS54C up to 6 inches on the GS72C and FT72), powder coating against rust, a breakaway rim, a crank from 7.5 to 10 ft and an anchor kit set in concrete. Goalrilla's FAQ calls it "The Toughest Basketball System on the Planet" and says its hoops are engineered for real-game performance, including dunking.
Two things stand out. The warranty: Goalrilla describes it as a limited lifetime warranty, and on the GS models "including glass". And the anchor: the nuts under the pole plate let you level the hoop on uneven concrete, and you can unbolt the whole system if you move.
The four Goalrillas, briefly
- GS54C, $1,749.95: 54 by 34 inch glass, 5 inch pole, 2.5 ft overhang. For narrow driveways.
- GS60C, $2,049.95: 60 by 36 inch glass, 5.5 inch pole, 2.5 ft overhang. The two-car driveway Goalrilla.
- GS72C, $2,399.95: 72 by 40 inch glass, 6 inch pole, 3 ft overhang, heavy-weight breakaway rim. The best value.
- FT72, $2,949.95: 72 by 42 inch glass, 6 inch pole, 4 ft overhang, Three-Point Technology.
Our Goalrilla ranking puts them in that order from the top: FT72, GS72C, GS60C, GS54C.
Goalrilla GS72C
The Goalrilla we would buy: a 72-inch glass board, a 6 by 6 inch pole and the lifetime warranty that includes the glass, $2,399.95.
9.1/10Excellent · $2,399.95 at Goalrilla, checked Nov 12, 2026
Goalrilla vs Pro Dunk
This is the comparison people search for most. At $2,399 on its November sale ($2,900 listed), the Pro Dunk THOR Gold costs about $350 more than the GS60C and answers with 1/2 inch glass instead of 3/8, a 6 by 6 inch pole in 5-gauge steel instead of 5.5 inches with no published gauge, a 4 ft overhang instead of 2.5, a rim that goes down to 5 ft instead of 7.5, and pads, a ball and shipping included. Pro Dunk's lifetime warranty also covers dunking and hanging; Goalrilla excludes damage from hanging on the rim.
On paper, the THOR wins. Goalrilla answers with a lower price on the GS line, a big dealer network and a hoop you can unbolt and move. Head-to-heads: THOR Gold vs GS60C, THOR Platinum vs GS72C.
Goalrilla vs Goalsetter
Goalsetter builds its hoops in the USA, hides the height mechanism inside an off-set 7-gauge pole, goes down to 6 ft, and also gives a limited lifetime warranty. You pay for it: the All-American 60 is $2,599.99 with glass, $550 more than the GS60C. The MVP 72 is $2,999.99, $50 more than the FT72. See All-American vs GS60C and MVP vs FT72.
The cheaper Goalrilla-family brands
Goalrilla's site also sells Goaliath and Silverback hoops, built around the same anchor-kit idea. They cost $799.95 to $1,099.95 for tempered glass, with 4 inch poles, 5/16 inch glass and 5-year warranties. If the budget is $1,000, a Goaliath Ignite is a sensible buy; if it is $2,000, the GS60C's lifetime warranty is worth the difference.
What to check before you order
Three practical points. First, pads: Goalrilla sells them separately on the GS and FT models we compare (about $400 for pole and backboard pads at November sale prices), while Pro Dunk includes them. Second, the minimum height: every Goalrilla stops at 7.5 ft, so families with five-year-olds may prefer a hoop that goes lower. Third, overhang: check Goalrilla's overhang guide for your model and height setting before you choose the spot.
Goalrilla says orders typically ship within two business days, with delivery dates depending on distance from the warehouse and freight availability.
Who should buy a Goalrilla, and who should not
Buy one if you want a proven anchor system, a lifetime warranty that covers the glass, and a local dealer who can install it. The GS72C is the best value of the line; the GS60C the safest fit for a two-car driveway.
Look elsewhere if your kids are small (Pro Dunk and Goalsetter go lower), if you want the thickest glass and steel per dollar (Pro Dunk), or if you want a hoop made in the USA (Goalsetter says all of its hoops are).
Goalrilla against its rivals, in numbers
Here is how the four Goalrillas sit in our overall ranking of fourteen hoops, with the score each one gets from the same formula (November 12, 2026 prices):
- No. 4, FT72: 9.1/10 at $2,949.95.
- No. 5, GS72C: 9.1/10 at $2,399.95.
- No. 7, GS60C: 8.8/10 at $2,049.95.
- No. 9, GS54C: 8.7/10 at $1,749.95.
Ahead of them: the two Pro Dunk THORs and the Goalsetter MVP. Behind them, the cheaper Goaliath and Silverback models from the same family, and the budget hoops from Silverback and Spalding. In other words, Goalrilla is the solid middle of the premium end. That is a good place to be if you want a known name without paying the most.
Where Goalrilla loses points is mostly what it does not publish: no pole gauge on the product pages, a 7.5 ft lowest height across the line, and a 2.5 ft overhang on the GS54C and GS60C. Where it wins is the warranty that covers the glass, and the GS72C's price for a 72-inch board.
Who should skip Goalrilla
Honest answer: three kinds of buyers. First, families with kids under ten. Every Goalrilla we compare stops at 7.5 ft at its lowest, while the Goalsetter MVP drops to 6 ft and the Pro Dunk THOR Gold to 5 ft. For a seven-year-old, that difference is the whole point of an adjustable hoop.
Second, anyone who plans to post up and play rough under the rim on a narrow driveway. The GS54C and GS60C give you 2.5 ft of overhang. It works, but you will clip the pole now and then. If that bothers you, the GS72C (3 ft) or the FT72 (4 ft) fix it, and so do the THORs.
Third, buyers whose budget really ends at $1,100. Goalrilla's own family has you covered there with the Silverback SB60 and the Goaliath Ignite: same company, glass boards, a 5-year warranty instead of lifetime. Not the same hoop, but a fair one for the money. Everyone else? A Goalrilla is a safe buy, and the GS72C is the one we would look at first.
So, is Goalrilla worth it?
Yes, if you value a warranty that covers the glass, a removable anchor and a brand with dealers near you, and especially the GS72C, which brings a 72-inch board for $2,399.95. If you shop purely on published glass and steel per dollar, Pro Dunk's THOR line gives more, and it tops our overall ranking. Both are hoops you buy once.
Our three picks for this guide
Scores come from our published formula; the full list is in the ranking.
