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Pro Dunk THOR Gold vs Goalrilla GS72C

Same price. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.

Short answer · prices checked Nov 12, 2026

The Pro Dunk THOR Gold wins, 9.4/10 against 9.1/10, mostly on lowest rim height and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalrilla GS72C hits back on backboard size and material. Pick the Pro Dunk THOR Gold for two-car driveways with kids from kindergarten to varsity. Pick the Goalrilla GS72C for anyone who wants a 72-inch glass board without paying 72-inch premium prices.

No. 2 · overall

Pro Dunk THOR Gold

9.4/10Excellent

Best for two-car driveways with kids from kindergarten to varsity.

  • Board 60" glass 1/2"
  • Pole 6" x 6", 5-gauge
  • Overhang 4 ft
  • Height 5 to 10 ft
  • Warranty Limited lifetime
  • Adjusts anywhere from 5 ft to 10 ft, the lowest rim on our list
  • 60" x 36" tempered glass, 1/2" thick
  • One-piece 6" x 6" pole in 5-gauge steel, 4 ft overhang

The catch: You pay premium money for a mid-size board. At $2,399 (sale price, $2,900 listed, sale ending November 27 per Pro Dunk), it costs more than the 72-inch Goalrilla GS72C. And the 20 inch square, 3 ft deep hole still takes 15 to 20 bags of concrete.

$2,399 at Pro Dunk (listed $2,900) · checked November 12, 2026

No. 5 · overall

Goalrilla GS72C

9.1/10Excellent

Best for anyone who wants a 72-inch glass board without paying 72-inch premium prices.

  • Board 72" glass 3/8"
  • Pole 6" x 6"
  • Overhang 3 ft
  • Height 7.5 to 10 ft
  • Warranty Limited lifetime
  • 72" wide tempered glass for $2,399.95
  • One-piece 6" x 6" pole and a heavy-weight breakaway rim
  • Lifetime warranty that includes the glass

The catch: At 72 by 40 inches the board is a touch shorter than the regulation 72 by 42 of the FT72, MVP and THOR Platinum, the overhang is 3 ft rather than 4, and the rim stops at 7.5 ft. Goalrilla also excludes damage from hanging on the rim from the warranty.

$2,399.95 at Goalrilla · checked November 12, 2026

What decides it

  • Price: both cost $2,399 (checked Nov 12, 2026).
  • Backboard: Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 60" x 36" tempered glass, 1/2" thick. Goalrilla GS72C: 72" x 40" tempered glass, 3/8" thick.
  • Pole: Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 6" x 6", 5-gauge. Goalrilla GS72C: 6" x 6". The pole is what keeps the board still after a hard shot.
  • Overhang: Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 4 ft. Goalrilla GS72C: 3 ft. More overhang keeps players away from the pole on layups.
  • Height range: Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 5 to 10 ft. Goalrilla GS72C: 7.5 to 10 ft. The low end matters if your kids are under eight.
  • Warranty: Pro Dunk THOR Gold: limited lifetime. Goalrilla GS72C: limited lifetime.
  • Mounting: Pro Dunk THOR Gold: anchor kit (bolt-down). Goalrilla GS72C: anchor kit (bolt-down).

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Pro Dunk THOR Gold vs Goalrilla GS72C
HoopPro Dunk THOR Gold9.4/10Goalrilla GS72C9.1/10
Price$2,399$2,399.95
Backboard60" glass 1/2"72" glass 3/8"
Board size60" x 36"72" x 40"
Board materialTempered glassTempered glass
Pole6" x 6", 5-gauge6" x 6"
Overhang4 ft3 ft
Height range5 to 10 ft7.5 to 10 ft
MountingAnchor kit (bolt-down)Anchor kit (bolt-down)
WarrantyLimited lifetimeLimited lifetime
RimDual-spring breakaway rim, 25 lb on its ownHeavy-weight breakaway rim
PadsPole & gusset pad and backboard pad included freePads sold separately
AvailabilityIn stock, delivery estimated in 1-2 weeks (Pro Dunk)Available to order online
Sold byPro DunkGoalrilla
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Pick the Pro Dunk THOR Gold if…

  • Your kids span a wide age range and everyone wants the rim at a different height
  • You have a normal two-car driveway and want the pole a foot off the concrete
  • You want a lifetime warranty that does not void the first time someone hangs on the rim

The catch: You pay premium money for a mid-size board. At $2,399 (sale price, $2,900 listed, sale ending November 27 per Pro Dunk), it costs more than the 72-inch Goalrilla GS72C. And the 20 inch square, 3 ft deep hole still takes 15 to 20 bags of concrete.

Pick the Goalrilla GS72C if…

  • You want the big-board look and feel on a sensible budget
  • Your driveway is two and a half to three cars wide
  • Your kids are around eight and up

The catch: At 72 by 40 inches the board is a touch shorter than the regulation 72 by 42 of the FT72, MVP and THOR Platinum, the overhang is 3 ft rather than 4, and the rim stops at 7.5 ft. Goalrilla also excludes damage from hanging on the rim from the warranty.

Pro Dunk THOR Gold in-ground basketball hoop, official photo from Pro DunkGoalrilla GS72C in-ground basketball hoop, official photo from Goalrilla

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Pro Dunk THOR Gold or Goalrilla GS72C?

Which is better, the Pro Dunk THOR Gold or the Goalrilla GS72C?

The Pro Dunk THOR Gold wins, 9.4/10 against 9.1/10, mostly on lowest rim height and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalrilla GS72C hits back on backboard size and material. Pick the Pro Dunk THOR Gold for two-car driveways with kids from kindergarten to varsity. Pick the Goalrilla GS72C for anyone who wants a 72-inch glass board without paying 72-inch premium prices.

Which is cheaper?

The Pro Dunk THOR Gold: $2,399 against $2,399.95, both checked November 12, 2026. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: Sale price on November 12, 2026, against $2,900 listed; Pro Dunk says the sale ends November 27. Free shipping, basketball, pole pad and backboard pad included.

Which has the bigger backboard?

Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 60" x 36" tempered glass, 1/2" thick. Goalrilla GS72C: 72" x 40" tempered glass, 3/8" thick. See our size guide to match the board to your driveway.

Which goes lower for small kids?

Pro Dunk THOR Gold: Anywhere between 5 ft and 10 ft (Pro Dunk). Goalrilla GS72C: 7.5 ft to 10 ft with the all-steel crank actuator (Goalrilla FAQ: "Most Goalrilla systems ... are adjustable from 7.5 to 10 feet").

How do they install?

The Pro Dunk THOR Gold bolts to an anchor kit set in concrete. Pro Dunk publishes the footing: Hole 20" square, 3 ft deep; 15-20 bags of 80 lb concrete, 3,000 psi or more. Let the concrete finish curing before you mount the hoop, and call 811 before you dig.

The Goalrilla GS72C bolts to an anchor kit set in concrete. Goalrilla gives the hole size and concrete in the manual for this model; check it before you buy bags. Let the concrete finish curing before you mount the hoop, and call 811 before you dig.

What is the catch with each?

Pro Dunk THOR Gold: You pay premium money for a mid-size board. At $2,399 (sale price, $2,900 listed, sale ending November 27 per Pro Dunk), it costs more than the 72-inch Goalrilla GS72C. And the 20 inch square, 3 ft deep hole still takes 15 to 20 bags of concrete.

Goalrilla GS72C: At 72 by 40 inches the board is a touch shorter than the regulation 72 by 42 of the FT72, MVP and THOR Platinum, the overhang is 3 ft rather than 4, and the rim stops at 7.5 ft. Goalrilla also excludes damage from hanging on the rim from the warranty.