$299 apart. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.
Short answer · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
The Pro Dunk THOR Platinum wins, 9.5/10 against 9.1/10, mostly on lowest rim height and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalrilla GS72C hits back on price. Pick the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum for three-car driveways and backyard courts where a teenager is already dunking. Pick the Goalrilla GS72C for anyone who wants a 72-inch glass board without paying 72-inch premium prices.
Best for three-car driveways and backyard courts where a teenager is already dunking.
Board 72" glass 1/2"
Pole 8" x 6", 5-gauge
Overhang 4 ft
Height 5.5 to 10 ft
Warranty Limited lifetime
72" x 42" tempered glass, 1/2" thick: the regulation board size
One-piece 8" x 6" pole in 5-gauge steel, the stoutest we compare
4 ft overhang, so the pole stays out of the lane
The catch: This is the most hole and the most concrete on the list: 24 inches square, 4 ft deep, 20 to 25 bags of 80 lb mix (Pro Dunk). Pro Dunk quotes about $700 on average for professional installation. And the $2,699 is a sale price that Pro Dunk says ends November 27; the listed price is $3,400.
$2,699 at Pro Dunk (listed $3,400)· checked November 12, 2026
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
Price: the Goalrilla GS72C costs $2,399.95 at Goalrilla, the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum $2,699 at Pro Dunk: a $299.05 gap, checked Nov 12, 2026. The Pro Dunk THOR Platinum price is a sale price ($3,400 listed).
Backboard: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 72" x 42" tempered glass, 1/2" thick. Goalrilla GS72C: 72" x 40" tempered glass, 3/8" thick.
Pole: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 8" 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 Platinum: 4 ft. Goalrilla GS72C: 3 ft. More overhang keeps players away from the pole on layups.
Height range: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 5.5 to 10 ft. Goalrilla GS72C: 7.5 to 10 ft. The low end matters if your kids are under eight.
Your kids are 12 and up and already hang on every rim they meet
You have a three-car driveway, a slab in the backyard or a half court planned
You want to buy one hoop and never think about it again
The catch: This is the most hole and the most concrete on the list: 24 inches square, 4 ft deep, 20 to 25 bags of 80 lb mix (Pro Dunk). Pro Dunk quotes about $700 on average for professional installation. And the $2,699 is a sale price that Pro Dunk says ends November 27; the listed price is $3,400.
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.
Which is better, the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum or the Goalrilla GS72C?
The Pro Dunk THOR Platinum wins, 9.5/10 against 9.1/10, mostly on lowest rim height and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalrilla GS72C hits back on price. Pick the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum for three-car driveways and backyard courts where a teenager is already dunking. Pick the Goalrilla GS72C for anyone who wants a 72-inch glass board without paying 72-inch premium prices.
Which is cheaper?
The Goalrilla GS72C: $2,399.95 against $2,699, both checked November 12, 2026. Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: Sale price on November 12, 2026, against $3,400 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 Platinum: 72" x 42" 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 Platinum: 5.5 ft to 10 ft on Pro Dunk's comparison chart (the product page says down to 5 ft). 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 Platinum bolts to an anchor kit set in concrete. Pro Dunk publishes the footing: Hole 24" square, 4 ft deep; 20-25 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 Platinum: This is the most hole and the most concrete on the list: 24 inches square, 4 ft deep, 20 to 25 bags of 80 lb mix (Pro Dunk). Pro Dunk quotes about $700 on average for professional installation. And the $2,699 is a sale price that Pro Dunk says ends November 27; the listed price is $3,400.
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.
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