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Pro Dunk THOR Platinum vs Pro Dunk THOR Gold

$300 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 9.4/10, mostly on backboard size and material; the Pro Dunk THOR Gold 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 Pro Dunk THOR Gold for two-car driveways with kids from kindergarten to varsity.

No. 1 · overall

Pro Dunk THOR Platinum

9.5/10Excellent

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

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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

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What decides it

  • Price: the Pro Dunk THOR Gold costs $2,399 at Pro Dunk, the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum $2,699 at Pro Dunk: a $300 gap, checked Nov 12, 2026. The Pro Dunk THOR Platinum price is a sale price ($3,400 listed). The Pro Dunk THOR Gold price is a sale price ($2,900 listed).
  • Backboard: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 72" x 42" tempered glass, 1/2" thick. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 60" x 36" tempered glass, 1/2" thick.
  • Pole: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 8" x 6", 5-gauge. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 6" x 6", 5-gauge. The pole is what keeps the board still after a hard shot.
  • Overhang: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 4 ft. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 4 ft. More overhang keeps players away from the pole on layups.
  • Height range: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 5.5 to 10 ft. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 5 to 10 ft. The low end matters if your kids are under eight.
  • Warranty: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: limited lifetime. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: limited lifetime.
  • Mounting: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: anchor kit (bolt-down). Pro Dunk THOR Gold: anchor kit (bolt-down).

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Pro Dunk THOR Platinum vs Pro Dunk THOR Gold
HoopPro Dunk THOR Platinum9.5/10Pro Dunk THOR Gold9.4/10
Price$2,699$2,399
Backboard72" glass 1/2"60" glass 1/2"
Board size72" x 42"60" x 36"
Board materialTempered glassTempered glass
Pole8" x 6", 5-gauge6" x 6", 5-gauge
Overhang4 ft4 ft
Height range5.5 to 10 ft5 to 10 ft
MountingAnchor kit (bolt-down)Anchor kit (bolt-down)
WarrantyLimited lifetimeLimited lifetime
RimDual-spring breakaway rim, 25 lb on its ownDual-spring breakaway rim, 25 lb on its own
PadsPole & gusset pad and backboard pad included freePole & gusset pad and backboard pad included free
AvailabilityIn stock, delivery estimated in 1-2 weeks (Pro Dunk)In stock, delivery estimated in 1-2 weeks (Pro Dunk)
Sold byPro DunkPro Dunk
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Pick the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum if…

  • 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.

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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.

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Pro Dunk THOR Platinum or Pro Dunk THOR Gold?

Which is better, the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum or the Pro Dunk THOR Gold?

The Pro Dunk THOR Platinum wins, 9.5/10 against 9.4/10, mostly on backboard size and material; the Pro Dunk THOR Gold 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 Pro Dunk THOR Gold for two-car driveways with kids from kindergarten to varsity.

Which is cheaper?

The Pro Dunk THOR Gold: $2,399 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. 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 Platinum: 72" x 42" tempered glass, 1/2" thick. Pro Dunk THOR Gold: 60" x 36" tempered glass, 1/2" 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). Pro Dunk THOR Gold: Anywhere between 5 ft and 10 ft (Pro Dunk).

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 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.

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.

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.