For a FREE catalog, click here. Backboards are made of a variety of materials like glass, steel, fiberglass and aluminum. If being used in competitive play, one should determine the regulations in their area and organization for required backboard dimensions, shape and material.
Backboards are either front mount or rear mount.
This specifies how the rim will be mounted to the board. Front mount means the rim will bolt directly into the front of the backboard. Rear mount means the rim will bolt to the backboard, via a mounting bracket on the back of the backboard and hang out from underneath. Rims are either front mount or rear mount. One should purchase a rim to fit the type of backboard they have.