Goalrilla vs Goaliath vs Silverback
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All three brands are sold on goalrilla.com. Goalrilla is the top tier: 3/8" thick glass, a one-piece 5" or 5.5" pole and a limited lifetime warranty, from $1,749.95 (GS54C). Silverback's SB models and Goaliath use 5/16" glass on a 4" × 4" pole with 5-year warranties, from $799.95 (Goaliath Prodigy) to $1,099.95 (Silverback SB60). The Silverback NXT 54 starts at $569.95.
7 products. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026.
How we compared these
Published specs and prices only, from each product's source page. We have not tested these products. Order follows the same criteria as our Home Basketball Hoops ranking. Full methodology.
Side by side
| Product | Brand | Price | Backboard | Glass | Pole | Overhang | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalrilla GS54C | Goalrilla | $1,749.95 | 54" × 34" | Tempered, 3/8" | One-piece 5" × 5" | 2.5' max | Limited lifetime |
| Goalrilla FT60 | Goalrilla | $2,649.95 | 60" × 38" | Tempered, 3/8" | One-piece 5.5" × 5.5" | 3.5' max | Limited lifetime |
| Silverback SB60 | Silverback | $1,099.95 | 60" × 33" | Tempered, 5/16" | 4" × 4" | 2.5' | 5-year limited |
| Goaliath Ignite 60" | Goaliath | $999.95 | 60" × 33" | Tempered, 5/16" | Two-piece 4" × 4" | 2' | 5-year limited |
| Silverback SB54 | Silverback | $969.95 | 54" × 33" | Tempered, 5/16" | 4" × 4" | 2' | 5-year limited |
| Goaliath Prodigy 54" | Goaliath | $799.95 | 54" × 33" | Tempered, 5/16" | Two-piece 4" × 4" | 2' | 5-year limited |
| Silverback NXT 54 In-Ground | Silverback | $569.95 | 54" × 33" | Not stated as glass | Direct-bury in concrete | 2' | 5-year limited |
The picks
#1: Goalrilla GS54C
Brand: Goalrilla
- 54" tempered glass backboard
- In-ground; welded steel board frame
- Powder-coated steel
- Limited lifetime warranty
Verdict: Cheapest way into Goalrilla's thicker glass, one-piece 5" pole and lifetime warranty.
Ranked #1 on our Home Hoops list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
#2: Goalrilla FT60
Brand: Goalrilla
- 60" tempered glass backboard
- 1-piece main pole on concrete-cured anchor
- Height 7.5'–10'
Verdict: Biggest board and pole here (60" glass, 5.5" pole, 3.5' overhang) for players who drive to the rim.
Ranked #2 on our Home Hoops list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
#3: Silverback SB60
Brand: Silverback
- 60" tempered glass backboard
- Anchor-bolt mount (relocatable)
- Height 7.5'–10' crank
- Board and pole pads included; 5-year limited warranty
Verdict: 60" glass and 2.5' overhang for about $650 less than the GS54C, with a 5-year warranty.
Ranked #3 on our Home Hoops list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
#4: Goaliath Ignite 60"
Brand: Goaliath
- 60" × 33" tempered glass backboard, 5/16" thick
- 4" × 4" two-piece pole; 2' overhang
- Anchor-bolt mount (can unbolt and move)
- Height 7.5'–10'; board pads and pole pad included
- 5-year limited warranty
Verdict: Goaliath's 60" glass for $999.95, on a two-piece pole with 2' overhang.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
#5: Silverback SB54
Brand: Silverback
- 54" × 33" tempered glass backboard, 5/16" thick
- 4" × 4" pole; 2' overhang
- Anchor-bolt mount (can unbolt and move)
- Height 7.5'–10' crank; backboard pad included
- 5-year limited warranty
Verdict: Silverback's 54" glass with an anchor mount for $969.95.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
#6: Goaliath Prodigy 54"
Brand: Goaliath
- 54" tempered glass backboard
- 4" × 4" two-piece pole
- Height 7.5'–10'
- Anchor-bolt mount; board pads
Verdict: Cheapest 54" tempered glass with an anchor mount here, at $799.95.
Ranked #5 on our Home Hoops list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
#7: Silverback NXT 54 In-Ground
Brand: Silverback
- 54" W × 33" H backboard
- Pole set directly in concrete (not relocatable)
- Pro-style breakaway rim; steel crank to 10'
Verdict: Lowest price; the pole is set directly in concrete, so it can't be moved later.
Ranked #6 on our Home Hoops list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Goalrilla (official). Specs from the source page.
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Common questions
Is Goalrilla better than Goaliath?
On published specs, yes: Goalrilla's GS54C and FT60 use 3/8" thick glass on a one-piece 5" or 5.5" pole with a limited lifetime warranty. Goaliath's Prodigy and Ignite use 5/16" glass on a two-piece 4" × 4" pole with a 5-year warranty, for $799.95 to $999.95.
Goalrilla vs Silverback: which should I buy?
The Goalrilla GS54C ($1,749.95) has thicker glass, a one-piece 5" pole and a lifetime warranty. The Silverback SB60 ($1,099.95) gives a bigger 60" board and the same 2.5' overhang for $650 less, with a 5-year warranty and a 4" × 4" pole.
Are Goalrilla, Goaliath and Silverback the same company?
All three are sold on goalrilla.com, the official Goalrilla store, which lists the Goaliath and Silverback hoops alongside Goalrilla's.
Which of these hoops can be moved if I move house?
The anchor-bolt models can be unbolted: Goalrilla FT60, Silverback SB60 and SB54, Goaliath Ignite and Prodigy. The Silverback NXT 54 In-Ground is set directly in concrete and can't be relocated.
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