$50 apart. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.
Short answer · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
The Goalsetter MVP 72 wins, 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, mostly on lowest rim height and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalrilla FT72 hits back on price. Pick the Goalsetter MVP 72 for families who want a regulation board and a height mechanism that small hands can work safely. Pick the Goalrilla FT72 for big driveways that want Goalrilla's full 72-inch glass and the deepest Goalrilla overhang under $3,000.
Best for families who want a regulation board and a height mechanism that small hands can work safely.
Board 72" glass 3/8"
Pole 6" x 6", 7-gauge
Overhang 4 ft
Height 6 to 10 ft
Warranty Limited lifetime
72" x 42" tempered glass on a 1.5" steel H-frame
Adjustment inside the pole: 6 to 10 ft, no pinch points
Off-set 6" pole, 7-gauge (3/16") wall, 4 ft overhang
The catch: At $2,999.99 it tops the price list, and the spec sheet does not quite justify the gap with the $2,699 THOR Platinum: Goalsetter's glass is 3/8 inch to Pro Dunk's 1/2 inch. What you pay for is the internal height jack, the hinged anchor and the US-made frame.
$2,999.99 at Goalsetter · checked November 12, 2026
Best for big driveways that want Goalrilla's full 72-inch glass and the deepest Goalrilla overhang under $3,000.
Board 72" glass 3/8"
Pole 6" x 6"
Overhang 4 ft
Height 7.5 to 10 ft
Warranty Limited lifetime
Full 72" x 42" Clear View tempered glass, 3/8" thick
4 ft overhang: more room under the rim than the GS series
Anchor kit with the option to unbolt and move the hoop
The catch: The lowest rim height is 7.5 ft, like every Goalrilla, so small kids wait a few years. And the price gap to the GS72C ($2,399.95) is $550 for one more foot of overhang, two more inches of board height and the Three-Point pole design.
$2,949.95 at Goalrilla · checked November 12, 2026
Young kids will be adjusting the hoop and you want no exposed mechanism
You care about where it is made: Goalsetter says 100% of its hoops are made in the USA
You have the room for a 72-inch board and a 4 ft overhang
The catch: At $2,999.99 it tops the price list, and the spec sheet does not quite justify the gap with the $2,699 THOR Platinum: Goalsetter's glass is 3/8 inch to Pro Dunk's 1/2 inch. What you pay for is the internal height jack, the hinged anchor and the US-made frame.
You have a three-car driveway or a dedicated court
You want the pole as far out of the lane as possible
You may move in the next ten years and want to take the hoop
The catch: The lowest rim height is 7.5 ft, like every Goalrilla, so small kids wait a few years. And the price gap to the GS72C ($2,399.95) is $550 for one more foot of overhang, two more inches of board height and the Three-Point pole design.
Which is better, the Goalsetter MVP 72 or the Goalrilla FT72?
The Goalsetter MVP 72 wins, 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, mostly on lowest rim height and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalrilla FT72 hits back on price. Pick the Goalsetter MVP 72 for families who want a regulation board and a height mechanism that small hands can work safely. Pick the Goalrilla FT72 for big driveways that want Goalrilla's full 72-inch glass and the deepest Goalrilla overhang under $3,000.
Which is cheaper?
The Goalrilla FT72: $2,949.95 against $2,999.99, both checked November 12, 2026. Goalsetter MVP 72: Price shown with the tempered glass board; the collection page lists the model "starting at" a lower price.
Which has the bigger backboard?
Goalsetter MVP 72: 72" x 42" tempered glass, 3/8" thick, in a 1.5" steel H-frame (acrylic optional). Goalrilla FT72: 72" x 42" tempered glass, 3/8" thick. See our size guide to match the board to your driveway.
Which goes lower for small kids?
Goalsetter MVP 72: 6 ft to 10 ft, Internal Compression mechanism inside the pole (no exposed pinch points). Goalrilla FT72: 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 Goalsetter MVP 72 bolts to an anchor kit set in concrete. Goalsetter 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.
The Goalrilla FT72 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?
Goalsetter MVP 72: At $2,999.99 it tops the price list, and the spec sheet does not quite justify the gap with the $2,699 THOR Platinum: Goalsetter's glass is 3/8 inch to Pro Dunk's 1/2 inch. What you pay for is the internal height jack, the hinged anchor and the US-made frame.
Goalrilla FT72: The lowest rim height is 7.5 ft, like every Goalrilla, so small kids wait a few years. And the price gap to the GS72C ($2,399.95) is $550 for one more foot of overhang, two more inches of board height and the Three-Point pole design.
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