Pro Dunk THOR Platinum vs Goalsetter All-American 60
$99 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 9.0/10, mostly on backboard size and material and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalsetter All-American 60 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 Goalsetter All-American 60 for two-car driveways where little kids will use the hoop for years.
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 two-car driveways where little kids will use the hoop for years.
Board 60" glass 3/8"
Pole 5" x 5", 7-gauge
Overhang 3 ft
Height 6 to 10 ft
Warranty Limited lifetime
60" x 38" tempered glass on a steel H-frame
Internal height adjustment from 6 to 10 ft, no exposed pinch points
Off-set 5" pole, 7-gauge wall, 3 ft overhang
The catch: On the spec sheet, the $2,399 THOR Gold beats it on glass (1/2 inch vs 3/8), pole (6 inch 5-gauge vs 5 inch 7-gauge), overhang (4 ft vs 3) and lowest height (5 ft vs 6). The All-American earns its price with the enclosed mechanism, the hinged anchor and US manufacturing.
$2,599.99 at Goalsetter · checked November 12, 2026
Price: the Goalsetter All-American 60 costs $2,599.99 at Goalsetter, the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum $2,699 at Pro Dunk: a $99.01 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. Goalsetter All-American 60: 60" x 38" tempered glass, 3/8" thick, in a 1.5" steel H-frame (acrylic optional).
Pole: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 8" x 6", 5-gauge. Goalsetter All-American 60: 5" x 5", 7-gauge. The pole is what keeps the board still after a hard shot.
Overhang: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 4 ft. Goalsetter All-American 60: 3 ft. More overhang keeps players away from the pole on layups.
Height range: Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 5.5 to 10 ft. Goalsetter All-American 60: 6 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.
Your kids are small and you want the adjustment mechanism out of reach
You prefer a made-in-USA hoop
You have a standard two-car driveway
The catch: On the spec sheet, the $2,399 THOR Gold beats it on glass (1/2 inch vs 3/8), pole (6 inch 5-gauge vs 5 inch 7-gauge), overhang (4 ft vs 3) and lowest height (5 ft vs 6). The All-American earns its price with the enclosed mechanism, the hinged anchor and US manufacturing.
Pro Dunk THOR Platinum or Goalsetter All-American 60?
Which is better, the Pro Dunk THOR Platinum or the Goalsetter All-American 60?
The Pro Dunk THOR Platinum wins, 9.5/10 against 9.0/10, mostly on backboard size and material and pole size and steel gauge; the Goalsetter All-American 60 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 Goalsetter All-American 60 for two-car driveways where little kids will use the hoop for years.
Which is cheaper?
The Goalsetter All-American 60: $2,599.99 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. Goalsetter All-American 60: Price shown with the tempered glass board; the collection page lists the model "starting at" a lower price.
Which has the bigger backboard?
Pro Dunk THOR Platinum: 72" x 42" tempered glass, 1/2" thick. Goalsetter All-American 60: 60" x 38" tempered glass, 3/8" thick, in a 1.5" steel H-frame (acrylic optional). 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). Goalsetter All-American 60: 6 ft to 10 ft, Internal Compression mechanism inside the pole (no exposed pinch points).
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 Goalsetter All-American 60 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.
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.
Goalsetter All-American 60: On the spec sheet, the $2,399 THOR Gold beats it on glass (1/2 inch vs 3/8), pole (6 inch 5-gauge vs 5 inch 7-gauge), overhang (4 ft vs 3) and lowest height (5 ft vs 6). The All-American earns its price with the enclosed mechanism, the hinged anchor and US manufacturing.
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