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March 1, 2019
PR62-S18

Introducing Molten’s BG5000 basketballfeaturing improved controllability with an authentic look and feel of a genuine leather

Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki),a manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, has announced that it will release
the new BG5000 basketball at select markets beginning April, 2019.
BG5000 offers improved controllability with an authentic look and feel of a genuine leather.

This wasrealized by changing the surface finish, printing method, as well as improving the internal structure ofthe ball. The BG5000 leather basketball can be used with an ideal grip when brand new both inpractice and games.

The ball continues to use Molten’s signature 12-panel design.

This BG5000 will be used as the official basketball in all FIBA international basketball games to be heldfrom August 2019.
Molten will continue to develop and supply basketball products of outstanding function and design toplayers of all level, and work to fulfill the brand promise of “For the real game.”

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■Product Features
BG50001) Improved control・ Less Slippery
New surface texture helps give an ideal grip
even in contact with sweat or moisture.

BrandedBranded logos also give a tackier grip thantransfer printing method used in prior model.

Previous ball

Printed proportion was reduced by 25%
which also contributed to giving a better
Transfer printing

grip.*

・Improved grip performance
Foam concentration increased by 35% and
EVA foam backing layer has been newly
applied, making the ball softer and easier tocontrol. *Leathersurface*Compared to Molten’s previous balls

EVA foam
Reinforced windinglayer

Highly foamed
rubber layer
TubeInternal structure of theBG50002) Authentic Texture
BG5000 takes full advantage of the natural
leather properties to ensure better texture.
All lettering design on the BG5000 isbranded into the ball to offer an authentic
look to the natural leather basketball.

New color of the genuine leather and newshape of the pebbles■Official Game Ball Schedule as of February 2019
Official game ball of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) games held from August 20192 / 3

■ Product Overview
Name
Item Number

BG5000
B7G5000

B6G5000

Cover MaterialSizePremium Leather
Size 7Size 6

Official Approval

FIBA official approved ballCountry of Origin

Thailand■ About Molten
Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing basketballs,handballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs, of uncompromising quality since 1958. Molten continues toraise global standards, supplying the official game balls and sports equipment for major leagues,teams and international tournaments around the world.
For further information, please visit www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/■ For the real game
Molten's brand statement, "For the real game", encapsulates what we hope to accomplish through ourproducts and activities. It is our conviction that the real game happens only when impeccable balls
and sports equipment enable athletes to realize their full potential and maximize performance.

■ Product image data (JPEG) is also available
Contact: Ryo Kurahashi
International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports Division
Molten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738

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