Press release material

June 24, 2016
PR59-S13

New Official Game Ball for the25th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship France 2017

H3X5001-M7FSide view

Molten Corporation (headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a
manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, will provide the official ball for the 25th
Men’s Handball World Championship France 2017 featuring a custom design inspired by the flag colors of
the host country, France. The event will run from January 11 (Wed.) through to 29 (Sun.), 2017.
Created in collaboration with the IHF, the eye-catching design of the new model handball is based on Molten’srenowned X5000 model, which was adopted as the official ball of all IHF sanctioned international games in2014. The new model features a rich color combination with gold accents and aligns with national imageryof the host country, France. The custom design is expected to add excitement to the 25th IHF Men’s HandballWorld Championship for players and spectators, alike.
Guided by the brand statement, “For the real game,” Molten Corporation is dedicated to developing andsupplying products with superb functionality and design for the larger handball industry.

■ Product Features
1. Custom game ball design
Design inspired by the colors of the host country’s national flag, the French
Tricolour. The official event logo is displayed on a lower panel of the ball.
Official logo of 25th Men’s
Handball World Championship

2. Maximum Performance and Increased Grip
Molten’s elite X5000 handball features a premium cover material which provides
exceptional grip and improved ball control and accuracy, making it an ideal choice forthe highest level of competition.

■ Product Overview
X5000 France ModelName

Official Game
ReplicaBallItem

H3X5001-

H3X3200-

H2X3200-

H1X3200-

H0X3200-

H00X300-

Number

M7F

M7F

M7F

M7F

M7F

M7F

Size

Size 3Size 3Size 2Size1

Size 0Size 00

Cover

Synthetic
Composite leather

Material

leather

Construction

Stitched

Official
IHF (International Handball Federation) official approved ball-Approval
Country ofVietnam

Pakistan

Origin■ Game event
25th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship France 2017
Schedule: January 11 (Wed.) to 29 (Sun.), 2017
Venues: Paris, Rouen, Nantes, Metz, Lille Metropole, Albertville, Montpellier, Brest (eight venues in total)

■ About Molten
Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing handballs, basketballs
volleyballs, and soccer balls, of uncompromising quality since 1958. Molten continues to raise 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 our products
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