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November 22, 2016
PR60-S05

Molten to Supply Official Basketball Designed
Exclusively for FIBA EuroBasket 2017

BGL7X-E7T

SideMolten Corporation (Headquarters: Hiroshima, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a
manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, will supply the official ball for FIBAEuroBasket 2017. The event will run from August 31 through September 17th and be co-hosted byFinland, Israel, Romania, and Turkey. Molten will begin sales for the official ball and replica models
beginning in February of 2017.
Designed and developed in collaboration by Molten and FIBA (International Basketball Federation), theofficial basketball features a unique design inspired by the tournament logo that is displayed on eachside of the ball. The design adorns Molten’s GL7X basketball, which is the official ball for all FIBA
sanctioned international play and for the Basketball Champions League
Molten will continue to develop and supply basketball products of outstanding function and design toevery level of player, and work to fulfill the brand promise of “For the real game.”■Product Features
1. FIBA EuroBasket 2017 Official Ball Design
FIBA EuroBasket 2017 is described by FIBA as an event that is “asexciting as something from a different planet.” The EuroBasket trophyis spherical with Saturn-like rings, symbolizing the strength of theplanets and the solar system.
Molten integrated this concept into the new official ball design,
creating a ball worthy of play in this premier event.

2. Consistent Touch
To improve consistency of touch, the shape and placement ofeach pebble was modified and aligned to create a uniform surface
texture, modifying the traditional pebble pattern.
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randomly

parallel3. Enhanced Visibility
Increased contrast between the ball’s feature colors provides the ultimate
experience in ball visibility. Players can focus on every movement of the ball.
Additionally, the rotation of the ball can be seen at greater distances, allowing fansto see every detail of play.

■Product Overview
Official Game
Replica
Ball
Item
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BGR7-E7T

BGR5-E7

BGS1-E7T

NumberCoverComposite
Genuine leather

RubberMaterial

leather

Size

Size 7Size 5Size 1

FIBA official approved ball--

Official
Approval
CountryofOrigin

ThailandVietnam■ About Molten
Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing basketballs,handballs, 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 andinternational 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 andsports 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