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March 10, 2016
PR59-S06

NEW FIBA Approved 3x3 Basketball

Introducing the Molten Libertria 5000 3x3

BackSideMolten Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyofumi Tamiaki),a manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, will release the Molten Libertria 5000 3x3,
a FIBA Approved 3x3 game ball, in March of 2016.
The 3x3 basketball scene has seen promising growth over the past few years. This exciting game has threeplayers per team and utilizes a half-court playing space. Until recently, Size 6 game balls were used in allcompetition. Now, Molten has developed a 3x3 game ball to meet new regulations set by FIBA (InternationalBasketball Federation) in 2015.
The Molten Libertria 5000 3x3 Basketball features remarkable grip and superior durability; with its wearresistant covering, the Libertria 5000 3x3 is able to withstand the wear and tear of intense play on harshoutdoor courts without sacrificing grip and maneuverability. The 12-panel design is based on the Molten GL7X
Basketball, the official indoor game ball of FIBA. The color scheme satisfies new FIBA regulations, and theyellow/blue colors ensure that the ball is highly visible in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The Molten Libertria 5000 3x3 will be the exclusive game ball of the 3x3 FISU World University League Final,
and will also be used as the official 3x3 game ball of the numerous national federations where Molten has theball agreement throughout the world. Guided by its brand statement ‘for the real game,’ Molten Corporation
will continue to develop and supply products with superb functionality and innovative design for the larger
basketball community.

 Product Features1) FIBA 3x3 Standards
The new FIBA 3x3 standards require a different color scheme, size, and weight than indoor basketball. The
maneuverability of a size 6 basketball has been combined with the weight of a size 7 basketball; the integrationof the smaller size and increased weight allows for dynamic play and reduced wind interference when playing
outdoors. To increase visibility, the ball features yellow and blue panels with orange seams. All 3x3 games will
be played with a ball of the above standards regardless of age or gender.
The Molten Libertria 5000 3x3 game ball is FIBA Approved and conforms to FIBA’s new standards.

2) Maximum Grip Meets High Abrasion Resistance
The Molten Libertria 5000 3x3 features a composite leather different from conventional basketballs tomaximize speed for 3x3’s fast-paced play. With exceptional grip and abrasion resistance, the Libertria 5000
3x3 was designed with withstand intense outdoor play.

 Product Overview
Name

Libertria 5000 3x3

Number

B33T5000Size

720-740mm circumference

Weight580-620g

MaterialComposite leather

Official Approval

FIBA official approved ball (3x3)Country of ManufactureThailand What is 3x3?
Half of a standard basketball court is used (11x15m). Three people per team participate to compete in 10minute periods. The game is complete when either team reaches 21 points scored. FIBA-sponsored 3x3
international championships include: the FIBA 3x3 World Championships, held once every two years as acompetition between national teams; the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final; the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters,
which take place once per year between city representative teams; and the FIBA 3x3 ALL STARS, which
creates two teams of players selected from international championship participants.

■ About Molten
Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing handballs,volleyballs, soccer balls and basketballs 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.
"For the real game", as a promise for the brand, we do activities and product development.

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Contact: Ryo Kurahashi
International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports Division
Molten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738