November 26, 2019
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Introducing Molten’s New Vantaggiofeaturing improved flight stability with renewed design

Molten Corporation (headquarters:Hiroshima, Japan; president & CEO:Kiyo Tamiaki), a manufacturerof competition-quality sports balls and equipment, will renew the Molten’s flagship football model,“Vantaggio” for the first time in 5 years. The new ball will be available for purchase in selected markets
from January 2020.
While using the same ACENTEC technology of previous generations, the new surface finish andtexture have improved the flight of the ball, allowing players to elevate their game with more accuratepassing and shooting. The traditional Vantaggio design characterized by the “blue flame” has also
been renewed. Furthermore, the new Vantaggio has adopted new valve designed to reduce the friction
when inflating the ball, resulting in less valve damages.
Asian Football Confederation will adopt the new Vantaggio in AFC colors for all of their official AFC
matches, starting from the AFC U23 Championship to be held in January 2020.
Molten will continue to develop and supply football products of outstanding function and design toevery level of player, and work to fulfill the brand promise, “For the real game.”

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■Product Features
1. ACENTEC structure
Molten’s unique thermal bonding technology produces aCushion
foam

Seamless surfacestructuresmooth, seamless cover that cannot be accomplished byhand sewing. The result is uniform surface and reduced
water absorption, ensuring exceptional performance thatis not affected by weather conditions.

A tube layer retains the air

2. Improved flight stability
The new surface finish and texture have improved theflight of the ball, allowing players to elevate their gamewith more accurate passing and shooting.

3. Design concept developed based on passion
The new ball continues to use Vantaggio’s design concept“flame of passion”. The graphic inside the diamond patternincorporates the signature blue flames of Vantaggio andintegrates the passion of people surrounding the players
creating a truly unique design. In addition, the contrast
between the graphic design and the white section provides
players and spectators the ultimate ball visibility.

4. Adopting new valve

Adopting a new valve reduces friction (40% compared to the current Vantaggio model) when inflatingthe ball, making it more resistant to damage.
Note : Apply a lubricant such as glycerin (or soapy water) to the pump needle when inflating the ball.

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■ Product Overview

Product Name

Vantaggio 5000

AFC Official Match Ball

Item Number

F5A5000

F5A5000-A

Size

55

Cover Material

PU Leather

PU Leather

Construction

Acentec

Acentec

Official Approval

FIFAFIFACountry of Origin

ThailandThailand＊In addition to the Vantaggio 5000 series, there will be 4000 series, 3000 series, 2000 series, 1000 series,
beach soccer and futsal also available for purchase.
＊In addition to the AFC official match ball, there will be AFC models of the 3000 series, 1000 series, beachsoccer and futsal available for purchase.

■ 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 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
Moltens 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
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