August 31, 2013
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Molten to Supply Official BasketballforEuroBasket 2013 in Slovenia

Molten’s GL7 will be the official ball for EuroBasket 2013, which will be held in Slovenia from September 4, 2013 until
September 22, 2013.
Molten is the exclusive supplier for the international events organized by the International Basketball Federation(FIBA) and FIBA Zones. Since their introduction at the 9th World Championships in 1982, Molten basketballs havebeen widely used as official game balls for a number of international tournaments, including the WorldChampionships and the Olympics.

GL7 basketball used at this tournament will feature twelve panels with two-tonecoloring; thus making the ball more visible to players and spectators. The new technology adapted in the ball also
allows for higher rebound speed and better grip, making games even more exciting.

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■ Designed with the Giugiaro Design Team, International Product Designers
FIBA regulations previously restricted the design of basketball to 8 ellipsoid panels only, colored orange or brown.
However, in June 2004, during a meeting of the Central Board of Directors in Paris, the rule was officially changed toallow 12-panel basketballs in championship games, which became effective on September 1, 2004. Molten
collaborated with the international product designers of the Giugiaro Design to create uniquely configured 12-panelbasketballs in accordance with the new regulation.

The characteristic orange panels and black seams of traditional basketballs did not change. However, twolight-colored stripes encircle the ball in accordance with the rule change, thus realizing a higher level of design thatfuses tradition and innovation. The contrasting warm colors were selected for improved visibility. They recall traditionalbasketballs while bringing a cutting-edge image to fast play.

■ Technologies for Improved Passing Accuracy and Shooting Success
The GL7 is basketball that maximizes player ability through the use of two unique “Advanced Molten Technologies”:

1. Molten Flat-Pebble Surfacing
Molten has improved the surface of the ball by making the pebbling flat.

Conventional ball

GL7

Conventional ball

GL7

The greater contact area gives players a better grip on the ball andimproves the touch, demonstrating ultimate control in every kind of play.

2.

Molten Full-Flat Seam
The area bordering the seams is flattened. There are no surface
protrusions, allowing steadier shots, passes as well as backspin
regardless of which part of the ball the player is holding.

■ Molten 12-panel design Basketballs Used Worldwide
Molten's 12-panel design basketballs, including the GL7, are used by basketball associations and leagues around theworld. G-series basketballs are:1)

Official basketballs for European Basketball Championships, FIBA Americas Championships, FIBA Africa
Championships, FIBA Asia Championships FIBA Oceania Championships, and FIBA U-19 World Championships.

2)

In Europe, Molten basketballs are used in France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Serbia, etc.
Molten plans to further support the spread and development of basketball in the region.

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■ Product Summary

Product Name

GL7

Item Number

BGL7

Material

Natural Leather

Intellectual Property Rights

Registered design

Approval

Official game ball for FIBA international tournaments (FIBA APPROVED)Country of Production

Thailand■About Molten
Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing volleyballs, soccer balls,basketballs and handballs 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 our website at www.molten.co.jp.

■ Product image data (JPEG) is also available.

Contact Information
Readers Contact:
Molten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648

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

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