December 25, 2018
PR62-S14

Molten to Supply the Official Match Ballfor the competitions coordinated by AFC

F5V5003-A

Molten Corporation (headquarters: Hiroshima, Japan; president & CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a manufacturerof competition-quality sports balls and equipment, will supply the official match balls designed for thefootball, futsal, and beach football matches of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that will be heldfrom 2019 based on the match ball agreement which will become effective in January 2019. A total of5 models, including the official match balls and replica models, will be available for purchase in selectmarkets from the end of January 2019.
The football official match ball was adapted from Molten’s flagship model, the Vantaggio 5000. Molten’sunique thermal bonding technology enhances shape retention and minimizes water absorption, resulting
in an exceptional performance regardless of conditions. The textured surface reduces turbulence aroundthe ball while it is in flight, optimizing ball control. In addition, the symmetrical design gives the ball amaximum visibility when playing. Also, the balls are designed depending on where they will be used ineach sport; for example, the beach football is designed using orange as the base color in order toenhance the visibility of the ball on the sand.
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
Superior Performance
Cushion
クッション
foam
フォーム

1. ACENTEC structure
Molten’s unique thermal bonding technology produces aSeamlesssurface
継ぎ⽬のないstructure
表⽪構造

smooth, seamless cover that cannot be accomplished by handsewing. The result is a uniform surface and reduced water
absorption, ensuring exceptional performance that is notaffected by weather conditions. (F5V5003-A)

空気を保持するA tube layer
retains the air
チューブ層

2. Surface that enhances the flight stability
The dimples on the surface of the ball reduce turbulence andstabilize it while in flight. This enhances ball control, resulting in
more accurate passes and shots. (F5V5003-A)

Dimples on the ball surface■ Product Overview
1.Football

Item NameAFC
Official Match Ball

AFCAFCAFCAFC

Official Match Ball

Official Match Ball

Official Match BallOfficial Match Ball

Replica 3700

Replica 3400

Replica 1500

Replica 1000

5F5V5003-A

F5V3700-A

F5V3400-A

F5V1500-A

F5V1000-A

4-

F4V3700-A--

F4V1000-A

3----

F3V1000-A

Size
1Construction

Cover
Material
Official
Approval
Country ofOrigin

F1V1000-A
Acentec

Hand Stitched

PU Leather

TPU

China

Machine Stitched

Laminated

Machine Stitched

PU Leather

PVC

PVC

Pakistan -Thailand

Pakistan+ BondedFIFA Quality PRO

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2.Futsal

3.Beach Soccer

AFC Official
Item Name

Match Ball
(Futsal)AFC Official MatchAFC Official MatchAFC Official Match Ball

Ball Replica 2000

Ball Replica 1500

(Beach Soccer)

Item No.

F9V4800-A

F9V2000-A

F9V1500-A

F5V3551-A

Size

4（Futsal）

4（Futsal）

4（Futsal）

5

Construction

Hand Stitched

Machine Stitched

Laminated

Machine Stitched

PU Leather

TPU

PVC

PU Leather

Cover
Material
Official
Approval
Country ofOrigin-

FIFA Quality PRO

China

China

FIFA Quality PRO

Thailand

Pakistan■ About Asian Football Confederation (AFC)The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of Asian football and one of the six
Confederations making up FIFA. Formed in 1954 in Manila on the sidelines of the second Asian Games,
the AFC was sanctioned by FIFA in Berne, Switzerland. The AFC is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia and consists of 46 Member Associations and one Associate Member Association (The Northern
Mariana Islands). The AFC is responsible for running football in Asia. Among its various responsibilities are:regulating the game, drafting new laws to improve the sport, implementing the law, boosting grassroots andyouth football, and conducting major competitions.

■ 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 toraise 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 ourproducts 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
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