September 2, 2021
PR64-S14

Molten to Supply the Official Game Ball Designed
Exclusively for the FIBA EuroBasket 2022

B7G5000-E2G

Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki),a manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, will provide the official game ballwith an exclusive tournament design for the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, co-hosted by four countries ofCzech Republic, Georgia, Germany and Italy, taking place from September 1 to 18, 2022.
The official game ball was jointly designed by FIBA and Molten based on the BG5000, which has beenused in FIBA international games since August 2019. The special design embodies the games' conceptof "Transmitting Basketball to the World."
Molten will continue to develop and provide products with sophisticated design and superb functionality
for the entire basketball community and continue efforts to realize its commitment to the brand statement,“For the real game.”

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■Product Features
1. Exclusive Ball Design for theFIBA EuroBasket 2022
The ball pattern is made up of 10 different
digital icons to express how the emotion andthe fans excitement is spread around theB7G5000-E2G

world as digital contents. Also, printing themain design elements in gold is a new
attempt that will enhance the luxurious feel of
BG5000 and highlight the exclusive design.
The replica model B7G2001-E2G expresses
the above concept in full-color.

B7G2001-E2G

2. Improved control
2-1. Less Slippery2-2. Improved grip performance

New surface texture helps give an ideal grip

Foam concentration increased by 35%

even in contact with sweat or moisture.

and EVA foam backing layer has been

Branded logos also give a tackier grip thantransfer printing method used in prior model.
Printed proportion was reduced by 25%
which also contributed to giving a better grip

newly applied, making the ball softerand easier to control. **BG5000BrandedLeathersurface

Previous ball

Highly foamed
rubber layer

EVA foam
Reinforced windinglayer

TubeInternal structure of the BG5000
Transfer printing*Compared to Molten’s previous balls

3.

Authentic Texture
BG5000 takes full advantage of the natural leather properties to ensure better texture.
All lettering design on the BG5000 is branded into the ball to offer an authentic look to thenatural leather basketball.

2 / 3■Product Overview
BG5000Name

BG3800

BG2000

BG2000

BG200

FIBA EuroBasket 2022 official game ball

-Replica
Item Number

B7G5000-E2G

B7G3800-E2G

Size
Cover
Material
Official
Approval
Country ofOrigin

B7G2000-E2G

B7G2001-E2G

B1G200-E2G

Size 7
Premium
Leather

Syntheticleather

Size 1
Rubber

FIBA official approved ball
Thailand－Vietnam■FIBA EuroBasket 2022 official game ball movie
https://www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/basketball/eurobasket_2022.html■Official Tournament Website

http://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022■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: Ken Fuki
International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports DivisionMolten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738

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