🏀 Molten – Rubber Basketballs - User & Maintenance Instructions

✔️ Proper Use

• Product designed for organized sports activities under proper supervision.

• Recommended for indoor and outdoor certified basketball courts.

• Do not use on concrete, asphalt, or abrasive surfaces – this will void the warranty.

• Commercial/industrial use only with prior approval from Anastasia Sport.

👶 Children & Safety

• Not suitable for children under 3 years – risk of injury.

• Use by children only under adult supervision.

• Inflation must be performed by an adult, using a ball inflation needle (NOT a syringe needle).

• Keep accessories (needle, pump) out of children’s reach.

🧼 Cleaning & Care

For rubber balls

• Wipe the ball after each use with a soft, damp cloth.

• For stubborn stains, use warm water with a small amount of mild soap/detergent.

• Do not soak the ball in water or detergent.

• Dry by patting with a clean towel, then air-dry naturally away from direct sunlight.

📦 Storage

• Keep the ball inflated or semi-inflated (not fully deflated – this may cause permanent wrinkles).

• Avoid:

  • extreme temperatures or heat sources

  • excessive humidity

  • direct sunlight or fire

  • storage in a car trunk during summer

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

🔧 Pressure & Inflation

• The correct pressure is printed near the valve – always follow it.

• Recommended: 0.49 – 0.63 bar (check with a pressure gauge).

• Do not overinflate – this may damage the bladder and void the warranty.

Correct inflation steps:

1. Use only a ball inflation needle (never a syringe needle).

2. Moisten the needle with water and soap or silicone before insertion.

3. Insert the needle slowly and carefully, without forcing the valve.

4. Inflate gradually, gently squeezing the ball to distribute air evenly.

5. Check the pressure with a gauge.

6. Do not use car or industrial compressors.

❌ Warranty Loss

• Use on unsuitable surfaces (concrete, asphalt, abrasive courts).

• Incorrect pressure or valve damage.

• Any intervention (cutting, gluing, painting).

• Cleaning with unsuitable chemicals.

• Failure to follow storage, handling, and care instructions.

⚠️ Additional Care Tips

• Do not expose the ball to high temperatures or excessive humidity (e.g., car trunk in summer).

• Avoid contact with fire or heat sources.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Do not use creams, sprays, or shoe/clothing care products – they affect grip.

• Avoid synthetic courts unless the ball is designed for them.

• After cleaning, remove all traces of chemicals or oils.

• Rotate multiple balls during training to extend each ball’s lifespan.

Name: Molten Corportaion, Sport Division

Address: 4-10-97-21 Kanon Shinmachi, Nishi-Ku, Hiroshima 733-0036, Japan

Email: isd@molten.co.jp

Name: Molten Europe GMBH

Address: Wiesenstr. 70 A3, 405449 Dusseldorf, Germany

Email: info@molten.de