🏀 Molten Basketball Range – Competition, Official

Starting in 2024, Molten has developed a new range of basketballs, made from enhanced premium composite leather, while keeping the unmistakable 12-panel design.
All models are officially FIBA approved for the 2023–2027 cycle, and the BG5000, BG4550, and BG4050 are also recognized as the official balls of the Romanian Basketball Federation (FRB).
The most popular choices in domestic leagues are BG4050 and BG4550, preferred by clubs and players for official competitions and high-level training.

⚡ Molten BG5000 – for international competitions (successor of GL7X)

• Material: premium natural leather (the only Molten ball made from genuine leather).

• Use: indoor only, professional level, international competitions (FIBA World Cup, Olympic Games).

• Construction: 5 layers (natural leather + 2 foam layers + rubber + butyl bladder with nylon reinforcement).

• Features: authentic grip, specific natural leather control, requires a break-in period (~50h).

• Sizes: 7 (B7G5000), 6 (B6G5000).

🥇 Molten BG4550 – Molten flagship, top national & international competitions

• Material: premium composite leather, soft and durable.

• Use: indoor, FIBA Approved (Level 1 & 2, 2023–2027).

• Construction: multi-layer with foam for improved control and comfort.

• Features: softer feel, enhanced grip, delivered pre-inflated from factory (certifying bladder durability).

• Positioning: successor of the GG / BG4500 series, official FRB ball.

• Sizes: 7 (B7G4550), 6 (B6G4550).

🏆 Molten BG4050 – reliable performance for competition & training (successor of GFX)

• Material: premium microfiber composite leather.

• Use: indoor, FIBA approved (2023–2027).

• Features: classic texture, deep channels – very easy to control, high grip even with sweat.

• Positioning: entry-level in the premium indoor range, very popular; official FRB ball.

• Sizes: 7 (B7G4050), 6 (B6G4050), 5 (B5G4050).

🏀 Molten BG3850 – versatility indoor/outdoor

• Material: synthetic PU leather, highly abrasion-resistant.

• Use: mixed – indoor & outdoor, FIBA approved (2023–2027).

• Construction: 3 layers (PU + rubber + butyl bladder with nylon reinforcement).

• Features: good grip, high durability, recommended for clubs, schools, and universities.

• Sizes: 7 (B7G3850), 6 (B6G3850), 5 (B5G3850).

📌 Key Differences at a Glance:

• BG5000 → the only natural leather ball, exclusive for professional international competitions.

• BG4550 → flagship composite leather ball, softer feel, GG successor, official FRB, for national/international competitions.

• BG4050 → premium entry-level indoor ball, very popular, GFX successor, the most used in FRB domestic leagues.

• BG3850 → most durable, indoor/outdoor use, ideal for training and schools.