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product_id: 155158713
title: "BG5000 Basketball, Official International FIBA Game & Match Ball, FIBA Approved, Premium Real Leather, Indoor Play, Orange/Ivory"
brand: "molten"
price: "VT86728"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Molten"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/155158713-bg5000-basketball-official-international-fiba-game-and-match-ball-fiba
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# FIBA Official Game Ball Premium Real Leather Grip +95% 35% Softer Foam Backing BG5000 Basketball, Official International FIBA Game & Match Ball, FIBA Approved, Premium Real Leather, Indoor Play, Orange/Ivory

**Brand:** molten
**Price:** VT86728
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏀 Elevate Your Game with the Ball That Defines Global Basketball Excellence

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BG5000 Basketball, Official International FIBA Game & Match Ball, FIBA Approved, Premium Real Leather, Indoor Play, Orange/Ivory by molten
- **How much does it cost?** VT86728 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/155158713-bg5000-basketball-official-international-fiba-game-and-match-ball-fiba)

## Best For

- molten enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted molten brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Air Retention:** Nylon wound butyl bladder ensures consistent bounce and long-lasting performance under pressure.
- • **Elite Grip, Pro Control:** Real leather surface offers 95% more hand contact than standard balls for unmatched handling.
- • **Enhanced Softness & Bounce:** 35% increased foam backing and high-foamed rubber deliver superior softness and responsiveness.
- • **Innovative 12-Panel Design:** Iconic Giugiaro design with extra seams enhances ball feel and precision control.
- • **FIBA-Approved Global Standard:** Trusted for over 50 years as the official ball of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

## Overview

The Molten BG5000 is the official FIBA game ball, crafted from premium real leather with a patented 12-panel design for superior grip and control. Engineered with a 35% thicker foam backing and high-foamed rubber, it offers enhanced softness and handling. Trusted by elite players worldwide for over five decades, its nylon wound butyl bladder guarantees consistent bounce and durability, making it the ultimate choice for serious indoor basketball play.

## Description

Feel the Grip, Control your Game - Molten is dedicated to providing top of the line basketballs for FIBA, and the global basketball community. By combining innovative technology and superior craftsmanship, Molten continues to create products worthy of play by the world’s most elite basketball stars.

Review: Worst Basketball Ever! - I got hyped up about having a basketball which professionals played at olympics and knowing I paid nearly 100quid for it I took the risk not knowing what a huge mistake I have made! It' the worst basketball I have ever played with and regret the purchase. Noone wants to shoot with this ball at shooting practice not to even mention the games. People just refuse to play with this ball full stop and quite rightly so cause it has no feel to it no grip and soooo slippery. I have myself shoot with this ball believeing it could potentially vet vetter but in fact its got even more slippery. This molten BG5000 is waste of money - dont make the same mistake I have made cause you're gonna regret it as much as I do. I dont tend to write a reviews on my purchases but I felt that Im obliged to let all the ballers out there know how crap this overrated overpriced basketball is! Be warned people and this basketball doesnt even come close to a molten gg7 I have had in the past which sadly they dont manufacture anymore. Its absoluetly beyond my how on earth someone would enjoy the luck of feel and grip on this ball . I got fooled by great molten marketing and believing that the ball played at the top level is of decent quality. Noone wants to play with this ball at my club . And trust me im the ex league basketball player , currrently coaching players at youth and adult level. Worst basketball ever - period!
Review: Loved it - Love the ball, great to dribble with.

## Features

- OFFICIAL GAME BALL OF THE FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP Molten have been supplying the game ball for international basketball’s main event for over 50 years
- PREMIER REAL LEATHER BASKETBALL The Molten BG5000 is the ultimate basketball, used by elite players around the globe - the real leather surface is in contact with the hand 95% more than pebble surfaces, delivering the very best grip
- TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION Beneath the premium real leather, the BG5000’s foam backing layer and high-foamed rubber construction have been increased by 35% delivering even better handling so that the BG5000 is softer and easier to control
- ICONIC PIECE OF DESIGN Created in 2005, Giorgetto Giugiaro's iconic 12-panel design ‘combines tradition and innovation’ – it also delivers more seams than standard 8-panel basketballs, offering greater feel and control
- GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE The BG5000 delivers a consistent experience thanks to a nylon wound, butyl bladder that retains air exceptionally well, superior bounce integrity and build quality means the BG5000 can handle world basketball's most intense games

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PWNBKFJ |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 134,321 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 270 in Basketballs |
| Brand Name | Molten |
| Colour | Black |
| Construction Type | Foam backing layer and high-foamed rubber construction |
| Country Of Origin | Thailand |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,042) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04905741847685, 05056293105750 |
| Included Components | Basketball |
| Item Diameter | 24.8 Centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Basketball |
| Item Weight | 350 Grams |
| League Name | FIBA |
| Manufacturer | Molten |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B7G5000 |
| Material Type | Leather |
| Model Number | B7G5000 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Warranty | 1 year manufacturer's |
| Size | Size 7 |
| Sport Type | Basketball |
| Stitching Type | Hand-stitched |
| UPC | 649812165714 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Molten
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item weight:** 350 Grams
- **Material:** Leather

## Images

![BG5000 Basketball, Official International FIBA Game & Match Ball, FIBA Approved, Premium Real Leather, Indoor Play, Orange/Ivory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91zA5dmhyvL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi there i bougt a ball from you but i cant use it because it is to slippery is that comon ?**
A: Hey, just to let you know this is normal for most types of indoor balls. Real leather balls are the best quality, but also need the most "breaking in." dribbling a lot and shooting around with it will help soften the leather to improve the cushion and grip. After a couple of sessions you should notice it start to improve, and once broken in they perform the best and have a great feel.

**Q: Hi there i bougt a ball from you but i cant use it because it is to slippery is that comon ?**
A: You didn't buy it from me as I haven't sold any on Amazon yet. But the answer to your question is 'Yes', real leather balls tend to be slippery at first but after they have been used they become less so. The advantage of these new balls is they require less 'breaking in' than previous leather balls such as the Molten GL

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Worst Basketball Ever!
*by M***Z on 11 March 2020*

I got hyped up about having a basketball which professionals played at olympics and knowing I paid nearly 100quid for it I took the risk not knowing what a huge mistake I have made! It' the worst basketball I have ever played with and regret the purchase. Noone wants to shoot with this ball at shooting practice not to even mention the games. People just refuse to play with this ball full stop and quite rightly so cause it has no feel to it no grip and soooo slippery. I have myself shoot with this ball believeing it could potentially vet vetter but in fact its got even more slippery. This molten BG5000 is waste of money - dont make the same mistake I have made cause you're gonna regret it as much as I do. I dont tend to write a reviews on my purchases but I felt that Im obliged to let all the ballers out there know how crap this overrated overpriced basketball is! Be warned people and this basketball doesnt even come close to a molten gg7 I have had in the past which sadly they dont manufacture anymore. Its absoluetly beyond my how on earth someone would enjoy the luck of feel and grip on this ball . I got fooled by great molten marketing and believing that the ball played at the top level is of decent quality. Noone wants to play with this ball at my club . And trust me im the ex league basketball player , currrently coaching players at youth and adult level. Worst basketball ever - period!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it
*by A***S on 10 January 2024*

Love the ball, great to dribble with.

### ⭐ Good
*by K***E on 4 October 2025*

Yes

## Frequently Bought Together

- Molten BG5000 Basket Balls
- Molten BG-Series Leather Basketball, FIBA Approved - BG5000, Size 7, 2-Tone (B7G5000)

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-12*