molten | FIBA OFFICIAL GAME BALL "BG5000" Key Features

BG5000 offers improved controllability with an authentic look and feel of a genuine leather. This was realized by changing the surface finish, printing method, as well as improving the internal structure of the ball. The BG5000 leather basketball can be used with an ideal grip when brand new both in practice and games. The ball continues to use Molten’s signature 12-panel design.
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[@amberleighjanaeganigan9334]

I dont know, but materials dont feel that premium, I'd still prefer GG7X over this ball

[@elmerreyes8985]

Genuine leather basketballs really feel different from composites. I have a GL7, GL7X and this BG5000, they are all slippery at first but once you the leather is already broken in due to continued use, you won’t go back using composite basketballs. Leather basketballs become better overtime not like composites that are only good when new.

[@KingKong-xb7yw]

How long is breaking in period? My bg5000 has had near 60+ hours now and still feels like glass.

[@elmerreyes8985]

@@KingKong-xb7yw it’s really slippery when not in use. But as you use it during the game, the grip gets really good without the ball being sticky. Most composites have the stick feel but when moisture gets into the ball, it becomes really slippery. It’s the other way around for leather basketballs. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@KingKong-xb7yw]

@@elmerreyes8985 nah the balls terrible. Weve used it plenty with 15 sweaty guys. We are older, we play with a few ex pros who played for there country and all on agreement its the worst ball molten has ever made.

[@elmerreyes8985]

@@KingKong-xb7yw Lol. It may be down to personal preferences. My experience is great on molten basketballs even the older models like the gl7 and gl7x. It’s just that the older models really take some time to break in not like the bg5000. 🙂

[@JaredProd30]

That's Why I rather Genuine Leather.

[@spicedlemonz6951]

Can be played on outdoor court?

[@alandavidjaimez7961]

Awesome

[@enanebres6481]

nice

[@johnlloydlaguan5033]

Guys don't be judgemental on this ball cause every time you use this ball ....the grip of this are improving

[@KingKong-xb7yw]

60-100hours in with this ball. Its not improving one bit. Its worse.

[@4w0ken]

@@KingKong-xb7yw how it went now 2 years after. its better or did u switch

[@KingKong-xb7yw]

@4w0ken it actually eventually got a bit better yes. However they brought out a new official ball from Wilson for Scottish basketball so iv switched. I like this one much better.

[@4w0ken]

@@KingKong-xb7yw whats that one? is it leather aswell? can u give me a name what i can google? canmt find it from ur explaination

[@johnjackngu1333]

I got a lesser grip compared to gg7x lmaooo

[@ecliqxse9591]

I prefer the b4500

[@io-rj6sk]

why

[@wdupcake]

please dad

[@KopiteBw]

This ball is way worse than GG7X

[@pata8247]

worst ball ever..very slippery..espsl when your hands are sweat..

[@jocelynalicekurniawan4a726]

Very slippery. Bad grip

[@bryandy1701]

Spalding is better

[@KingKong-xb7yw]

Horrible ball. What a waste of money. The cheaper bg4500 is better. The things like glass