Molten launches the official game ball for the 30th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship 2027

Molten launches the official game ball for the 30th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship 2027

Molten launches the official game ball
for the 30th IHF
Men’s Handball World Championship 2027

Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki) will supply the official game ball with a limited-edition design for the 30th IHF MEN’S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2027 to be held in Germany from January 13 to 31, 2027.

The tournament will feature the H3A5000-M7D as its official game ball. Molten is an official partner of the International Handball Federation (IHF).
The tournament slogan, “WHERE HANDBALL IS ALIVE,” captures Germany’s long-standing handball culture and deep passion for the sport, as well as the country’s historic achievement of winning the world title in 2007.
Developed exclusively for the tournament, the official game ball features the colors of the German national flag — black, red, and gold — and is printed with the official tournament logo.

Molten will continue to create the most optimal product and the most optimal environment that bring out the real emotion felt by participating in sports from everyone involved in sports and make a world where sports are always close to your life.

Product Features

1.  Exclusive Design

The official game ball features a special design created exclusively for this tournament. Based on the colors of the German national flag — black, red, and gold — the ball is printed with the official tournament logo and the tournament slogan, “WHERE HANDBALL IS ALIVE.”

The design captures the dynamic movement and passion of handball represented by the tournament logo, while also expressing the vibrant atmosphere and strong handball culture deeply rooted in Germany.

 

2.  Sustainable Design with Durability, Stability, and Enhanced Grip

1) Excellent Grip

The ball features PU leather that provides a soft, textured surface and a snug fit on your fingertips. This enhanced grip allows for greater control and faster gameplay. (*1)

 

2) Sustainable Materials

Materials previously synthetic have been replaced with natural alternatives. Additionally, by minimizing ink usage in printing, we have achieved a 15% reduction in carbon emissions.(*2)

 

3) Durability and Stability

As an IHF certified game ball, it is suitable for elite competitions, offering excellent durability and consistent rebound.

(*1)… No guarantees are made regarding speed performance or injury reduction.
(*2)… Source : official information issued by Molten
https://shop.moltensports.jp/blogs/molten-en/20240611_02

Product Overview

Item name A5000
30th IHF MEN'S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2027
Official Game Ball
A5000
30th IHF MEN'S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2027
Official Game Ball Replica
A1800
30th IHF MEN'S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2027
Official Game Ball Replica
A300
30th IHF MEN'S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2027
Official Game Ball Replica
Item number H3A5000-M7D H2A5000-M7D H3A1800-M7D H2A1800-M7D H1A1800-M7D H0A1800-M7D H00A300-M7D
Size 3 2 3 2 1 0 0
Construction
Cover material Stitched
Country of origin Pakistan
Official Approval IHF IHF -

About Molten's sports equipment business

Molten's sports equipment business has been manufacturing and selling sporting goods, including basketballs, handballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and other match balls since 1958, and has continued to pursue higher quality as the global standard. The business aims to "create the most optimal product and the most optimal environment that bring out the real emotion felt from participating in sports and make a world where sports is always close to your life" from not only players but also everyone involved in sports (including coaches, managers and parents).

Please visit our website for more details.
URL:https://www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/

About the initiatives for solving social issues taken by Molten's Sporting Goods Business

We are conducting our business activities and creating products with the aim of becoming a social brand that solves social issues through our products and services. In addition to the basketball brand "molten B+," which aims to spread and enhance basketball, we also offer the "MY FOOTBALL KIT" football that requires no air, reduces the gap in experience among children and is also an excellent education kit. We are also working to review the materials used for our existing products and reduce the environmental footprint.

Molten Corporation Corporate Profile

The company began from the manufacture and sale of match balls and automobile parts, and since then, we have expanded our business utilizing our two core technologies of "hollow body technology" that conditions the inner pressure and "polymer chemistry" involving polymeric materials such as rubber and resin. Currently, in addition to the sports business including match balls and automobile parts business, we contribute to society through product development and academic research in the healthcare business, as well as manufacture and sell elements that comprise social infrastructure such as floating piers and rubber bearings for bridges in the marine industry business. We will continue to pursue the possibilities in a variety of fields.
URL:https://www.molten.co.jp/index_en.html

= Contact information =
Contact: Takeshi Fuki
International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports Division
Molten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738