---
product_id: 181951643
title: "Molten BG4500 Basketball"
brand: "molten"
price: "€ 113.42"
currency: EUR
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Molten"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/181951643-molten-bg4500-basketball
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# FIBA Approved Official Match Ball Advanced Foam & Rubber Construction 95% More Hand Contact Composite Leather Molten BG4500 Basketball

**Brand:** molten
**Price:** € 113.42
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🏀 Elevate Your Game with the Official Ball of British Basketball Excellence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Molten BG4500 Basketball by molten
- **How much does it cost?** € 113.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/181951643-molten-bg4500-basketball)

## 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

- • **Elite League Standard:** Trusted by top British Basketball League teams for unmatched professional play.
- • **Supreme Grip Technology:** Premium composite leather surface offers 95% more hand contact than traditional pebble balls for ultimate control.
- • **Innovative 12-Panel Design:** Giorgetto Giugiaro’s iconic design enhances feel and precision with extra seams for superior handling.
- • **Year-Round Indoor Performance:** Optimized for indoor courts, perfect for serious players aiming to elevate their game.
- • **Consistent Bounce & Durability:** Butyl bladder ensures air retention and reliable bounce through intense indoor matches.

## Overview

The Molten BG4500 is the official basketball of the British Basketball League, featuring FIBA approval and a premium composite leather surface that maximizes grip and control. Designed with a unique 12-panel layout by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it offers superior handling and consistent bounce thanks to its advanced foam backing and butyl bladder. Ideal for indoor play, this size 6 or 7 ball is the choice of elite players across the UK, delivering professional-grade performance and durability.

## Description

Shop Molten BG4500 Basketball, Match Ball, Basketball Ireland & Hoopsfix, FIBA Approved, Premium Composite Leather, Indoor Play, Orange/Ivory, Size 7, Suitable For Boys age 14 & Adult. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

Review: Exceptional - Exceptional basketball. Excellent bounce and grip. A little pricey though.
Review: Fabulous basketball - Apparently, my son states an amazing quality & feeling basketball. He plays all the time & for him to comment, it must be good. A good price too.

## Features

- OFFICIAL GAME BALL OF THE BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE The BG4500 is used by London Lions, Newcastle Eagles, Leicester Riders, Bristol Flyers, Cheshire Phoenix, Sheffield Sharks, Caledonia Gladiators, Manchester Giants, Surrey Scorchers and Plymouth Patriots
- PREMIUM COMPOSITE LEATHER BASKETBALL The Molten BG4500 is a top national level basketball, used by Britain’s elite, the composite leather surface is in contact with the hand 95% more than pebble surfaces, delivering superior grip for demanding players
- TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION Beneath the premium composite leather, the Molten BG4500’s foam backing layer and high foamed rubber construction delivers optimum handling helping to players to control their game
- 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 As with all Molten products, the BG4500 basketball delivers a consistent, responsive experience - the butyl bladder retains air exceptionally well, maintaining bounce integrity and the build quality so it can handle the most intense games in the British game

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082YDRBMT |
| Age range | Adult |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 38,598 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 87 in Basketballs |
| Brand | Molten |
| Color | red |
| Construction | Composite |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (381) |
| Date First Available | 3 Dec. 2014 |
| Department | Unisex |
| Included components | Basketball |
| Item model number | B7G4500 |
| League | FIBA |
| Manufacturer | Molten |
| Material composition | 100% Mixed |
| Material type | Leather |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Outer material | Rubber |
| Product Dimensions | 26.5 x 23.5 x 13 cm; 585 g |
| Seasons | Year-round |
| Size | Size 7 |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Style | Standard |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Molten
- **Colour:** red
- **Item weight:** 0.59 Kilograms
- **Material:** Leather

## Images

![Molten BG4500 Basketball - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BcLN2B3VL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this an indoor and outdoor ball?**
A: The Molten 4500 (and Molten 3800) are indoor game balls. The Molten 3000 is an indoor/outdoor ball but is currently out of stock in the Molten warehouse. It is due back in around the 3rd week of July.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional
*by A***O on 16 February 2023*

Exceptional basketball. Excellent bounce and grip. A little pricey though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous basketball
*by A***N on 4 January 2024*

Apparently, my son states an amazing quality & feeling basketball. He plays all the time & for him to comment, it must be good. A good price too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great basketball
*by B***N on 19 October 2023*

We use this for our indoor scrimmages. Definitely our best ball to use each session. It feels premium although I would have preferred the old GG7X. Still, a great product.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Molten BG4500 Basketball, Official British Basketball Leagues Match Ball, BBL & WBBL, FIBA Approved, Premium Composite Leather, Indoor Play, Orange/Ivory
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*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-22*