Molten’s volleyball range spans FIVB-approved beach balls, indoor competition models, youth designs, and recreational products. The figures below identify listed prices, product specifications, approvals, warranties, and intended uses by model, while keeping the 2016 catalog information separate from later product-page information.
Contents
- Beach volleyball: V5B5000 and BV-5000
- Indoor competition models
- Leather and school-approved models
- Youth and lightweight volleyballs
- First Touch and mini volleyballs
- Recreation pricing
Beach volleyball: V5B5000 and BV-5000
The V5B5000 is listed by Molten USA as an FIVB Approved Elite Beach Volleyball. Its SKU is V5B5000 and its listed price is $79.98. The product is described as the official beach volleyball of NORCECA, with official size and weight, outdoor use, a polyurethane cover, machine-stitched construction, and a 1-year warranty. The listed dimensions are 8.50 inches wide, 5.00 inches high, and 8.50 inches deep. (Molten USA FIVB Approved Elite Beach Volleyball)
Molten’s product description says the polyurethane cover absorbs less water for more consistent performance and offers superior grip and durability. Those statements describe the manufacturer’s product claims rather than an independent performance test. (Molten USA FIVB Approved Elite Beach Volleyball)
The product history page says Molten launched the V5B5000 as its new FIVB Approved beach volleyball in March 2017. Molten also said it would eventually replace the BV-5000 and would be used as the official ball in NORCECA beach volleyball events. The same announcement said the V5B5000 retained 40% less water than the BV-5000. (Molten USA news: New FIVB Approved Elite Beach Volleyball)
The 2016 Molten USA catalog describes the BV-5000 as FIVB Approved and the official volleyball of NORCECA. Its catalog MSRP was $63.98. The model used a premium hand-stitched polyurethane cover, was designed for elite outdoor play, and carried a 1-year warranty. The catalog said NORCECA represented 35 member countries. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The catalog also lists BV5000-3 as Molten’s official outdoor volleyball of USA Volleyball. Its MSRP was $63.98, with a premium hand-stitched polyurethane cover, official size and weight, and a 1-year warranty. It was described as ideal for elite outdoor play. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
| Model | Listed price or MSRP | Environment | Approval or official designation | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V5B5000 | $79.98 | Outdoor | FIVB Approved; NORCECA official beach volleyball | 1 year |
| BV-5000 | $63.98 MSRP | Outdoor | FIVB Approved; NORCECA official volleyball | 1 year |
| BV5000-3 | $63.98 MSRP | Outdoor | USA Volleyball official volleyball | 1 year |
The V5B5000 product page and the 2016 catalog refer to different measurement periods and product records. The catalog prices are historical catalog MSRPs, while the V5B5000 price is the listed price attached to the product page information supplied here.
Indoor competition models
The 2016 catalog lists the V5M5000 at an MSRP of $85.98. It was FIVB Approved, the official volleyball of NORCECA, and intended for indoor use. Its construction used a premium microfiber composite cover and nylon winding, and it carried a 2-year warranty. The catalog identifies it as official size and weight. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The same catalog lists V5M5000-3USA at an MSRP of $85.98. It was the official volleyball of USA Volleyball and used patented FLISTATEC flight stability technology. It was intended for indoor use, with a premium microfiber composite cover, nylon wound construction, and a 2-year warranty. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
These two models share the same catalog MSRP, indoor designation, cover category, nylon-wound construction, and 2-year warranty. Their listed official affiliations differ: V5M5000 is associated with NORCECA, while V5M5000-3USA is associated with USA Volleyball. The catalog separately identifies the FLISTATEC technology on the USA model. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The catalog’s IV58L-N entry has an MSRP of $85.98 and identifies it as the official volleyball of the NCAA Women’s Championships. It uses premium Japanese leather and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction, is for indoor use, and carries a 2-year warranty. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The later Molten USA USAV Official Super Touch Volleyball listing identifies IV58L-3 as the USAV Official Super Touch volleyball. Its listed price is $89.98. It uses a premium Japanese leather cover and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction, is for indoor use, carries a 1-year warranty, and is official size and weight. Molten says the Super Touch is the ball of choice for numerous state associations, high schools, and junior volleyball clubs. (Molten USA USAV Official Super Touch Volleyball)
Molten also says genuine leather volleyballs require a break-in period before a softer feel develops. This is a product-use statement from Molten, not a quantified time estimate. (Molten USA USAV Official Super Touch Volleyball)
Leather and school-approved models
Several additional indoor models appear in the 2016 catalog. IV58L-3-HS had an MSRP of $80.98, was the official volleyball of USA Volleyball, and was NFHS Approved. It used premium Japanese leather and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction, was for indoor use, and carried a 2-year warranty. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The catalog lists IV58L at an MSRP of $80.98. It was NFHS Approved, used premium Japanese leather and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction, carried a 2-year warranty, and was identified as official size and weight. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The IVL58L was listed at $69.98 MSRP and was NFHS Approved. It used genuine leather and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction and carried a 1-year warranty. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
V58L-3-HS was listed at $80.98 in the catalog. It was the official volleyball of USA Volleyball, NFHS Approved, official size and weight, and intended for indoor use. Its construction used premium Japanese leather and nylon winding, with a 2-year warranty. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
V58L-U was also listed at $80.98. The catalog identifies premium Japanese leather, nylon wound construction, NFHS Approval, and a 2-year warranty. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
| Model | 2016 catalog MSRP | Approval or affiliation | Cover or construction | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV58L-N | $85.98 | NCAA Women’s Championships official volleyball | Premium Japanese leather; cotton wrapped | 2 years |
| IV58L-3-HS | $80.98 | USA Volleyball official; NFHS Approved | Premium Japanese leather; cotton wrapped | 2 years |
| IVL58L | $69.98 | NFHS Approved | Genuine leather; cotton wrapped | 1 year |
| V58L-3-HS | $80.98 | USA Volleyball official; NFHS Approved | Premium Japanese leather; nylon wound | 2 years |
| V58L-U | $80.98 | NFHS Approved | Premium Japanese leather; nylon wound | 2 years |
The historical entries are useful for comparing catalog positioning, but the catalog does not establish current availability or current pricing.
Youth and lightweight volleyballs
The 2016 catalog lists V5M4505-CL-3 at an MSRP of $49.98. It was the official volleyball of USA Volleyball and USYVL Approved. The model was described as lightweight for players 12 and under and used a soft microfiber composite cover with uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction. (Molten USA 2016 Catalogue)
The current product information supplied for the VBU12-3 identifies it as Molten’s USAV Official VBU12 Light Volleyball. Its listed price is $59.98. It is the official volleyball of USA Volleyball, USYVL Approved, intended for players 12 and under, and designed for indoor use. The ball uses a soft microfiber composite cover and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction, carries a 1-year warranty, and is official size and lightweight. Its listed dimensions are 8.50 inches wide, 5.00 inches high, and 8.50 inches deep. (Molten USA VBU12 Light Volleyball)
The AAU version uses SKU VBU12-3AAU and is also listed at $59.98. It is the official volleyball of the Amateur Athletic Union, intended for players 12 and under, and for indoor use. It uses the same soft microfiber composite cover and uni-bladder cotton wrapped construction, carries a 1-year warranty, and is described as official size and lightweight. Its listed dimensions are 8.50 inches wide, 5.00 inches high, and 8.50 inches deep. (Molten USA AAU Official VBU12 Light Volleyball)
The VBU12-3 and VBU12-3AAU therefore share the listed price, youth age group, indoor use, construction, warranty, lightweight description, and dimensions. Their official affiliations distinguish them: USA Volleyball for VBU12-3 and the Amateur Athletic Union for VBU12-3AAU. (Molten USA VBU12 Light Volleyball; Molten USA AAU Official VBU12 Light Volleyball)
First Touch and mini volleyballs
Molten’s First Touch volleyball series is intended for players 10 and under. The series uses a soft cloth and foam cover and is intended for indoor use. The First Touch page lists dimensions of 10.00 inches wide, 4.50 inches high, and 2.00 inches deep. (Molten USA First Touch Volleyball)
The listed dimensions for First Touch are not the same dimensional profile shown for the VBU12 models. The supplied product information does not provide a First Touch price, warranty, approval, or official affiliation, so those fields are not inferred here. (Molten USA First Touch Volleyball)
Molten’s volleyball category lists a 4-inch mini volleyball at $4.98. The same category lists the Mini Volleyball—NCAA model, Mini Beach Volleyball—Red/White/Blue, Mini Volleyball—Black/Silver, Mini Volleyball—Black/Blue, Mini Volleyball—Black/Aqua, Mini Volleyball—Black/Lime, Mini Volleyball—Black/Hot Pink, Mini Volleyball—NCAA SWIRL, Mini Volleyball—Red/White/Blue, Mini Volleyball—Red/Black, and Mini Volleyball—Navy/Orange at $14.49 each. (Molten USA Volleyball category)
The category data supplies prices for these mini-volleyball listings but does not provide their materials, warranties, approvals, dimensions beyond the 4-inch description, or intended playing environments. (Molten USA Volleyball category)
Recreation pricing
Molten’s recreation volleyball page lists the USAV Approved Light Touch at $24.49. It also lists Light Touch Volleyball—Violet/Pink, Light Touch Volleyball—Violet/Aqua, and Light Touch Volleyball—Green/Blue at $24.49 each. (Molten USA Recreation volleyball page)
The same page lists Recreational Volleyball—LUV, Recreational Volleyball—Flag, Recreational Volleyball—Blue, and Recreational Volleyball—Black at $21.49 each. (Molten USA Recreation volleyball page)
| Recreation listing | Listed price |
|---|---|
| USAV Approved Light Touch | $24.49 |
| Light Touch Volleyball—Violet/Pink | $24.49 |
| Light Touch Volleyball—Violet/Aqua | $24.49 |
| Light Touch Volleyball—Green/Blue | $24.49 |
| Recreational Volleyball—LUV | $21.49 |
| Recreational Volleyball—Flag | $21.49 |
| Recreational Volleyball—Blue | $21.49 |
| Recreational Volleyball—Black | $21.49 |
Across the listed range, the supplied prices run from $4.98 for the 4-inch mini volleyball to $89.98 for the later IV58L-3 Super Touch listing. That span combines product-page prices with historical catalog MSRPs, so it should be read as a comparison of listed price points from their respective source periods rather than a single current-price schedule.