Description
Overview
If your school or club plays 3×3, the Molten 3×3 gives players the ball the format is designed around. It is sized like a size 6 but weighs the same as a size 7, so shooters get the smaller feel of the 3×3 game with full-weight handling. The 12-panel composite cover has a matt pebbled surface for grip, and the butyl bladder holds air between sessions.
Molten rates it for recreational and training use, indoors or outdoors. It is a specialist ball, so for standard five-a-side games choose a regular size 6 or 7 from our basketballs range.
Key benefits
- Matches the 3×3 format: size 6 dimensions with size 7 weight.
- Holds pressure between sessions thanks to the butyl bladder.
- Grippy in hand, with a matt pebbled composite surface.
- Easy to spot on court in yellow and blue.
Who it's for
Secondary schools and clubs running 3×3 competitions, or PE programmes teaching the three-a-side game. On the basketball size chart a size 6 suits 10–14 years and size 7 suits 15 and over, so this hybrid sits most naturally with older students and adults.
Sizing guide
Not a standard size: 3×3 spec, size 6 circumference with size 7 weight, so a full-size player notices a smaller diameter with the same heft.
Care, safety and set-up
Check pressure before each session and top up with a needle pump. Store indoors away from wet floors to protect the composite cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a match ball or a training ball?
The listing calls it the 3×3 competition ball and rates it for recreational and training use, so it covers both practice and games in the 3×3 format.
Can we use it for ordinary basketball games?
You can, but it is a size 6 with size 7 weight, so it will feel different from a standard ball. For regular games choose a conventional size from the Molten range.
