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Defense

2009-01-13T15:49:19Z

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'''Defense''' is the classification of a Beyblade which battles by staying relatively still, unmoved by the opposing Beyblade's attacks.
The purposes of defense types are to withstand heavy hits (primarily from attack types) and to not be knocked out of the stadium. Generally, there are two main types of defense type customizations: ones that rely on weight and ones that rely on grip.

==Weight==
Generally, the heavier an object is the harder it is to move that object. An example of a defense customization that relies on weight is:
* '''AR:''' Upper Dragoon ([[Master Dragoon]] , [[Kid Dragoon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Takara]] [[Metal Driger]])
* '''BB:''' SG Metal Ball ([[Draciel S]]) with four metal balls

Additionally, more weight means higher spin rate.
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==Grip==
Generally, the more grip (friction) an object has the harder it is to move that object. An example of a defense customization that relies on grip/friction is:
* '''AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''S-AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Left SG]] (Bearing Version 2) ([[Wolborg 2]])
* '''BB:''' Defense Grip Base 2 ([[Wolborg 2]])

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[CWD Free Survivor]]
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core 2 ([[Jiraiya MS]])

These type of defense customizations utilize gripped tips. The rubbery grip creates more friction between the beyblade and the stadium floor making it harder to be knocked around.

==Overall==
In essence, defense types are made to beat [[Attack]] types. Extra weight or more friction between the stadium floor and the beyblade definitely help to withstand heavy hits from attack types. However, defense types fall prey to [[Survival]] types. Since they are so heavy (or there is an increase in friction), defense types don't spin for very long, whereas survival types are lightweight and designed to spin for longer.

Draciel S

2009-01-01T02:38:33Z

Cye Kinomiya: /* Gallery */

{{Beybox
| image = DracielS.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon S (Storm)
| item number = H-92
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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== Attack Ring (AR): Cross Spike ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

Much like most other Draciel attack rings, Cross Spike is pretty much useless.

== Weight Disk (WD): Eight Balance ==

See [[Wide Weight Disks | Eight Balance]].

== Spin Gear (SG): Right SG ==

See [[Spin Gear | Right SG]].

== Blade Base (BB): SG Metal Ball ==

* '''Weight:''' 10 grams

SG Metal Ball is one of the best bases for [[Defense]] type customizations, especially those that rely on weight. It comes with a ball tip that is made out of metal. The movement pattern of this tip suits defense types well. It generally stays in one spot. The base contains two slots towards the outside with a metal ball in each slot. It is legal to place up to two metal balls in each slot. The extra weight from the metal balls combined with the movement pattern of the tip make SG Metal Ball one of the most effective bases for defense.
=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===
You can make great defense types with SG Metal Ball. As mentioned previously, you can add more weight to your combos by adding two extra metal balls. Be careful not to make your combos too heavy though.

* '''AR:''' Tiger Defenser ([[Driger S]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Takara]] [[Metal Driger]])
* '''BB:''' SG Metal Ball ([[Draciel S]])

==Gallery==
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== Overall ==

Draciel S's SG Metal Ball Base is one of the most popular parts for defense type customization. All serious players should own copies of Draciel S.

[[Category:Beyblade]]

Draciel S

2009-01-01T02:37:55Z

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{{Beybox
| image = DracielS.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon S (Storm)
| item number = H-92
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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== Attack Ring (AR): Cross Spike ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

Much like most other Draciel attack rings, Cross Spike is pretty much useless.

== Weight Disk (WD): Eight Balance ==

See [[Wide Weight Disks | Eight Balance]].

== Spin Gear (SG): Right SG ==

See [[Spin Gear | Right SG]].

== Blade Base (BB): SG Metal Ball ==

* '''Weight:''' 10 grams

SG Metal Ball is one of the best bases for [[Defense]] type customizations, especially those that rely on weight. It comes with a ball tip that is made out of metal. The movement pattern of this tip suits defense types well. It generally stays in one spot. The base contains two slots towards the outside with a metal ball in each slot. It is legal to place up to two metal balls in each slot. The extra weight from the metal balls combined with the movement pattern of the tip make SG Metal Ball one of the most effective bases for defense.
=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===
You can make great defense types with SG Metal Ball. As mentioned previously, you can add more weight to your combos by adding two extra metal balls. Be careful not to make your combos too heavy though.

* '''AR:''' Tiger Defenser ([[Driger S]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Takara]] [[Metal Driger]])
* '''BB:''' SG Metal Ball ([[Draciel S]])

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:DragoonS 1.jpg|Top view
Image:DragoonS 2.jpg|3/4 view
Image:DragoonS 3.jpg|Side view
Image:DragoonS 4.jpg|Bottom view
</gallery>

== Overall ==

Draciel S's SG Metal Ball Base is one of the most popular parts for defense type customization. All serious players should own copies of Draciel S.

[[Category:Beyblade]]

File:DracielS.jpg

2009-01-01T02:37:28Z

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Draciel S

2009-01-01T02:36:36Z

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{{Beybox
| image = Beyblade_Basic_Starter_Set_with_Shooter_Draciel_S_.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon S (Storm)
| item number = H-92
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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== Attack Ring (AR): Cross Spike ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

Much like most other Draciel attack rings, Cross Spike is pretty much useless.

== Weight Disk (WD): Eight Balance ==

See [[Wide Weight Disks | Eight Balance]].

== Spin Gear (SG): Right SG ==

See [[Spin Gear | Right SG]].

== Blade Base (BB): SG Metal Ball ==

* '''Weight:''' 10 grams

SG Metal Ball is one of the best bases for [[Defense]] type customizations, especially those that rely on weight. It comes with a ball tip that is made out of metal. The movement pattern of this tip suits defense types well. It generally stays in one spot. The base contains two slots towards the outside with a metal ball in each slot. It is legal to place up to two metal balls in each slot. The extra weight from the metal balls combined with the movement pattern of the tip make SG Metal Ball one of the most effective bases for defense.
=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===
You can make great defense types with SG Metal Ball. As mentioned previously, you can add more weight to your combos by adding two extra metal balls. Be careful not to make your combos too heavy though.

* '''AR:''' Tiger Defenser ([[Driger S]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Takara]] [[Metal Driger]])
* '''BB:''' SG Metal Ball ([[Draciel S]])

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:DragoonS 1.jpg|Top view
Image:DragoonS 2.jpg|3/4 view
Image:DragoonS 3.jpg|Side view
Image:DragoonS 4.jpg|Bottom view
</gallery>

== Overall ==

Draciel S's SG Metal Ball Base is one of the most popular parts for defense type customization. All serious players should own copies of Draciel S.

[[Category:Beyblade]]

2008-07-08T19:06:07Z

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A Zombie customization is a Beyblade combo that is designed to:

* Steal spin from the opponent
* Have "life after death"

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==Spin Stealing==

The most commonly known aspect of Zombie Beyblades, spin stealing refers to when your Beyblade uses the momentum of the opposing Beyblade to keep itself spinning. To do this, your Beyblade must be spinning in the opposite direction of the opponent's Beyblade. When the opponent's Beyblade hits yours, your Beyblade will use the rotation of the other Beyblade to propel itself to keep moving. In order to do this properly zombie blades must have a free spinning tip supported by bearings.

==Life After Death==

The origin of the name "Zombie" is not its ability to steal spin, but its "life after death" ability. The term "Life After Death" is used to describe a zombie's ability to continue spinning on its side after it has fallen over. If your beyblade is still making complete rotations it is still considered to be spinning. To have this ability, your Beyblade must be perfectly round at the points it touches the stadium when it falls over. For this reason Wide Survivor is the best weight disk to use on zombie type combos.

==Parts Selection==

To build a true Zombie, there is a very specific list of parts that will work correctly. Below you will find a list of parts that will work with Zombie Beyblades along with their advantages and disadvantages.

===Attack Rings===

* '''Wing Cross ([[Bistool]], [[Gekiryu-oh]], [[Ultimate Frostic Dranzer]]:''' This AR is very light and the weight is distributed evenly. Unfortunately, this AR can only be used in right spin.

* '''Gyro AR ([[Bearing Gyros Magical Barancer]], [[Bearing Gyros Magical Layer]], [[Bearing Gyros Magical Stander]]):''' This AR is the perfect AR for [[Survival]]-type Beyblades. It has a perfectly round form with four small wings to steal spin. However, the Beyblades it originates from are incredibly rare.

* '''Twin Horn ([[Gabriel]]):''' This AR has a very round shape and small notches to steal spin from the opposing Beyblade. It also has a small amount of smash attack that can occasionally knock out the opposing Beyblade. Unfortunately, this can also cause Beyblades using Twin Horn to recoil. It is important to note that the Hasbro version of Twin Horn was modified to support a Sub-Ring and thus, only the Takara version should be used for Zombies.

* '''Tiger Defenser ([[Driger S]], Hasbro's [[Jumping Base]]):''' This AR is very compact and has small points where it can steal spin.

* '''War Lion ([[Galeon]], [[BBA Balancer]]):''' This AR is very compact and has small points where it can steal spin. Also, War Lion's [[free-spinning]] Sub-Ring prevents it from being hit hard by the opposing Beyblade.

* '''Turtle Survivor ([[Metal Draciel]], [[Master Dranzer]]):''' One of the less popular choices, it has great potential. It is very lightweight with perfect balance, and the four wings line up perfectly with [[Wide Survivor]] to steal spin.

===Weight Disks===

* [[Wide Survivor]] is the only proper choice for a Zombie combo. Its perfectly circular shape allows for life-after-death and lines up with most ARs well enough to steal spin. Some players who could not obtain Wide Survivor have attempted to build "Zombie-likes" using either [[Wide Defense]] or [[10-Wide]]. However, these combos will not work as effectively.

===Spin Gears===

* '''Bearing Base ([[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]]):''' Although this BB does not have an SG, the metal shaft can be placed in Bearing SG ([[Wolborg]]) and Bearing SG 2 ([[Wolborg 2]]) to allow compatibility with [[4-Layer]] and [[5-Layer]] customization.

* '''Bearing SG ([[Wolborg]]):''' The most basic tip selection. However, only the [[Takara]] version is suitable; [[Hasbro]]'s Bearing SG has design flaws in the sharpness of the tip and the straightness of the shaft.

* '''Bearing SG 2 ([[Wolborg 2]]):''' Using this tip, you will sacrifice [[Survival]] for [[Defense]] ability. If you are facing a Beyblade with a significant amount of [[Attack]] ability, this tip may be a better choice than the others.

* '''Bearing Core ([[Burning Kerberus]]):''' Not to be confused with [[Wolborg MS]]'s Bearing Core, this Bearing Core is inserted into a [[Neo SG]]. Bearing Core is unique in that it has three bearings: two in the shaft and one in the tip. The one in the tip cannot be replaced, but the ones in the shaft can. It includes one [[NSK shield bearing]] and one [[metal bearing]]; you must replaced the metal bearing with an NSK shield bearing. The tip of Bearing Core is sharper than the previous tips, but it also has a lower angle that allows it to be shot into Attack-mode like a [[Metal Change]] tip.

===Blade Bases===

* '''Bearing Base ([[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]]):''' This BB, like the SG of [[Burning Kerberus]], can hold two [[NSK shield bearings]]. However, one of the included bearings is a [[metal bearing]] and must be replaced. Unfortunately, this BB can't be shot in left spin.

* '''Defense Grip 2 ([[Wolborg 2]]):''' A round an evenly-weighted base that serves itself well to all of the above-listed SGs except for Bearing Core. However, this BB cannot use SP (Support Parts).

* '''Customize Grip ([[Dragoon V2]]):''' Dragoon V2's tip can be removed and Bearing SG, Bearing SG 2 and Bearing Core can all be inserted. This BB is the only way to use Bearing SG and Bearing SG 2 in conjunction with SP.

* '''Customize Bearing ([[Burning Kerberus]]):''' Only the Bearing Core can fit into this BB; however, it is sleeker and smaller than Customize Grip.

===Support Parts===

* '''Cross Survivor ([[Dranzer V2]]):''' These SP slope upwards to protect against [[Upper Attack]], and have four symmetrical notches that can steal spin in either spin direction.

* '''Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]]):''' These SP are perfectly round with small bumps running along the edge that will assist slightly in spin-stealing.

* '''Survivor Ring ([[Dark Series]]):''' These SP are perfectly round with three small wings that assist greatly in stealing spin. Must be used with a left-spin Beyblade.

==Tuning==
===Bearing Tuning===
To make a true zombie the bearings on your beyblade must be tuned. There is a grease inside the bearings that keeps them from rusting. This grease creates friction. To reduce the friction remove the grease. To remove the grease from your bearings you need paint thinner (or something that can produce the same effect), two cases that can close, and some kind of desiccant (something that maintains a state of dryness). Pour the paint thinner into the case and then place your bearings in the case, and close it. Shake the case for five minutes. The paint thinner should change color. When this happens remove the paint thinner and pour in new paint thinner. Let it sit for about an hour and then remove the bearings. Place your desiccant in the other case and keep your bearings in it. Without the grease your bearings will rust exponentially faster which brings us to the next step.

===Coating===
To protect your bearings from rust you have to coat them in an oil like microlon (Microlon is used to create a dry-film lubrication that protects from rust and reduces friction.)
Pour the microlon in a bottle and place your bearings in. Let is sit for about an hour then remove the bearings. Dry your bearings with a hair dryer and repeat this process 3-5 times.

===Seasoning===
Even after being degreased there is still friction between the metal balls in the bearing. To reduce this connect your metal shaft to a motor and turn it on (The motor for remote control cars works)
When your bearings start to make noise the seasoning is complete. This can take from 1-5 days. Seasoning will make the metal balls in your bearing in to perfect sphere shapes.

Zombie

2008-07-08T18:22:59Z

Cye Kinomiya: /* Life After Death */

2007-10-28T20:13:00Z

Cye Kinomiya: /* Blade Base (B: Storm Grip */

{{Beybox
| image = Dragoon_S.gif
| full item name = Dragoon S (Storm)
| item number = 34
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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== Attack Ring (AR): Reverse Dragon ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

Reverse Dragon is pretty much useless. It is severely outdated and there are many better choices for attack type purposes. Reverse Dragon was the first attack ring designed for attacking in left spin.

== Weight Disk (WD): 8-Wide ==

See [[8-Wide]].

== Spin Gear (SG): Left SG ==

See [[Left SG]].

== Blade Base (B: Storm Grip ==

* '''Weight:''' 4 grams

Storm Grip is one of the most popular bases for Upper Attack types. Storm Grip comes with a flat, rubber tip. This makes combos with Storm Grip very fast and aggressive. One reason why this is one of the best bases for upper attack is it's height. Storm Grip is the lowest base ever created. In order for upper attack to work, your beyblade must me lower than your opponent's. Storm Grip is also the lightest blade base ever created.

=== Use in [Attack]] Customization ===

* '''AR:''' Upper Dragoon ([[Dragoon S]])
* '''WD:''' [[10-Heavy]]
* '''SG:''' [[Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Takara]] [[Metal Driger]])
* '''BB:''' Storm Grip ([[Dragoon S]])

The amazing Upper Attack ability of Upper Dragoon combined with Storm Grip's height and speed makes one of the most effective Upper Attack combinations made.

=== Rule Clarification: Tip Exchange ===

It is '''illegal''' to exchange the tip of SG Metal Change with any other tip.

== Other Versions ==

* [[Dragoon S]] - [[Phantom Force]] Version
* [[Dragoon S]] - [[BBA Championship]] Version
* [[Dragoon S]] - Limited Edition Blue Dragon Version

== Overall ==

Storm Grip Base is an extremely useful part, however the tip wears down very quickly. All serious players should own many copies of Dragoon S.

[[Category:Beyblade]]