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Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger

2012-03-16T09:28:38Z

Janstarblast: /* Overall */

{{Beybox
| image = Metaldragoonbearingstinger.jpg
| full item name = Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger
| item number = 18
| beyblade system = [[4-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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== Name Variation ==

[[Hasbro]] released this product under the name Bearing Stinger.

== Attack Ring (AR): Scissor Cutter ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

The AR of [[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]], Scissor Cutter, is thin and light with decent balance. It is not useful for survival/endurance/stamina or defense purposes, but it has usage as an attack AR. The normal version is far too fragile to use, but the Phantom Force version is more durable, albeit still quite fragile, and this version can be used quite effectively for [[Smash Attack]].

== Weight Disk (WD): Heavy ==

See [[Heavy Weight Disks | Heavy (WD)]].

== Blade Base (BB): Bearing Base ==

* '''Weight:''' 8 grams

Bearing Base is the important part of this Beyblade. The tip of the Bearing Base is [[free-spinning]]. Because of this, when the Beyblade is hit by an opposing Beyblade, it absorbs much of the damage and does not lose spin as easily. The shaft of Bearing Base is held in place by two [[bearings]] (one of the two is plastic, but it can be replaced by NSK [[Bearings|bearing]]), an attribute shared only with [[Burning Kerberus]] and [[Takara]]'s [[Zeus]]. Because of these double [[bearings]], Bearing Base can regain its balance quickly after being hit. The tip of this shaft is very sharp and made of a plastic that has low friction when compared to other tips. It is one of the best tips for [[survival]] Beyblades.

=== Mold Variations ===

[[Hasbro]]'s Bearing Base has a slight but important difference. The tip of the Beyblade is slightly sharper and made out of a harder plastic, resulting in more [[survival]] potential, but substantially less [[defense]] potential.

=== Using Bearing Base Shaft in Other Blade Bases ===

An important trick to learn using the Bearing Base is that the shaft can be removed and put into the casing of [[Wolborg]]'s shaft. This will allow you to use Bearing Stinger's tip in [[5-layer]] combos, which affords you the advantage of using a left spin direction with this tip, along with using [[Wolborg 2]]'s BB. This can even be extended into making [[6-Layer]] combos, as the SG of Wolborg can be placed in [[Dragoon V2]]'s BB. Using this method, you can use Bearing Base's tip in conjunction with SP.

=== Use in [[Zombie|Zombies]] ===

Bearing Base was the only BB choice for first generation [[Zombie|Zombies]]. It was effective for [[survival]], spin-stealing, and life after death. Even after the first generation, the shaft of Bearing Base could still be used in [[5-layer]] and [[6-layer]] Zombie combos.

==== Use in First Generation [[Zombie|Zombies]] ====

Before the release of [[Wolborg]], the only BB available for players wanting to use a [[Zombie]] strategy -- or create any meaningful [[survival]] type -- was Bearing Base. The problem was that since this Beyblade did not use an SG, it was difficult to change its spin direction. However, using the AR of [[Roller Defenser]] in a certain fashion, players were able to change spin direction.

An example combo would be:

* '''AR:''' Roller Defense Ring ([[Roller Defenser]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''BB:''' Bearing Base ([[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]])

==== Use in Second Generation [[Zombie|Zombies]] ====

After the release of [[Wolborg]] and [[Wolborg 2]], players had considerably more options when it came to building [[Zombie|Zombies]]. However, Bearing Base's tip was still a strong choice. Neither Wolborg nor Wolborg 2's tips provide the same pure [[survival]] potential. Luckily, the casing for Wolborg's shaft allowed the Bearing Base shaft to be exchanged with it. Unfortunately, the ability to use two bearings is lost.

An example combo would be:

* '''AR:''' Tiger Defense ([[Driger S]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin Gear#A to F Series Spin Gears | Left SG]] (Bearing Version) ([[Wolborg]])
* '''Shaft:''' Bearing Base ([[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]])
* '''BB:''' Defense Grip Base 2 ([[Wolborg 2]])

==== Use in Third Generation [[Zombie|Zombies]] ====

Even during the [[6-layer]] generation, Bearing Base's shaft could still be used to strong results. The trick is similar to second generation [[Zombie|Zombies]].

An example combo would be:

* '''AR:''' Twin Horn ([[Gabriel]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Takara]] Version])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin Gear#A to F Series Spin Gears | Left SG]] (Bearing Version) ([[Wolborg]])
* '''Shaft:''' Bearing Base ([[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])

==== Use in Survival Combos ====
Due to Bearing bases unrivaled endurance, it can be very useful in an endurance combo. The only BB that can even come close to matching it is Auto Change Base ([[Dranzer Auto Change Balancer]]).

An example combo would be:

* '''AR''' Wing Cutter ([[Dranzer Auto Change Balancer]])
* '''WD''' 10 Balance
* '''BB''' Bearing Base ([[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]]) With two NSK Shield Bearings.
This combo has great balance and terrific endurance, meaning it will generally win unless knocked out early, and can even best top-tier compact and balance combos, such as 10B-[[Bistool]].

== Other Versions ==

* '''Bearing Stinger''' - [[Phantom Force]] Version (Clear Blue)

== Gallery ==
====Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:Bearingstingfront.jpg|Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger (Front view)
Image:Bearingstingside.jpg|Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger (Underside)
Image:Bearingstingparts.jpg|Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger parts
Image:Bearingstingspgear2.jpg|Bearing Base Shaft (Hasbro)
Image:Bearingstingspgear.jpg|Inside of the casing
</gallery>

====Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger - Phantom Force====
<gallery>
Image:PhantomForceFront.JPG|Phantom Force (Front view)
Image:PhantomForceSide.JPG|Phantom Force (Side view)
Image:PhantomForceBottom.JPG|Phantom Force (Bottom view)
Image:PhantomForceParts.JPG|Phantom Force (Shaft)
</gallery>

== Overall ==

[[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]] is one of the most useful Beyblades released, mostly due to its BB and shaft. Unfortunately, it is also one of the oldest and rarest. Although the [[Phantom Force]] release alleviated this temporarily, it has now gone back to being practically impossible to track down. It is a shame, because it is also a Beyblade that every player should own. '''Every player should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

[[Category:Plastic Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]

Lightning L Drago 100HF

2012-01-06T08:25:55Z

Janstarblast: Added links

{{Beybox
| image = LightningLDrago1.jpg
| full item name = Lightning L. Drago 100HF
| item number = BB-43
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

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==Face: L Drago==
The Face on this Beyblade depicts a Dragon, Draco, one of the 88 constellations in space.

==Clear Wheel: L Drago==
*'''Weight:''' 3.7 grams

The L Drago Clear Wheel features three Dragon-head designs formed to create a circle. It carries a few distinct differences from most of the [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]];
* Left-spin only.
* Unique shape is only compatible with Lightning Metal Wheel.
* L Drago's unique function is mode change. Turning it 180° allows one to switch between two modes on the Metal Wheel; Upper to Multi-Hit Mode. The Clear Wheel allows this differentiation since it covers three of the six protrusions at all times.

==Metal Wheel: Lightning==
*'''Weight:''' 30 grams
This Wheel is characterized by its prominent Smash Attack in Upper Mode. Of the total six protrusions, three are of the ‘Upper Mode’ and three are of the ‘Multi-Hit mode’. To switch between these modes, the Beyblade would need to be disassembled, and then the L Drago Clear Wheel rotated 180°.

Of the two available modes it is widely considered that ‘Upper Mode’ is superior. Contrary to the name, the strength of this wheel doesn’t come from [[Upper Attack]], but [[Smash Attack]]. Lightning does suffer from some [[Recoil]], but this problem can easily be rectified with both MF and RF. Paired with the right Track, Lightning can provide a ferocious Smash Attack. Though a good Attack Wheel, Lightning faced problems in beating heavier Defense wheels, most notably Basalt; which was over 17 grams heavier than Lightning. It was also directly outclassed by Blitz and VariAres upon their release in terms of pure Smash Attack. Not only do they both provide better Smash Attack, but they are also significantly heavier; a common attribute among 4D System Metal Wheels when compared to previously released Wheels in the Hybrid Wheel System.

===Use in Attack Customization===
A current top-tier Attack combo is MF Lightning L Drago BD145LRF (Upper Mode). Metal Face and LRF help reduce the recoil Lightning experiences, and BD145 boosts Lightning's weight which aids it in creating better smashes and also defending itself when against other Attack combos.

==Track: 100==
*'''Weight:''' 1.0 grams
This track is currently the third lowest track available, but is outclassed in terms of [[Attack]] and [[Survival | Stamina]] by the 85 and 90 Tracks. 100 usually has no problem with floor scrapes, and while it is generally an outclassed part, is still competitively viable, particularly in Attack customizations where it is able to make good contact with most opposing Beyblades.

==Use in Stamina Customization==
If 85 or 90 are not available, 100 can be put to use in the custom Earth Bull 100WD.

==Use in Attack Customization==
If 85 and 90 are not available, 100 can be put to good use in the combo MF Lightning L Drago 100LRF.

==Use in Defense Customization==
If 85 or 90 are not available, 100 can be put to use in the custom MF-H Basalt Kerbecs 100RS.

==Bottom: Hole Flat==
*'''Weight:''' 0.5 grams

HF has a very similar movement speed to that of F, with the main difference being a slight [[Survival | Stamina]] improvement due to the hole in the middle of the tip. However, this comes with the detriment of even less grip to the stadium floor than F, as well as increased fragility.

==Other Versions==
*''' Lightning L. Drago 100HF Kyokuryuu ver. ''' - Coro Coro Limited Edition (Black Clear Wheel, Track and Bottom; Gold Metal Wheel)
*'''Lightning L. Drago 100HF Hasbro Recolor ver.''' - Hasbro Beyblade Metal Fusion Super Vortex Battle Set ( Gold Chrome Clear wheel, Red Chrome Metal wheel, blue track and bottom)
*'''Lightning L drago 100HF'''- Faceoff: Dragon Bite Strike (dark blue heads, "L drago" word removed from face)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:00LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Upper Mode)
Image:002LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Multi-hit Mode)
Image:01LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Upper Mode)
Image:03LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Multi-hit Mode)
Image:006LLDrago.JPG|Lightning Metal Wheel
Image:07LLDrago.JPG|Lightning Metal Wheel
Image:04LLDrago.JPG|L Drago Clear Wheel
Image:05LLDrago.JPG|L Drago Clear Wheel
Image:08LLDrago.JPG|100 Track
Image:0009LLDrago.JPG|Hole Flat
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Lightning L Drago 100HF]] is a useful Beyblade with more than one top-tier part included. While Hole Flat is only adequate, the 100 Track is an alternative to the 90 and 85 Tracks; which are more difficult to obtain. However, the real reason to own this Beyblade is Lightning L Drago; its effective [[Smash Attack]] in Upper mode makes it a worthwhile purchase for all Bladers. '''Every Blader should own Multiples of this Beyblade.'''
[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]

Lightning L Drago 100HF

2012-01-06T08:21:52Z

Janstarblast: Updated the Lightning MW part, with Kei's permission!

{{Beybox
| image = LightningLDrago1.jpg
| full item name = Lightning L. Drago 100HF
| item number = BB-43
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

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==Face: L Drago==
The Face on this Beyblade depicts a Dragon, Draco, one of the 88 constellations in space.

==Clear Wheel: L Drago==
*'''Weight:''' 3.7 grams

The L Drago Clear Wheel features three Dragon-head designs formed to create a circle. It carries a few distinct differences from most of the [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]];
* Left-spin only.
* Unique shape is only compatible with Lightning Metal Wheel.
* L Drago's unique function is mode change. Turning it 180° allows one to switch between two modes on the Metal Wheel; Upper to Multi-Hit Mode. The Clear Wheel allows this differentiation since it covers three of the six protrusions at all times.

==Metal Wheel: Lightning==
*'''Weight:''' 30 grams
This Wheel is characterized by its prominent Smash Attack in Upper Mode. Of the total six protrusions, three are of the ‘Upper Mode’ and three are of the ‘Multi-Hit mode’. To switch between these modes, the Beyblade would need to be disassembled, and then the L Drago Clear Wheel rotated 180°.

Of the two available modes it is widely considered that ‘Upper Mode’ is superior. Contrary to the name, the strength of this wheel doesn’t come from Upper Attack, but Smash Attack. Lightning does suffer from some recoil, but this problem can easily be rectified with both MF and RF. Paired with the right Track, Lightning can provide a ferocious Smash Attack. Though a good Attack Wheel, Lightning faced problems in beating heavier Defense wheels, most notably Basalt; which was over 17 grams heavier than Lightning. It was also directly outclassed by Blitz and VariAres upon their release in terms of pure Smash Attack. Not only do they both provide better Smash Attack, but they are also significantly heavier; a common attribute among 4D System Metal Wheels when compared to previously released Wheels in the Hybrid Wheel System.

===Use in Attack Customization===
A current top-tier Attack combo is MF Lightning L Drago BD145LRF (Upper Mode). Metal Face and LRF help reduce the recoil Lightning experiences, and BD145 boosts Lightning's weight which aids it in creating better smashes and also defending itself when against other Attack combos.

==Track: 100==
*'''Weight:''' 1.0 grams
This track is currently the third lowest track available, but is outclassed in terms of [[Attack]] and [[Survival | Stamina]] by the 85 and 90 Tracks. 100 usually has no problem with floor scrapes, and while it is generally an outclassed part, is still competitively viable, particularly in Attack customizations where it is able to make good contact with most opposing Beyblades.

==Use in Stamina Customization==
If 85 or 90 are not available, 100 can be put to use in the custom Earth Bull 100WD.

==Use in Attack Customization==
If 85 and 90 are not available, 100 can be put to good use in the combo MF Lightning L Drago 100LRF.

==Use in Defense Customization==
If 85 or 90 are not available, 100 can be put to use in the custom MF-H Basalt Kerbecs 100RS.

==Bottom: Hole Flat==
*'''Weight:''' 0.5 grams

HF has a very similar movement speed to that of F, with the main difference being a slight [[Survival | Stamina]] improvement due to the hole in the middle of the tip. However, this comes with the detriment of even less grip to the stadium floor than F, as well as increased fragility.

==Other Versions==
*''' Lightning L. Drago 100HF Kyokuryuu ver. ''' - Coro Coro Limited Edition (Black Clear Wheel, Track and Bottom; Gold Metal Wheel)
*'''Lightning L. Drago 100HF Hasbro Recolor ver.''' - Hasbro Beyblade Metal Fusion Super Vortex Battle Set ( Gold Chrome Clear wheel, Red Chrome Metal wheel, blue track and bottom)
*'''Lightning L drago 100HF'''- Faceoff: Dragon Bite Strike (dark blue heads, "L drago" word removed from face)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:00LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Upper Mode)
Image:002LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Multi-hit Mode)
Image:01LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Upper Mode)
Image:03LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Multi-hit Mode)
Image:006LLDrago.JPG|Lightning Metal Wheel
Image:07LLDrago.JPG|Lightning Metal Wheel
Image:04LLDrago.JPG|L Drago Clear Wheel
Image:05LLDrago.JPG|L Drago Clear Wheel
Image:08LLDrago.JPG|100 Track
Image:0009LLDrago.JPG|Hole Flat
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Lightning L Drago 100HF]] is a useful Beyblade with more than one top-tier part included. While Hole Flat is only adequate, the 100 Track is an alternative to the 90 and 85 Tracks; which are more difficult to obtain. However, the real reason to own this Beyblade is Lightning L Drago; its effective [[Smash Attack]] in Upper mode makes it a worthwhile purchase for all Bladers. '''Every Blader should own Multiples of this Beyblade.'''
[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]