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Virgo DF145BS

2010-12-24T18:27:42Z

Ra: /* Track: Down Force 145 */

{{Beybox
| image = VirgoDF145BS.jpg
| full item name = Virgo DF145BS
| item number = BB-22
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]
| beyblade type = [[Survival | Stamina]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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==Face: Virgo==
The Face depicts '''Virgo''', the sixth astrological sign of the Zodiac.

==Wheel: Virgo==
*'''Weight:''' 37 grams
Virgo is one of the most smooth, circular Wheels currently available. Its circular shape is composed of two large, and long slopes which connect with each other to form the circle; however, despite their appearance, they don't offer any effective [[Upper Attack]]. These properties lend themselves well to [[Survival | Stamina]], and despite its relatively average weight in comparison to other Wheels, Virgo has found its place among the best Stamina-based Wheels currently available.

===IMPORTANT: Mold Variations===
One very important thing to note is the different mold variations that have been discovered for Virgo. Just looking at the Wheels themselves, it is impossible to tell what the actual difference in the mold is. However, through testing, it has been determined that there is balance issues that certain Virgo Wheels encounter. Some of them have been reported not having a solo spin time above three minutes while others are able to spin for over five minutes. The disparities between the Virgo Wheels cannot be ignored, so it is encouraged to test your Virgo Wheel by itself before using it in a competitive situation.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
You can put Virgo's great [[Survival | Stamina]] abilities to use in the custom, ''Virgo DF145SD''.

==Track: Down Force 145==
*'''Weight:''' 3 grams
==Track: Down Force 145==
*'''Weight:''' 3 grams
DF145 has four upward facing wings protruding from the top of the Track, which aside from giving it extra weight are meant to push air downwards. It is now outclassed for use in [[Survival|Stamina]] combinations. Intead, tracks such as AD145, 145, 100, 90, and even 85 are used.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
DF145 can be put to good use in the custom, ''Virgo DF145SD''.

==Bottom: Ball Sharp==
*'''Weight:''' 1 gram
BSs performance is quite similar to that of S. BS offers very little movement and as such gives no [[Attack]] potential. The pointed tip allows for very little friction between the Bottom and the stadium surface, which helps prevent the loss of [[spin velocity]]. BS has decent [[Survival | Stamina]], but because the tip is so fine, it experiences the same balance issues that S does. Both D and SD are much better choices for Stamina.

==Other Versions==
[[Image:RBV2Virgos.jpg|thumb|RBV2 Virgos]]
*'''Virgo 125BS''' - [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces]] (Purple)
*'''Virgo 100B''' - [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces]] (Blue)
*'''Virgo DF145BS''' - [[Metal Fight Beyblade#WBBA | WBBA Exclusive]] (Gold)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Virgo.jpg|Virgo DF145BS
Image:Virgo2.jpg|Virgo DF145BS side view
Image:Virgo3.jpg|Virgo
Image:Virgo4.jpg|Virgo bottom view
Image:Virgo5.jpg|DF145
Image:Virgo6.jpg|DF145 side view
Image:Virgo7.jpg|BS
</gallery>

==Overall==
'''Virgo''' has found its place as the best Stamina Wheel currently available, and that fact alone should be enough to warrant a purchase, but the original version also comes with DF145, one of the most popular Tracks for Stamina. BS may have been outclassed from the day it was released, but both Virgo and DF145 more than make up for it. '''Every blader should own multiples of this Beyblade'''.

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
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Dark Cancer CH120SF

2010-12-24T00:48:31Z

Ra: /* Metal Wheel: Dark */

{{Beybox
| image = MFB DarkCancer.jpg
| full item name = Dark Cancer CH120SF
| item number = BB-55
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance | Balance]]
| starter or booster = Booster
}}

'''Note:''' Cancer and CH120 were originally released in [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] as the "rare" Beyblade, but because both of Mad Cancer's unique parts were re-released as a non-Light Wheel Beyblade, we have chosen to publish this article under the name of its regular Booster release, Dark Cancer CH120SF instead of the original release, Mad Cancer CH120FS.

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==Name Change==
Dark Cancer was re-named Dark '''Gasher''' for [[Hasbro]]'s release, and subsequently had the word "Cancer" removed from the Face, and a new purple design behind the original Face design.

==Face: Cancer==
The Face on this Beyblade depicts '''Cancer''', the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac. Its Zodiac symbol is the Crab.

==Clear Wheel: Cancer==
*'''Weight:''' 3.0 grams
The Cancer Clear Wheel featured in [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] is of a brighter red, while the BB-55 Booster version is slightly darker. Both are identical in shape and weight.

==Metal Wheel: Dark==
*'''Weight:''' 31.4 grams
Dark has twelve spikes facing the clockwise direction. These protrusions are closely packed together with minimal space between each, resulting in an overall round shape. This shape hinders the Metal Wheel in two ways: its protrusions are not pronounced enough to provide sufficient [[Smash Attack]], while the perimeter is interrupted too frequently for sufficient [[Survival | Stamina]]. Additionally, its weight is distributed over too large a surface area, but Hasbro's Dark has proven to have decent defense capabilities.

==Track: Change 120==
*'''Weight:''' 2.7 grams
CH120 is without a doubt this Beyblade's most useful part. This Track is unique as it features a height-changing gimmick. The user is allowed a choice of using 120 or 145 as the Track's height. This is done by rotating the bottom portion of the Track and pulling/pushing the central part out/in, and then rotating the bottom portion back to lock the height. Importantly, this can be done between each round of a match, as it does not involve any part-swapping.

The advantages of this Track are plentiful. Its most obvious benefit is allowing the user to change the height of their Beyblade between rounds; this means that the user can adapt their strategy to counter the opponents during a match. The below customization, Libra CH120RF, uses this function to great effect.

Furthermore, CH120 is currently the only Track featuring a 120 height. This height is useful for many [[Attack]] types.

===Use in Balance Customization===
'''NOTE: The Libra Wheel is now ''banned'' under WBO Organized Play Official Rules. This example will be kept solely for informational purposes.'''

CH120 has found use in a very specific [[Balance]] customization; in fact, it is really the only competitively viable [[Balance]] customization at this point in time. The custom is ''[[Libra DF145BS | Libra]] CH120RF''. Here is how it performs against the current staple customs:

* '''Versus Virgo DF145D -- use 120 height'''

Even though Libra is the heaviest Wheel ever created, because its weight is focused around the outside, it is still quite agile with RF. On its own, Libra is not a very effective [[Smash Attack]] Wheel, but its weight distribution in combination with the fast moving RF allow it to achieve an astonishing 90% win rate against [[Virgo DF145BS | Virgo]] DF145D. 120 height must be used in order for the Metal Wheels to make contact or it won't work.

* '''Versus Quetzalcoatl 90RF -- use 145 height'''

By switching to 145 height, the Track will absorb all of the hits dealt by [[Quetzalcoatl 90WF | Quetzalcoatl]]. The weight of [[Libra DF145BS | Libra]] combined with the grip of RF give it enough defense to withstand most attacks, and again, the win rate is 90%.

* '''Versus MF Libra C145WB -- use 120 height'''

The win ratio against the top tier [[Defense]] combo isn't that great -- only about 60% -- but this still isn't bad, considering how strong it is against the other two types. If you can avoid using this combo against Defense-types, you should, but if you're forced into that situation you can win with a perfect shot and a little luck.

To effectively use this custom, you absolutely must be able to perform [[Sliding Shoot]] because the window for landing a successful attack is much smaller than with other Storm or Quetzalcoatl-based Attackers. A skilled Blader can use this customization as an answer to almost anything that is thrown at them.

===Use in Attack Customization===
''MF Lightning L Drago CH120RF'' is a top-tier [[Attack]] customization. Use whichever height matches up best with the opposing Beyblades Wheel. This will allow Lightning (Upper Mode) to make optimum contact with opposing Beyblades.

===Use in Defense Customization===
CH120 can be used as an alternative to other [[Defense]] Tracks such as C145; ''MF Earth Aquario CH120WB (145 mode)'' is a viable Defense customization.

==Bottom: Semi-Flat==
*'''Weight:''' 0.6 grams
SF is a Balance Bottom. The tip is distinctly similar to [[SG Semi-Flat]] from the Plastic Generation, in that it is a sharp tip with a flattened end. As a result, SF displays a combination of [[Attack]] qualities and [[Survival | Stamina]] qualities, moving in a semi-aggressive pattern. Because of this however, the two attributes are compromised, culminating in an average performance in both categories. Because there are few top-tier [[Balance]] customizations and [[Compact]] customizations, SF is relatively useless.

==Other Versions==
[[Image:MadCancer2.jpg|thumb|150px|Mad Cancer CH120FS from RBVL1]]
*'''Mad Cancer CH120FS''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol. 1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] (Red, all parts clear dark red)
*'''Earth Cancer DF145ES''' - [[Random Booster Vol. 4 Mirage Virgo]] (Blue)
*'''Dark Gasher CH120FS'''- Beyblade Metal Fusion
*'''Rock Gasher DF145WB''' Faceoff: Lightning Screwdriver (Painted parts , Brown)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:01darkcancer.jpg|Dark Cancer CH120SF
Image:02darkcancer.jpg|Dark Cancer CH120SF 3/4 view
Image:03darkcancer.jpg|Dark Cancer CH120SF side View
Image:05DarkBull.JPG|Dark top view
Image:06DarkBull.JPG|Dark bottom view
Image:04darkcancer.jpg|Cancer clear wheel
Image:05darkcancer.jpg|Cancer clear wheel
Image:06darkcancer.jpg|CH120
Image:08darkcancer.jpg|CH145
Image:09darkcancer.jpg|SF
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Dark Cancer CH120SF]]'s defining part is CH120, an exceptionally useful Track which can be used in a whole host of customization possibilities. While Dark and SF are relatively useless parts, CH120 makes this a more than worthwhile purchase. '''Every Blader should own at least one of this Beyblade'''.

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
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Dark Bull H145SD

2010-12-24T00:45:32Z

Ra: /* Metal Wheel: Dark */

{{Beybox
| image = MFB DarkBull.jpg
| full item name = Dark Bull H145SD
| item number = BB-40
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance | Balance]]
| starter or booster = Booster
}}

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==Face: Bull==
The face on this Beyblade depicts a '''Bull''', which is represented by Taurus in the Zodiac symbols.
It's coloring is slightly different from its MF counterpart.

==Clear Wheel: Bull==
*'''Weight:''' 3.3 grams
Bull's original release colour is red, and features a two-winged design with two small openings between each wing. It is the heaviest Clear Wheel with excellent weight distribution. This makes it one of the best choices for [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | HWS]] based [[Defense]] and [[Survival|Stamina]] customizations.

==Metal Wheel: Dark==
*'''Weight:''' 31.4 grams
Dark has twelve spikes facing the clockwise direction. These protrusions are closely packed together with minimal space between each, resulting in an overall round shape. This shape hinders the Metal Wheel in two ways: its protrusions are not pronounced enough to provide sufficient [[Smash Attack]], while the perimeter is interrupted too frequently for sufficient [[Survival | Stamina]]. Additionally, its weight is distributed over too large a surface area, but Hasbro's Dark has proven to have decent defense capabilities.

==Track: Horn 145==
*'''Weight:''' 4 grams
*'''Height:''' 14.5 millimeters
H145 has two wings with two various protrusions, representing the horns of a Bull surrounding its perimeter. These four points are meant to provide [[Smash Attack]], and they do succeed on some levels. However, because the horns are so pronounced, and because the gaps between the wings are so wide, significant recoil is produced, especially when used in combination with small Metal Wheels that allow the Horns to extend well past the perimeter of the Wheel.

While H145 may not be an entirely noteworthy part as far as competitive customizations go, it is still quite a fun part to play with. You can score many impressive KO's with the recoil it produces in the first few seconds of a battle, but at the same time, this recoil does work against you in some battles, causing a self-KO or if not, a severe loss of [[Survival | Stamina]].

===IMPORTANT: Mold Variations===
[[Image:12DarkBull.JPG|thumb|H145 Track (second mold)]]
*'''Weight:''' 4.3 grams
H145 has two different molds. The first version's wings were not reinforced in anyway, so they were prone to breakages in some cases. The second mold which was brought into production a couple months after it was originally released rectified this problem by reinforcing the wings with a significant amount of plastic between the inside of the wings and the outside of the Track. This increased the weight of the Track to 4.3 grams, only .2 grams lighter than the second heaviest Track, GB145. The increased weight not only reduces breakages, but it also marginally helps reduce the recoil it produces.

===Use in Smash Attack Customization===
H145's recoil can be utilized best in combination with the equally recoil-producing [[Sagittario 145S | Sagittario]] Wheel, in the custom, ''MF Sagittario H145RF''. Both MF and RF help reduce the amount of recoil produced by this customization, and RF of course increases its movement speed.

==Bottom: Semi-Defense==
[[Image:09EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD]]
*'''Weight:''' 0.5 grams
SD is the reason to buy this Beyblade. Just as the Semi-Flat Bottom has a sharper tip than Flat, so too does Semi-Defense when compared to Defense. Before the release of SD, D was the absolute best [[Survival | Stamina]] Bottom available, but SD quickly took over the top spot, as is evidenced by the following tests:

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'''Virgo DF145D vs. Virgo DF145SD'''
*Balance Stadium
*Alternating Shots
*Beylauncher
*20 Battles

'''Results:'''
*''Virgo DF145SD:'' 18 wins
*''Virgo DF145D:'' 2 wins
*''SD win percentage:'' 90%
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SD is not able to wobble as much as D, so for defensive purposes, D should still be chosen over SD if you are trying to add some Stamina to your Defense custom. That being said, WD would be a better choice than D for that situation, and also arguably for Stamina as well because with the even wider tip. With it, it is allowed to circle the stadium in some situations when it is on a larger angle towards the end of a battle, thus outspinning D or SD based opponents. However, sometimes this does not happen, and SD easily knocks over the wobbling WD custom before it topples over itself.

It really comes down to personal preference when deciding whether to use SD or WD because they are so closely matched. For pure Stamina it impossible to tell which would win a given match, but WD would prepare you for more situations by being able to take hits better than SD. Test both and decide for yourself which one works best for what you are trying to do.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
SD is arguably the best of the “Defense” series of Bottoms, and its effectiveness can be utilized in the custom ''Burn Bull DF145SD''.

==Other Versions==
*'''Heat Bull D125WB''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B]] (Light Blue)
*'''Mad Bull C145HF''' - Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B (Turquoise)
*'''Rock Bull WD145HF''' - [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis]] (Navy)
*'''Flame Bull 105WB''' - Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis (Powder Blue)
*'''Flame Bull 100F''' - Faceoff: Lion Gale Force Wall (Painted Parts, Orange)
*'''Dark Bull H145SD''' - Faceoff: Red Horn Uppercut(Painted Parts, Orange with black stripes)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:01DarkBull.JPG|Dark Bull H145SD
Image:02DarkBull.JPG|Dark Bull H145SD 3/4 view
Image:003DarkBull.JPG|Dark Bull H145SD side view
Image:04DarkBull.JPG|Dark Bull H145SD bottom view
Image:00DarkBull.JPG|Dark Bull
Image:05DarkBull.JPG|Dark top view
Image:06DarkBull.JPG|Dark bottom view
Image:07DarkBull.JPG|Bull Clear Wheel
Image:08DarkBull.JPG|Bull Clear Wheel
Image:09DarkBull.JPG|H145 Track side view (first mold)
Image:10DarkBull.JPG|H145 Track (first mold)
Image:11DarkBull.JPG|SD
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Dark Bull H145SD]] does have a few noteworthy parts, but really, only one absolutely necessary part; SD. SD is arguably the best [[Survival | Stamina]] Bottom available, so that alone should be reason enough to purchase one. But, there is also H145 which is fun to experiment with, and Bull, the heaviest right-spin Clear Wheel. '''Every Blader should own at least one of this Beyblade.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
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Dark Wolf DF145FS

2010-12-24T00:43:22Z

Ra: /* Metal Wheel: Dark */

{{Beybox
| image = Dark Wolf.jpg
| full item name = Dark Wolf DF145FS
| item number = BB-29
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance | Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

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==Face: Wolf==
The face on this Beyblade depicts Lupus, one of the 88 constellations in space.

==Clear Wheel: Wolf==
*'''Weight:''' 3 grams
The original release of Wolf is a dark brown, translucent plastic wheel. The edges of the Clear Wheel consists of 4 wolf 'heads', one in each quarter of the clear wheel, representing the body form of a Wolf, the symbol its design is influenced by.

==Metal Wheel: Dark==
*'''Weight:''' 31.4 grams
Dark has twelve spikes facing the clockwise direction. These protrusions are closely packed together with minimal space between each, resulting in an overall round shape. This shape hinders the Metal Wheel in two ways: its protrusions are not pronounced enough to provide sufficient [[Smash Attack]], while the perimeter is interrupted too frequently for sufficient [[Survival | Stamina]]. Additionally, its weight is distributed over too large a surface area,but Hasbro's Dark has proven to have decent defense capabilities.

==Track: Down Force 145==
*'''Weight:''' 3 grams
*'''Height''' 14.5 millimeters
==Track: Down Force 145==
*'''Weight:''' 3 grams
DF145 has four upward facing wings protruding from the top of the Track, which aside from giving it extra weight are meant to push air downwards. It is now outclassed for use in [[Survival|Stamina]] combinations. Intead, tracks such as AD145, 145, 100, 90, and even 85 are used.

==Bottom: Flat Sharp==
*'''Weight:''' 0.6 grams
FS features a flat tip with a smaller, sharper tip in the centre. As a result, when launched at a straight angle, the Beyblade spins on this sharp tip, with very little movement. However, when tilted, either from the contact of an opposing Beyblade or from the launch, the Bottom moves in an offensive pattern. However, it suffers from the same problems as other Balance Bottoms, in that the two qualities are compromised, resulting in mediocre performance in both fields.

==Other Versions==
*'''Heat Wolf WD145SF''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] (Bright Pink)
*'''Clay Wolf 145FS''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] (Turquoise)
*'''Clay Wolf 105B''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S]] (Green)
*'''Wind Wolf WD145WB''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S]] (Yellow)
*'''Flame Wolf H145S''' - [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis]] (Purple)
*'''Rock Wolf H145B''' - [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis]] (Light Yellow)
*'''Wind Wolf H145S''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B]] (Pink)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image: FullTop.jpg|Dark Wolf DF145FS Top View
Image:FullSide.jpg|Dark Wolf DF145FS Side View
Image:FS.jpg|FS Side View
Image:DF145.jpg|DF145 Side View
Image:Dark Top.jpg|Dark Metal Wheel Top View
</gallery>

==Overall==
Dark Wolf DF145FS is comprised of outclassed parts. There is little to no reason to purchase this Beyblade, aside from collection purposes.

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