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Vulcan Horuseus 145D

2014-03-17T04:11:32Z

Th!nk: Added Mold Variations section to Vulcan, and updated weights.

{{Beybox
| image = VulcanHoruseus.jpg
| full item name = Vulcan Horuseus 145D
| item number = BB-P01
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
}}

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'''''Note:''' BB-P01 Vulcan Horuseus 145D is a limited-edition Beyblade that is included in the Sony Playstation Portable game: '''Metal Fight Beyblade Portable Chouzetsu Tensei (超絶転生)! Vulcan Horuseus'''.''

==Face: Horuseus==
*'''Weight:''' 1.11 Grams

The Face depicts Horus; the ancient Egyptian falcon-god of Lower Egypt that represents the Sky, War, and Protection.

==Clear Wheel: Horuseus==
*'''Weight:''' 2.92 Grams

The Horuseus Clear Wheel is of an overall stylized quadrilateral design with a shade of slightly faint, semi-reflective, gold as its predominant color. Parallel to each other are two "Wedjat" eyes, both of which have a red iris when the decals are applied. Above the eyes are a reflective black and green decals, emphasizing on the eyes' brow. Decals of a similar design and shape entail the eyes. These trail to the two feathered wings between each eye that have their inner feathers painted silver.

==Metal Wheel: Vulcan==
*'''Weight:''' 32.1 Grams

The Vulcan Metal Wheel has a total of two semi-circular prominences and two smaller wings painted with two red stripes that give breath to its design. Upon closer inspection, the two prominences have slight slopes that suggest the Wheel's capability of [[Upper Attack]]. Despite the fact that these sloped areas are major contact points, they do not provide Upper Attack; however, they do provide [[Smash Attack]]. Between the two prominences are the two smaller wings, which are also major contact points.

Vulcan has fallen into disuse following the introduction of RS and other rubber-based [[Defense]] Bottoms, as it has a hard time KOing such bottoms. It is now heavily outclassed by other Metal Wheels such as [[HWS Metal Wheel List#4D - VariAres|VariAres]] and [[HWS Metal Wheel List#4D - Blitz|Blitz]].

===IMPORTANT: Mold Variations===
[[Image:VulcanMoldComparison.png|thumb|Comparison of Vulcan Molds: Mold 1 is on the left, Mold 2 is on the right.]]
Vulcan has two different molds. The first was only used for the initial Limited Edition release, while the second was used for [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx]] and all Hasbro releases, and features a thicker tail end to Vulcan's walls, though as Vulcan is not known to be a fragile part the reason for this change is unclear. As a result of this additional material the second mold has an average weight of 33.2g compared to the 32.1g of the original, making it one of the heavier Metal Wheels produced by Takara Tomy.

The increased weight noticeably reduces [[Recoil]], increasing Vulcan's Attack ability against most opponents. However, against same-height opponents the additional metal slightly obstructs Vulcan's contact points, making it no more effective than the first mold, albeit with most losses coming by failure to KO the opponent rather than being knocked out as a result of its own Recoil.

Still, as it is no worse than the original in any given match up and noticeably more effective against most opponents, the second mold is preferred for competitive use, though it is still not a significant enough improvement to allow Vulcan to threaten heavyweights such as [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]], [[Duo Uranus 230WD|Duo]] and the many Synchrom Defense customizations introduced by [[Beyblade Zero-G]].

===Use in Attack Customization===

Although outclassed, you can maximize whatever Smash Attack Vulcan is capable of in the combination: ''MF-H Vulcan Horuseus 85RF/R2F''

==Track: 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.47 grams
|Full Width:
|20 mm
|Minimum Width:
|18 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}

145, along with its variants (C145, DF145, etc.), was once the highest Track available, until the 230 Track was released with [[Flame Byxis 230WD | Flame Byxis]]. It can be used in Stamina customs to great effect due to its tall height, which allows for more wobbling as the Beyblade loses its [[spin velocity]]. 145, as tall as it is, makes it easily susceptible to low Attackers; however, this should not be seen as a drawback because Stamina Types are not traditionally designed to be used against [[Attack]] Types. It has been outclassed with the recent release of AD145 and even DF145.

===Use in Attack Customization===
145 can be put to good use in the [[Attack]] custom, ''MF Pegasis 145RF''. Pegasis has been proven to perform viciously when used in unison with 145, which maximizes the effectiveness of its [[Smash Attack]].

===Use in Stamina Customization===
145-based [[Survival | Stamina]] types are perfect for countering a 230-based Stamina type. 145 can be used to great effect for this purpose in ''Burn Bull 145SD''.

==Bottom: Defense==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.68 gram
|Full Width:
|15.55 mm
|Tip Width:
|8.94 mm
|Full Height:
|8.89 mm
|Tip Height:
|7.59 mm
|Tip Angle:
|35°
|}

This is a Defense Bottom, which acts as a wider version of a Sharp Bottom. When hit by an opponent, a Beyblade with this Bottom will have lessened recoil and will recover from attacks more efficiently than a Sharp Tip. However, while recovering, the Defense Bottom will cause the Beyblade to lose some stamina, caused by the added friction.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
D can be put to use in the combination ''Scythe Bull 230D''. D is a superior choice for 230 because it retains balance more easily than WD.

==Other Versions==
*'''Tornado Horuseus 130RSF''' – [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx]] (Black)
*'''Hell Horuseus 85RS''' – [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx]] (Green)
*'''Vulcan Horuseus 145D''' - (TRU exclusive - included in the Beyblade: Metal Masters Nintendo DS game with a Metal Face)
*'''Vulcan Horuseus 145D''' - (Hasbro Metal Fury release, silver Fusion Wheel)
*'''Vulcan Horuseus 145D''' - Faceoff: Mystic Zone (Blue)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Vulcan01.jpg|Vulcan Horuseus 145D
Image:Vulcan02.jpg|Vulcan Horuseus 145D side view
Image:Vulcan03.jpg|Horuseus top view
Image:Vulcan04.jpg|Horuseus bottom view
Image:Vulcan05.jpg|Vulcan top view
Image:Vulcan07.jpg|Vulcan bottom view
Image:Vulcan08.jpg|145
Image:Vulcan09.jpg|D
</gallery>

==Overall==

Although Vulcan was a formidable Metal Wheel in Attack Customizations for a time, the introduction of rubber-based Bottoms has since then nullified its effectiveness. Its other parts, 145 and D, are easily obtainable from more common Beyblades. '''There is little reason to purchase this Beyblade outside of collection purposes.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

File:VulcanMoldComparison.png

2014-03-17T02:52:53Z

Th!nk: Comparison of Vulcan Molds. Mold 1 is on the Left, Mold 2 is on the Right. Note the comparative thickness of the tail end of the walls on each.

Comparison of Vulcan Molds. Mold 1 is on the Left, Mold 2 is on the Right. Note the comparative thickness of the tail end of the walls on each.

Archer Gargole SA165WSF

2014-03-06T05:38:17Z

Th!nk: /* Track: Switch Attack 165 */ Other minor fixes.

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{{ZeroGBeybox
| image = ArcherGargole1.jpg
| full item name = Archer Gargole SA165WSF
| item number = BBG-17
| beyblade system = [[Beyblade Zero-G]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
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}}

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==Stone Face: Gargole==
*'''Weight:''' grams
This Stone Face's sticker represents a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyle#Legend_of_La_Gargouille gargoyle] which, in French culture, is a batlike creature of legends.

==Chrome Wheel: Gargole==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|29.5 grams
|Full Width:
|47.74 mm
|Height:
|6.72 mm
|}

Gargole is a Chrome Wheel with a design that spreads from the middle almost like a net: spikes indeed leave from the center while shapes like claws, at the bottom, and a monstrous head where the orb from the Crystal Wheel is inserted, at the top, form an overall part with four sections. The details in this Chrome Wheel however mean that it is filled with holes, making the monster head and claws situated at opposite ends of the Chrome Wheel be the denser parts. The bigger, spiky sections meant to remind more of wings, though, cover a larger portion of Gargole and their sides are mostly even, without interruptions like those caused by the horns on the monster's head.

==Crystal Wheel: Archer==
*'''Weight:''' 5.16 grams
Archer has large curves from a bow protruding around one half of its circumference, with some fancy string details engraved in the rest of the design, notably where the crystal is located.

==Track: Switch Attack 165==
*'''Weight:''' 6.18 grams
Reminiscent of Armor 145, SA165 also has a wide, parabolic shape around its core which is completely hollow except for the rigid sides forming the parabola. This latter piece can be removed, flipped, and inserted back on the core of the Track to build another mode which is more likely to touch the stadium floor, especially in Zero-G Stadiums. The parabolic part is not perfectly smooth however, as it has linear ridges going towards the core, and its outermost circumference is full of small spikes, much like [[Thief Phoenic E230GCF|GCF]]. Its diameter is considerable though.

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* '''Normal Mode'''
When the parabola is ascending, with its diameter increasing toward the top, SA165 is in Normal Mode. Its wide perimeter is closest to the Metal Wheel or Chrome Wheel and offers a reinforcement to it.

* '''Zero-G Attack Mode'''
If the parabolic piece is flipped so that it forms a skirt that hangs over the Bottom rather than embraces the Chrome Wheel or Metal Wheel above, this Track is in Zero-G Attack Mode since it reproduces the wide diameter of efficient Zero-G Attack Bottoms such as GCF and CF.
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==Bottom: Wide Semi Flat==
[[image:MFB_PSF_01.jpg|thumb|Semi Flat Bottoms comparison (3/4 view): SF, BSF, WSF]][[image:MFB_PSF_02.jpg|thumb|Semi Flat Bottoms comparison (top view): SF, BSF WSF]]
*'''Weight:''' grams
WSF is simply a Semi Flat Bottom with a slightly wider flat section, and with a wider base. In other terms, it forms a bigger cut cone than SF was. Two sets of spiky shapes are also on either side of the main tip part, possibly to create a relation with Archer Gargole, the Beyblade this Bottom was introduced with.

==Other Versions==
*'''Guardian Gargole M145SB''' - BBG-17 Random Booster 3 Vol. 2 Archer Gargole SA165WSF (Yellow and green stickers)
*'''Gargole Ifraid SA165GCF''' - BBG-24 Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Attack & Balance Type (Yellow, orange and white stickers)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ArcherGargoleBoxFront.jpg
File:ArcherGargoleBoxBack.jpg
File:ArcherGargoleBoxSide.jpg
File:ArcherGargoleBoxSide2.jpg
</gallery>

==Overall==

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[[Category:Zero-G]]
[[Category:Must-buy Beyblades]]

Metal Fight Beyblade - Track List

2014-03-06T05:38:05Z

Th!nk: /* SA165: Switch Attack 165 */ updated as per fixes to archer gargole article

==85==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.86 gram
|Full Width:
|21.0 mm
|Height:
|8.50 mm
|}
[[Image:OmegaDragonis17.jpg‎|120px|thumb|85]]
85 is the shortest Track available. In theory, such a low Track would offer many advantages; Attack-Types can more easily hit the underside of Metal Wheels, or hit directly at the Tracks and Bottoms, while Defense and Stamina benefits from a lower center of gravity, as well as reducing the chances of meaningful hits. The main disadvantage consists of increased chances of scraping on the Stadium floor.

Competitively however, Low Track customizations have fallen into disuse with the release of the Boost Disk 145 and 230 Tracks. The former (in Normal Mode) is basically immune to Low Track Attack, while the latter, being made of plastic and being so circular, is much more effective at absorbing hits and prevents opponents from latching onto it. Additionally, in the case of Attack customizations, 85 can be a slightly risky choice, as it increases your chances of scraping while attempting to bank or use the [[Sliding Shoot]]; as such, Tracks like 100 or 90 may be preferred depending on how much a (Metal) Wheel overhangs its Track.

Beyblade: [[Mercury Anubius 85XF]], [[Omega Dragonis 85XF]], MF-H Pegasis 85RF, Meteo L-Drago 85XF Assault Ver., [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Gravity Perseus (Stamina Version)85DS]], [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Hell Horuseus 85RS]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Cloud Lyra 85SF]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Meteo L-Drago (Rush Version)85LF]]

==90==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.9 gram
|Full Width:
|21.0 mm
|Height:
|9.00 mm
|}
[[Image:9Quetzalcoatl.JPG|120px|thumb|90]]

90 was the lowest Track until the release of 85 with [[Mercury Anubis 85XF| Mercury Anubis]]. Its low height is good for both low [[Attack]] customizations and low [[Survival | Stamina]] customizations, but is outclassed slightly in both regards by the aforementioned 85.

Beyblade: [[Quetzalcoatl 90WF]], [[Bakushin Susanow 90WF]], MF-F Burn Cancer 90WD, [[Screw Capricorne 90MF]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Divine Fox 90W²D]], [[Wing Pegasis 90WF]]

==100==
[[Image:08LLDrago.JPG|thumb|120px|100 Track]]
*'''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.

Beyblade: [[Capricorne 100HF]], [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces|Libra 100F]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS|Heat Pegasis 100WB]], [[Wind Aquario 100HF/S]], [[Lightning L Drago 100HF]], [[Cyber Pegasis 100HF]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Wind Sagittario 100SD]], Libra 100D, [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo|Rock Libra 100WD]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Killer Escolpio 100D]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Burn Escolpio 100RF]], [[Ray Gil 100RSF]], [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Hell Herculeo 100XF]], [[Blitz Unicorno 100RSF]]

==105==
[[Image:08StormPegasis.jpg|thumb|120px|105 Track]]
*'''Weight:''' 1.0 grams
This track is currently the fourth lowest track available, but is outclassed in terms of Attack and Stamina by the 85, 90, and 100 Tracks. 105 has no problem with floor scrapes, but still is an outclassed part and should only be chosen when none of the aforementioned Tracks are available.

Beyblade: [[Pegasis 105F]], [[Leone 105F]], [[Wolf 105F]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Bull 105S]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Bull 105D]], [[Aquario 105F]], [[L Drago 105F]], [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces|Aquario 105B]], [[Storm Pegasis 105RF]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S|Clay Wolf 105B]], [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis|Flame Bull 105WB]], [[Tornado Heracleo 105F]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Flame Gemios 105CS]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Burn Sagittario 105HF]], [[Hyper Aquario 105F]]

==DF105: Downforce 105==

Beyblade: [[L-Drago Destroy DF105LRF Gold Armored Ver.]], [[Beyblade Ultimate DX Set]]

==LW105: Left Wing 105==

Beyblade: [[Meteo L-Drago LW105LF]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Meteo L-Drago (Assault Version) LW105JB]]

==W105: Wing 105==
[[Image:GalaxyPegasisW105.jpg|thumb|120px|W105]]
*'''Weight:''' 1.2 grams
Wing 105, or W105, consists of two curved wing-like fins that slant downwards, similar to DF145. The main purpose of this Track is to push air upwards to provide extra Stamina, but the effect this Track produces is negligible, therefore it has as much competitive value as a regular 105 track. W105 should only be used in the absence of 85, 90, and 100 in both Stamina and Attack customizations.

Beyblade: [[Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F]], [[Samurai Pegasis W105R²F]]

==CH120: Change 120==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|2.7 gram
|Full Width:
|27.3 mm
|Minimum Width:
|23.0 mm
|Height:
|12.0 to 14.5 mm
|Mechanism Height:
|5.0 mm
|}
[[Image:06darkcancer.jpg|thumb|120px|CH120]]
CH120 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. CH120 is currently the only Track featuring a 120 height. This height is useful for many [[Attack]] types.

Beyblade: [[Dark Cancer CH120SF|Mad Cancer CH120FS]], [[Dark Cancer CH120SF]], [[Dark Cancer CH120SF|Dark Cancer CH120FS]]

==125==
* '''Weight:''' 1.0 grams
[[Image:Bulltrack 800x600.jpg|thumb|120px|125]]
The 125 Track is a midway between the 105 and the 145 Tracks. Utilised in mid-height stamina combos, it is more difficult to destablise compared to 145 height stamina combos. It has declined in popularity as the choice mid-height track due to the release of T125 and D125.

Beyblade: [[Bull 125SF]], [[Sagittario 145S|Sagittario 125SF]], [[Aries 125D]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Leone 125S]], [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces|Virgo 125BS]], [[Death Quetzalcoatl 125RDF]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Hell Beelzeb 125XF]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Crash Escolpio 125JB]]

==D125: Defense 125==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.7 gram
|Full Width:
|26.5 mm
|Core Width:
|11 mm
|Full Height:
|12.50 mm
|}
[[Image:09RayUnicornoD125CS.jpg|thumb|120px|D125]]
Defense 125 is similar to 125 and T125. Apart from the shifts in weight distribution and air resistance, there are few notable differences. The ring serves no significant defensive purposes. D125 is an outclassed track for Stamina and Defense customizations. It can be used in some [[Attack]] customizations.

Beyblade: [[Wolf D125B]], [[Pisces D125BS]], [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces|Libra D125HF]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS|Wind Leone D125HF]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S|Heat Leone D125FS]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Heat Bull D125WB]], [[Rock Orso D125B]], [[Counter Leone D125B]], [[Ray Unicorno D125CS]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Flame Cancer D125RF]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Galaxy Cancer D125HF]]

==T125: Tornado 125==
[[Image:07FlameLibra.JPG|thumb|120px|T125]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.7 gram
|Full Width:
|24.5 mm
|Minimum Width:
|17 mm
|Full Height:
|12.50 mm
|}
T125 has four upward-facing wing protrusions spaced apart widely. The Track is designed to work in a similar way to DF145, although the effect it produces is negligible. The performance of this Track is similar to D125. It is used in some Attack and Stamina customizations.

Beyblade: [[Flame Libra T125ES]], [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo|Rock Capricorne T125D]], [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo|Flame Capricorne T125HF]], [[Thermal Pisces T125ES]], [[Rock Escolpio T125JB]], [[Grand Ketos T125RS]], [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos|Storm Serpent T125HF]], [[Scythe Kronos T125EDS]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Cloud Gemios T125SF]], [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades|Bakushin Beelzeb T125XF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Pirates Ifraid T125GCF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Pirates Saramanda T125WB]]

==130==

Beyblade: [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos|Poison Unicorno 130HF]], [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos|Storm Phoenix 130B]], [[Fang Leone 130W²D]], [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Vulcan Herculeo 130DS]], [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Tornado Horuseus 130RSF]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Forbidden Eonis 130D]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Hell Crown 130FB]], [[Strongest Blader Set|MF-H Basalt Horogium 130RS]]

==S130: Shield 130==
[[Image:LDG 13.jpg‎|thumb|120px|S130]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|3.3 grams
|Maximum Width:
|35.5 mm
|Minimum Width:
|33.0 mm
|Full Height:
|13.00 mm
|Arc between protrusions:
|8.0 mm
|}
Made only of plastic, S130 has a horizontal disk attached to its centre. This disk actually consists of eight arms linked by some relatively round webs of plastic, which overall forms an imperfect circle

Beyblade: [[Poison Giraffe S130MB]], [[Jade Jupiter S130RB]], [[L Drago Guardian S130MB|L-Drago Guardian S130MB]], [[Wing Pegasis 90WF#Other Versions|Wing Pegasis S130RB World Congress Commemorative Model]]

==WA130: Wing Attacker 130==
[[Image:ThermalLacertaWA1302.JPG|thumb|120px|WA130]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|2.2 grams
|Full Width:
|39.17 mm
|Minimum Width:
|25.21 mm
|Full Height:
|13.00 mm
|}
WA130 is a 130-height Track with two aerofoil-shaped wings that rotate freely around the Track. By removing this piece, and flipping it over, the direction of the wings can be changed. These wings are negligible in battle: while they offer minor protection against lower Attack-Type opponents, there are better Tracks for this purpose. As the wings can scrape along the stadium floor, causing a loss of spin, WA130 is useless in Stamina combinations.

The main appeal of this Track is its height. The 130 height has proven useful in certain Attack customisations. However, as it cannot make contact with lower opponents due to its free-spinning nature, it is considered less useful for this purpose than S130. In addition, the most popular user of this height, Fang, already comes with a plain 130 Track in its only release, Fang Leone 130W²D. As WA130 offers little advantage over 130, it is not considered a worthwhile purchase.

Beyblade: [[Thermal Lacerta WA130HF]], [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos|Burn Serpent WA130ES]], [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos|Poison Phoenix WA130SD]]

==135==
*'''Weight:''' 1.40 grams
135 is the only Track released at this height and features no gimmick. Due to its odd height, it is rarely considered over the taller 145 Tracks and the shorter 120 and 125 Tracks, because it is usually preferred if customizations are either tall, either short, not in between. Average height produces only average effect, a poor mix of what a Metal Wheel can do at short and tall heights.

Beyblade: [[Burn Phoenix 135MS]]

==145==
[[Image:007EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|120px|145]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.47 grams
|Full Width:
|20 mm
|Minimum Width:
|18 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}
This track is a regular, non-gimmicked track at the 145 height. It can be used in Stamina customs to great effect to to its tall height, but has been outclassed for wobbler customs by 230. It used to be on par for Stamina customs with DF145, but AD145 offers better Stamina on a 145 height, and 85 offers better Stamina in general.

Beyblade:[[Sagittario 145S]], [[Leone 145D]], [[Pegasis 105F|Pegasis 145D]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Pegasis 145F]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Pegasis 145SF]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Sagittario 145SF]], [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries|Sagittario 145D]], [[Rock Leone 145WB]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS|Mad Leone 145B]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS|Clay Wolf 145FS]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S|Clay Sagittario 145B]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S|Mad Leone 145FS]], [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis|Storm Sagittario 145SD]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Clay Pegasis 145S]], [[Earth Aquila 145WD]], [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo|Storm Aquila 145HF]], [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo|Storm Libra 145S]], [[Aries 125D|Aries 145D]], [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl|Galaxy Sagittario 145CS]], [[Vulcan Horuseus 145D]], [[Basalt Horogium 145WD]], [[Kreis Cygnus 145WD]], [[Pirates Orojya 145D]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Shinobi Orojya 145ES]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Samurai Orojya 145WD]]

==AD145: Armor Defense 145==
[[Image:Fusion Hades 10.jpg|thumb|120px|AD145]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|2.8 grams
|Full Width:
|28 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|Declination Angle:
|~ 32°
|}
AD145 is shaped like the head of a funnel, completely round with ridges lining the sides all the way around. In fact, its shape is intended to resemble that of an armor, hence its name. Despite what the latter part of its name might suggest though, Tracks such as 230 and GB145 outclass AD145 as a defensive Track due to its relatively light weight in comparison to GB145 and its diminutive stature when compared to 230, which makes it unable it to absorb hits as 230 does. With the introduction of BD145, this Track has definitely been surpassed in Defense. However, AD145 has actually proved to be better suited for Stamina in certain cases, due to the outward weight distribution it has compared to other top tier Stamina Tracks, thus making it top-tier in this area. It is also the Track of choice for comparative Stamina testing.

Beyblade: [[Gravity Perseus AD145WD]], [[Fusion Hades AD145SWD]]

==BD145: Boost Disk 145==
[[Image:Hell09.jpg|thumb|120px|BD145: Normal Mode]]
[[Image:Hell10.jpg|thumb|120px|BD145: Boost Mode]]

{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|8 grams
|Full Width:
|48.3 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|Vertical Protrusions Height:
|7.8 mm
|Disk Height:
|4.0 mm
|}

BD145 shares a similar trait with its partner Hell, in that, like Hell is one of the widest Metal Wheels ever released, BD145 is the widest Track ever. This Track is unique both because of its width and also its ability to change modes. Changing modes is similar to how it is done with SW145, however this time, instead of removing the changeable part from the bottom and flipping it, it is removed from the top and then flipped. BD145 has two modes:

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'''Normal Mode'''

In Normal Mode the "Boost Disk" sits lower on the Track, which causes most Beyblades to scrape the Beystadium floor easily due to the three downward facing protrusions. However, when using a taller Bottom such as RF, this tendency is lessened somewhat, and the wide diameter of BD145, while it is not able to necessarily provide Smash Attack, it assists in "pushing" the opposing Beyblade out of the Beystadium.

'''Boost Mode'''

Boost Mode works exclusively in combination with Hell. The three upward facing protrusions on BD145 go past the bottom of the Metal Wheel into the gaps of Hell itself and unlike Normal Mode, there is absolutely no space between the Metal Wheel and Boost Disk. This mode has proven to be incredibly effective in Stamina, Defense, and even Attack customizations.

Beyblade: [[Hell Kerbecs BD145DS]], [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Gravity Perseus (Attack Version)BD145XF]], [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx|Vulcan Horogium BD145RS]]

==C145: Claw 145==
[[Image:09FlameSagittario.JPG|thumb|120px|C145 ]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|3.2 grams
|Maximum Width:
|34.0 mm
|Minimum Width:
|27.0 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|Claws & Platform Height:
|7.8 mm
|}
C145 has three wings which extend outwards, each separately joined onto the underside of the Track. These are free moving, and hence when the Beyblade is launched, these point outwards due to spin velocity. Their free moving nature make them very effective for defensive purposes, as they are able to withstand low hits to the Track without significant spin loss.

Although C145 was a good [[Defense]] track at the time of its release, it has since then been outclassed by GB145, 230, and BD145.

Beyblade: [[Flame Sagittario C145S]], [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis|Dark Leone C145B]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Mad Sagittario C145SD]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Mad Bull C145HF]]

==DF145: Down Force 145==
[[Image:Virgo5.jpg|thumb|120px|DF145]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.5 grams
|Full Width:
|21.53 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}
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. Instead, tracks such as AD145, 145, 100, 90, and even 85 are used.

Beyblade: [[Libra DF145BS]], [[Virgo DF145BS]], [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces|Aquario DF145SF]], [[Gemios DF145FS]], [[Dark Wolf DF145FS]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS|Wind Pegasis DF145FS]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS|Clay Leone DF145WB]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S|Heat Pegasis DF145WB]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S|Mad Sagittario DF145HF]], [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo|Earth Cancer DF145ES]], [[Killer Gemios DF145FS]], [[Pisces D125BS|Pisces DF145BS]], [[Samurai Ifraid W145CF|Saramanda Ifraid DF145XF Burst Flame Ver.]]

==ED145: Eternal Defense 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|3.6 gram
|Full Width:
|39.5 mm
|Wing Width:
|23.0 mm
|Wing Distance:
|13.5 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|}
[[Image:ED145.jpg|thumb|120px|ED145]]
ED145 features three “wings” which rotate around the Track freely. The wings are similar to that of WD145. Because of their free-spinning nature, they can be used in Defense customisations, such as ''MF Libra ED145WB''; however, the defensive capabilities of this part are not as effective as C145, as it does not absorb hits as successfully. The wings which rotate are hindered without the mechanism of a bearing, hence creating a force of friction between the wings and the body of the Track, in turn resulting in less significant damage absorption. Furthermore, it is easy for the low attacker’s Wheel to be caught between the Wheel and ED145, hence causing a lot of [[recoil]] and spin reduction to the [[Defense]] customization.

Beyblade: [[Clay Aries ED145B]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Forbidden Eonis ED145FB]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Screw Lyra ED145MF]]

==GB145: Gravity Bowl 145==
[[Image:09EarthVirgo.JPG|thumb|120px|GB145]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|4.5 grams
|Maximum Width:
|36.0 mm
|Minimum Width:
|28.5.0 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|Metal Balls Diameter:
|5.0 mm
|}
GB145 is a wide, round track featuring two free moving metal balls. These balls move toward the outside of the Track while spinning, causing additional spin retaining force, similar to [[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]]'s Metal Ball Base from the [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]]. Weighing in at 4.5 grams, GB145 is currently one of the heaviest Tracks available, and as such is useful in [[Defense]] customizations. At release, it was seen by some as inferior to [[Metal Fight Beyblade - Track List#C145: Claw 145 | C145]] due to the lack of energy-absorbing free spinning wings, making it not as effective as against low attackers such as [[Quetzalcoatl 90WF#Wheel: Quetzalcoatl | Quetzalcoatl]] 90RF, which were popular at the time.

Where GB145 does shine is when it is utilized in Defense customizations against high CH120-based Attackers, such as MF [[Lightning L Drago 100HF | Lightning L Drago]] CH120RF. These types of Attackers do not aim to hit the Track, and thus the free spinning wings of C145 are not necessary, and you instead get a significant increase in the overall weight of the customization. However, it has been outclassed for Defense customizations by [[Metal Fight Beyblade - Track List#BD145: Boost Disk 145|BD145]] and [[Metal Fight Beyblade - Track List#TH170: Triple Height 170|TH170]].

Beyblade: [[Earth Virgo GB145BS]], [[Infinity Libra GB145S]], [[Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F|Galaxy Pegasis GB145MS Black Hole Ver.]]

==H145: Horn 145 (First Mold)==
[[Image:10DarkBull.JPG|thumb|120px|H145 (First Mold)]]
*'''Weight:''' 4 grams
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]].

Beyblade: [[Dark Bull H145SD]]

==H145: Horn 145 (Second Mold)==
[[Image:12DarkBull.JPG|thumb|120px|H145 (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.

Beyblade: [[Dark Bull H145SD]], [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis|Flame Wolf H145S]], [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis|Rock Wolf H145B]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Wind Wolf H145D]], [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B|Heat Leone H145S]]

==M145: Move 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|4.2 gram
|Full Width:
|27.0 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|}
M145 is a round Track, with a mode change gimmick. The connectors which the Bottom attach to can be moved into two different modes, designated as Large Jump and Small Jump.

When the connectors are manually moved to the Large Jump position, the connectors are located off center. The Bottom is therefore off center, and the Beyblade moves erratically, and will bounce up and down on the Stadium floor.

In the Small Jump position, the connectors are still slightly off center, but less so than Large Jump mode. In this position, the Beyblade will not jump nearly as much; instead, it will move with far more regularity.

M145 bounces most vigorously when used with Sharp series Bottoms, such as Sharp and Ball Sharp. It's also the first part in the whole Beyblade toyline to have a real, effective jumping gimmick, regardless of how useful it is.

This Track's gimmick is seen as purely for entertainment and interest; it has yet to be used in any competitive customizations, as it is too unpredictable. When the Beyblade is temporarily in the air when it is bouncing, it is extremely easy to KO, as its friction with the floor is zero. Beyblades using this Track also suffer from extremely low Stamina, as the off center Bottom disrupts the rotation severely.

TAKARA-TOMY's M145 is reportedly less solid in its mode change than Hasbro's. The connectors, upon considerable and punctual impact, can slide into their other position on their own, which is against the nature of the Track's gimmick.

Beyblade: [[Storm Capricorne M145Q]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Pirates Revizer M145CF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Guardian Gargole M145SB]]

==R145: Rubber 145 ==
[[Image:R145.JPG|thumb|120px|R145]]
*'''Weight:''' 4.7 grams

R145 consists of three wings similar in shape to WD145, but instead the wings are made of a hard rubber. The concept behind the track was to deflect lower attackers and absorb impact. However, it suffers the same problems that WD145 does, in that it's possible for the attacker's Wheel to be caught in between the Wheel and R145, causing [[recoil]] and spin reduction in the process. For this reason, R145 is outclassed as a Defense Track by other options such as GB145, BD145, and 230.

While outclassed in Defense customizations, R145 has found use in Attack customizations due to its three wing shape and fairly heavy weight compared to most tracks, which helps to reduce recoil.

Beyblade : [[Rock Giraffe R145WB]]

==SW145: Switch 145==
[[Image:Serpent8.jpg|thumb|120px|SW145]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|4.2 gram
|Maximum Width:
|38 mm
|Minimum Width:
|30.5 mm
|Wings Height:
|2 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}
SW145 has three 'wings'. The gimmick of this Track is the ability to change from Attack to Defense by taking off the wings, and then putting them on the opposite way. The purpose of this is the ability to adapt to opponent Beys. In Attack mode, which is denoted by six grey claw-like stickers on the underside, the pointed ends of the Track are used for Smash Attack; meanwhile in Defense mode, shown by three triangular blue stickers, the edges are more rounded, in order to deflect opponent Beys. The modes are reversed for Left-Spin Beys. Testing has shown that SW145 is quite useful at attacking lower opponents in a similar fashion to H145 and R145. It is however outclassed for Defense purposes by GB145, BD145, and 230 due to the recoil it produces.

Beyblades: [[Poison Serpent SW145SD]], [[Nightmare Rex SW145SD]], [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos|Burn Unicorno SW145JB]], [[Shinobi Saramanda SW145SD]]

==TR145: Triple Roller 145==

Beyblade: [[Divine Chimera TR145FB]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Divine Crown TR145D]], [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter|Screw Fox TR145W²D]]

==UW145: Upper Wing 145==

Beyblade: [[Killer Beafowl UW145EWD]], [[Strongest Blader Set|MF-F Nightmare Rex UW145EWD]]

==V145: Variable 145==
*'''Weight:''' 3.6 grams
Variable 145 (V145) is made of two parts. One part, a little changing plate can be used to change Sol Blaze into two different modes, "Attack" and "Defense". Variable 145 is outclassed by other Defense Tracks such as 230, TH170, TR145, C145, and UW145. However, it still outclasses Tracks like SW145, WD145, D125, and AD145.

Beyblade: [[Sol Blaze V145AS]]

==W145: Wing 145==
*'''Weight:''' 2.2 grams

W145 is a normal 145 Track with six sharp wings that are slightly angled. The pointy ends are however cut off to form, overall, more of a dodecagon. It is based off of W105, T125, and DF145, and likely produces a negligible downforce effect.

Beyblade: [[Samurai Ifraid W145CF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Guardian Saramanda W145Q]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Archer Ifraid W145SB]]

==WD145: Wide Defense 145==
[[Image:WD145.JPG|thumb|120px|WD145]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|3.6 gram
|Full Width:
|38 mm
|Wing Width:
|23.5 mm
|Wing Distance:
|13.5 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}
WD145 features three “wings”. The wings are similar to that of ED145, the only difference being that its wings cannot spin freely. The defensive capabilities of this part are outclassed in all areas by other Defensive Tracks, such as C145, GB145, and 230, as it does not absorb hits as successfully. Furthermore, it is easy for the low attacker’s Wheel to be caught between the Wheel and WD145, causing a lot of recoil and spin reduction in the process.

Beyblades: [[Escolpio WD145B]], [[Grand Ketos T125/WD145RS]]

==160==
*'''Weight:''' grams
Unlike the majority of the non-gimmick Tracks, 160 resembles 230 more than 145, with a round and large body around its hexagon-shaped core. This construction is probably meant to strengthen it, since chances of getting hit are relatively low compared to 230, and the stair-like design would have become too slim at this height.

Beyblade: [[Guardian Revizer 160SB]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Pirates Gryph 160CF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Shinobi Orojya 160WSF]]

==LW160: Left Wing 160==
[[Image:DarkKnightDragooon.-16-.jpg|thumb|120px|LW160]]
*'''Weight:''' 2.36 grams
The LW160 Track is in most aspects entirely identical to W145, however the wings face the left, and its height is different.

Beyblade: [[Dark Knight Dragooon LW160BSF]]

==SA165: Switch Attack 165==
*'''Weight:''' 6.18 grams
Reminiscent of Armor 145, SA165 also has a wide, parabolic shape around its core which is completely hollow except for the rigid sides forming the parabola. This latter piece can be removed, flipped, and inserted back on the core of the Track to build another mode which is more likely to touch the stadium floor, especially in Zero-G Stadiums. The parabolic part is not perfectly smooth however, as it has linear ridges going towards the core, and its outermost circumference is full of small spikes, much like [[Thief Phoenic E230GCF|GCF]]. Its diameter is considerable though.

Beyblade: [[Archer Gargole SA165WSF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole|Samurai Revizer SA165Q]], [[Beyblade Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Attack and Balance Type|Gargole Ifraid SA165GCF]]

==TH170: Triple Height 170==
[[Image:TH170 Side.jpg|thumb|120px|TH170]]
*'''Weight''' 4.39 grams

TH170 contains a height-changing Track similar to CH120; it can change between 170, 195, and 220. And unlike CH120, TH170 has no mechanical problems that cause it to change height mid-battle, like many CH120's do.

TH170 is infinitely more versatile than 230 because of its height change ability. While 230 is easily KOed by 145-height Attack customizations due to its height, TH170 can stand up against them if necessary with the two lower heights it can change down to: 170 and 195. And it can also fare well against low-Track Attack customizations just as well as 230 can when used at the 220-height. Although, it should be noted that due to the height change mechanism of the Track, the design of TH170 is not as funnel-like and smooth as 230's is. As a result, low-Track Attackers could possibly garner more success against TH170 at the 220-height than they would against 230. This is simply one minor caveat though; TH170's outstanding ability to adapt to countless situations more than makes up for it.

In general, the 170 and 195 heights are best used against 145-height Attack and Stamina combinations, while the 220 height is best used for outspinning 230-height Stamina customs, as well as low-track Attack, Defense, and Stamina combinations.

Beyblade: [[Beat Lynx TH170WD]]

==SR200: Stamina Ring 200==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|3.3 gram
|Full Width:
|26.5 mm
|Core Width:
|10.0 mm
|Height:
|20.00 mm
|}
Similar to D125, SR200 possesses a wide and lengthy stamina ring around its core. This ring, while circular around the center, is completely straight vertically.

Beyblade: [[Berserker Begirados SR200BWD]]

==230 ==
[[Image:230sideview.jpg|thumb|120px|230]]
[[Image:230vs852.jpg|thumb|120px|230 vs. 85]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|4.1 grams
|Maximum Width:
|23.0 mm
|Minimum Width:
|17.0 mm
|Full Height:
|23.0 mm
|}
230 is the tallest Track released thus far. 230 is part of the Maximum Series, and is labeled as the Maximum Height for Tracks. 230 has six indents near the top of the Track that sharpen downwards to about the half of the Track. 230 is rounder and thicker than regular Tracks with no gimmicks in order to protect it structurally as it comes into regular contact with opposing Wheels. Its round and smooth shape results in significantly less [[recoil]] than if it were based on the traditional hexagonal Track shape. Since 230 is so tall, it can wobble at great lengths for extra Stamina, defeating various Stamina customizations with lower Tracks. From a defensive viewpoint, it uses its height as an advantage to protect itself from low incoming Attacks, by protecting the Metal Wheel from major contact while using the reinforced plastic to absorb most of the shock. As a result of this, 230 can defeat most low Attack customizations under the 120 height when paired with other top-tier Defense parts.

230 also has some notable weaknesses, however. As a Defense Track, 230 is extremely susceptible to tall Track Attack types in the opposite spin direction such as MF Lightning L Drago BD145LRF and MF Gravity Perseus BD145RF. Additionally, TH170 at 220 height is successful against 230-based customizations, while also offering height-based versatility at the same time.

This play of good defense against low Beyblades and weakness against high Attackers is highly due to the fact that low tops hit it exactly in its center of gravity. Most of the weight is obviously at the top of the Beyblade using 230, however the Track itself also possess a considerable mass, and the sum of those weights brings the center of gravity exactly around where 120-based Beyblades attack. Usually, the lower the center of gravity, the better, but as long as it is targeted, the object retains a certain balance. If it gets hit away from that center of gravity vertically, then the object will lose its stability, which is what happens with 230.

Beyblade: [[Flame Byxis 230WD]], [[Duo Uranus 230WD]], [[Flash Sagittario 230WD]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Thief Saramanda 230WB]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Shinobi Ifraid 230WD]]

==E230: Elevator 230==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|7.4 gram
|Full Width:
|48.0 mm
|Distance from Bottom:
|6 mm
|Boost Mode Distance from Bottom:
|8 mm
|Height:
|23.00 mm
|}
E230 is a mechanical upgrade to the regular 230 Track. Its core is modified to accomodate, along its whole height, the ascent and descent of a free-moving disk, hence the term "elevator". This disk however does not freely-rotate around the Track like ED145, and its vertical position cannot be fixed. E230 works almost essentially for the Zero-G Stadiums, because its gimmick requires a lot of movements up and down to function well. As the Beyblade comes down, E230 comes in contact with the sides of the stadium, and this contact is maintained all the way to the bottom, which theoretically allows the Combination to keep its balance despite the erratic movements of the Zero-G Stadiums. This allows it to stumble over even less, which is useful since it isn't a rare occurence in those stadiums.

Beyblade: [[Thief Phoenic E230GCF]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Samurai Saramanda E230ES]]

==A230: Armor 230==
*'''Weight:''' 5.5 grams
The A230 Track simply adds upon the regular design of 230. Pyramidal shapes are attached to its core on four sides, with steps all around those pyramids, reminescent of the architecture of most Mesoamerican pyramids. Half of the shapes, opposite to each other, are slightly smaller than the other two.

Beyblade: [[Pirates Killerken A230JSB]], [[Killerken Balro A230WB]]

==F230: Free 230==
*'''Weight:''' grams
This Track's gimmick is that it is seemingly completely free-spinning. It is implied that it can make the Chrome Wheel it is attached to rotate in the opposite direction to the one it was launched in, simply after a hit with another Beyblade of the same original spin. However, in practice this would both be impossible, and, due to the fact the Beyblade would momentarily be stationary as it changed directions, result in an automatic loss.
F230's core section is larger than regular tracks such as 145 and 230 to accommodate the free-spinning mechanism, while the end of the Track bears a much larger version of the irregular structure used for the base of most Bottoms.

Beyblade: [[Bandid Genbull F230TB]], [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.3 Bandid Genbull|Thief Saramanda F230SF]]

==SP230: Spike 230==
*'''Weight:''' grams

SP230 resembles a BD145 Track with the latter's protrusions made longer and necessarily facing downwards. Its disk consequently extends far along the Chrome Wheel's length, easily equalling, and it has four "claw-shaped" protrusions which are meant to control speed.

Beyblade: [[Gladiator Bahamdia SP230GF]]

[[Category:Parts Lists]]

Dragoon S

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Th!nk: /* Dragoon S - Original Version */ This is the anime version

Archer Gargole SA165WSF

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Th!nk: /* Track: Switch Attack 165 */ Correction: E230 got no spikes

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==Stone Face: Gargole==
*'''Weight:''' grams
This Stone Face's sticker represents a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyle#Legend_of_La_Gargouille gargoyle] which, in French culture, is a batlike creature of legends.

==Chrome Wheel: Gargole==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|29.5 grams
|Full Width:
|47.74 mm
|Height:
|6.72 mm
|}

Gargole is a Chrome Wheel with a design that spreads from the middle almost like a net: spikes indeed leave from the center while shapes like claws, at the bottom, and a monstrous head where the orb from the Crystal Wheel is inserted, at the top, form an overall part with four sections. The details in this Chrome Wheel however mean that it is filled with holes, making the monster head and claws situated at opposite ends of the Chrome Wheel be the denser parts. The bigger, spiky sections meant to remind more of wings, though, cover a larger portion of Gargole and their sides are mostly even, without interruptions like those caused by the horns on the monster's head.

==Crystal Wheel: Archer==
*'''Weight:''' 5.16 grams
Archer has large curves from a bow protruding around one half of its circumference, with some fancy string details engraved in the rest of the design, notably where the crystal is located.

==Track: Switch Attack 165==
*'''Weight:''' 6.18 grams
Reminescent of Armor 145, SA165 also has a wide, parabolic shape around its core which is completely hollow except for the rigid sides forming the parabole. This latter piece can be removed, flipped, and inserted back on the core of the Track to build another mode which is more likely to touch the stadium floor, especially in Zero-G Stadiums. The parabolic part is not perfectly smooth however, as it has linear ridges going towards the core, and its outermost circumference is full of small spikes, much like [[Thief Phoenic E230GCF|GCF]]. Its diameter is considerable though.

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* '''Normal Mode'''
When the parabole is ascending, with its diameter increasing toward the top, SA165 is in Normal Mode. Its wide perimeter is closest to the Metal Wheel or Chrome Wheel and offers a reinforcement to it.

* '''Zero-G Attack Mode'''
If the parabolic piece is flipped so that it forms a skirt that hangs over the Bottom rather than embraces the Chrome Wheel or Metal Wheel above, this Track is in Zero-G Attack Mode since it reproduces the wide diameter of efficient Zero-G Attack Bottoms such as GCF and CF.
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==Bottom: Wide Semi Flat==
[[image:MFB_PSF_01.jpg|thumb|Semi Flat Bottoms comparison (3/4 view): SF, BSF, WSF]][[image:MFB_PSF_02.jpg|thumb|Semi Flat Bottoms comparison (top view): SF, BSF WSF]]
*'''Weight:''' grams
WSF is simply a Semi Flat Bottom with a slightly wider flat section, and with a wider base. In other terms, it forms a bigger cut cone than SF was. Two sets of spiky shapes are also on either side of the main tip part, possibly to create a relation with Archer Gargole, the Beyblade this Bottom was introduced with.

==Other Versions==
*'''Guardian Gargole M145SB''' - BBG-17 Random Booster 3 Vol. 2 Archer Gargole SA165WSF (Yellow and green stickers)
*'''Gargole Ifraid SA165GCF''' - BBG-24 Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Attack & Balance Type (Yellow, orange and white stickers)

==Gallery==
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File:ArcherGargoleBoxFront.jpg
File:ArcherGargoleBoxBack.jpg
File:ArcherGargoleBoxSide.jpg
File:ArcherGargoleBoxSide2.jpg
</gallery>

==Overall==

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:Zero-G]]
[[Category:Must-buy Beyblades]]

MFB Product List

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Th!nk: Put Vulcan into correct release order and added date from thread: http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-PSP-Metal-Fight-Beyblade-Portable-Transcendence-Reincarnation-Vulcan-Horuseus

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List of Metal Fight Beyblade products released by Takara-Tomy.

==Currently Released==
*BB-00 [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Limited|Pegasis Prototype]]
*BB-01 Starter [[Pegasis 105F]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-02 Starter [[Bull 125SF]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-03 Starter [[Sagittario 145S]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-04 Starter [[Leone 145D]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-05 Booster [[Pegasis 105F#Other Versions|Pegasis]] 145D ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-06 Booster [[Bull 125SF#Other Versions|Bull]] 145S ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-07 Booster [[Sagittario 145S#Other Versions|Sagittario]] 125SF ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-08 Booster [[Leone 145D#Other Versions|Leone]] 105F ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-09 [[Pegasis DX Set]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-10 [[BeyStadium Attack Type (MFB)|BeyStadium Attack Type]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-11 Starter [[Wolf D125B]] ''(September 18th, 2008)''
*BB-12 Booster [[Wolf D125B#Other Versions|Wolf]] 105F ''(September 18th, 2008)''
*BB-13 [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries]] ''(September 18th, 2008)''
*BB-14 [[BeyStadium Balance Type]] ''(September 18th, 2008)''
*BB-15 [[Shooters and Grips#MFB Grips|Launcher Grip]] ''(September 18th, 2008)''
*BB-16 [[Light Launcher#Beypointer|BeyPointer]] ''(September 18th, 2008)''
*BB-17 [[BeyLauncher]] ''(October 23rd, 2008)''
*BB-18 Booster [[Libra DF145BS]] ''(October 23rd, 2008)''
*BB-19 BeyStadium Stamina Type ''(October 23rd, 2008)''
*BB-20 [[BeyBattle Try Set]] ''(October 23rd, 2008)''
*BB-21 [[BB-21 Bey reshuffle Set Attack and Balance Type|Bey Reshuffle Set Attack & Balance Type]] ''(November 20th, 2008)''
*BB-22 [[BB-22 Bey Reshuffle Set Stamina and Defence type|Bey Reshuffle Set Stamina & Defense Type]] ''(November 20th, 2008)''
*BB-23 Starter [[L Drago 105F]] ''(December 25th, 2008)''
*BB-24 Booster [[Escolpio WD145B]] ''(February 22nd, 2009)''
*BB-25 [[Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces]] ''(December 25th, 2008)''
*BB-26 Booster [[Gemios DF145FS]] ''(January 22nd, 2009)''
*BB-27 Booster [[Capricorne 100HF]] ''(February 22nd, 2009)''
*BB-28 Starter [[Storm Pegasis 105RF]] ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-29 Starter [[Dark Wolf DF145FS]] ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-30 Booster [[Rock Leone 145WB]] ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-31 [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-32 [[Hybrid Wheel Match Set]] ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-33 BeyStadium Wide Square Type ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-34 [[Light Launcher]] Orange ''(March 28th, 2009)''
*BB-35 Booster [[Flame Sagittario C145S]] ''(April 25th, 2009)''
*BB-36 [[Metal Face]] ''(April 25th, 2009)''
*BB-37 [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S]] ''(May 23rd, 2009)''
*BB-38 [[BeyLauncher]] Iron Grey ''(May 23rd, 2009)''
*BB-39 [[Shooters and Grips#MFB Grips|Carabiner Grip]] ''(May 23rd, 2009)''
*BB-40 Booster [[Dark Bull H145SD]] ''(June 20th, 2009)''
*BB-41 [[BeyStadium Super Attack Type]] ''(June 20th, 2009)''
*BB-42 BeyCarrier Waist Type ''(June 20th, 2009)''
*BB-43 Starter [[Lightning L Drago 100HF]] ''(July 18th, 2009)''
*BB-44 [[Random Booster Vol.3 Stardust Pegasis]] ''(July 18th, 2009)''
*BB-45 [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B]] ''(August 8th, 2009)''
*BB-46 BeyStadium Standard Type ''(August 8th, 2009)''
*BB-47 Starter [[Earth Aquila 145WD]] ''(September 19th, 2009)''
*BB-48 Booster [[Flame Libra T125ES]] ''(September 19th, 2009)''
*BB-49 Angle Compass ''(September 19th, 2009)''
*BB-50 Booster [[Storm Capricorne M145Q]] ''(October 24th, 2009)''
*BB-51 Extreme BeyStadium ''(October 24th, 2009)''
*BB-52 BeyCarrier Hard Type ''(October 24th, 2009)''
*BB-53 [[Shooters and Grips#MFB Grips|Digital Power Launcher Pegasis Version]] ''(November 14th, 2009)''
*BB-54 [[Shooters and Grips#MFB Grips|Digital Power Launcher L Drago Version]] ''(November 14th, 2009)''
*BB-55 Booster [[Dark Cancer CH120SF]] ''(November 21st, 2009)''
*BB-56 [[Hybrid Wheel Reshuffle Set (Attack and Balance)]] ''(November 21st, 2009)''
*BB-57 [[Hybrid Wheel Reshuffle Set (Stamina and Defense)]] ''(November 21st, 2009)''
*BB-58 [[BeyLauncher#BeyLauncher Suspension|Beylauncher Suspension]] ''(November 21st, 2009)''
*BB-59 Starter [[Burn Phoenix 135MS]] ''(December 26th, 2009)''
*BB-60 [[Random Booster Vol. 4 Mirage Virgo]] ''(December 26th, 2009)''
*BB-61 Grip Rubber Red ''(December 26th, 2009)''
*BB-62 Grip Rubber Black ''(December 26th, 2009)''
*BB-63 Grip Rubber White ''(December 26th, 2009)''
*BB-64 [[Shooters and Grips#MFB Grips|Launcher Grip]] White ''(December 26th, 2009)''
*BB-65 [[Rock Escolpio T125JB]] ''(January 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-66 [[Metal Face]] Red ''(January 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-67 [[Metal Face]] Gun Metallic ''(January 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-68 [[BeyLauncher]] Metallic Orange ''(January 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-69 Starter [[Poison Serpent SW145SD]] ''(February 13th, 2010)''
*BB-70 Starter [[Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F]] ''(April 1st, 2010)''
*BB-71 Starter [[Ray Unicorno D125CS]] ''(April 1st, 2010)''
*BB-72 Booster [[Aquario 105F#Other Versions|Aquario 105F]] ''(April 1st, 2010)''
*BB-73 3 Segment Launcher Grip ''(April 1st, 2010)''
*BB-74 Booster [[Thermal Lacerta WA130HF]] ''(April 24th, 2010)''
*BB-75 [[Beyblade Deck Entry Set]] ''(April 24th, 2010)''
*BB-76 [[BB-76 Galaxy Pegasis DX Set|Galaxy Pegasis DX Set]] ''(April 24th, 2010)''
*BB-77 [[Bey Deck Case]] ''(April 24th, 2010)''
*BB-78 Booster Rock Giraffe R145WB ''(May 22nd, 2010)''
*BB-79 Metal Assist ''(May 22nd, 2010)''
*BB-80 Starter [[Gravity Perseus AD145WD]] ''(June 26th, 2010)''
*BB-81 Launcher Rubber ''(June 26th, 2010)''
*BB-82 [[Random Booster Vol.5 Grand Ketos]] ''(July 24th, 2010)''
*BB-83 Booster [[Pisces D125BS#Other Versions|Pisces]] DF145BS ''(July 24th, 2010)''
*BB-84 [[Metal Face#Metal Face Custom Ver. (MF2)|Metal Face Custom Ver. Clear]] ''(July 24th, 2010)''
*BB-85 [[Metal Face#Metal Face Custom Ver. (MF2)|Metal Face Custom Ver. Orange]] ''(July 24th, 2010)''
*BB-86 [[Beyblade Deck Attack And Defense Set|Beyblade Deck Attack & Defense Set]] ''(August 7th, 2010)''
*BB-87 Light Launcher 2 ''(August 28th, 2010)''
*BB-88 Starter Meteo L Drago LW105LF ''(September 18th, 2010)''
*BB-89 Booster Aries 145D ''(September 18th, 2010)''
*BB-90 LED Sight ''(September 18th, 2010)''
*BB-P01 [[Vulcan Horuseus 145D]] ''(October 21st, 2010)''
*BB-91 Booster [[Ray Gil 100RSF]] ''(October 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-92 Booster [[Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F]] ''(October 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-93 Booster [[Ray Unicorno D125CS]] ''(October 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-94 Tornado Beystadium ''(October 23rd, 2010)''
*BB-95 Booster [[Flame Byxis 230WD]] ''(November 20th, 2010)''
*BB-96 [[Beyblade Super Deck Set]] ''(November 20th, 2010)''
*BB-97 [[Ultimate Reshuffle Set Perseus Ver.]] ''(November 20th, 2010)''
*BB-98 [[Ultimate Reshuffle Set L-Drago Ver.]] ''(November 20th, 2010)''
*BB-99 Starter [[Hell Kerbecs BD145DS]] ''(December 28th, 2010)''
*BB-100 [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl]] ''(December 28th, 2010)''
*BB-101 Grip Support ''(December 28th, 2010)''
*BB-102 Booster Screw Capricorne 90MF ''(January 22nd, 2011)''
*BB-103 Snipe Launcher ''(January 22nd, 2011)''
*BB-104 Starter [[Basalt Horogium 145WD]] ''(February 26th, 2011)''
*BB-105 Starter [[Big Bang Pegasis F:D]] ''(March 26th, 2011)''
*BB-106 Starter Fang Leone 130W2D ''(March 26th, 2011)''
*BB-107 [[Big Bang Pegasis DX Set]] ''(March 26th, 2011)''
*BB-108 Starter [[L-Drago Destroy F:S]] ''(April 23rd, 2011)''
*BB-109 [[Random Booster Vol.7 Beat Lynx]] ''(April 23rd, 2011)''
*BB-110 [[BeyLauncher]] Cosmo Blue ''(April 23rd, 2011)''
*BB-111 [[BeyLauncher]] Army Green ''(April 23rd, 2011)''
*BB-112 [[Shooters and Grips#MFB Grips|Karabiner Grip]] Heat Red ''(May 21st, 2011)''
*BB-113 Starter Scythe Kronos T125EDS ''(June 18th, 2011)''
*BB-114 Starter [[VariAres D:D]] ''(July 16th, 2011)''
*BB-115 [[BeyLauncher#BeyLauncher LR|BeyLauncher LR]] Heat Red ''(July 16th, 2011)''
*BB-116 [[Random Booster Vol.8 Jade Jupiter]] ''(August 6th, 2011)''
*BB-117 [[Strongest Blader Set]] ''(August 6th, 2011)''
*BB-118 Starter [[Phantom Orion B:D]] ''(September 24th, 2011)''
*BB-119 Starter [[Death Quetzalcoatl 125RDF]] ''(October 22nd, 2011)''
*BB-120 Ultimate Bey Ta Stadium ''(October 22nd, 2011)''
*BB-121 [[Beyblade Ultimate DX Set]] ''(November 18th, 2011)''
*BB-122 Starter [[Diablo Nemesis X:D]] ''(December 28th, 2011)''
*BB-123 [[Random Booster Vol.9 Fusion Hades]] ''(December 28th, 2011)''
*BB-124 Starter [[Kreis Cygnus 145WD]] ''(January 28th, 2012)''
*BB-125 Light Launcher LR Purple ''(January 28th, 2012)''
*BB-126 Starter [[Flash Sagittario 230WD]] ''(February 18th, 2012)''
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*BBG-01 Starter [[Samurai Ifraid W145CF]] ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-02 Synchrom Booster [[Shinobi Saramanda SW145SD]] ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-03 [[Beyblade Start Dash Set]] ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-04 Zero-G Stadium Attack Type ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-05 Zero-G Light Launcher ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-06 BeyCarrier Zero-G ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-07 Zero-G Launcher Grip ''(March 31st, 2012)''
*BBG-08 Synchrom Booster [[Pirates Orojya 145D]] ''(April 21st, 2012)''
*BBG-09 [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.1 Thief Phoenic|Random Booster Vol. 1 Thief Phoenic E230GCF]] ''(April 21st, 2012)''
*BBG-10 Starter [[Guardian Revizer 160SB]] ''(May 19th, 2012)''
*BBG-11 Zero-G BeyStadium Defense Type ''(May 19th, 2012)''
*BBG-12 Synchrom Booster [[Archer Gryph C145S]] ''(June 23rd, 2012)''
*BBG-13 [[Beyblade Synchrom Battle Set]] ''(June 23rd, 2012)''
*BBG-14 Metal Stone Face Flame Red ''(June 23rd, 2012)''
*BBG-15 Metal Stone Face Ocean Blue ''(June 23rd, 2012)''
*BBG-16 Starter [[Dark Knight Dragooon LW160BSF]] ''(July 21st, 2012)''
*BBG-17 [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.2 Archer Gargole]] ''(July 21st, 2012)''
*BBG-18 Zero-G Stadium Balance Type ''(August 11th, 2012)''
*BBG-19 Zero-G Launcher ''(August 11th, 2012)''
*BBG-20 Synchrom Booster [[Bandid Goreim DF145BS]] ''(August 11th, 2012)''
*BBG-21 [[First Zero-G Battle Set]] ''(August 11th, 2012)''
*BBG-22 Starter [[Berserker Begirados SR200BWD]] ''(September 15th, 2012)''
* BBG-23 [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.3 Bandid Genbull F230TB]] ''(October 20th, 2012)''
* BBG-24 [[Beyblade Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Attack and Balance Type|Beyblade Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Attack & Balance Type]] ''(November 17th, 2012)''
* BBG-25 [[Beyblade Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Stamina and Defense Type|Beyblade Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Stamina & Defense Type]] ''(November 17th, 2012)''
* BBG-26 Starter [[Samurai Pegasis W105R²F]] ''(December 1st, 2012)''
* BBG-27 Starter [[Gladiator Bahamdia SP230GF]] ''(December 1st, 2012)''

==Upcoming Releases==

Earth Aquila 145WD

2014-03-04T12:27:12Z

Th!nk: /* Metal Wheel: Earth */ Wyvang and Balro are not the Chrome Wheels I'd choose to compare Earth to. Changed it to revizer and genbull.

{{Beybox
| image = EarthAquila.jpg
| full item name = Earth Aquila 145WD
| item number = BB-47
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

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==Name Change==
Earth Aquila was re-named Earth '''Eagle''' by [[Hasbro]].

==Face: Aquila==
The Face on this Beyblade depicts '''Aquila''', one of the 88 constellations in space. In mythology, Aquila is seen to represent an eagle, which is featured on this Beyblade's Face.

==Clear Wheel: Aquila==
*'''Weight:''' 2.9 grams
Aquila was first released in a translucent purple colour. Each side of this Clear Wheel represents an Eagle's pair of wings, with the notches on either side representing its head. It was clearly designed to fit with the aesthetic of the Earth Metal Wheel with its two spikes/notches fitting nicely over the small notches on the inner section of Earth.

==Metal Wheel: Earth==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|30.8 grams
|Full Width:
|45 mm
|Minimum Width:
|43 mm
|Full Height:
|9.5 mm
|Minimum Height:
|4 mm
|Maximum Wing Distance:
|2.5 mm
|Minimum Wing Distance:
|2 mm
|Side Declination:
|~ 12°
|}

Earth has four thick, textured wings surrounding its perimeter, with each pair facing each other on a slight incline. The space created between the wings is quite small, and the resulting effect is similar to any Wheel that has no spaces: minimal recoil. Though it is on the lighter side of Metal Wheels, its almost unperturbed circular design, and minimal recoil made it one of the best, [[Defense]]-oriented Wheel available for competitive play. However, it has since been severely outclassed by the extremely heavy 4D Metal Wheels and Zero-G Chrome Wheels paired in Synchrom, such as [[Duo Uranus 230WD|Duo]], [[Guardian Revizer 160SB|Revizer]] and [[Bandid Genbull F230TB|Genbull]].

===IMPORTANT: Mold Variations===
[[Image:10EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Earth Metal Wheel (second mold)]]
Earth has two different molds. The first mold was released in BB-47 Starter Earth Aquila 145WD, and the second in both the purple WBBA "Event Special" MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S, and SonoKong manufactured Earth Metal Wheels. However, TAKARA-TOMY has since ceased production on the first mold, thus making it a difficult part to obtain. The second mold addressed breaking problems that the original mold faced by modifying the inside of each of Earth's wings. The new mold is up to three grams heavier than the old mold (30-31 grams versus 33 grams on the new mold), which makes it significantly more effective for [[Defense]] customizations. Therefore, the new mold is the preferred choice for Defense customs using Earth, while the original mold would be the best for [[Survival | Stamina]].

===Use in Defense Customization===
Earth is best utilized in the top-tier [[Defense]] customization, ''MF-H Earth Bull/Kerbecs BD145CS''. Earth's low recoil can be put to good use in combination with BD145 which prevents many KO's by top-tier low track attackers and adds a fair amount of weight making it difficult to knock around. CS, being the tallest defense tip currently, is the only suitable choice in combination with a BD145 in normal mode and due to BD145's weight, it makes up for CS' lesser defensive prowess compared to the completely rubber tip, RS. When you add Bull or Kerbecs for extra weight along with MF-H you essentially have a very low recoil, decently heavy defensive beyblade which can withstand attackers from all heights. Nevertheless, even [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]] outclasses it due to its sheer weight, rendering Earth completely useless in the metagame.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
Earth also has exceptional [[Survival | Stamina]] capabilities because of its low recoil and good weight distribution. Earth can be utilized in the top-tier Stamina custom, ''Earth Bull AD145WD''. Bull is chosen due to it being one of the heaviest Clear Wheels with with a great distribution of weight.

==Track: 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.47 grams
|Full Width:
|20 mm
|Minimum Width:
|18 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}

145, along with its variants (C145, DF145, etc.), was once the highest Track available, until the 230 Track was released with [[Flame Byxis 230WD | Flame Byxis]]. It can be used in Stamina customs to great effect due to its tall height, which allows for more wobbling as the Beyblade loses its [[spin velocity]]. However, gimmick-paired Tracks like [[Hell Kerbecs BD145DS|BD145]] have immensely outclassed their original bare variant, on top of several taller gimmick Tracks surpassing 145 as well against heavy, mid-height Attackers. Even in Stamina battles, 145 does not offer enough balance: Tracks like [[Gravity Perseus AD145WD|AD145]] and [[Samurai Ifraid W145CF|W145]] provide a good center of gravity, and aid with a slight downforce to maintain stability.

==Bottom: Wide Defense==
[[Image:09EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.7 gram
|Full Width:
|15.53 mm
|Tip Width:
|14.17 mm
|Full Height:
|8.92 mm
|Tip Height:
|6.75 mm
|Tip Angle:
|40°
|}

Wide Defense, as its name implies is one of the widest of the “Defense” series of Bottoms (D, SD, WD, PD, EWD). This brings numerous advantages, but also some disadvantages when compared to the other “Defense” Bottoms, specifically D. The advantages include its ability for abnormally long precession times due to its massive width that reaches the edge of the Bottom's perimeter. This allows it to wobble at a significantly larger angle for a longer period of time than D, and at a much lower spin rate. However, depending on the position of the Beyblade using WD and the spin rate of the opponent, this can be disadvantageous because of how easy it becomes to knock over the precessing WD custom. This low spin rate towards the end of the battle is created because in the process of wobbling at such a large angle, more friction is made with the stadium floor, thus decreasing its Stamina. Nevertheless, this more often an advantage than it is a disadvantage.

Newer parts such as CS, EDS and B:D have overshadowed WD to some degree: CS and EDS due to their ability to be paired with the popular BD145 Track without scraping, and B:D because of its height and even longer precession times, but WD is still one of the best pure Stamina Bottoms available. However, when selecting high Tracks such as TH170 and 230, WD's tendency to wobble at larger angles should be kept in mind, as its extreme precession can often become problematic.

Although the name suggests Defensive characteristics, WD does not possess any inherent defensive qualities. However, its proficiency can be increased significantly when facing left-spin Attackers through the utilization of the [[Weak Shooting]] technique.

===Use in Stamina customization===
WD is arguably the best of the “Defense” series of Bottoms, and its effectiveness can be utilized in the custom Phantom Bull AD145WD.

==Other Versions==
[[Image:MFEarthAquila105HFS.jpg|thumb|150px|WBBA Exclusive MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S]]
*'''Storm Aquila 145HF''' - [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo]] (Green)
*'''Flame Aquila 100ES''' - [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo]] (Red)
*'''MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S''' - [[Metal Fight Beyblade#WBBA | WBBA Exclusive]], later released with Mani DVD Set (Clear Aquila, Purple Earth)
*'''Earth Aquila 145WD Mitsuya Cider Ver.''' - Promotion for Mitsuya Cider Drink. 3 Versions:(Blue Aquila, Blue Earth),(Red Aquila, Magenta Earth), (Clear Aquila, Green Earth)
*'''Earth Eagle 145WD''' - [[Metal Wing Smash Set|Faceoff: Metal Wing Smash]]
*'''Earth Eagle 145WD''' - Hasbro Ultimate Gift Set (Gunmetal Grey Earth, Pearlescent Indigo Aquila)

==Gallery==
====Earth Aquila 145WD====
<gallery>
Image:00EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Aquila 145WD
Image:12EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Aquila 145WD bottom view
Image:01EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Aquila 145WD 3/4 view
Image:02EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Aquila 145WD side view
Image:05EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Metal Wheel top (first mold)
Image:06EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Metal Wheel bottom (first mold)
Image:003EarthAquila.JPG|Aquila Clear Wheel
Image:04EarthAquila.JPG|Aquila Clear Wheel
Image:007EarthAquila.JPG|145 Track
Image:8EarthAquila.JPG|WD
</gallery>

====Earth Aquila 105HF/S - WBBA exclusive====
<gallery>
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive1.jpg|Earth Aquila 105HF/S top view
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive2.jpg|Earth Aquila 105HF/S underside view
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive3.jpg|Aquila WBBA Exclusive Metal Face (purple)
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive4.jpg|Aquila Clear Wheel (clear and purple)
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive5.jpg|Earth Metal Wheel (purple) top view
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive6.jpg|105 Track (clear turquoise)
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive7.jpg|Hole Flat/Sharp Bottom in Sharp mode
Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive8.jpg|Hole Flat/Sharp Bottom in Hole Flat mode
</gallery>

====Earth Aquila 145WD - Blue Mitsuya Cider Ver====
<gallery>
Image:Earthaqub1.jpg|Front view
Image:Earthaqub2.jpg|Underside view
Image:Earthaqub4.jpg|Aquila top view
Image:Earthaqub3.jpg|Earth top view
Image:Earthaqub5.jpg|145
Image:Earthaqub6.jpg|WD
</gallery>

====Earth Aquila 145WD - Red Mitsuya Cider Ver====
<gallery>
File:Earthaqred1.jpg|Front View
File:Earthaqred2.jpg|Underside view
File:Earthaqred3.jpg|Aquila top view
File:Earthaqred4.jpg|145
File:Earthaqred5.jpg
</gallery>

====Earth Aquila 145WD - Green Mitsuya Cider Ver====
<gallery>
File:Earthaqgreen1.jpg|Front view
File:Earthaqgreen2.jpg|Underside view
File:Earthaquilagreen3.jpg|Aquila top view
File:Earthaqgreen.jpg|Earth top view
File:Earthgreen145.jpg|145
File:Earthgreenwd.jpg|WD
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Earth Aquila 145WD]] uncustomized is a quite strong [[Survival | Stamina]] type by itself, and, taken separately, Earth used to be top-tier in [[Defense]], and 145 serves no purpose anymore due to its lack of gimmick. Even if WD remains top-tier, it has been released in many subsequent Beyblades and Sets. Consequently, '''this Beyblade should only be purchased for collection purposes.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

VariAres D:D

2014-03-04T11:45:28Z

Th!nk: /* MOLD VARIATION */ Changing section name for consistency with other articles.

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{{Beybox
| image = VariAres1.png
| full item name = VariAres D:D
| item number = BB-114
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

==Face: Ares==

The Face on this Beyblade depicts Ares, the Greek God of War.

==4D Metal Wheel: VariAres==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|43.6 grams
|Full Width:
|50 mm
|Minimum Width:
|47.5 mm
|Full Height:
|11.5 mm
|}

VariAres is unarguably the most aggressively designed Wheel ever released in MFB, and is the second Metal Wheel capable of spinning in both Left and Right Spin (the first being Gravity Perseus). It has a relatively thick, wide three-winged design. Each wing ends in an abrupt, sharp point that provides intense [[Smash Attack]] in both spin directions. In addition to this, along each wing there are six indents of varying size that provide [[Spike Attack]] which works in tandem with the sharp Smash Attack points on the ends of each wing. However, while VariAres' Attack power may be high, it does suffer from huge amounts of [[Recoil]] because it is so aggressively designed. This can make VariAres a risky Wheel to use in some respects, but as the game has evolved, lighter, more compact Attack Wheels such as [[Lightning LDrago 100HF | Lightning]] have become harder and harder to use effectively without the assistance of something like BD145. VariAres can backfire due to its recoil, but it does not need the width and weight of BD145 to be effective.

Between each wing is a large gap. Fitted in between these gaps is a yellow PC Frame, that protrudes outwards in a triangular shape as far as the Metal Frame. Unlike other 4D Beyblades, VariAres' PC Frame is built in conjunction with the Metal Frame. On the bottom side of the Metal Wheel where the mechanism that controls the plastic wings release are located, there is cover of a hard plastic sheet.

When VariAres is spinning at high spin speeds, the PC Frame retracts towards the centre of VariAres, exposing more Metal, and therefore producing more [[Smash Attack]]. This is considered "Attack Mode". As VariAres' spin velocity lowers, the PC Frame extends out to it's full length, allowing for more Plastic contact in an attempt to reduce [[Recoil]]. This is considered "Defense Mode".

Following the release of heavier Synchrom combinations however, VariAres has fallen short in its performance against the equally evolved Defense parts that came out in Zero-G. Even Flash, also part of the 4D System, outclasses VariAres in sheer Attack power.

===MOLD VARIATION: Hasbro's Version===
[[Hasbro]] produced a version of the VariAres Metal Wheel exempt of all the mechanism underneath it, as well as without most of the plastic at the bottom. The gimmick with the plastic protrusions coming out at high spin velocity was forgotten and replaced with fixed protrusions. All these changes create a shell with much less weight, no absorption abilities, and therefore barely any Attack power. This version is utterly useless. Thankfully, Hasbro did release the real VariAres 4D Metal Wheel with new colors afterward.

===Use in Attack customization===
Due to its relatively heavy weight, three gaps, and prominent indentations, VariAres produces incredibly potent [[Smash Attack]]. A Metal Face - Heavy and Rubber Flat variant in unison with VariAres' high rotational force reduces VariAres' recoil, and provides proficient [[Smash Attack]] in the great Attack customizations: ''MF/-H VariAres CH120RF/R2F/LRF'' and ''MF/-H VariAres R145RF/R2F/LRF''.

==Bottom: Delta Drive (D:D)==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|5.5 grams
|Height (Wide Ball):
|20.89 mm
|Height (Flat):
|20.25 mm
|Height (Sharp):
|21.19 mm
|Angle (Sharp):
|40°
|}

D:D is of a round shape with a translucent black colour, and with a height comparable to 145WD. Like most 4D Bottoms, D:D's gimmick is mode change-related. Similar to Dranzer F's [[Dranzer F| Flame Change Base]] from the Plastic generation, D:D has the gimmick of triple mode change. D:D features a Sharp Bottom, a Wide Ball Bottom, and a Flat Bottom all on one axis, which can be changed manually between battles. To change modes, the tip can be pulled out slightly, rotated on its axis, and then pushed back in on the new tip. D:D is evidently an incredibly versatile bottom, but this versatility is made useless by the fact that the Bottoms encased are all outclassed in one way or another; S is outclassed by WD, WB is outclassed by CS, and F is outclassed by RF.

===Use in Balance customization===

Because each tip contained within D:D is outclassed, it has only found use in sub-par Balance combinations such as ''MF-H Basalt Kerbecs D:D''.

==Other Versions==

* '''VariAres D:D Mars Red Ver.''' – CoroCoro Magazine (Red)
* '''VariAres D:D Phantom Blue Ver.''' - CoroCoro Magazine (Blue)
* '''VariAres''' - WBBA G4 Prize (Gun Metallic)
* '''[[VariAries 145WB]]''' - Hasbro Metal Fury

==Gallery==

====VariAres D:D (regular)====
<Gallery>
Image:VariAresfrontview.jpg|VariAres front
Image:VariAresbottomview1.jpg|VariAres bottom
Image:VariAresD-D1.jpg|D:D WB Mode
Image:VariAresD-D2.jpg|D:D S Mode
Image:Delta-Drive-BeyWiki.jpg|D:D F Mode
Image:VariAresdissassembled.jpg|VariAres pieces
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====VariAres WBBA Exclusive Colour (purple)====
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Image:VariAresPurple1.jpg|VariAres 4D Metal Wheel top view
Image:VariAresPurple2.jpg|VariAres 4D Metal Wheel underside view
Image:VariAresPurple3.jpg|VariAres 4D Metal Wheel side view
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==Overall==
VariAres quickly found its home in Smash Attack customs, however it has since been outclassed by [[Flash Sagittario 230WD|Flash]] and [[Orojya Wyvang 145EDS|Wyvang]], among others. The mechanism within D:D is an improvement over the classic Flame Change Base, but like Flame Change Base, it is almost as useless competitively. '''Therefore, this Beyblade should only be considered if all preferred alternatives cannot be purchased, or for collection purposes.'''

[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category: Decent alternatives]]

Beyblade Parts List

2014-03-04T10:53:05Z

Th!nk: /* 4D SYSTEM */ Capitalized 'Clear' under Phantom Orion.

List of almost all Beyblade parts and names.
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=='''[[Plastic Beyblade | PLASTICS]]'''==

===[[4-Layer Series | 4-LAYER SERIES]]===
''[[Ultimate Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Cross Dragon 
WD: Wide 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Saizo]]'' 
AR: Try Cutter 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Sharp Base 

''[[Frostic Dranzer]]'' 
AR: Wing Cross 
WD: Balance 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Gekiryu-oh]]'' 
AR: Wing Cross 
WD: Wide 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Megaro Arm]]'' 
AR: Cross Dragon 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Spark Knight]]'' 
AR: Try Cutter 
WD: Balance 
BB: Sharp Base 

''[[Polta]]'' 
AR: Try Cutter 
WD: Wide 
BB: Sharp Base 

''[[Bistool]]'' 
AR: Wing Cross 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Makendo]]'' 
AR: Cross Dragon 
WD: Balance 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Bakushin-oh]]'' 
AR: Down Force Ring 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Pumpking]]'' 
AR: Upper Force Ring 
WD: Wide 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Dragoon Grip Attacker]]'' 
AR: Dragon Head 
WD: Wide 
BB: Grip Base 

''[[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger]]'' 
AR: Scissor Cutter 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Bearing Base 

''[[Bound Attacker]]'' 
AR: Bound Attack Ring 
WD: Balance 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Bound Defenser]]'' 
AR: Bound Defense Ring 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Sharp Base 

''[[Roller Attacker]]'' 
AR: Roller Attack Ring 
WD: Balance 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Roller Defenser]]'' 
AR: Roller Defense Ring 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Dranzer Auto Change Balancer]]'' 
AR: Wing Cutter 
WD: Balance 
BB: Auto Change Base 

''[[Wing Attacker]]'' 
AR: Wing Attack Ring 
WD: Balance 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Wing Defenser]]'' 
AR: Wing Defense Ring 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]]'' 
AR: Max Shield 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Metal Ball Base 

''[[Sparkling Attacker]]'' 
AR: Spark Attack Ring 
WD: Heavy 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Jumping Base]]'' 
AR: Tiger Defenser 
WD: Eight Wide 
BB: Jumping Base 

===[[A to F SERIES]]===
''[[Dragoon S]]'' (Storm) 
AR: Reverse Dragon 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Left Spin Gear 
BB: Storm Grip Base 

''[[Driger S]]'' (Slash) 
AR: Tiger Defenser 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: Metal Change Base 

''[[Death Driger]]'' 
AR: Star Shape 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Knight Dranzer]]'' 
AR: Knight Claws Ring 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Metal Draciel]]'' 
AR: Turtle Survivor 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: Metal Sting Base 

''[[Kids Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Upper Dragoon 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Kids Draciel]]'' 
AR: Smash Turtle 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Dranzer S]]'' (Spiral) 
AR: Double Wing 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Free Shaft Version) 
BB: Spiral Change Base 

''[[Galeon]]'' 
AR: War Lion 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Galzzly]]'' 
AR: War Bear 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Galman]]'' 
AR: War Monkey 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Wolborg]]'' 
AR: Reverse Wolf 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Bearing Version) 
BB: SG Bearing Base 

''[[Seaborg]]'' 
AR: Whale Attacker 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: Defense Grip Base 

''[[Draciel S]]'' (Shield) 
AR: Cross Spike 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Metal Ball Base 

''[[Trygle]]'' 
AR: Triple Wing 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Spring Version) 
BB: Jumping Base (Trygle) 

''[[Trypio]]'' 
AR: Flying Defense 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Driger F]]'' (Fang) 
AR: Cross Fang 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Full Auto Clutch Version) 
BB: Full Auto Clutch Base 

''[[Dragoon F]]'' (Fantom) 
AR: Dual Dragon 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Left Spin Gear 
BB: Fantom Grip Base 

''[[Dranzer F]]'' (Flame) 
AR: Flame Wing 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Triple Change Version) 
BB: Flame Change Base 

''[[Griffolyon]]'' 
AR: Cross Griffon 
WD: Eight Balance 
BB: Griffolyon Base 

''[[Master Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Upper Dragoon 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Master Dranzer]]'' 
AR: Turtle Survivor 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: Metal Sting Base 

''[[Master Draciel]]'' 
AR: Smash Turtle 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Salamalyon]]'' 
AR: Fire Cracker 
WD: Eight Wide 
BB: Salamalyon Base 

''[[Draciel F]]'' (Fortress) 
AR: Eight Spike 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Grease Ball Version) 
BB: Fortress Base 

''[[Wyborg]]'' 
AR: Double Snake 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Auto Change Version) 
BB: SG Auto Change Base 

''[[Master Driger]]'' 
AR: Knight Claws Ring 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Wolborg 2]]'' 
AR: Upper Wolf 
WD: Eight Balance 
SG: Right Spin Gear (Bearing Version 2) 
BB: Defense Grip Base 2 

''[[Seaborg 2]]'' 
AR: Whale Crusher 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Gaia Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Great Dragon 
WD: Heavy Attack 
SG: Right Spin Gear (G Ball Version) 
BB: G Special Base 

''[[Bakuten Henkei Gaia Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Fire Cracker 
WD: Revolver Attack 
BB: Salamalyon Base 

===[[V SERIES]]===
''[[Dragoon V]]'' (Victory) 
AR: Eight Attacker 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Neo Left Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: Magne Flat Base 

''[[Metal Dranzer]]'' 
AR: Scissor Attacker 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (South Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Flash Leopard]]'' 
AR: Panther Claw 
WD: Ten Heavy 
(Takara) SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
(Hasbro) SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (North Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Driger V]]'' (Vulcan) 
AR: Sonic Tiger 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (South Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Metal Flat Base 

''[[Flash Leopard 2]]'' 
AR: Panther Head 
WD: Ten Heavy 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (North Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Metal Sharp Base 

''[[Dranzer V]]'' (Volcano) 
AR: Cross Attacker 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Dranzer V South Magnecore Version) 
BB: Volcano Change Base 

''[[Cyber Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Cybernetic Dragon 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Right Spin Gear (MG Spring Version) 
BB: Jumping Base 2 

''[[Draciel V]]'' (Viper) 
AR: Ten Spike 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (North Magnecore Version) 
BB: Viper Metal Ball Base 

''[[Wolborg 03 (Uriel)]]'' 
AR: Cross Horn 
WD: Revolver Attack 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (South Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Grip Base 

''[[Gabriel]]'' 
AR: Twin Horn 
WD: Revolver Attack 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Wing Base 

''[[Guardian Driger]]'' 
AR: Great Tiger 
WD: Eight Heavy 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (South Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Spike Lizard]]'' 
AR: Lizard Blocker 
WD: Ten Heavy 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (North Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Roller Base 

''[[Crab Diver]]'' 
AR: Scissors Arm 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Orca Diver]]'' 
AR: Delta Wave 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Manta Diver]]'' 
AR: Square Edge 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Killer Eagle]]'' 
AR: Penta Wing 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Vesion) 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Death Gargoyle]]'' 
AR: Genocide Circle 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Rushing Boar]]'' 
AR: Hammer Tusk 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Galeon 2]]'' 
AR: Howling Leo 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

''[[Trygle 2]]'' 
AR: Triple Beak 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Trygator]]'' 
AR: Jungle Shock 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Cyber Dragoon Battle Spec.]]'' 
AR: Cybernetic Dragon 
WD: Eight Wide 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Wing Base 

''[[Ultimate Dragoon|Ultimate Dragoon V]] 
AR: Cross Dragon 
WD: Magne Weight Disk 
BB: Flat Base 

''[[Appollon]]'' 
AR: Corona Saber 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Flat Base 

''[[Venus]]'' 
AR: Mirage Goddess 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Sharp Base 

''[[Poseidon]]'' 
AR: Trident Vector 
WD: Random 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
BB: SG Semi-Flat Base 

===[[V2 SERIES]]===
''[[Dragoon V2]]'' (Victory 2) 
AR: Spike Dragon 
WD: Magne Weight Disk 
SG: Neo Left Spin Gear (Normal Version) 
SP: Reverse Attack 
BB: Customize Grip Base 

''[[Driger V2]]'' (Vulcan 2) 
AR: Upper Claw 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Upper Attack 
BB: Customize Metal Change Base 

''[[Voltaic Ape]] '' 
AR: Mountain Hammer 
WD: Magne Weight Disk 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (North Magnecore Version) 
SP: Defense Ring 
BB: Customize Metal Sharp Base 

''[[Gaia Dragoon V]]'' (Vast) 
AR: Dragon Breaker 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (South Magnecore Version) 
BB: SG Metal Flat Base (Gaia Dragoon V Version) 

''[[Dranzer V2]]'' (Volcano 2) 
AR: Cross Dranzer 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Cross Survivor 
BB: Customize Clutch Change Base 

''[[Burning Kerberous]]'' 
AR: Triple Attacker 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Double Bearing Version) 
SP: Cross Attack 
BB: Customize Bearing Base 

''[[Draciel V2]]'' (Viper 2) 
AR: Strike Turtle 
WD: Ten Heavy 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (North Magnecore Version) 
SP: Fin Tector 
BB: Switch Metal Ball Base 

''[[Uriel 2]]'' 
AR: Neo Cross Horn 
WD: Star Attack 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Over Attack 
BB: SG Grip Change Base 

''[[Dark Series|Dark Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Dark Wing 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Survivor Ring 
BB: Customize Sharp Base 

''[[Dark Series|Dark Driger]]'' 
AR: Dark Wing 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Survivor Ring 
BB: Customize Sharp Base 

''[[Dark Series|Dark Draciel]]'' 
AR: Dark Wing 
WD: Ten Heavy 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Survivor Ring 
BB: Customize Sharp Base 

''[[Dark Series|Dark Dranzer]]'' 
AR: Dark Wing 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Survivor Ring 
BB: Customize Sharp Base 

''[[Dark Series|Dark Gaia Dragoon]]'' 
AR: Dark Wing 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Survivor Ring 
BB: Customize Sharp Base 

''[[Orthrus]]'' 
AR: Double Attacker 
WD: Revolver Attack 
SG: Neo Right Spin Gear (Metal Weight Version) 
SP: Twin Guard 
BB: SG Bolt Base 

===[[G SERIES]]===
''[[Dragoon G]]'' (Galaxy) 
AR: Eight Spiker 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Left Engine Gear (Metal Semi-Flat) 
BB: First Clutch Base (Dragoon G Version) 

''[[Driger G]]'' (Gatling) 
AR: Triple Tiger 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Metal Semi-Flat) 
BB: First Clutch Base (Driger G Version) 

''[[Metal Driger]]'' 
AR: Cross Spiker 
WD: Ten Heavy 
(Takara) SG: Right Spin Gear (Heavy Metal Core) 
(Hasbro) SG: Right Engine Gear (Metal Semi-Flat) 
BB: First Clutch Base (Metal Driger Version) 
* ''Note: Despite the name "Right Spin Gear (Heavy Metal Core)", the Takara Version's Spin Gear Casings are designed for Engine Gear Blade Bases.'' 

''[[Rock Bison]]'' 
AR: Double Horn 
WD: Ten Heavy 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Circle Defenser) 
BB: Normal Base (Rock Bison Version) 

''[[Dranzer G]]'' (Gigus/Gigs) 
AR: Wing Survivor 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Metal Semi-Flat) 
BB: Final Clutch Base (Dranzer G Version) 

''[[Wolborg 4]]'' 
AR: Star Wolf 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Circle Survivor) 
BB: Normal Base (Wolborg 4 Version) 

''[[Draciel G]]'' (Gravity) 
AR: Shield Hammer 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Metal Ball) 
BB: Final Clutch Base (Draciel G Version) 

''[[Gaia Dragoon G]]'' (Great) 
AR: Dragon Saucer 
WD: Ten Heavy 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Metal Flat) 
BB: Final Clutch Base (Gaia Dragoon G Version) 

''[[Flame Pegasus]]'' 
AR: Wing Upper 
WD: N/A 
SG: Gyro Engine Gear 
BB: Engine Stopper Base 
CEW: Metal Sharp 

''[[Desert Sphinxer]]'' 
AR: Ark Pyramid 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Mystery Cutter) 
BB: Final Clutch Base (Desert Sphinxer Version) 

===[[GT SERIES]]===
''[[Dragoon GT]]'' (Galaxy Turbo) 
AR: G Upper 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Left Engine Gear (Turbo) 
BB: First Clutch Base (Dragoon GT Version) 
CEW: Metal Grip 

''[[Dranzer GT]]'' (Gigus Turbo/Gigs Turbo) 
AR: Triangle Wing 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Right Engine Gear (Reverse) 
BB: Final Clutch Base (Dranzer GT Version) 
CEW: Metal Semi-Flat 

''[[Gigars]]'' 
AR: Gigantic Claw 
WD: Ten Balance 
SG: Right Customize Gear (Full Auto Clutch Version) 
BB: Final Clutch Base (Gigars Version) 
CEW: Metal Change 

''[[Zeus]]'' 
AR: Holy Despell 
S-AR: Screw Zeus 
WD: Ten Wide 
SG: Right Customize Gear (Free Shaft Version) 
BB: First Clutch Base (Zeus Version) 
CEW: Light Sharp 

=='''[[HMS | HEAVY METAL SYSTEM]]'''==
''[[Gaia Dragoon MS]]'' (Metal Spike) / Strata Dragoon MS (Metal Spike) 
AR: Metal Saucer 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Flat Core 

''[[Driger MS]]'' (Metal Slash) 
AR: Metal Upper 
WD: Circle Balance 
RC: Semi-Flat Core 

''[[Draciel MS]]'' (Metal Shield) 
AR: Metal Shield 
WD: Circle Wide 
RC: Sharp Core 

''[[Dragoon MS]]'' (Metal Storm) 
AR: Metal Attacker 
WD: Circle Wide 
RC: Grip Flat Core 

''[[Dranzer MS]]'' (Metal Spiral) 
AR: Spiral Upper 
WD: Circle Balance 
RC: Manual Change Core 

''[[Einstein MS]]'' (Metal Spring) 
AR: Metal Spring 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Spring Core 

''[[Dragoon MS UV]]'' (Metal Storm Ultimate Version) 
AR: Ultimate Attacker 
WD: Circle Wide 
RC: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) 

''[[Death Gargoyle MS]]'' (Metal Scream) 
AR: Circle Upper 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Metal Change Core 

''[[Wolborg MS]]'' (Metal Survive) 
AR: Wolf Crusher 
WD: Circle Wide 
RC: Bearing Core 

''[[Thunder Dragon]]'' 
AR: Spark Dragon 
WD: CWD Free Survivor 
RC: Metal Weight Flat Core 

''[[Sea Dragon]]'' 
AR: Metal Ball Attacker 
WD: CWD Defense Ring 
RC: Metal Ball Core 

''[[Wyvern DJ]]'' 
AR: DJ Spiker 
WD: Circle Balance or CWD Free Saucer 
RC: Metal Sharp Core 

''[[Advance Averazer]]'' 
AR: Advance Balancer 
WD: Circle Balance 
RC: Metal Semi-Flat Core 

''[[Advance Guardian]]'' 
AR: Advance Defenser 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Grip Sharp Core 

''[[Advance Striker]]'' 
AR: Advance Attacker 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Metal Flat Core 

''[[Advance Eterner]]'' 
AR: Advance Survivor 
WD: Circle Wide 
RC: Metal Sharp Core 

''[[Phantom Fox MS]]'' (Metal Shadow) 
AR: Upper Fox 
WD: CWD Circle Attacker 
RC: Bunshin Core 

''[[Slash Riger MS]]'' (Metal Scratch) 
AR: Slash Upper 
WD: CWD Free Crusher 
RC: Free Wing Core 

''[[Dark Leopard MS]]'' (Metal Sweeper) 
AR: Smash Leopard 
WD: CWD Needle Attacker 
RC: Tornado Change Core 

''[[Magical Ape MS]]'' (Metal Skill) 
AR: Metal Ape 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Flat Core 

''[[Round Shell MS]]'' (Metal Snipe) 
AR: Turtle Crusher 
WD: N/A 
RC: Rubber Weight Core 

''[[Dragoon MF]]'' (Metal Fantom) 
AR: Upper Dragon 
WD: CWD Chain Attacker 
RC: Metal Weight Grip Core 

''[[Dranzer MF]]'' (Metal Flame) 
AR: Smash Phoenix 
WD: CWD Wing Attacker 
RC: Free Shaft Core 

''[[Samurai Changer MS]]'' (Metal Sword) 
AR: Samurai Upper 
WD: Circle Heavy 
RC: Battle Change Core 

''[[Aero Knight MS]]'' (Metal Sky) 
AR: Knight Crusher 
WD: Circle Wide 
SP: Aero Ring 
RC: Aero Core 

''[[Jiraiya MS]]'' (Metal Spirits) 
AR: Jiraiya Blade 
WD: CWD Free Cross 
RC: Bearing Core 2 

''[[Bloody Devil MS]]'' (Metal Satan) 
AR: Devil Crusher 
WD: CWD Devil Saucer 
RC: Shooter Change Core Alpha 

''[[Shining God MS]]'' (Metal Sun) 
AR: God Smasher 
WD: CWD God Ring 
RC: Shooter Change Core Gamma 

=='''[[Metal Fight Beyblade | METAL FIGHT BEYBLADE]]'''==
''Note: All parts listed in this section and their respective articles refer to their STARTER versions (ex. Pegasis 105F or Bull125SF), or the original versions they were released as (ex. Aries 125D from [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries | RBV1]] or Quetzalcoatl 90WF from the Arcade Machine)'' 
===[[Metal Fight Beyblade#Components of MFBs | 4-LAYER SERIES (Metal System)]]===
''[[Pegasis 105F | Pegasis 105F]]'' 
Wheel: Pegasis 
Track: 105 
Bottom: Flat 

''[[Bull 125SF | Bull 125SF]]'' 
Wheel: Bull 
Track: 125 
Bottom: Semi Flat 

''[[Sagittario 145S | Sagittario 145S]]'' 
Wheel: Sagittario 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Sharp 

''[[Leone 145D | Leone 145D]]'' 
Wheel: Leone 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Defense 

''[[Wolf D125B | Wolf D125B]] 
Wheel: Wolf 
Track: Defense 125 
Bottom: Ball 

''[[Aries 125D | Aries 125D]]'' 
Wheel: Aries 
Track: 125 
Bottom: Defense 

''[[Quetzalcoatl 90WF | Quetzalcoatl 90WF]]'' 
Wheel: Quetzalcoatl 
Track: 90 
Bottom: Wide Flat 

''[[Libra DF145BS | Libra DF145BS]]'' 
Wheel: Libra 
Track: Down-force 145 
Bottom: Ball Sharp 

''[[Aquario 105F | Aquario 105F]]'' 
Wheel: Aquario 
Track: 105 
Bottom: Flat 

''[[Virgo DF145BS | Virgo DF145BS]]'' 
Wheel: Virgo 
Track: Down-force 145 
Bottom: Ball Sharp 

''[[Pisces D125BS | Pisces D125BS]]'' 
Wheel: Pisces 
Track: Defense 125 
Bottom: Ball Sharp 

''[[L Drago 105F | L Drago 105F]]'' 
Wheel: L Drago 
Track: 105 
Bottom: Flat 

''[[Escolpio WD145B | Escolpio WD145B]]'' 
Wheel: Escolpio 
Track: Wide Defense 145 
Bottom: Ball 

''[[Gemios DF145FS | Gemios DF145FS]] 
Wheel: Gemios 
Track: Down Force 145 
Bottom: Flat Sharp 

''[[Capricorne 100HF | Capricorne 100HF]]'' 
Wheel: Capricorne 
Track: 100 
Bottom: Hole Flat 

===[[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | 5-LAYER SERIES (Hybrid Wheel System)]]===

''[[Storm Pegasis 105RF | Storm Pegasis 105RF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Pegasis 
Metal Wheel: Storm 
Track: 105 
Bottom: Rubber Flat 

''[[Dark Wolf DF145FS | Dark Wolf DF145FS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Wolf 
Metal Wheel: Dark 
Track: Down-force 145 
Bottom: Flat Sharp 

''[[Rock Leone 145WB | Rock Leone 145WB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Leone 
Metal Wheel: Rock 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Wide Ball 

''[[Dark Cancer CH120SF |Mad Cancer CH120FS (See Dark Cancer CH120FS)]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Cancer 
Light Wheel: Mad 
Track: Change Height 120 
Bottom: Flat Sharp 

''[[Flame Sagittario C145S | Flame Sagittario C145S]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Sagittario 
Metal Wheel: Flame 
Track: Claw 145 
Bottom: Sharp 

''[[Wind Aquario 100HF/S | Wind Aquario 100HF/S]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Aquario 
Light Wheel: Wind 
Track: 100 
Bottom: Hole Flat/Sharp 

''[[Dark Bull H145SD | Dark Bull H145SD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Bull 
Metal Wheel: Dark 
Track: Horn 145 
Bottom: Semi Defense 

''[[Lightning L Drago 100HF | Lightning L Drago 100HF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: L Drago 
Metal Wheel: Lightning 
Track: 100 
Bottom: Hole Flat 

''[[Clay Aries ED145B | Clay Aries ED145B]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Aries 
Light Wheel: Clay 
Track: Eternal Defense 145 
Bottom: Ball 

''[[Earth Aquila 145WD | Earth Aquila 145WD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Aquila 
Metal Wheel: Earth 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

''[[Flame Libra T125ES | Flame Libra T125ES]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Libra 
Metal Wheel: Flame 
Track: Tornado 125 
Bottom: Eternal Sharp 

''[[Storm Capricorne M145Q| Storm Capricorne M145Q]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Capricorne 
Metal Wheel: Storm 
Track: Move 145 
Bottom: Quake 

''[[Rock Orso D125B| Rock Orso D125B]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Orso 
Metal Wheel: Rock 
Track: Defense 125 
Bottom: Ball 

''[[Counter Leone D125B| Counter Leone D125B]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Leone 
Metal Wheel: Counter 
Track: Defense 125 
Bottom: Ball 

''[[Dark Cancer CH120SF| Dark Cancer CH120SF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Cancer 
Metal Wheel: Dark 
Track: Change Height 120 
Bottom: Semi Flat 

''[[Killer Gemios DF145FS| Killer Gemios DF145FS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Gemios 
Metal Wheel: Killer 
Track: Down-force 145 
Bottom: Flat Sharp 

''[[Thermal Pisces T125ES| Thermal Pisces T125ES]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Pisces 
Metal Wheel: Thermal 
Track: Tornado 125 
Bottom: Eternal Sharp 

''[[Cyber Pegasis 100HF| Cyber Pegasis 100HF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Pegasis 
Metal Wheel: Cyber 
Track: 100 
Bottom: Hole Flat 

''[[Burn Phoenix 135MS| Burn Phoenix 135MS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Phoenix 
Metal Wheel: Burn 
Track: 135 
Bottom: Metal Sharp 

''[[Earth Virgo GB145BS| Earth Virgo GB145BS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Virgo 
Metal Wheel: Earth 
Track: Gravity Bowl 145 
Bottom: Ball Sharp 

''[[Rock Escolpio T125JB| Rock Escolpio T125JB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Escolpio 
Metal Wheel: Rock 
Track: Tornado 125 
Bottom: Jog Ball 

''[[Poison Serpent SW145SD| Poison Serpent SW145SD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Serpent 
Metal Wheel: Poison 
Track: Switch 145 
Bottom: Semi Defense 

''[[Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F| Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Pegasis II 
Metal Wheel: Galaxy 
Track: Wing 105 
Bottom: Right Rubber Flat 

''[[Ray Unicorno D125CS| Ray Unicorno D125CS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Unicorno 
Metal Wheel: Ray 
Track: Defense 125 
Bottom: Coat Sharp 

''[[Thermal Lacerta WA130HF| Thermal Lacerta WA130HF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Lacerta 
Metal Wheel: Thermal 
Track: Wing Attacker 130 
Bottom: Hole Flat 

''[[Mercury Anubius 85XF| Mercury Anubius 85XF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Anubis 
Metal Wheel: Mercury 
Track: 85 
Bottom: Extreme Flat 

''[[Infinity Libra GB145S| Infinity Libra GB145S]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Libra 
Metal Wheel: Infinity 
Track: Gravity Bowl 145 
Bottom: Sharp 

''[[Rock Giraffe R145WB| Rock Giraffe R145WB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Giraffe 
Metal Wheel: Rock 
Track: Rubber 145 
Bottom: Wide Ball 

''[[Gravity Perseus AD145WD| Gravity Perseus AD145WD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Perseus 
Metal Wheel: Gravity 
Track: Armor Defense 145 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

''[[Bakushin Susanow 90WF| Bakushin Susanow 90WF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Susanow 
Metal Wheel: Bakushin 
Track: 90 
Bottom: Wide Flat 

''[[Sol Blaze V145AS| Sol Blaze V145AS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Blaze 
Metal Wheel: Sol 
Track: Variable 145 
Bottom: Around Sharp 

''[[Vulcan Horuseus 145D| Vulcan Horuseus 145D]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Horuseus 
Metal Wheel: Vulcan 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Defense 

''[[Grand Ketos T125/WD145RS| Grand Ketos T125 / WD145RS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Ketos 
Metal Wheel: Grand 
Track: Tornado 125 / Wide Defense 145 
Bottom: Rubber Sharp 

''[[Poison Giraffe S130MB| Poison Giraffe S130MB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Giraffe 
Metal Wheel: Poison 
Track: Shield 130 
Bottom: Metal Ball 

''[[Meteo L Drago LW105LF| Meteo L Drago LW105LF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: L Drago II 
Metal Wheel: Meteo 
Track: Left Wing 105 
Bottom: Left Flat 

''[[Ray Gill 100RSF| Ray Gill 100RSF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Gill 
Metal Wheel: Ray 
Track: 100 
Bottom: Rubber Semi Flat 

''[[Tornado Herculeo 105F| Tornado Herculeo 105F]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Heracleo 
Metal Wheel: Tornado 
Track: 105 
Bottom: Flat 

''[[Flame Byxis 230WD| Flame Byxis 230WD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Byxis 
Metal Wheel: Flame 
Track: 230 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

''[[Divine Chimera TR145FB| Divine Chimera TR145FB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Chimera 
Metal Wheel: Divine 
Track: Triple Roller 145 
Bottom: Flat Ball 

''[[Nightmare Rex SW145SD| Nightmare Rex SW145SD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Rex 
Metal Wheel: Nightmare 
Track: Switch 145 
Bottom: Semi Defense 

''[[Killer Beafowl UW145EWD| Killer Beafowl UW145EWD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Beafowl 
Metal Wheel: Killer 
Track: Upper Wing 145 
Bottom: Eternal Wide Defense 

''[[Hell Kerbecs BD145DS| Hell Kerbecs BD145DS]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Kerbecs 
Metal Wheel: Hell 
Track: Boost Disc 145 
Bottom: Defense Sharp 

''[[Screw Capricorne 90MF| Screw Capricorne 90MF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Capricorne 
Metal Wheel: Screw 
Track: 90 
Bottom: Metal Flat 

''[[Basalt Horogium 145WD]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Horogium 
Metal Wheel: Basalt 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

===[[Metal Fight Beyblade#4D System | 4D SYSTEM]]===

''[[Big Bang Pegasis F:D]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Pegasis III 
4D Metal Wheel: Big Bang 
4D Bottom: Final Drive 

''[[Fang Leone 130W²D]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Leone II 
4D Metal Wheel: Fang 
Track: 130 
Bottom: Wave Wide Defense 

''[[Beat Lynx TH170WD]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Lynx 
4D Metal Wheel: Beat 
Track: Triple Height 170 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

''[[L-Drago Destroy F:S|L Drago Destroy F:S]]'' 
4D Metal Wheel: L Drago Destroy 
4D Bottom: Final Survive 

''[[Scythe Kronos T125EDS]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Kronos 
4D Metal Wheel: Scythe 
Track: Tornado 125 
Bottom: Eternal Defense Sharp 

''[[VariAres D:D| VariAres D:D]]'' 
4D Metal Wheel: VariAres 
4D Bottom: Delta Drive 

''[[Jade Jupiter S130RB]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Jupiter 
4D Metal Wheel: Jade 
Track: Shield 130 
Bottom: Rubber Ball 

''[[Forbidden Eonis 130D / ED145FB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Eonis 
Metal Wheel: Forbidden 
Track: 130 / Eternal Defense 145 
Bottom: Defense / Flat Ball 

''[[Divine Crown TR145D / Hell Crown 130FB]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Crown 
Metal Wheel: Divine / Hell 
Track: Triple Roller 145 / 130 
Bottom: Defense / Flat Ball 

''[[Screw Lyra ED145MF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Lyra 
Metal Wheel: Screw 
Track: Eternal Defense 145 
Bottom: Metal Flat 

''[[Blitz Unicorno 100RSF]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Unicorno II 
4D Metal Wheel: Blitz 
Track: 100 
Bottom: Rubber Semi-Flat 

''[[Phantom Orion B:D]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Orion 
4D Metal Wheel: Phantom 
4D Bottom: Bearing Drive 

''[[Death Quetzalcoatl 125RDF]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Quetzalcoatl 
4D Metal Wheel: Death 
Track: 125 
Bottom: Rubber Defense Flat 

''[[Duo Uranus 230WD]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Uranus 
4D Metal Wheel: Duo 
Track: 230 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

''[[L Drago Guardian S130MB]]'' 
4D Metal Wheel: L Drago Guardian 
Track: Shield 130 
Bottom: Metal Ball 

''[[Wing Pegasis 90WF]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Pegasis III 
4D Metal Wheel: Wing 
Track: 90 
Bottom: Wide Flat 

''[[Diablo Nemesis X:D]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Nemesis 
4D Metal Wheel: Diablo 
4D Bottom: X Drive 

''[[Fusion Hades AD145SWD]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Hades 
4D Metal Wheel: Fusion 
Track: Armor Defense 145 
Bottom: Sharp Wide Defense 

''[[Bakushin Beelzeb T125XF / Hell Beelzeb 125XF]]'' 
Clear Wheel: Beelzeb 
Metal Wheel: Bakushin / Hell 
Track: Tornado 125 / 125 
Bottom: Extreme Flat 

''[[Kreis Cygnus 145WD]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Cygnus 
4D Metal Wheel: Kreis 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

''[[Omega Dragonis 85XF]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Dragonis 
4D Metal Wheel: Omega 
Track: 85 
Bottom: Extreme Flat 

''[[Flash Sagittario 230WD]]'' 
4D Clear Wheel: Sagittario II 
4D Metal Wheel: Flash 
Track: 230 
Bottom: Wide Defense 

===[[Beyblade Zero-G|ZERO-G]]===

''[[Samurai Ifraid W145CF]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Ifraid 
Crystal Wheel: Samurai 
Track: Wing 145 
Bottom: Circle Flat 

''[[Shinobi Saramanda SW145SD]]'' 
''Metal Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Saramanda 
Crystal Wheel: Shinobi 
Track: Switch 145 
Bottom: Semi-Defense 

''[[Pirates Orojya 145D]]'' 
''Metal Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Orojya 
Crystal Wheel: Pirates 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Defense 

''[[Thief Phoenic E230GCF]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Phoenic 
Crystal Wheel: Thief 
Track: Elevator 230 
Bottom: Gear Circle Flat 

''[[Guardian Revizer 160SB]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Reviser 
Crystal Wheel: Guardian 
Track: 160 
Bottom: Sharp Ball 

''[[Archer Gryph C145S]]'' 
''Metal Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Gryph 
Crystal Wheel: Archer 
Track: Claw 145 
Bottom: Sharp 

''[[Pirates Killerken A230JSB]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Killerken 
Crystal Wheel: Pirates 
Track: Armor 230 
Bottom: Jog Sharp Ball 

''[[Dark Knight Dragooon LW160BSF]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Dragooon 
Crystal Wheel: Dark Knight 
Track: Left Wing 160 
Bottom: Blade Semi-Flat 

''[[Archer Gargole SA165WSF]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Gargole 
Crystal Wheel: Archer 
Track: Switch Attack 165 
Bottom: Wide Semi-Flat 

''[[Bandid Goreim DF145BS]]'' 
''Metal Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Goreim 
Crystal Wheel: Bandid 
Track: Down Force 145 
Bottom: Ball Sharp 

''[[Berserker Begirados SR200BWD]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Begirados 
Crystal Wheel: Berserker 
Track: Stamina Ring 200 
Bottom: Big Wide Defense 

''[[Bandid Genbull F230TB]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Genbull 
Crystal Wheel: Bandid 
Track: Free 230 
Bottom: Twin Ball 

''[[Gryph Girago WA130HF]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Girago 
Chrome Wheel: Gryph 
Track: Wing Attacker 130 
Bottom: Hole Flat 

''[[Saramanda Balro DF145SWD]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Balro 
Chrome Wheel: Saramanda 
Track: Down Force 145 
Bottom: Sharp Wide Defense 

''[[Killerken Balro A230WB]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Balro 
Chrome Wheel: Killerken 
Track: Armor 230 
Bottom: Wide Ball 

''[[Orojya Wyvang 145EDS]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Wyvang 
Chrome Wheel: Orojya 
Track: 145 
Bottom: Eternal Defense Sharp 

''[[Samurai Pegasis W105R²F]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Pegasis 
Crystal Wheel: Samurai 
Track: Wing 105 
Bottom: Right Rubber Flat 

''[[Gladiator Bahamdia SP230GF]]'' 
''Stone Face'' 
Chrome Wheel: Bahamdia 
Crystal Wheel: Gladiator 
Track: Spike 230 
Bottom: Giga Flat 

==Lonely Parts==
''[[PD]]'' 
Bottom: Polished Defense 

''[[DF105LRF]]'' 
Track: Downforce 105 
Bottom: Left Rubber Flat 

==External Links==
[http://homepage3.nifty.com/hind/sub10.htm Pictures and weights of all Beyblade parts] 
[http://beyblade.takaratomy.co.jp/information/parts.html Official pictures of all parts released by TAKARA-TOMY]

[[Category:Parts Lists]]

Thunder Dragon

2014-02-21T14:57:22Z

Th!nk: /* Weight Disk (WD): CWD Free Survivor */ Fixing an instance of "CWD Defense Ring is Heavier because of the exchangeable metal part which other CWD's can also use", mentioned possible redundancy of this though I suspect Free Survivor would be superior.

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{{Beybox
| image = ThunderDragonStock.jpg
| full item name = Thunder Dragon
| item number = -
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

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Thunder Dragon is one of the winners of the 2003 Coro Coro [[HMS]] Beyblade design contest, the other winner was [[Sea Dragon]]. It was the first Beyblade to use a [[Customize Weight Disks | CWD]].

==Name Change==
Hasbro released [[Thunder Dragon]] as Thunder Serpent.

==Bit Protector (BP): Thunder Emblem==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Thunder Emblem. It is the second mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): Spark Dragon==
* '''Weight:''' 14 grams
Spark Dragon has two separate parts, the [[Metal Frame]] and the [[ABS Caul]]. The Metal Frame sits on the inside of the ABS Caul and allows it to spin freely around it. The ABS Caul has three blunt contact points, along with a number of smaller ones which gives it some [[Smash Attack]]. The problem with Spark Dragon, and why no Blader should ever use it is because it is both free spinning and because all of the metal on the AR is from the Metal Frame, which will never come into contact with other Beyblades. Because the ABS Caul is free spinning, there will never be enough force to Smash an opponent, it will just continue spinning when hit. The [[TAKARA]] version of Spark Dragon can spark.

===Ruling Clarification===
Unlike other [[Metal Frame | Metal Frames]] on HMS ARs where they must be unscrewed to detach, Spark Dragon's Metal Frame pops in and out without any tools required, and it should be mentioned that it is in fact illegal to use it without the [[ABS Caul]] of Spark Dragon.

==Weight Disk (WD): CWD Free Survivor==
* '''Weight:''' 17 grams
CWD Free Survivor is the one part that can truly make Thunder Dragon a worthy purchase. CWD Free Survivor has an almost identical design to the Survivor Ring of the [[Dark Series]] of plastic Beyblades, except that it is free spinning as the name implies. With its circular form, CWD Free Survivor is a welcome addition to many types of Beyblades. It can protect against [[Upper Attack]], and is heavier than even [[Circle Heavy]].

Ideally, it should be used with the heavier CWD Metal Part from [[Sea Dragon|Sea Dragon's]] CWD Defense Ring, though the fact CWD Defense Ring generally serves the same purposes as CWD Free Survivor should be considered if on a restrictive budget.

===Use in Defense Customization===
You can build a nice, heavy [[Defense]] customization by utilizing CWD Free Survivor. For ideal performance, the RC should be somewhat worn to increase grip.

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

==Running Core (RC): Metal Weight Flat Core==
* '''Weight:''' 3 grams
Metal Weight Flat Core can be considered an upgrade to [[Gaia Dragoon MS | Gaia Dragoon MS's]] Flat Core. The added weight on the interior of the RC makes it slightly heavier, and moderately increases its survival and controllability compared to Flat Core. However, this is where the differences end; Metal Weight Flat Core has the exact same design as Flat Core in all other respects.

===Mold Variations===
The Takara Metal Weight Flat Core has a wider tip than the one that Hasbro produced. This results in a higher movement speed in the Takara version.

===Use in Upper Attack Customization===
Metal Weight Flat Core is not the most desirable choice out there for [[Attack]] types, but it can be used.

* '''AR:''' Slash Upper ([[Slash Riger MS]])
* '''WD:''' Circle Wide
* '''RC:''' Metal Weight Flat Core ('''Thunder Dragon''')

==Other Versions==
'''Thunder Dragon''' - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 1]] Version (Black, Prize Beyblade) 
'''Thunder Dragon''' - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 5]] Version (Off White)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Spark dragoon sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:Thunder Dragon2.jpg|All Thunder Dragon Parts (plus CWD Free Saucer)
Image:Thunder Dragon12.jpg|Thunder Dragon
Image:Thunder Dragon3.jpg|Spark Dragon
Image:Thunder Dragon4.jpg|Spark Dragon ABS Caul
Image:Thunder Dragon5.jpg|Spark Dragon Metal Frame
Image:Thunder Dragon6.jpg|Left: Takara Metal Frame, Right: Hasbro Metal Frame
Image:FreeSurvivor.jpg|CWD Free Survivor
Image:Thunder Dragon1.jpg
Image:Thunder Dragon8.jpg|Metal Weight Flat Core, metal weight pictured
Image:Thunder Dragon9.jpg|Left: Hasbro MWFC, Right, Takara MWFC; notice tip width difference
</gallery>

==Overall==
Aside from CWD Free Survivor, Thunder Dragon does not have a lot to offer, and even CWD Free Survivor has been outclassed by other parts. If you already have CWD Defense Ring, or even CWD God Ring from [[Shining God MS]], there is no reason for you to buy this Beyblade.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category: Decent alternatives]]

Death Gargoyle MS

2014-02-21T14:47:21Z

Th!nk: GFC(UV) Namefix. For future - pretty sure Circle Upper Mold 2 would have better stamina as well, it's heavier and the weight is at the edge.

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{{Beybox
| image = DEMS.jpg
| full item name = Death Gargoyle MS (Metal Scream)
| item number = MA-04
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
}}

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== Name Changes ==
Death Gargoyle MS was released by Hasbro as Dark Effigy MS.

== Bit Protector (BP): Gargoyle Emblem ==
The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is Gargoyle Emblem. It is the first mould version of [[Bit Protector | Bit Protectors]].

== Attack Ring (AR): Circle Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams

Circle Upper is one of the most useful ARs available. This usefulness is due to the unique shape of its [[Metal Frame]]; it is an almost perfect circle shape that completely surrounds the outside of the AR, with two large, deep slopes on either side that are used for [[Upper Attack]]. Although it has some [[Smash Attack]] ability and [[Force Smash]] in left spin, these traits are negligible when compared to the effectiveness of its Upper Attack.

Because of the round shape of Circle Upper, many hits will not be incredibly effective against it. There are very few points of contact for another AR to latch onto during a hit, generally causing the Beyblade attacking Circle Upper to take the majority of the damage.

Circle Upper is the second widest [[HMS]] AR available (The widest being [[Samurai Changer MS]]'s Samurai Upper) Because of this, it has one of the widest attack range of all HMS ARs. While not as much of an advantage in [[Tornado Balance Type S]], in wider stadiums where making early contact is crucial, the extra range can mean the difference between winning or losing.

A point of note is the weight distribution on Circle Upper; because there is no metal near the center, only along the outside rim, all of the weight is focused there. This will generally lead to an AR with poor balance, and placing it on a tall RC will cause wobbling. However, there are two ways to negate this disadvantage:

* The most popular combos with Circle Upper generally use very low RCs, e.g. [[Dragoon MS]]'s Grip Flat Core, so the poor balance is generally not an issue.

* There are combos you can build where this poor balance can be used as an advantage, which is discussed on this page.

In contrast to the Metal Frame, the [[ABS Caul]] mostly serves to be a cradle for the [[Bit Protector]]. Most of the contact with the opposing Beyblade will be with the Metal Frame, another one of Circle Upper's great advantages.

Circle Upper has very few disadvantages and many advantages, and this is why it is one of the most-used ARs of all time.

=== Mould Differences ===
There was a change made to the mould of Circle Upper's [[Metal Frame]]. The change was first employed at the release of [[HMS Random Booster ACT 3]], and was also released by [[Hasbro]]. The second mold has a Metal Frame that is reinforced along the entire [[Upper Attack]] slope. The result is that it is significantly thicker and weighs more. This does alter the balance so that it is even more prone to [[wobbling]]. The previous mould is lighter and has better [[Survival]] capability. These moulds are referred to as "first mould" and "second mould", respectively. You can select one or the other depending on your strategy.

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===
[[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper and [[Samurai Changer MS]]'s Samurai Upper dominated as the top choice ARs for Attack-types. This style of combo can be used effectively to defeat [[Survival]] types such as [[Wolborg MS]] in many stadiums.

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Wobbling]] Customization ===

While wobbling is a strategy that is often difficult to implement effectively, this is one of the few ARs that makes it a viable strategy. You can combine it with a [[Survival]]-type core to beat other Survival-types. The [[Smash Attack]] gained from Wobbling, along with Circle Upper's innate [[Upper Attack]] and the Survival capabilities of its round shape make this a good strategy to attempt.

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])<nowiki>*</nowiki>
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Select the first mould Circle Upper for more Survival ability, or the second mould for more [[Attack]] ability.''

=== Shared [[Metal Frame]] ===

The second mould of Circle Upper's Metal Frame is the same Metal Frame used in [[Samurai Changer MS]].

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Heavy ==

See [[Circle Heavy]].

== Running Core (RC): Metal Change Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

Metal Change Core has its roots early in the life of Beyblade, with the first incarnation being [[Driger S]]'s SG Metal Change Base. Since then, the tip was also used in [[Driger V2]] and [[Gigars]], but the Metal Change Core has the best implementation of it to date.

The design of the Metal Change Core is that there is a small metal tip on the end. At the very center of the tip it comes to a point, and all of the area of the tip surrounding the point is broad and flat. If the Beyblade is level to the angle of the stadium, it stands on the sharp tip and is stationary ([[Survival]] mode). If the Beyblade is on an angle to the stadium, it will stand on the broad portion of the tip and move quickly around the stadium ([[Attack]] mode). Metal Change Core's Attack mode is about the same speed as [[Advance Striker]]'s Metal Flat Core.

Another great advantage of Metal Change Core is its size. Its low height compliments the function of Circle Upper very well by allowing it to get under the opposing Beyblade and perform [[Upper Attack]].

=== Using Metal Change Core With [[Sliding Shoot]] ===

When you shoot Metal Change Core using [[Sliding Shoot]], the Beyblade will move in a flower pattern through the center of the stadium, switching between [[Attack]] and [[Survival]]. This works very well for beating Beyblades that spend most of their time at the center of the stadium.

=== Use in [[Compact]] Customization ===

Metal Change Core is a short, small part with both the sharpest tip available and the ability to move very quickly for [[Attack]]-mode. This makes it the perfect candidate for a Compact combo.

*'''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
*'''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
*'''RC:''' Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])

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

Upper Attack combos work very well with high [[spin velocity]] parts. The same attributes that make this part a perfect candidate for [[Compact]] customization also apply to Upper Attack. Although [[Death Gargoyle MS]] uncustomized can work fine for this, you can also try this combo for something with more [[Survival]] and spin velocity.

*'''AR:''' Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]])
*'''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
*'''RC:''' Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Death Gargoyle MS]] - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 2]] Version (Red)
* [[Death Gargoyle MS]] - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 3]] Version (Purple)
* [[Death Gargoyle MS]] - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 3]] Version (Light Blue)

==Gallery==
====Death Gargoyle MS - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:Dems sticker.jpg|Takara sticker sheet
Image:DEMS8.jpg|Hasbro sticker sheet
Image:DEMS1.jpg|Circle Upper attack ring without stickers.
Image:DEMS2.jpg|Circle Upper attack ring.
Image:DEMS3.jpg|Hasbro Dark Effigy MS parts.
Image:DEMS4.jpg|Top view
Image:DEMS5.jpg|3/4 view
Image:DEMS6.jpg|Side view
Image:DEMS7.jpg|Bottom view
</gallery>

====Death Gargoyle MS - Red Version====
<gallery>
Image:RedDEMS1.jpg|Red DEMS re-color from RBA2, top view.
Image:RedDEMS2.jpg|Red DEMS re-color from RBA2, bottom view.
</gallery>

== Overall ==
[[Death Gargoyle MS]] has been a long-standing favorite of Bladers simply due to its versatility. No part is wasted, and it can be used with great results either uncustomized or by using its parts with others. Death Gargoyle MS is Beyblade in many forms; you can use many playing styles simply with this Beyblade. It is also a great Beyblade to practice your shooting with. However, as great as all of it is, Circle Upper is simply one of the most powerful ARs ever made, and it is worth owning just for it. '''Every Blader should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:Must-buy Beyblades]]

Samurai Changer MS

2014-02-21T14:45:58Z

Th!nk: GFC (UV) Name Fix. Also, there are a few other weird ways to use the RC, and the CWD part might have use depending on the legality of using Aero Core with no disk. Lastly, BCC+Free Crusher is fun but it sucks and will probably break.

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{{Beybox
| image =SamuraiChangerMS.jpg
| full item name = Samurai Changer MS (Metal Sword)
| item number = MA-20
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
}}

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== Bit Protector (BP): Samurai Emblem ==
The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is Samurai Emblem. It is the third mold version of Bit Protectors. It is the tightest version; there is almost no room between the BP and AR.

== Attack Ring (AR): Samurai Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 22 grams

Samurai Upper is essentially an upgrade to the previously released Circle Upper of [[Death Gargoyle MS]]. It uses the same [[metal frame]] as the [[Death_Gargoyle_MS#Mould_Differences | second mould of Circle Upper]]. However, the [[ABS Caul]] has been changed. While the ABS Caul of Circle Upper is very conservative and covers very little of the metal frame, the ABS Caul of Samurai Upper plays its own role, adding more [[Attack]] and [[Defense]] ability with the use of more plastic.

The ABS Caul of Samurai Upper contains many notches and protrusions that give it [[Smash Attack]] ability which was not present in Circle Upper. In addition, the heavier weight and higher amount of plastic to absorb shock from hits contributes to its Defense ability. The sacrifice is that it has less [[Survival]] ability, but considering that Circle Upper was generally used for Attack-types, this is not seen as much of a drawback. For Survival-type combos, Circle Upper is still a better choice.

Samurai Upper's weight class is important to consider as well. It is the heaviest HMS AR, with [[Jiraiya MS]]'s Jiraiya Blade being the same weight. This weight gives it higher Defense ability, which is especially important to consider because of the fact that this AR is generally used in high-speed Attack-type combos. Being able to survive the recoil after a hit is an important attribute. In addition, this weight gives Samurai Upper higher [[spin velocity]], making it harder to knock out of the Bey Stadium.

Another feature that makes Samurai Upper so powerful is its width. It is the widest of all HMS ARs. This means that it has the highest attack range of all HMS ARs, making it easier to make contact with the opposing Beyblade during a battle. While not a giant advantage in [[Tornado Balance Type S]], where contact is already likely, this wide range makes it much easier to hit Beyblades in wider stadiums.

Of course, Samurai Upper's greatest attribute is its [[Upper Attack]]. Aside from Circle Upper, there is no HMS AR that can match Samurai Upper's Upper Attack ability. The metal frame has very steep slopes that can easily lift the opposing Beyblade.

Samurai Upper works optimally in right spin, where it can use Upper Attack. However, even in left spin, the ABS Caul affords it some Smash Attack, and the heavy weight can assist in pushing the opposing Beyblade away.

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

Samurai Upper is the most popular AR for Attack-type customization, for all of the reasons outlined above. With this AR, you can build this staple Attack combo:

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===

Samurai Upper's heavy weight and round shape make it a strong choice for Defense combos.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core 2 ([[Jiraiya MS]])

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Heavy ==

See [[Circle Heavy]].

== Running Core (RC): Battle Change Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 11 grams

Technically, Battle Change Core is two parts: the RC itself, and a plastic CWD piece that attaches to it. We will cover each part individually.

=== Running Core Part ===

* '''Weight:''' 8 grams

Battle Change Core's gimmick is that when it is hit hard enough, it switches between [[Attack]] mode and [[Survival]] mode. In Survival mode, a sharp tip ejects from the bottom. However, in Attack mode, the tip retracts, and the flat-tip casing allows it to move quickly through the Bey Stadium.

This gimmick works with a switch mechanism inside the RC. When either part of the RC rotates, the switch is activated and the mode switches. Theoretically, there is no limit to how many times modes can switch during battle.

The upside to this gimmick is that it allows you implement two strategies at once. For example, you can shoot in Attack mode and hope to switch into Survival mode to outlast the opponent at the end. Or, you can shoot in Survival mode to slowly wear down the opponent and then hope to switch to Attack mode to finish them off.

The downside is evident in the previous paragraph; there is a lot of hoping involved. Because you have no real control over when the mode switches, you can only hope it occurs at the correct time. While there is no way to control when it switches, you can control ''if'' it switches ...

Outside of its gimmick, there are some great advantages to this RC. The ability to add a CWD to it adds a lot of versatility to it. For example, you can apply a [[free-spinning]] CWD to it to help prevent it from changing modes. You can also apply different CWDs to change attack styles or to alter the weight.

Another advantage is the RC's weight itself. Without the CWD, it weighs 8 grams, but with the CWD is weighs 11g, making it the heaviest RC by a rather large margin. This heavy weight gives it a lot of force to hit with, and makes it significantly more difficult to knock around.

However, there are some disadvantages to this RC that prevent it from working as well as the previous statements would infer. Its height and width make it a rather large target susceptible to taking [[critical hit|critical hits]] more often than usual. The width of the lower portion also scrapes against the Bey Stadium floor often when it is knocked off balance, which causes the Beyblade to lose a lot of spin. In addition, while it can switch between Attack and Survival mode, it does neither of these things particularly well; there are multiple better choices for Attack and Survival.

For Defense customization, it can work well, but [[Jiraiya MS]]'s Bearing Core 2 and [[Round Shell MS]]'s Rubber Weight Core tend to outclass it. Battle Change Core has inferior grip and survival compared to Bearing Core 2 and weighs less than Rubber Weight Core, with less shock absorption as well.

Battle Change Core's true advantages lay in its weight and its ability to carry a CWD; if anything, the mode-change gimmick simply detracts from these advantages.

=== CWD Part ===

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

The CWD part can work in two modes; [[Upper Attack]] (right spin) mode or [[Force Smash]] mode (left spin). Because it is so tall, it is ill-advised to use it in Force Smash mode because it will easily scrape against the stadium. However, Battle Change Core is the only part that can use this CWD in Upper Attack Mode.

Because the AR on Battle Change Core is so high up, it generally cannot make contact with the opposing Beyblade. To compensate for this, they gave this CWD Part rather powerful Upper Attack. It can also use a blunt edge in left spin for Smash Attack; however, the recoil on this can be critical.

Essentially though, this CWD is designed to act as a trigger for Battle Change Core's mode change, and has little use outside of it.

=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===

Battle Change Core's heavy weight and ability to carry a CWD make it a good RC choice for Defense.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])
* '''RC:''' Battle Change Core ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''CWD Plastic Part:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])

=== Customization With [[Slash Riger MS]]'s CWD Free Crusher ===

[[Image:Battlechangecorefreecrusher.jpg | thumb | Battle Change Core with CWD Free Crusher]]

There is an interesting trick you can perform with this RC. CWD Free Crusher is generally [[free-spinning]] so it cannot do any damage. However, by combining it with this RC, the CWD plastic part of Battle Change Core will prevent the CWD Free Crusher from spinning. This combo has very high [[Smash Attack]], but also has high recoil. If it doesn't finish the battle almost immediately, it has very little chance to win.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Free Crusher ([[Slash Riger MS]])
* '''RC:''' Battle Change Core ([[Samurai Changer MS]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Samurai Changer MS]] - Fukubako Box 2005 Version (Red)
* [[Samurai Changer MS]] - Fukubako Box 2005 Version (Black)

==Gallery==
====Samurai Changer MS - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:SCMS10.jpg|Samurai Changer MS box
Image:SCMS11.jpg|Samurai Changer MS back of box
Image:SCMS1.jpg|Samurai Changer MS sticker sheet
Image:SCMS2.jpg|Samurai Changer MS parts without stickers
Image:SCMS3.jpg|Samurai Changer MS parts
Image:SCMS4.jpg|Top view
Image:SCMS5.jpg|3/4 view
Image:SCMS6.jpg|Side view1
Image:SCMS7.jpg|Side view2
Image:SCMS8.jpg|Bottom view- flat tip
Image:SCMS9.jpg|Bottom view- sharp tip
</gallery>

== Overall ==

Samurai Changer MS is a solid package overall. The RC does have its uses; however, for the most part it is outclassed. However, Samurai Upper is an improvement on Circle Upper in most areas and is '''the most important AR of the [[HMS]] generation. Every Blader has to own this AR to compete on a serious level.'''

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Dragoon MS

2014-02-21T14:41:30Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image =DragoonMS.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon MS (Metal Storm)
| item number = A-126
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

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== Bit Protector (BP): Dragoon Emblem ==

The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is Dragoon Emblem. It is the first mold version of Bit Protectors. It is the loosest mold.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Attacker ==

* '''Weight:''' 14 grams

This attack ring has four exposed metal spikes with rounded tips. At the time of its release, it had some [[Smash Attack]] ability, but it is now outclassed and isn't worth consideration.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Wide ==

See [[Circle Wide]].

== Running Core (RC): Grip Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 1 gram

Grip Flat Core was the second [[Attack]]-type RC to be released, with [[Gaia Dragoon MS]]'s Flat Core being the first. However, there is no comparison: Grip Flat Core is better in every imaginable sense.

Grip Flat Core is made of a very soft rubber, and its tip has a diameter of approximately 4mm. Approximately 2mm from the base of the tip is a rubber base that can be angled to hit the [[Tornado Ridge]] of the stadium. Doing this will cause the Beyblade to grip onto the stadium with more friction than usual and it will move very quickly.

Another advantage is Grip Flat Core's height. Along with [[Dragoon MS UV]]'s Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version), it is the shortest RC available. This makes it perfect for [[Upper Attack]]. Another attribute it shares with Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) is its weight; only 1 gram, the lightest of any RC. This attributes even more to its movement speed. To this day, Grip Flat Core remains one of the top-tier Attack-type RCs.

=== [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===

Using this RC, you can build the most popular [[Attack]] customization of HMS.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]])

=== [[Smash Attack]] Customization ===

You can use Grip Flat Core's great speed to your advantage by building a pure Smash Attack combo.

* '''AR:''' Slash Upper ([[Slash Riger MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Dragoon MS]] - Twin Battle Bey Double Shooter Set Version (Blue)
* [[Dragoon MS]] - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 1]] Version (Red)
* [[Dragoon MS]] - Toys "R" Us Limited Fire Blood Version (Red)
* [[Dragoon MS]] - Special stickers Version (Red)
* [[Dragoon MS]] - [[HMS_Boosters#Beyblade_Fukobako_.28Lucky_Box.29_2004|Beyblade Fukubako 2004]] Version (Black)
* [[Dragoon MS]] - Tournament Prize Versions Gold, Blue, etc.

==Gallery==
====Dragoon MS - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:Dragoon ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:DGMS.png|Dragoon MS
Image:DGMS2.png|Dragoon MS Side view
Image:DGMS3.png|Dragoon MS Side view
Image:DGMS4.png|Metal Attacker
Image:DGMS5.png|Grip Flat Core
</gallery>

====Dragoon MS - Twin Battle Bey Double Shooter Set Version====
<gallery>
Image:DragoonMS_blue.jpg|Dragoon MS Blue Set Version all parts
</gallery>

====Dragoon MS - Random Booster Act 1 Version====
<gallery>
Image:DGMSACT1-3.jpg|Dragoon MS Random Booster Act 1
Image:DGMSACT1-2.jpg|Dragoon MS Bottom view
Image:DGMSACT1-22.jpg|Dragoon MS Bottom view 2
Image:DGMSACT1-1.jpg|Dragoon MS pieces
</gallery>

== Overall ==

Dragoon MS was one of the first [[HMS]] Beyblades to be released and its RC continues to outshine most others to this day. Its RC is a must-have for any Blader to succeed against the strongest Beyblade of HMS, [[Wolborg MS]]. '''Every Blader should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

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Wolborg MS

2014-02-21T14:41:00Z

Th!nk: GFC (UV) name fix, also I still think that halting combo is a great way to get knocked out and lose when you should've just used attack, but perhaps tornado balance's awfulness helps with that.

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{{Beybox
| image = Wolborgms.jpg
| full item name = Wolborg MS (Metal Survive)
| item number = MA-08
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Survival]]
}}

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== Bit Protector (BP): Wolborg Emblem ==
The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is Wolborg Emblem. It is the first mould version of [[Bit Protector | Bit Protectors]].

== Attack Ring (AR): Wolf Crusher ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams

Wolf Crusher is best used in conjunction with an uncustomized [[Wolborg MS]]. At first glance, it is deceptively aggressive looking. However, in actual performance it is very restrained. It has a circular, balanced form that lends itself well to [[Survival]]. It will not interfere with the [[life after death]] capability of the [[Circle Wide]]. However, this AR does not have many practical applications outside of being combined with [[Wolborg MS]]'s Bearing Core.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Wide ==

See [[Circle Wide]].

== Running Core (RC): Bearing Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

Bearing Core was one of the most highly anticipated parts at the time of its release, and it did not disappoint. Bearing Core remains to be unarguably one of the most important parts for every Blader to own. It has the best [[Survival]] capability of any part ever.

Bearing Core has a thick, sharp plastic tip attached to a metal shaft that runs into the Running Core. Between the shaft and outer casing of the Running Core is an NSK [[ball bearing]], such as the ones present in previous Survival hallmark Beyblades. However, the Bearing Core completely outclasses every Survival part preceding it.

=== Use in [[Survival]] Customization ===

[[Wolborg MS]] works incredibly well as a [[Survival]] type on its own. However, it can be improved by many different types of customizations. You should try your own to see which ones work best for you. Here are just a few examples.

* '''AR:''' Advance Survivor ([[Advance Eterner]])
* '''WD:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

* '''AR:''' Wolf Crusher ([[Wolborg MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Reverse Defenser ([[Dranzer MF]])
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

=== Controversy Over Bearing Core ===

Bearing Core was a large source of controversy within the Beyblade community simply because of how powerful it is. In most stadiums, particularly [[Tornado Balance]], its ability to outlast almost any other Beyblade was game-breaking in its effectiveness. There are very niche methods available to beat it, but this did not change the fact that it still outclassed almost every other part in the game. There were even discussions of banning the part.

However, Takara addressed this issue by releasing [[Tornado Balance Type S]]. By releasing a smaller stadium, Bearing Core lost its advantage as it was easily knocked out of the stadium.

=== How to Defeat Bearing Core-Based Beyblades ===

In [[Tornado Balance Type S]], defeating Beyblades based on Bearing Core is easy because the stadium is small enough to allow for easy hits and knockouts. However, in most other stadiums defeating Bearing Core-based Beyblades is a chore because it is difficult to hit consistently. However, there are ways to do it. The following strategies are designed for best use in the [[Tornado Attack]] and [[Tornado Balance]] stadiums.

==== Halting + [[Force Smash]] Combo ====

It must be noted that this combo is only effective if both it and the Bearing Core Beyblade are spinning in the same direction. However, that is the only variable that affects this Beyblade's performance in a significant way.

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
* '''RC:''' Rubber Weight Core ([[Round Shell MS]])

This combo works because the rubber on the Rubber Weight Core saps the opposing Beyblade's energy effectively and also uses [[Force Smash]] to push it into the stadium floor. Metal Ape is the best choice of AR for this combo because the high spin velocity lends itself well to the concept, not to mention that the shape lines up perfectly with Rubber Weight Core. Tests have shown this combo to have an almost perfect victory rate.

==== [[Attack]] Combo ====

If you are a Blader who is skilled at shooting and knows how to control fast [[Attack]]-types, then this type of combo can serve you well. The goal is to hit the Bearing Core Beyblade as quickly as possible in order to KO it or hit it hard enough to stop it from spinning. Because Bearing Core Beyblades tend to sit in the center of the stadium, it is important that the Attack combo be shot in such a way that it moves through the center of the stadium repeatedly.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

If you find it too difficult to control with the above RC, you can also try replacing it with [[Dragoon MS]]'s Grip Flat Core.

==== [[Survival]] Combo (Bearing Core Variant) ====

You can customise also your own Bearing Core Beyblade in order to beat your opponent's. For best results, yours should be spinning in the direction opposite to your opponent's and be optimized for [[Spin-Stealing]]. The tip of your Bearing Core should be in near-mint condition or better, and there should be no bend in the shaft.

* '''AR:''' Advance Survivor ([[Advance Eterner]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Reverse Defenser ([[Dranzer MF]]) or CWD Free Survivor ([[Thunder Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Wolborg MS]] - [[HMS 5 Saint Beasts Booster]] Secret Version (Ice Blue)
* [[Wolborg MS]] - Coro Coro Limited (Gold)
* [[Wolborg MS]] - Tournament Limited (Black)
* [[Wolborg MS]] - (Silver)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Wolborg ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:Img1707vv1.jpg|Wolborg MS stickers
Image:WolborgMSPack.JPG|Package Front
Image:PackWBMSback.JPG|Package Back
</gallery>

====Wolborg MS - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:Img1713ly3.jpg|Wolf Crusher without stickers
Image:WolborgMS1.jpg|BP, WD and RC
Image:WolborgMS2.jpg|Wolborg MS Bearing Core RC
Image:Img1714zq7.jpg|Wolborg MS top view
Image:Img1718rn7.jpg|Wolborg MS 3/4 view
Image:WolborgMS3.jpg |Wolborg MS side view
Image:Img1719bw7.jpg|Wolborg MS bottom view
</gallery>

====Wolborg MS Ice Blue====
<gallery>
Image:IMG_0043.jpg|Top View
Image:WBMSIceBlueSide.jpg|Side View
Image:WBMSIceBlueBottom.jpg|Bottom View
</gallery>

== Overall ==
There is little to say about Wolborg MS that has not been repeated ad-nauseum within the Beyblade community. Simply put, if you want victory and can only purchase one Beyblade, this is the one to have. Out of the box and uncustomized it is a force to be reckoned with, and customized its potential only increases. Only very skilled Bladers are able to defeat it with consistency. Game-breakingly good, this should be at the very top of your purchase list. '''All Bladers should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

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Dragoon MF

2014-02-21T14:38:49Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image = dragoonmf01.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon MF (Metal Fantom)
| item number = RBA3 Prize
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

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'''Dragoon MF''' was originally released in [[HMS Random Booster ACT 3]], and aside from the standard version in the booster, a secret rare fire red version was released that replaced CWD Chain Attacker with CWD Eternal Survivor.

==Bit Protector (BP): Dragoon Emblem==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Dragoon Emblem. It is the second mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): Upper Dragon==
* Weight: 19 grams
Upper Dragon is used for [[Upper Attack]] in right-spin and Smash in left-spin. In this way, it is quite similar to [[Bloody Devil MS | Bloody Devil MS's]] Devil Crusher and [[Phantom Fox MS | Phantom Fox MS's]] Upper Fox, but because of the shape of its [[ABS Caul]] the [[Smash Attack]] is more powerful because of the exposed metal spikes on each side of the AR's [[Metal Frame]]. In addition, there is a few smaller spikes on the ABS Caul which help contribute to its Smash Attack. In right spin, the acute angled slopes of Upper Dragon's Metal Frame are clearly meant to be used for Upper Attack, but in comparison to Devil Crusher, its Upper Attack is weak because the bottom of the slopes are blocked by the ABS Caul.

All of this being said, there are a number of better choices out there for both Smash and Upper Attack purposes.

===Shared [[Metal Frame]]===
Upper Dragon shares the same [[Metal Frame]] as both Devil Crusher from [[Bloody Devil MS]], and Upper Fox from [[Phantom Fox MS]].

===Use in Smash Attack Customization===
Upper Dragon is not the best choice for a [[Smash Attack]] based Beyblade, but because of the metal spikes that will make contact in left spin, it is a viable option when other AR's such as Jiraiya Blade from [[Jiraiya MS]] are not available.

* '''AR:''' Upper Dragon ('''Dragoon MF''')
* '''WD:''' Circle Wide
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

==Weight Disk (WD): CWD Chain Attacker==
* Weight: 17 grams
CWD Chain Attacker has a wide attack range, even bigger than most [[HMS]] ARs. It is slightly smaller than [[Bloody Devil MS | Bloody Devil MS's]] CWD Devil Saucer however. Its wide attack range can be attributed to the nine large spikes surrounding its perimeter. Because it is free-spinning, CWD Chain Attacker's intended purpose is to shave away endurance from the opposing Beyblade, but in practicality however, it does more damage to the Beyblade it is being used on than the opposition. The fact that it is moving means that the various attack points will always be moving when hitting the opposing Beyblade and will never make a severe enough blow. This CWD has is not viable for any competitive situation.

==Weight Disk (WD): CWD Eternal Survivor (Included in RBA3 Secret Fire Red Version)==
* Weight: 17 grams

==Running Core (RC): Metal Weight Grip Core==
* Weight: 3 grams
Metal Weight Grip Core was unquestionably designed with [[Attack]] type Beyblades in mind due to its flat, rubber bottom. Because of these attributes, it is often compared to [[Dragoon MS | Dragoon MS's]] Grip Flat Core and [[Dragoon MS UV | Dragoon MS UV's]] Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version). Both Dragoon MS and Dragoon MS UV's RC's are known for their wildly powerful Attack abilities; sometimes so wild that inexperienced Bladers cannot control them effectively. Metal Weight Grip Core is more controllable than both of those RC's, for three reasons: tip width, and weight, and the hardness of the rubber. With a smaller tip width, Metal Weight Grip Core has a smaller movement pattern, and its weight which is about two-three times as heavy as Grip Flat Core and Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version). Most importantly, the rubber used for it is harder than the previously produced rubber tipped RC's.

Metal Weight Grip Core should be considered for its minutely increased [[Survival]] due to its weight (its taller height is a trade-off in this situation, which could prove to be problematic when facing low Upper Attacker's using Grip Flat Core, so that should also be kept in mind) which could be useful in certain situations.

===Use in Upper Attack Customization===
Using this RC, you can build a more controllable variant of one of the most popular HMS Attack customizations.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Metal Weight Grip Core ('''Dragoon MF''')

==Other Versions==
'''Dragoon MF''' – [[HMS Random Booster ACT 3]] Secret Version (Fire Red) 
'''Dragoon MF''' – [[HMS Random Booster ACT 5]] Version (Blue) 
'''Dragoon MF''' – [[HMS Random Booster ACT 5]] Version (Black) 

==Gallery==
====Dragoon MF - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:DragoonMF1.JPG|Dragoon MF
Image:DragoonMF2.JPG|Dragoon MF side view
Image:DragoonMF3.JPG|Dragoon MF bottom view
Image:DragoonMF4.JPG|Upper Dragon
Image:DragoonMF5.JPG|Upper Dragon bottom view, Metal Frame pictured
Image:DragoonMF6.JPG|CWD Chain Attacker
Image:DragoonMF7.JPG|Metal Weight Grip Core
</gallery>

====Dragoon MF - Fire Red Version====
<Gallery>
Image:RDragoonMFfrontview.jpg|Front view
Image:RDragoonMFbottom.jpg|Bottom view
Image:RDragoonMFbottomview2.png|Bottom view 2
</Gallery>

==Overall==
While by no means a bad Beyblade, Dragoon MF is far from being the best [[Attack]] type HMS Beyblade ever made. If you have no other options, Upper Dragon can be used as a decent substitute for [[Smash Attack | Smash]] and [[Upper Attack]] Beyblades and Metal Weight Grip Core is an interesting alternative to the standard RC's, Grip Flat Core and Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version).

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Sea Dragon

2014-02-21T14:37:48Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image = SeaDragonStock.jpg
| full item name = Sea Dragon
| item number = N/A
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
}}

__TOC__

== Name Change ==

[[Hasbro]] released [[Sea Dragon]] as [[Sea Drake]].

== Bit Protector (BP): Sea Dragon Emblem ==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Sea Dragon Emblem. It is the first mold of [[Bit Protector |Bit Protectors]]. It is the loosest version.

== Attack Ring (AR): Seagon Attacker ==

* '''Weight:''' 22 grams

Seagon Attacker is one of the most unusual AR designs ever. The [[metal frame]] lays on top of the [[ABS Caul]], the inverse of what all other HMS AR designs have. Going around the edge are metal walls with three bumps on each side to assist in deflecting attacks. In left spin, Seagon Attacker has two hammer heads that have incredibly strong [[Smash Attack]] that can often stop the opposing Beyblade in one hit if they make contact. However, the recoil is so high that most hits usually result in the Beyblade using Seagon Attacker to either stop or self-KO. For this reason, Seagon Attacker is generally not utilized.

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

While not the best choice, you can build a Smash Attack combo using Seagon Attacker.

* '''AR:''' Seagon Attacker ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Survival]] Customization ===

You can use Seagon Attacker to add [[Defense]] and [[Attack]] to your Survival-type combo.

* '''AR:''' Seagon Attacker ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

== Weight Disk (WD): CWD Defense Ring ==

* '''Weight:''' 17 grams

CWD Defense Ring is the most important part of this Beyblade. It is the heaviest and most compact [[Customize Weight Disks | CWD]] available, not to mention it is fixed. This CWD is used to add weight to most Beyblades, resulting in controllability, higher [[spin velocity]], higher [[Defense]], and many other attributes.

Another important note is that the Takara version of this Beyblade comes from [[HMS Random Booster Act 2]], which comes with a 17g metal piece for CWDs. The normal weight of these is 15g. This 2g difference adds a significant portion of weight to any Beyblade.

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

This CWD became popular for heavy Upper Attack Beyblades. This is the most common style of customization.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])/Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]])/Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===

You can use this CWD to add weight and [[spin velocity]] to your Defense combo.

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core 2 ([[Jiraiya MS]])

== Running Core (RC): Metal Ball Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

Metal Ball Core is a rather tall RC with a [[free-spinning]] metal ball at the base of it, with a small chamber of grease that coats it. Because the ball moves independently from the rest of the Beyblade, recoil is lessened when it is hit back in battle.

There are several other RCs available for [[Defense]]-types:

* [[Samurai Changer MS]]'s Battle Change Core
* [[Advance Guardian]]'s Grip Sharp Core
* [[Round Shell MS]]'s Rubber Weight Core
* [[Jiraiya MS]]'s Bearing Core 2

With this in mind, it is hard to find a place for Metal Ball Core in the spectrum. Still, it does have some use for Defense customization.

=== Use in [[Defense]] Customization ===

You can use Metal Ball Core to build a Defense combo.

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])
* '''RC:''' Metal Ball Core ([[Sea Dragon]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Sea Dragon]] - HMS Random Booster 5 (Light Blue)

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
Image:SeaDragon_1.jpg|Sea Dragon top view
Image:SeaDragon_2.jpg|Sea Dragon side view
Image:SeaDragon_3.jpg|Sea Dragon underside view
Image:SeaDragon_4.jpg|Seagon Attacker AR
Image:SeaDragon_5.jpg|CWD Defense Ring
Image:SeaDragon_6.jpg
Image:SeaDragon_7.jpg
</gallery>

== Overall ==

Seagon Attacker and Metal Ball Core are negligible as parts. However, CWD Defense Ring is not negligible; it is one of the most basic parts for customizing with [[HMS]]. Combine this with the 17g metal piece for the [[Customize Weight Disks | CWD]], and it becomes a must-have item.

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Dark Leopard MS

2014-02-21T14:37:14Z

Th!nk: /* Use in Force Smash Customization */ small wording fixes etc etc, still needs a little work with the combo's "or"'s

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{{Beybox
| image = DarkLeopardMSmain.jpg
| full item name = Dark Leopard MS (Metal Sweeper)
| item number = MA-16
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
}}

__TOC__
== Bit Protector (BP): Dark Emblem ==
The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is the Dark Emblem. This is the second mold version of Bit Protectors; which is tighter than its predecessors.

== Attack Ring (AR): Smash Leopard ==

* '''Weight:''' 18 grams
Smash Leopard has small attack range due to its ABS Caul, which allows for more contact using the Metal Frame. Unfortunately this does not save it from being a sub-par AR. Its most effective use is in left spin where the slopes allow for some Force Smash (which compliments the RC). However these slopes are not nearly as pronounced as Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]]) or Eternal Survivor. In right spin, while it does have some [[Smash Attack]], is even less impressive. Use of this AR is limited to [[Force Smash]] customizations.

===Shared Metal Frame===
Smash Leopard shares the same metal frame as Smash Phoenix from [[Dranzer MF]], and God Smasher from [[Shining God MS]].

=== Use in [[Force Smash]] Customization ===
Smash Leopard's main use is in Force Smash. This custom has a tall RC and heavy WD to make use of its abilities, though it is only effective in left spin.

* '''AR:''' Smash Leopard ([[Dark Leopard MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]] /CWD Eternal Survivor ([[Dragoon MF]])
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]]) or Metal Sharp Core ([[Wyvern DJ]], [[Advance Eterner]]) or Manual Change Core ([[Dranzer MS]])

=== Use in [[Smash Attack]] Customization ===
[[Image:DarkLeopardMS9.JPG|thumb|Special Smash Leopard + SCMS CWD Part custom]]
A deadly Smash customization can be created when combining Smash Leopard with [[Samurai Changer MS]]'s CWD Part in Upper Mode. '''This custom has extremely high recoil and could potentially damage your Beyblade; so use this under your own discretion!''' To help with the recoil, using a grip tip is best to help it from self-KOing itself.

* '''AR:''' Smash Leopard ([[Dark Leopard MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD ([[Samurai Changer MS]]) Upper Mode
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]]) Or Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

== Weight Disk (WD): Needle Attacker ==

* '''Weight:''' 16 grams

The CWD of this beyblade is Needle Attacker. At the time of its release it was one of the better free spinning CWD rings. However over time its practical use was diminished with better competition on the market. The 8 spikes on this beyblade focus more on slowly shaving off the opponents’ endurance, but when compared to blades like [[Wolborg MS]] its effect is near negligible. Overall this CWD is generic and uninteresting, and there are no actual uses for it in a competitive situation.

== Running Core (RC): Tornado Change Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

This is the highlight of the Beyblade and why it is in the Gimmick series. This RC is considered by many to be the spiritual successor to [[Dranzer V2]]’s Customize Clutch base. When initially launched Tornado Change Core contains a spring loaded tip which is pushed downward by tabs shifted inwards with centripetal force. This sharp tip causes the blade to spin in a single place much like sharp core. As the spin velocity reduces the tabs shift outward retracting the tip sending the blade into an offensive mode reminiscent of the Manual Change Core.

While entertaining to play with its practicality in battle is another matter. If the velocity of the beyblade drops too fast in battle it shifts into attack mode and circles around the stadium aimlessly wasting its energy before it can land a hit. Its best chance of winning is to outlast the opponent and avoid being hit until the end of the battle where it will change modes and land a couple of hits. Unfortunately in Stadiums like [[Tornado Balance Type S]] this is not practical. Similar to [[Dranzer MS]]’s Manual Change Core it suffers from being a tall RC with poor balance. For most attack styles this could be a major hindrance, except for [[Force Smash]].

=== Use in Force Smash Customization ===
The Usage of this CWD is necessary to take full advantage of this RC. Its height will allow it to perform [[Force Smash]] on some short opponents

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]]) Metal Spring ([[Einstein MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Eternal Survivor (Force Smash Mode) ([[Dragoon MF]])
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])

When CWD Eternal Survivor is not available the use of Advance Attacker is a good substitute.

* '''AR:''' Advance Attacker (Force Smash Mode) ([[Advance Striker]])
* '''WD:''' ([[Circle Heavy]])
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Dark Leopard MS]] - Beyblade Fukubako 2005 Version (Grey)
* [[Dark Leopard MS]] - Beyblade Fukubako 2005 Version (Yellow)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Dark leopard ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:DarkLeopardMS2.JPG|Dark Leopard MS
Image:DarkLeopardMS10.JPG|Dark Leopard MS 3/4 view
Image:DarkLeopardMS11.JPG|Dark Leopard MS side view
Image:DarkLeopardMS1.JPG|Smash Leopard
Image:DarkLeopardMS3.JPG|Smash Leopard, Metal Frame pictured
Image:DarkLeopardMS4.JPG|Dark Emblem
Image:DarkLeopardMS14.JPG|CWD Needle Attacker
Image:DarkLeopardMS12.JPG|Tornado Change Core
Image:DarkLeopardMS13.JPG|Tornado Change Core bottom view
</gallery>

== Overall ==
Overall this blade is part of the gimmick series and was advertised as such. Hence it is important to take into consideration that it is not a competitive series blade like [[Death Gargoyle MS]] or [[Wolborg MS]] and should be viewed in that light (such as [[Phantom Fox MS]]). Tornado Change Core is the highlight of the blade and is fun to play with. The ease of use would appeal to younger players with no experience with shooting techniques.

Unfortunately the AR and WD of this blade are not nearly as impressive as the RC and reduce the overall appeal factor. As a recommendation this blade should only be purchased by those with an interest to enlarge their HMS collection. Those who battle mainly in competitive settings, or those without very large HMS collections should skip this blade.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

Phantom Fox MS

2014-02-21T14:29:50Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image = PhantomFoxMS.jpg
| full item name = Phantom Fox MS (Metal Shadow)
| item number = MA-15
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster =
}}

__TOC__

'''Phantom Fox MS''' is the first Beyblade in the Gimmick Specialty Series. Phantom Fox's gimmick is separation. It is comprised of two primary sections that split during battle.

==Bit Protector (BP): Phantom Fox Emblem==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Phantom Fox Emblem. It is the second mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): Upper Fox==
* '''Weight:''' 19 grams
Upper Fox's purpose is simple; right-spin [[Upper Attack]] and left-spin [[Smash Attack | Smash]]. And while Upper Fox can be used effectively in many Attack based customs, ARs such as Circle or [[Samurai Changer MS#Attack Ring (AR): Samurai Upper | Samurai Upper]] and [[Jiraiya MS#Attack Ring (AR): Jiraiya Blade | Jiraiya Blade]] are always picked over Upper Fox when they are available.

The Upper Attack of Upper Fox is weak in comparison to [[Death Gargoyle MS | Death Gargoyle MS's]] Circle Upper and [[Samurai Changer MS | Samurai Changer MS's]] Samurai Upper due to its slope being on a smaller angle and because the [[ABS Caul]] of Upper Fox blocks the beginning of the ramp where the Upper would begin. While Upper Fox can still be used for Upper Attack, its performance is hindered because of the shape of the ABS Caul.

As mentioned, in left-spin Upper Fox has a couple sharp enough points which enable it to perform Smash Attack. These points however consist of mainly plastic, while pales in comparison to an AR such as Jiraiya Blade who's Metal Frame is almost entirely around the perimeter of the AR, for the purpose of Smash Attack.

===Shared [[Metal Frame]]===
Upper Fox shares the same Metal Frame as both Upper Dragon from [[Dragoon MF]], and Devil Crusher from [[Bloody Devil MS]].

===Use in Upper Attack Customization===
Upper Fox can be used as a substitute for ARs such as [[Samurai Changer MS#Attack Ring (AR): Samurai Upper | Samurai Upper]] when they are not available.

*'''AR:''' Upper Fox ('''Phantom Fox MS''')
*'''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
*'''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

===Use in Smash Attack Customization===
Again, while Upper Fox is most certainly not the best choice, it can be used in [[Smash Attack]] customizations when there are no better options.

*'''AR:''' Upper Fox ('''Phantom Fox MS''')
*'''WD:''' Circle Wide
*'''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

==Weight Disk (WD): CWD Circle Attacker==
* '''Weight:''' 17 grams
CWD Circle Attacker is a completely circular fixed [[Customize Weight Disks | CWD]], with two small slopes on either side. This CWD was designed for Upper or [[Force Smash]] Attack purposes. When on a normal [[HMS]] Beyblade however, Upper mode cannot be used as all ARs will interfere with it.

CWD Circle Attacker finds its home as the WD of [[Wobbling]] combinations. Because of its weight being focused on adjacent sides, it contributes slightly to the wobbling, but more importantly while the custom is wobbling, CWD Circle Attacker contributes to the [[Smash Attack]] often seen in Wobbling combinations.

===Use in Wobbling Combinations===
CWD Circle Attacker is most often used in Wobbling customizations, and was even put to use in the Grand Battle Tournament at Anime North 2005 where it won the competition.

*'''AR:''' Knight Crusher ([[Aero Knight MS]])
*'''WD:''' CWD Circle Attacker (Force Smash mode) ('''Phantom Fox MS''')
*'''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

==Running Core (RC): Bunshin Core==
* '''Weight:''' 8 grams
The RC of Phantom Fox MS, the Bunshin Core, is divided into two separate parts. The upper part and the lower part, both of which spin independently of each other when their separation is triggered by a hit. In this article, they will be referred to as ''“Bunshin Core (Upper Part)”'' and ''“Bunshin Core (Lower Part)”''.

===Bunshin Core (Upper Part)===
This is the part which the AR is attached to. It is made of plastic and has a spring-loaded semi-flat tip that is shot at just a high enough distance for it to separate itself from Bunshin Core (Lower Part). No WD can be attached to this part.

===Bunshin Core (Lower Part)===
At the beginning of a battle, this is the part that first acts as Phantom Fox's RC. It holds a WD within it, and has interchangeable tips. These tips are attached in a similar fashion to how Bit Protectors are attached. By default it comes packages with a semi-flat tip, but a flat and sharp tip are available through Fukobako 2005.

In an attempt to give some type of weight to each part, they separated the AR and WD. This however effectively halves the overall weight, making each part easily knocked out. Next to being a fun part to watch, Bunshin Core as a whole has no real practical applications in competitive battling.

===Ruling Clarification===
When the Bunshin Core is separated and one part ceases to spin in the Beystadium, you must leave the part where it is until the battle is completed.

== Other Versions ==
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Fukubako Box 2005 Version (Light Green)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Fukubako Box 2005 Version (Light Blue)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Tournament Limited (Red)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Coro Coro Limited (Gold)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Tournament Limited (Bronze-plated)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Event Limited (Yellow)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Tournament Limited (Gold-plated)
* [[Phantom Fox MS]] - Tournament Limited (Silver-plated)

==Gallery==

====Phantom Fox MS - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:Phantom fox ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:PF.png|Phantom Fox MS
Image:PF2.png|Phantom Fox MS side view
Image:PF3.png|Phantom Fox MS bottom view (Bunshin Core (Upper Part))
Image:PF4.png|Upper Fox
Image:PF5.png|Upper Fox bottom view, Metal Frame pictured
Image:PF6.png|Upper Fox side view
Image:PF7.png|Bunshin Core (Upper Part)
Image:PF9.png|Bunshin Core (Lower Part) bottom view
Image:PF10.png|CWD Circle Attacker
Image:PF11.png|All Phantom Fox MS parts
</gallery>

====Phantom Fox MS - Tournament Limited Version (Red)====
<gallery>
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Red1.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (red) top view
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Red2.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (red) side view
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Red3.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (red) underside view
</gallery>

====Phantom Fox MS - Fukubako Box 2005 Version (Light Green)====
<gallery>
Image:PhantomFoxMS_LimeGreen1.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (light green) top view
</gallery>

====Phantom Fox MS - Fukubako Box 2005 Version (Light Blue)====
<gallery>
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Lightblue1.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (light blue) top view
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Lightblue2.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (light blue) underside view
</gallery>

====Phantom Fox MS - Event Limited Version (Yellow)====
<gallery>
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Yellow1.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (Yellow) top view
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Yellow2.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (Yellow) side view
Image:PhantomFoxMS_Yellow3.jpg|Phantom Fox MS (Yellow) underside view
</gallery>

==Overall==
'''Phantom Fox MS''' is an interesting Beyblade, but if you already have an established collection or have access to the better options out there, there is little that Phantom Fox MS has to offer that really warrants a purchase. Upper Fox is outclassed in every way possible, and the Bunshin Core has no use besides being fun to play around with. CWD Circle Attacker is the best part of Phantom Fox MS, but even so, it only has one competitive application, that being in [[Wobbling]] combinations.

Still, if you are interested in the gimmick and enjoy using Wobbling combinations, Phantom Fox MS may be well-worth a purchase.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category: Beyblade]]
[[Category: Decent alternatives]]

Dark Leopard MS

2014-02-21T14:29:26Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image = DarkLeopardMSmain.jpg
| full item name = Dark Leopard MS (Metal Sweeper)
| item number = MA-16
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
}}

__TOC__
== Bit Protector (BP): Dark Emblem ==
The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is the Dark Emblem. This is the second mold version of Bit Protectors; which is tighter than its predecessors.

== Attack Ring (AR): Smash Leopard ==

* '''Weight:''' 18 grams
Smash Leopard has small attack range due to its ABS Caul, which allows for more contact using the Metal Frame. Unfortunately this does not save it from being a sub-par AR. Its most effective use is in left spin where the slopes allow for some Force Smash (which compliments the RC). However these slopes are not nearly as pronounced as Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]]) or Eternal Survivor. In right spin, while it does have some [[Smash Attack]], is even less impressive. Use of this AR is limited to [[Force Smash]] customizations.

===Shared Metal Frame===
Smash Leopard shares the same metal frame as Smash Phoenix from [[Dranzer MF]], and God Smasher from [[Shining God MS]].

=== Use in [[Force Smash]] Customization ===
Smash Leopards main use is in Force Smash. This custom has a high RC and heavy WD to make use of its abilities. Must be shot in left spin to be effective.

* '''AR:''' Smash Leopard ([[Dark Leopard MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]] /CWD Eternal Survivor ([[Dragoon MF]])
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]]) or Metal Sharp Core ([[Wyvern DJ]]) ([[Advance Eterner]]) or Manual Change Core ([[Dranzer MS]])

=== Use in [[Smash Attack]] Customization ===
[[Image:DarkLeopardMS9.JPG|thumb|Special Smash Leopard + SCMS CWD Part custom]]
A deadly Smash customization can be created when combining Smash Leopard with [[Samurai Changer MS]]'s CWD Part in Upper Mode. '''This custom has extremely high recoil and could potentially damage your Beyblade; so use this under your own discretion!''' To help with the recoil, using a grip tip is best to help it from self-KOing itself.

* '''AR:''' Smash Leopard ([[Dark Leopard MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD ([[Samurai Changer MS]]) Upper Mode
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]]) Or Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

== Weight Disk (WD): Needle Attacker ==

* '''Weight:''' 16 grams

The CWD of this beyblade is Needle Attacker. At the time of its release it was one of the better free spinning CWD rings. However over time its practical use was diminished with better competition on the market. The 8 spikes on this beyblade focus more on slowly shaving off the opponents’ endurance, but when compared to blades like [[Wolborg MS]] its effect is near negligible. Overall this CWD is generic and uninteresting, and there are no actual uses for it in a competitive situation.

== Running Core (RC): Tornado Change Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

This is the highlight of the Beyblade and why it is in the Gimmick series. This RC is considered by many to be the spiritual successor to [[Dranzer V2]]’s Customize Clutch base. When initially launched Tornado Change Core contains a spring loaded tip which is pushed downward by tabs shifted inwards with centripetal force. This sharp tip causes the blade to spin in a single place much like sharp core. As the spin velocity reduces the tabs shift outward retracting the tip sending the blade into an offensive mode reminiscent of the Manual Change Core.

While entertaining to play with its practicality in battle is another matter. If the velocity of the beyblade drops too fast in battle it shifts into attack mode and circles around the stadium aimlessly wasting its energy before it can land a hit. Its best chance of winning is to outlast the opponent and avoid being hit until the end of the battle where it will change modes and land a couple of hits. Unfortunately in Stadiums like [[Tornado Balance Type S]] this is not practical. Similar to [[Dranzer MS]]’s Manual Change Core it suffers from being a tall RC with poor balance. For most attack styles this could be a major hindrance, except for [[Force Smash]].

=== Use in Force Smash Customization ===
The Usage of this CWD is necessary to take full advantage of this RC. Its height will allow it to perform [[Force Smash]] on some short opponents

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]]) Metal Spring ([[Einstein MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Eternal Survivor (Force Smash Mode) ([[Dragoon MF]])
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])

When CWD Eternal Survivor is not available the use of Advance Attacker is a good substitute.

* '''AR:''' Advance Attacker (Force Smash Mode) ([[Advance Striker]])
* '''WD:''' ([[Circle Heavy]])
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Dark Leopard MS]] - Beyblade Fukubako 2005 Version (Grey)
* [[Dark Leopard MS]] - Beyblade Fukubako 2005 Version (Yellow)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Dark leopard ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:DarkLeopardMS2.JPG|Dark Leopard MS
Image:DarkLeopardMS10.JPG|Dark Leopard MS 3/4 view
Image:DarkLeopardMS11.JPG|Dark Leopard MS side view
Image:DarkLeopardMS1.JPG|Smash Leopard
Image:DarkLeopardMS3.JPG|Smash Leopard, Metal Frame pictured
Image:DarkLeopardMS4.JPG|Dark Emblem
Image:DarkLeopardMS14.JPG|CWD Needle Attacker
Image:DarkLeopardMS12.JPG|Tornado Change Core
Image:DarkLeopardMS13.JPG|Tornado Change Core bottom view
</gallery>

== Overall ==
Overall this blade is part of the gimmick series and was advertised as such. Hence it is important to take into consideration that it is not a competitive series blade like [[Death Gargoyle MS]] or [[Wolborg MS]] and should be viewed in that light (such as [[Phantom Fox MS]]). Tornado Change Core is the highlight of the blade and is fun to play with. The ease of use would appeal to younger players with no experience with shooting techniques.

Unfortunately the AR and WD of this blade are not nearly as impressive as the RC and reduce the overall appeal factor. As a recommendation this blade should only be purchased by those with an interest to enlarge their HMS collection. Those who battle mainly in competitive settings, or those without very large HMS collections should skip this blade.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

Advance Striker

2014-02-21T14:28:44Z

Th!nk: /* Use in Force Smash Customization */ Small fixes, though this article's inconsistent formatting needs a look at some time.

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{{Beybox
| image = 0AdvanceStriker0.JPG
| full item name = Advance Striker
| item number = MA-12
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

__TOC__
== Bit Protector (BP): ==
This is the second generation bit protector released; it is tighter than the initial bit protectors allowing for a better fit.

== Attack Ring (AR): Advance Attacker ==

* '''Weight:''' 21 grams
The Attack Ring of this Beyblade is Advance Attacker. Its gimmick is a reversible Metal Frame. The Metal Frame separates from the ABS Caul so it can be flipped to provide [[Upper Attack]] ability or [[Force Smash]] attack ability. It is also characterized by being symmetrical, so the attack in left spin and right spin are equivalent. This versatility allows Advance Striker to be the best option for [[Upper Attack]] in left spin. In right spin however it is outclassed by Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]]) and Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]]). Even though they both possess a 20-degree slope, the length of Advance Attacker's is only 1.5 cm compared to the 2.5 cm of Samurai Upper and Circle Upper. This variation of 1 cm makes a noticeable difference to the amount of lift capable. The Force Smash feature is very useful if paired with an effective RC since 20-degree slopes make it one of the most pronounced force smash attack rings available. Uncustomized, its potential remains untapped since Metal Flat Core's height is to low to utilize it.

The ABS Caul is a fairly conservative shape, it is nearly a full circle with three small triangular protrusions, and most of the contact is made by the Metal Frame. Other than some wear on the protrusions, the rest of the ABS Caul will receive minimal damage. Its circular shape also allows for better balance.

Another feature of this AR is its size/weight ratio; weighing in at 21 grams Advance Attacker is the second heaviest attack ring in the category for compact Attack Rings. This weight combined by its small shape allows it to be a good choice for compact customizations. The only AR to weigh more and be as small is Jiraiya Blade ([[Jiraiya MS]]); but the difficulty obtaining that blade leaves Advance Attacker as a more viable option for most bladers. Other ARs like Metal Ape's ([[Magical Ape MS]]) are more compact, but weigh less.

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===
Advance Attacker can be used effectively in Upper Attack customs in both left and right spin.

* '''AR:''' Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]]) (Upper Mode)
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]] /CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]]) Or Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Force Smash]] Customization ===
With a taller RC, the Force Smash mode of Advance Attacker is perfect for Force Smash customs.

* '''AR:''' Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]]) (Force Smash Mode)
* '''WD:'''[[Circle Balance]]
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])/Metal Sharp Core ([[Wyvern DJ]], [[Advance Eterner]])/Manual Change Core ([[Dranzer MS]])

== Weight Disk (WD): [[Circle Heavy]] ==

* '''Weight:''' 16 grams

== Running Core (RC): Metal Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

Metal Flat Core was intended to be an upgrade to [[Gaia Dragoon MS]]'s Flat Core, and has generally proven to be so. It has superior movement speed, [[Survival]] and durability than its predecessor. The metal tip allows for extremely high speeds matching that of Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]]) and falling behind only to Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]]) and Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]]). Because it is metal, it will not be worn down through use in battle in comparison to plastic- and rubber-tipped Running Cores.

This RC also has the benefit for being extremely short. It is the third shortest RC, bested only by Grip Flat Core and Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version). This height makes is a good option for employing upper attack combos and compact attackers. By using the [[Sliding Shoot]] technique this can be an effective attack RC; without Sliding shoot, it is very uncontrolled and wild. Metal Flat Core is difficult to control in a stadium without a [[Tornado Ridge]].

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===
The high movement speed of Metal Flat Core makes it a great choice for [[Attack]] customs when [[Dragoon MS UV]]'s RC is not a viable option.

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]]) /Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]] /CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Metal Flat Core ([[Advance Striker]])

=== Use in ([[Smash Attack]]) Customization ===
Because the tip of Metal Flat Core is metal, its survival capability is much higher than that of Grip Flat Core and other similar RCs. This, along with the compact nature of Metal Spring and Circle Heavy makes this high spin-rate Smash Attack custom something that can be used to counter the generic Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) customs that are commonly seen in tournaments.

* '''AR:''' Metal Spring ([[Einstein MS]]) / Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]]) / Jiraiya Blade ([[Jiraiya MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]]
* '''RC:''' Metal Flat Core ([[Advance Striker]])

==Other Versions==
* [[Advance Striker]] - (Blue)
* [[Advance Striker]] - (Green)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:1AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Striker side view, Advance Attacker (Upper Attack mode)
Image:2AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Striker side view, Advance Attacker (Force Smash mode)
Image:3AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Attacker
Image:4AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Attacker, Metal Frame pictured
Image:5AdvanceStriker5.JPG|Advance Attacker with Metal Frame detached
Image:6AdvanceStriker.JPG|Metal Flat Core
</gallery>

== Overall ==
'''Advance Striker''' as a whole is a very well designed and constructed Beyblade. Its Attack Ring does has effective Upper Attack in right spin, but it is outclassed by the two most popular choices in the format (Circle Upper, Samurai Upper). This disparity prevents it from being used in most competitive play as an Upper Attack AR unless playing within Restricted HMS tournament Rules. Its real strength lies in its [[Force Smash]] ability and left-spin Upper Attack, two Attack styles which are far less populated. Force Smash ARs are infrequent, contrary to Circle Upper and Samurai Upper, which are only effective [[Upper Attack|Upper Attackers]] in right spin.

The RC Metal Flat Core is a very useful part to own. The low height, high speed and excellent durability make it a very good option for all Attack combos. Its features lend themselves well to Smash Attack customizations in a field overpopulated with [[Upper Attack]] Combos. '''Overall this is a good buy for [[Heavy Metal System|HMS]], and serious players and [[Attack]] Beyblade enthusiasts should have one in their collection.'''

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category: Must-buy Beyblades]]

Advance Striker

2014-02-21T14:28:01Z

Th!nk: GFC (UV) name correction, we must take another look at this article though because I really think it makes the beyblade out as much better than it really is.

<keywords content="heavy metal system beyblade hms hard advance striker advanced attack ring weight disk customization running core combo advice custom spin wiki bey attack type ma-12 starter encyclopedia expert article" />

{{Beybox
| image = 0AdvanceStriker0.JPG
| full item name = Advance Striker
| item number = MA-12
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

__TOC__
== Bit Protector (BP): ==
This is the second generation bit protector released; it is tighter than the initial bit protectors allowing for a better fit.

== Attack Ring (AR): Advance Attacker ==

* '''Weight:''' 21 grams
The Attack Ring of this Beyblade is Advance Attacker. Its gimmick is a reversible Metal Frame. The Metal Frame separates from the ABS Caul so it can be flipped to provide [[Upper Attack]] ability or [[Force Smash]] attack ability. It is also characterized by being symmetrical, so the attack in left spin and right spin are equivalent. This versatility allows Advance Striker to be the best option for [[Upper Attack]] in left spin. In right spin however it is outclassed by Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]]) and Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]]). Even though they both possess a 20-degree slope, the length of Advance Attacker's is only 1.5 cm compared to the 2.5 cm of Samurai Upper and Circle Upper. This variation of 1 cm makes a noticeable difference to the amount of lift capable. The Force Smash feature is very useful if paired with an effective RC since 20-degree slopes make it one of the most pronounced force smash attack rings available. Uncustomized, its potential remains untapped since Metal Flat Core's height is to low to utilize it.

The ABS Caul is a fairly conservative shape, it is nearly a full circle with three small triangular protrusions, and most of the contact is made by the Metal Frame. Other than some wear on the protrusions, the rest of the ABS Caul will receive minimal damage. Its circular shape also allows for better balance.

Another feature of this AR is its size/weight ratio; weighing in at 21 grams Advance Attacker is the second heaviest attack ring in the category for compact Attack Rings. This weight combined by its small shape allows it to be a good choice for compact customizations. The only AR to weigh more and be as small is Jiraiya Blade ([[Jiraiya MS]]); but the difficulty obtaining that blade leaves Advance Attacker as a more viable option for most bladers. Other ARs like Metal Ape's ([[Magical Ape MS]]) are more compact, but weigh less.

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===
Advance Attacker can be used effectively in Upper Attack customs in both left and right spin.

* '''AR:''' Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]]) (Upper Mode)
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]] /CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]]) Or Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Force Smash]] Customization ===
With a taller RC, the Force Smash mode of Advance Attacker is perfect for Force Smash customs.

* '''AR:''' Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]]) (Force Smash Mode)
* '''WD:'''[[Circle Balance]]
* '''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])/Metal Sharp Core ([[Wyvern DJ]]) ([[Advance Eterner]])/Manual Change Core ([[Dranzer MS]])

== Weight Disk (WD): [[Circle Heavy]] ==

* '''Weight:''' 16 grams

== Running Core (RC): Metal Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

Metal Flat Core was intended to be an upgrade to [[Gaia Dragoon MS]]'s Flat Core, and has generally proven to be so. It has superior movement speed, [[Survival]] and durability than its predecessor. The metal tip allows for extremely high speeds matching that of Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]]) and falling behind only to Grip Flat Core ([[Dragoon MS]]) and Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]]). Because it is metal, it will not be worn down through use in battle in comparison to plastic- and rubber-tipped Running Cores.

This RC also has the benefit for being extremely short. It is the third shortest RC, bested only by Grip Flat Core and Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version). This height makes is a good option for employing upper attack combos and compact attackers. By using the [[Sliding Shoot]] technique this can be an effective attack RC; without Sliding shoot, it is very uncontrolled and wild. Metal Flat Core is difficult to control in a stadium without a [[Tornado Ridge]].

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===
The high movement speed of Metal Flat Core makes it a great choice for [[Attack]] customs when [[Dragoon MS UV]]'s RC is not a viable option.

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]]) /Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]] /CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Metal Flat Core ([[Advance Striker]])

=== Use in ([[Smash Attack]]) Customization ===
Because the tip of Metal Flat Core is metal, its survival capability is much higher than that of Grip Flat Core and other similar RCs. This, along with the compact nature of Metal Spring and Circle Heavy makes this high spin-rate Smash Attack custom something that can be used to counter the generic Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) customs that are commonly seen in tournaments.

* '''AR:''' Metal Spring ([[Einstein MS]]) / Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]]) / Jiraiya Blade ([[Jiraiya MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Heavy]]
* '''RC:''' Metal Flat Core ([[Advance Striker]])

==Other Versions==
* [[Advance Striker]] - (Blue)
* [[Advance Striker]] - (Green)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:1AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Striker side view, Advance Attacker (Upper Attack mode)
Image:2AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Striker side view, Advance Attacker (Force Smash mode)
Image:3AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Attacker
Image:4AdvanceStriker.JPG|Advance Attacker, Metal Frame pictured
Image:5AdvanceStriker5.JPG|Advance Attacker with Metal Frame detached
Image:6AdvanceStriker.JPG|Metal Flat Core
</gallery>

== Overall ==
'''Advance Striker''' as a whole is a very well designed and constructed Beyblade. Its Attack Ring does has effective Upper Attack in right spin, but it is outclassed by the two most popular choices in the format (Circle Upper, Samurai Upper). This disparity prevents it from being used in most competitive play as an Upper Attack AR unless playing within Restricted HMS tournament Rules. Its real strength lies in its [[Force Smash]] ability and left-spin Upper Attack, two Attack styles which are far less populated. Force Smash ARs are infrequent, contrary to Circle Upper and Samurai Upper, which are only effective [[Upper Attack|Upper Attackers]] in right spin.

The RC Metal Flat Core is a very useful part to own. The low height, high speed and excellent durability make it a very good option for all Attack combos. Its features lend themselves well to Smash Attack customizations in a field overpopulated with [[Upper Attack]] Combos. '''Overall this is a good buy for [[Heavy Metal System|HMS]], and serious players and [[Attack]] Beyblade enthusiasts should have one in their collection.'''

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category: Must-buy Beyblades]]

Shining God MS

2014-02-21T14:22:25Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image =2ShiningGodMS.JPG
| full item name = Shining God MS (Metal Sun)
| item number = MA-24
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
}}

__TOC__

[[Shining God MS]] is the last Beyblade in the Gimmick Specialty Series, and the last Beyblade released until the advent of [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]. Its gimmick is mode change.

==Bit Protector (BP): God Emblem==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is the God Emblem. It is the third mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): God Smasher==
*'''Weight:''' 18 grams
God Smasher has [[Force Smash]] in left-spin from its Metal Frame, and some [[Smash Attack]] in right-spin from its ABS Caul. God Smasher has a larger attack range compared to Smash Leopard (which has the same Metal Frame) due to its large, aggressively designed ABS Caul. There are two points on each side of the ABS Caul that provide some decent Smash Attack, but the Force Smash it is capable of in left-spin is not terribly strong. Overall, God Smasher is unimpressive because of the multitude of better options released before it.

===Shared Metal Frame===
God Smasher shares the same Metal Frame as both Smash Phoenix from [[Dranzer MF]] and Smash Leopard from [[Dark Leopard MS]].

===Use in Force Smash Customization===
God Smasher's [[Force Smash]] in left-spin can be put to use in the following customization.

*'''AR:''' God Smasher (Shining God MS)
*'''WD:''' Circle Heavy
*'''RC:''' Tornado Change Core ([[Dark Leopard MS]])

===Use in Smash Attack Customization===
If you are choosing God Smasher for any reason, it should be for its [[Smash Attack]] in right-spin. Even though there are better choices out there, this customization puts its Smash Attack to good use.

*'''AR:''' God Smasher ([[Shining God MS]])
*'''WD:''' Circle Wide
*'''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

==Weight Disk (WD): CWD God Ring==
*'''Weight:''' 18 grams
CWD God Ring is the most useful part of Shining God MS. Its uses are identical to that of CWD Defense Ring from [[Sea Dragon]]. The only major difference is that it is not fixed; but this doesn't cause its use to be diminished in any way. Its almost completely circular shape combined with its heavy, centralized weight add controllability, higher spin velocity, and higher Defense to the Beyblades they are added to. The former two attributes make CWD God Ring a perfect choice for Defense types, and the added controllability and weight lend themselves well to Upper Attack-based customs.

===Use in Upper Attack Customization===
CWD God Ring's compact, heavy nature can be put to use in [[Upper Attack]] customs.

*'''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
*'''WD:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])
*'''RC:''' Metal Flat Core ([[Advance Striker]])

===Use in Defense Customization===
CWD God Ring will add more defense and a higher spin velocity through its weight. CWD God Ring will also help defend against the [[Upper Attack]] is it sure to face having such a high RC.

*'''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
*'''WD:''' CWD God Ring ([[Shining God MS]])
*'''RC:''' Metal Ball Core ([[Sea Dragon]])

==Running Core (RC): Shooter Change Core Gamma==
*'''Weight:''' 6 grams
Shooter Change Core Gamma is one of the most unique RC's ever released. On a normal Beyblade, the WD is always placed just below the AR, and on top of the RC, but on Shooter Change Core Gamma, it is positioned on the bottom of the RC. Because of this, there is space between the AR and RC, and that space enables Upper Attack CWDs such as [[Phantom Fox MS | Phantom Fox MS's]] CWD Circle Attacker to be used in Upper Mode.

Along with this is the fact that the weight of a Beyblade using this RC will be more focused towards the stadium floor than on any other Beyblade. This can be advantageous to [[Defense]] oriented customizations as their main purpose is to be able to hold their ground while being attacked. However, with this advantage, comes a disadvantage; because the WD is so close to the ground, and the RC itself is not very tall, if it is knocked off balance, there is a high probability that it will begin to scrape the stadium and KO itself.

Shooter Change Core Gamma's gimmick is mode change. It has a mechanism inside of the RC that can be rotated to change the tip. Compared to [[Samurai Changer MS | Samurai Changer MS's]] Battle Change Core which essentially changes randomly during battle, Shooter Change Core Gamma will not. Its tip can become either sharp or flat depending on spin direction. In right-spin, the flat tip will be used, and in left-spin the sharp tip will be ejected. The flat tip is the width as Battle Change Core's flat tip and [[Dragoon MS UV | Dragoon MS UV's]] rubber tip.

The flat tip can be used effectively in [[Attack]] customizations, but because of the overall shape of the RC and the fact that it is plastic, Shooter Change Core Gamma will never see mainstream use among Attack-enthusiasts. As for its defensive capabilities, they are worth experimenting with, but its advantages and disadvantages must always be kept in mind.

===Use in Defense Customization===
Shooter Change Core Gamma, while it is most certainly an unorthodox choice for any type of customization, can be used in a [[Defense]] customization as long as it is in left-spin (sharp). This custom can be considered an upgrade to the same customization but using Shooter Change Core Alpha from [[Bloody Devil MS]]. Shooter Change Core Gamma's sharp tip in left-spin is more naturally fitted for Defense customizations.

*'''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
*'''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
*'''RC:''' Shooter Change Core Gamma [sharp tip] ([[Shining God MS]])

It is also worth considering the use of Circle Heavy in this custom as well, because its diameter is less than that of CWD Defense Ring, which could result in less self-KOs.

==Other Versions==
*'''Shining God MS''' - Tournament Prize (Gold)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Shining god ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:0ShiningGodMS.JPG|God Smasher
Image:1ShiningGodMS1.JPG|God Smasher, Metal Frame pictured
Image:3ShiningGodMS.JPG|Shining God MS 3/4 view
Image:4ShiningGodMS.JPG|Shining God MS bottom view
Image:5ShiningGodMS.JPG|Shooter Change Core Gamma w/God Ring attached, flat tip
Image:6ShiningGodMS.JPG|Shooter Change Core Gamma w/God Ring attached, sharp tip
Image:7ShiningGodMS.JPG|CWD God Ring
Image:8ShiningGodMS.JPG|Shooter Change Core Gamma
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Shining God MS]] is a highly sought after Beyblade by many Beybladers, but as a whole it is not the most necessary purchase. God Smasher and Shooter Change Core Gamma do not present anything worthwhile competitively and while CWD God Ring may be a great part, it can be easily replaced by parts in much easier to obtain Beyblades.

If you can track one down, Shining God MS is a welcome addition to any HMS collection. Aside from its collectible value, CWD God Ring has numerous competitive uses and Shooter Change Core Gamma is an interesting part to play around with.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category: Decent alternatives]]

Gaia Dragoon MS

2014-02-21T14:21:51Z

Th!nk: Flat Core Section Link Additions/Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) Name Fix

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{{Beybox
| image = GDMSbox.jpg
| full item name = Gaia Dragoon MS (Metal Spike)
| item number = A-123
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster =
}}

__TOC__

==Name Change==
[[Gaia Dragoon MS]] was released by Hasbro as Strata Dragoon MS.

==Bit Protector (BP): Gaia Emblem==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.6 grams
|Full Width:
|18.17 mm
|Height:
|6.65 mm
|}

The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is the Gaia Emblem. It is the first mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): Metal Saucer==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|14 grams
|Full Width:
|44.85 mm
|Height:
|7.7 mm
|}

Metal Saucer has a very circular form, due in part to its [[Metal Frame]] which has 16 gear-like notches surrounding its perimeter. These notches, combined with its circular form, and very light weight make this AR a viable option for [[Zombie | Spin Stealing]] and [[Survival]] customizations. It is considered inferior to Advance Balancer from [[Advance Averazer]] however due to the shape of its [[ABS Caul]] and the fact that a design flaw causes the Metal Frame to rattle around no matter what parts it is used with (this was fixed for Advance Balancer).

===Shared Metal Frame===
Metal Saucer shares the same Metal Frame as Advance Balancer from [[Advance Averazer]].

===Use in Spin Stealing Customization===
Contrary to popular belief, Metal Saucer is a usable AR, but as mentioned, only use this when you do not have access to Advance Balancer.

*'''AR:''' Metal Saucer ([[Gaia Dragoon MS]])
*'''WD:''' Circle Wide
*'''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]]) or Bearing Core 2 ([[Jiraiya MS]])

Select your core depending on the situation. If you expect to see more attackers and older stadiums or [[Tornado Balance Type S]], you should select Bearing Core 2 to prevent knock out. If you expect to see [[Defense]] or [[Survival]] type Beyblades and stadiums like [[Tornado Balance]] or [[Tornado Attack]], you should select Bearing Core as it has better survival than Bearing Core 2.

==Weight Disk (WD): Circle Heavy==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|16.3 grams
|Full Width:
|31.65 mm
|Minimum Width:
|29.85 mm
|Height:
|6.5 mm
|}

See [[Circle Heavy]].

==Running Core (RC): Flat Core==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.5 grams
|Full Width:
|1.20 mm
|Height:
|5.12 mm
|}
Flat Core was one of the first Attack-based Running Cores released, but quickly became severely outdated with the release of [[Dragoon MS]] and its Grip Flat Core. It provides decent movement, but there is absolutely no reason to choose it over the numerous other options available now ([[Dragoon MS UV|Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version)]], [[Advance Striker|Metal Flat Core]], [[Dragoon MF|Metal Weight Grip Core]], etc).

[[Image:WhiteGaiaDragoonMS.JPG|thumb|Tournament limited white Gaia Dragoon MS]]

==Other Versions==
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - 5 Saint Beasts Booster (Proto Grey)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Tournament Limited (White)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - HMS Twin Battle Bey Double Shooter Set (Yellow)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Campaign Limited (Silver)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Tournament Limited (Gold)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - [[HMS_Boosters#Beyblade_Fukobako_.28Lucky_Box.29_2004|Beyblade Fukobako 2004]] Version (Black)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Tournament Limited (Light Blue)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Tournament Limited (Gold Plated)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Campaign Limited (Pure White)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - Tournament Limited (Silver)
* [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] - (Brown)

==Gallery==
====Gaia Dragoon MS - Regular Version====
<gallery>
Image:Gaia dragoon ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:5GaiaDragoonMS.JPG|Gaia Dragoon MS
Image:6GaiaDragoonMS.JPG|Gaia Dragoon MS side view
Image:7GaiaDragoonMS7.JPG|Gaia Dragoon MS bottom view
Image:1GaiaDragoonMS.JPG|Metal Saucer
Image:2GaiaDragoonMS.JPG|Metal Saucer, Metal Frame pictured
Image:3GaiaDragoonMS3.JPG|Metal Saucer with Metal Frame detached
Image:4GaiaDragoonMS.JPG|Flat Core
</gallery>

====Gaia Dragoon MS - Tournament Limited (White)====
<gallery>
Image:GaiaDragoonMS_White1.jpg|Gaia Dragoon MS White
Image:GaiaDragoonMS_White2.jpg|Gaia Dragoon MS White bottom view
</gallery>

====Gaia Dragoon MS - HMS Twin Battle Bey Double Shooter Set Version (Yellow)====
<gallery>
Image:GaiaDragoonMS_Yellow1.jpg|Gaia Dragoon MS Yellow
Image:GaiaDragoonMS_Yellow2.jpg|Gaia Dragoon MS Yellow bottom view
</gallery>

==Overall==
Even though [[Gaia Dragoon MS]] was one of the very first HMS to be released, but is still very easily obtained, so it has very little collectible value. Its parts are also severely outdated in all respects. There is no reason to buy Gaia Dragoon MS.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

Magical Ape MS

2014-02-21T14:20:28Z

Th!nk: Flat Core Section Link Additions/Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) Name Fix

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{{Beybox
| image =MagicalApeMS2.JPG
| full item name = Magical Ape MS (Metal Skill)
| item number = MA-18
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
}}

__TOC__
'''Magical Ape MS''' is the third Beyblade in the Gimmick Specialty Series.

==Bit Protector (BP): Ape Emblem==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Ape Emblem. It is the third mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): Metal Ape==
* '''Weight:''' 20 grams
Metal Ape is quite circular in form and the rim of the metal frame surrounds the perimeter of the AR, with only a small amount of the ABS Caul jutting past it. When looking at Metal Ape, its size difference in comparison to other [[HMS]] ARs becomes apparent. This is because Metal Ape is the smallest HMS AR ever created, and this along with its centralized weight distribution give it an extremely high [[spin velocity]]. This alone immediately makes it one of the top choices in [[Compact]] customs, but along with the high spin velocity it also exhibits some [[Attack]] attributes through the six protrusions surrounding the metal frame and the edges of the ABS Caul which jut past the metal frame. These attributes are enhanced by its high spin velocity and thus give it enough power to take out lightweight [[Survival | Endurance]] customs.

While Metal Ape may have inferior Attack abilities compared to its Compact contemporaries, [[Jiraiya MS | Jiraiya MS's]] Jiraiya Blade and [[Einstein MS | Einstein MS's]] Metal Spring, it is more compact than Jiraiya Blade and does not suffer the recoil that Metal Spring is known for.

===Use in Compact Customization===
Metal Ape is the most compact AR in the HMS series, and arguably the best for [[Compact]] customs. CWD Defense Ring helps maintain its high spin velocity, while simultaneously protecting from [[Upper Attack]], which already gets neutralized by the strong balance this customization has. Using Metal Change Core allows you to choose a moving or stationary movement pattern depending on the situation.

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])

==Weight Disk (WD): Circle Heavy==
See [[Circle Heavy]].

==Running Core (RC): Flat Core==
* '''Weight:''' 2 grams
''Note: The Flat Core in Magical Ape MS was slightly redesigned to accommodate a screw in the centre. This does not affect Flat Core's performance or weight in any noticeable way.''

Flat Core was one of the first Attack-based Running Cores released, but quickly became severely outdated with the release of [[Dragoon MS]] and its Grip Flat Core. It provides decent movement, but there is absolutely no reason to choose it over the numerous other options available now ([[Dragoon MS UV|Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version)]], [[Advance Striker|Metal Flat Core]], [[Dragoon MF|Metal Weight Grip Core]], etc).

==Battle Mode==
Battle Mode is simply Metal Ape, Circle Heavy, and Flat Core put together like a normal [[HMS]] Beyblade.

==Gyro Mode==
As part of the Gimmick Specialty Series, Magical Ape MS must have some sort of gimmick, and Gyro Mode is that gimmick. Gyro Mode makes use of the Gyro Adapter which is made up of an outer shell (or “Armor”, as [[Takara]] calls it) that encloses a metal shaft with two metal bearings and a cog which the G-Winder is inserted into for launching, instead of the [[Dual Shooter]]. Spin direction is determined by the side the G-Winder is inserted into. The Gyro Adapter has a plastic semi-flat tip and also holds an HMS AR to work as a WD in Gyro Mode.

Gyro Mode's endurance is not very impressive with its lack of NSK shield bearings, but its almost perfect circular form and the gyro gimmick itself gives Gyro Mode strong defensive abilities along with the fact that in battle, Gyro Mode will be able to absorb hits from other Beyblades because it is made entirely of plastic. In theory, the gyro gimmick comes into play as Gyro Mode loses its balance, yet is able to continue spinning for longer than other Beyblades would be able to with much of their balance lost. However, in reality, Gyro Mode itself is not competitively viable, perhaps due to the fact that it uses metal bearings instead of NSK shield bearings.

Gyro Mode's gimmick outside of battle relies on the three interchangeable tips that can be inserted into the top hole of the armor, to perform various tricks, such as spinning it upside down.

===HMS AR Compatibility===
Not all ARs are compatible with Gyro Mode, the following ARs do not work properly for this mode:

* Metal Saucer ([[Gaia Dragoon MS]])
* Metal Spring ([[Einstein MS]])
* Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])
* DJ Spiker ([[Wyvern DJ]])
* Spark Dragon ([[Thunder Dragon]])
* Seagon Attacker ([[Sea Dragon]])
* Upper Fox ([[Phantom Fox MS]])
* Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]])
* Advance Defenser ([[Advance Guardian]])
* Advance Balancer ([[Advance Averazer]])
* Advance Survivor ([[Advance Eterner]])
* Upper Dragon ([[Dragoon MF]])
* Devil Crusher ([[Bloody Devil MS]])
* God Crusher ([[Shining God MS]])

Of the ARs that are compatible, [[Wolborg MS | Wolborg MS's]] Wolf Crusher is the best choice for Gyro Mode due to its weight distribution which enhances the effect of the gyro gimmick.

===Plastic AR Compatibility===
The plastic AR of Gyro Mode has an extremely unique cross-series compatibility; it can be interchanged with most [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] ARs. The best use for this is to add weight to Gyro Mode; the plastic AR of Gyro Mode is 4 grams, so that means you can potentially add on another 4 grams by switching to a heavier plastic generation AR (the heaviest of them is 8 grams), which is quite significant for [[Defense]] types.

The Gyro Mode plastic AR has limited compatibility with plastic generation Beyblades; it can only be placed on a Beyblade that does not need a shooter to be launched. This allows it only to be placed on [[Flame Pegasus]] or Capricorne Strike G (only released by [[Hasbro]]), however, as placing these Beyblades into battle in the same fashion as Magical Ape MS's Gyro Mode is illegal, it is not possible to use this AR legally.

===Ruling Clarification===
* It is illegal to replace the metal bearings on the shaft in Gyro Mode with NSK shield bearings; though, it does increase its endurance significantly.
* You may not use the three interchangeable Gimmick tips.
* Because Gyro Mode is not shot, but placed, you must place the Gyro Mode at the Tornado Ridge of the BeyStadium. If the BeyStadium does not have a Tornado Ridge, you must place it approximately 3 cm from the edge of the BeyStadium wall during the word “Shoot!” in the “3..2..1.. Go Shoot!” countdown.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Magical ape ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:MagicalApeMS16.JPG|Metal Ape
Image:MagicalApeMS17.JPG|Metal Ape, metal frame pictured
Image:MagicalApeMS01.JPG|Flat Core
Image:MagicalApeMS3.JPG|Magical Ape MS side view
Image:MagicalApeMS18.JPG|Magical Ape MS bottom view
Image:MagicalApeMS04.JPG|Magical Ape MS side view
Image:MagicalApeMS10.JPG|Gyro Mode
Image:MagicalApeMS5.JPG|Gyro Mode side view
Image:MagicalApeMS6.JPG|Gyro Mode bottom view
Image:MagicalApeMS19.JPG|Gyro Mode plastic AR
Image:MagicalApeMS7.JPG|Gyro Mode plastic AR bottom view
Image:MagicalApeMS8.JPG|Inside of Gyro Mode, metal shaft + bearings pictured
Image:MagicalApeMS11.JPG|Inside of Gyro Mode, with tip attached
Image:MagicalApeMS013.JPG|Inside of Gyro Mode, with Metal Ape inserted
Image:MagicalApeMS12.JPG|Contents of Gyro Mode
Image:MagicalApeMS9.JPG|Additional Magical Ape MS parts for tricks
Image:MagicalApeMS14.JPG|Gyro Mode with plastic generation AR attached (War Lion)
Image:MagicalApeMS15.JPG|Gyro Mode plastic AR on Capricorne Strike G
</gallery>

==Overall==
The tricks '''Magical Ape MS''' can perform are fun, but the reason to buy it is for Metal Ape. It is one of the, if not the best [[Compact]] HMS AR available, and while it is not a totally necessary addition, it certainly does not hurt to have it in your collection.

[[Category:HMS Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category: Decent alternatives]]

Magical Ape MS

2014-02-21T14:17:07Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image =MagicalApeMS2.JPG
| full item name = Magical Ape MS (Metal Skill)
| item number = MA-18
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
}}

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'''Magical Ape MS''' is the third Beyblade in the Gimmick Specialty Series.

==Bit Protector (BP): Ape Emblem==
The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Ape Emblem. It is the third mold version of Bit Protectors.

==Attack Ring (AR): Metal Ape==
* '''Weight:''' 20 grams
Metal Ape is quite circular in form and the rim of the metal frame surrounds the perimeter of the AR, with only a small amount of the ABS Caul jutting past it. When looking at Metal Ape, its size difference in comparison to other [[HMS]] ARs becomes apparent. This is because Metal Ape is the smallest HMS AR ever created, and this along with its centralized weight distribution give it an extremely high [[spin velocity]]. This alone immediately makes it one of the top choices in [[Compact]] customs, but along with the high spin velocity it also exhibits some [[Attack]] attributes through the six protrusions surrounding the metal frame and the edges of the ABS Caul which jut past the metal frame. These attributes are enhanced by its high spin velocity and thus give it enough power to take out lightweight [[Survival | Endurance]] customs.

While Metal Ape may have inferior Attack abilities compared to its Compact contemporaries, [[Jiraiya MS | Jiraiya MS's]] Jiraiya Blade and [[Einstein MS | Einstein MS's]] Metal Spring, it is more compact than Jiraiya Blade and does not suffer the recoil that Metal Spring is known for.

===Use in Compact Customization===
Metal Ape is the most compact AR in the HMS series, and arguably the best for [[Compact]] customs. CWD Defense Ring helps maintain its high spin velocity, while simultaneously protecting from [[Upper Attack]], which already gets neutralized by the strong balance this customization has. Using Metal Change Core allows you to choose a moving or stationary movement pattern depending on the situation.

* '''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])

==Weight Disk (WD): Circle Heavy==
See [[Circle Heavy]].

==Running Core (RC): Flat Core==
* '''Weight:''' 2 grams
''Note: The Flat Core in Magical Ape MS was slightly redesigned to accomodate a screw in the centre. This does not affect Flat Core's performance or weight in any noticeable way.''

Flat Core was one of the first Attack-based Running Cores released, but quickly became severely outdated with the release of [[Dragoon MS]] and its Grip Flat Core. It provides decent movement, but there is absolutely no reason to choose it over the numerous other options available now ([[Dragoon MS UV|Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version)]], Metal Flat Core, Metal Weight Grip Core, etc).

==Battle Mode==
Battle Mode is simply Metal Ape, Circle Heavy, and Flat Core put together like a normal [[HMS]] Beyblade.

==Gyro Mode==
As part of the Gimmick Specialty Series, Magical Ape MS must have some sort of gimmick, and Gyro Mode is that gimmick. Gyro Mode makes use of the Gyro Adapter which is made up of an outer shell (or “Armor”, as [[Takara]] calls it) that encloses a metal shaft with two metal bearings and a cog which the G-Winder is inserted into for launching, instead of the [[Dual Shooter]]. Spin direction is determined by the side the G-Winder is inserted into. The Gyro Adapter has a plastic semi-flat tip and also holds an HMS AR to work as a WD in Gyro Mode.

Gyro Mode's endurance is not very impressive with its lack of NSK shield bearings, but its almost perfect circular form and the gyro gimmick itself gives Gyro Mode strong defensive abilities along with the fact that in battle, Gyro Mode will be able to absorb hits from other Beyblades because it is made entirely of plastic. In theory, the gyro gimmick comes into play as Gyro Mode loses its balance, yet is able to continue spinning for longer than other Beyblades would be able to with much of their balance lost. However, in reality, Gyro Mode itself is not competitively viable, perhaps due to the fact that it uses metal bearings instead of NSK shield bearings.

Gyro Mode's gimmick outside of battle relies on the three interchangeable tips that can be inserted into the top hole of the armor, to perform various tricks, such as spinning it upside down.

===HMS AR Compatibility===
Not all ARs are compatible with Gyro Mode, the following ARs do not work properly for this mode:

* Metal Saucer ([[Gaia Dragoon MS]])
* Metal Spring ([[Einstein MS]])
* Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])
* DJ Spiker ([[Wyvern DJ]])
* Spark Dragon ([[Thunder Dragon]])
* Seagon Attacker ([[Sea Dragon]])
* Upper Fox ([[Phantom Fox MS]])
* Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]])
* Advance Defenser ([[Advance Guardian]])
* Advance Balancer ([[Advance Averazer]])
* Advance Survivor ([[Advance Eterner]])
* Upper Dragon ([[Dragoon MF]])
* Devil Crusher ([[Bloody Devil MS]])
* God Crusher ([[Shining God MS]])

Of the ARs that are compatible, [[Wolborg MS | Wolborg MS's]] Wolf Crusher is the best choice for Gyro Mode due to its weight distribution which enhances the effect of the gyro gimmick.

===Plastic AR Compatibility===
The plastic AR of Gyro Mode has an extremely unique cross-series compatibility; it can be interchanged with most [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] ARs. The best use for this is to add weight to Gyro Mode; the plastic AR of Gyro Mode is 4 grams, so that means you can potentially add on another 4 grams by switching to a heavier plastic generation AR (the heaviest of them is 8 grams), which is quite significant for [[Defense]] types.

The Gyro Mode plastic AR has limited compatibility with plastic generation Beyblades; it can only be placed on a Beyblade that does not need a shooter to be launched. This allows it only to be placed on [[Flame Pegasus]] or Capricorne Strike G (only released by [[Hasbro]]), however, as placing these Beyblades into battle in the same fashion as Magical Ape MS's Gyro Mode is illegal, it is not possible to use this AR legally.

===Ruling Clarification===
* It is illegal to replace the metal bearings on the shaft in Gyro Mode with NSK shield bearings; though, it does increase its endurance significantly.
* You may not use the three interchangeable Gimmick tips.
* Because Gyro Mode is not shot, but placed, you must place the Gyro Mode at the Tornado Ridge of the BeyStadium. If the BeyStadium does not have a Tornado Ridge, you must place it approximately 3 cm from the edge of the BeyStadium wall during the word “Shoot!” in the “3..2..1.. Go Shoot!” countdown.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Magical ape ms sticker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:MagicalApeMS16.JPG|Metal Ape
Image:MagicalApeMS17.JPG|Metal Ape, metal frame pictured
Image:MagicalApeMS01.JPG|Flat Core
Image:MagicalApeMS3.JPG|Magical Ape MS side view
Image:MagicalApeMS18.JPG|Magical Ape MS bottom view
Image:MagicalApeMS04.JPG|Magical Ape MS side view
Image:MagicalApeMS10.JPG|Gyro Mode
Image:MagicalApeMS5.JPG|Gyro Mode side view
Image:MagicalApeMS6.JPG|Gyro Mode bottom view
Image:MagicalApeMS19.JPG|Gyro Mode plastic AR
Image:MagicalApeMS7.JPG|Gyro Mode plastic AR bottom view
Image:MagicalApeMS8.JPG|Inside of Gyro Mode, metal shaft + bearings pictured
Image:MagicalApeMS11.JPG|Inside of Gyro Mode, with tip attached
Image:MagicalApeMS013.JPG|Inside of Gyro Mode, with Metal Ape inserted
Image:MagicalApeMS12.JPG|Contents of Gyro Mode
Image:MagicalApeMS9.JPG|Additional Magical Ape MS parts for tricks
Image:MagicalApeMS14.JPG|Gyro Mode with plastic generation AR attached (War Lion)
Image:MagicalApeMS15.JPG|Gyro Mode plastic AR on Capricorne Strike G
</gallery>

==Overall==
The tricks '''Magical Ape MS''' can perform are fun, but the reason to buy it is for Metal Ape. It is one of the, if not the best [[Compact]] HMS AR available, and while it is not a totally necessary addition, it certainly does not hurt to have it in your collection.

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Dragoon MS UV

2014-02-21T14:13:26Z

Th!nk: Name Correction: Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Mode) -> Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as per box images.

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{{Beybox
| image =DragoonMSUV.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon MS UV (Metal Storm Ultimate Version)
| item number = MA-01
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

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== Bit Protector (BP): Dragoon Emblem ==

The [[Bit Protector]] of this Beyblade is Dragoon Emblem. It is the first mold version of Bit Protectors. It is the loosest mold.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Spiker ==

* '''Weight:''' 14 grams

This attack ring has four exposed metal spikes with spiked tips to increase the pressure applied to a specific point. At the time of its release, it had some [[Smash Attack]] ability, but it is now outclassed and isn't worth consideration.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Wide ==

See [[Circle Wide]].

== Running Core (RC): Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ==

* '''Weight:''' 1 gram

Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) is the successor to [[Dragoon MS]]'s Grip Flat Core, and although it gains some considerable advantages, there are also trade-offs that are made.

Grip Flat Core is made of a very soft rubber, and its tip has a diameter of approximately 5mm, versus Grip Flat Core's 4mm. While this may not seem like a large difference, physically and practically the difference is very noticeable; Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) moves considerably faster.

Approximately 2mm from the base of the tip is a rubber base that can be angled to hit the [[Tornado Ridge]] of the stadium. Doing this will cause the Beyblade to grip onto the stadium with more friction than usual and it will move very quickly.

Another advantage is Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version)'s height. Along with [[Dragoon MS]]'s Grip Flat Core, it is the shortest RC available. This makes it perfect for [[Upper Attack]]. Another attribute it shares with Grip Flat Core is its weight; only 1 gram, the lightest of any RC. This attributes even more to its movement speed.

=== Versus [[Dragoon MS]]'s Grip Flat Core ===

As mentioned previously, there is a 1mm difference in the circumference of the tip, and that is the ''only'' difference. However, this 1mm changes its performance drastically. Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) moves at approximately 120-130% of the speed of Grip Flat Core. This speed increase raises [[Attack]] ability drastically, but also makes it much harder to control. It is common for Bladers who don't have enough shooting skill to shoot Beyblades using this RC out of the stadium immediately.

For many Bladers, this RC is too fast to use in the [[Tornado Balance Type S]] stadium. It is this decrease in control that makes it impossible to see Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) as a replacement to Grip Flat Core. Both have situations in which they are advantageous over the other, and should be seen as supplements to build the perfect Attack-type depending on the situation.

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

Using this RC, you can build the most popular [[Attack]] customization of HMS.

* '''AR:''' Samurai Upper ([[Samurai Changer MS]])
* '''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

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

You can use Grip Flat Core's great speed to your advantage by building a pure Smash Attack combo.

* '''AR:''' Slash Upper ([[Slash Riger MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

== Other Versions ==
* [[Dragoon MS UV]] - [[HMS Random Booster ACT 2]] Version (Bright Green)
* [[Dragoon MS UV]] - [[HMS 5 Saint Beasts Booster]] Version (Proto Grey)
* [[Dragoon MS UV]] - Tournament Prize Version (Gold Plated)
* [[Dragoon MS UV]] - Opposite Sticker Color

==Gallery==
====Dragoon MS UV - HMS 5 Saint Beasts Booster Version (Proto Grey) ====
<gallery>
Image:DGMSUV.png|Dragoon MS UV

Image:DGMSUV3.png|Metal Spiker Upper View
Image:DGMSUV5.png|Metal Spiker Bottom view
Image:DGMSUV6.png|Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version)
Image:DGMSUV7.png|Dragoon MS UV Side view
Image:DGMSUV10.png|Dragoon MS UV stickers
Image:DGMSUV11.png|Dragoon MS UV Side view

</gallery>

====Comparison of Dragoon MS UV & Dragoon MS====
<gallery>
Image:DGMSUV2.png|Metal Attacker vs. Metal Spiker comparison (Side View)
Image:DGMSUV8.png|Metal Attacker vs. Metal Spiker comparison (Upper View)
Image:DGMSUV9.png|Metal Attacker vs. Metal Spiker comparison (Bottom View)
Image:DGMSUV12.png|Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version)'s tip vs. Grip Flat Core's tip
Image:DGMSUV13.png|Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version) vs. Grip Flat Core comparison

</gallery>

== Overall ==

Dragoon MS UV was released shortly after [[Dragoon MS]], with the only noteworthy difference being its altered RC, Grip Flat Core (Ultimate Version). However, this difference is a large difference; you can vastly increase the power of any [[Attack]]-type with this RC. However, Dragoon MS UV has become very rare and many Bladers are struggling to obtain it. If you see it, you shouldn't miss your chance to get it. '''All Bladers should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

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[[Category:Must-buy Beyblades]]

Winder

2014-02-11T17:44:28Z

Th!nk: Winder Teeth Correction

A winder is the cord placed into the [[Shooters and Grips | shooter]], and must be pulled for a Beyblade to launch. There is many different colour and length variations that were produced over the years.
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==Plastic==
===Winder===
This is the standard winder that usually is packaged with all [[Shooters and Grips | EZ Shooters (right spin)]]. It is the shortest among all winders and has a ring shape on the end where you can place your index finger.

===Dragon Winder===
The Dragon Winder is included with all of the earlier generation Dragoons. It is longer than the standard winder, which will increase the [[spin velocity]] of a Beyblade. Its handle is in the shape of a dragon, which allows players to grip two fingers onto it. Originally, the teeth of this winder were facing the left, but was eventually changed to face the right for the Neo Left EZ Shooters. Every player should own multiple copies of this winder; there is no downside to using it over the original winder. The Dragon Winder has 68 teeth.
[[Image: Bey_015.jpg|thumb|Neo-Dragon Winder]]

===Neo-Dragon Winder===
The Neo-Dragon Winder was released by [[Takara]] with all of the later released Dragoons and [[Remote Control Beyblades | RC Beyblades]]. It is very similar in use compared to the Dragon Winder, with one notable difference; the handle. The handle of Neo-Dragon Winders is in the shape of a dragon like the Dragon Winder, except it is on a vertical angle. Many players consider this winder the best there is, but both the Dragon and the Neo-Dragon Winders are efficient. Every player should own multiple copies of this winder, or the Dragon Winder.

==HMS==
===G-Winder===
The G-Winder is the only winder that was produced for the [[HMS]] series. Its design is obviously derived from the Dragon Winder and unlike the [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] winders, all G-Winders are of the same length. The plastic on G-Winders is much more thick and reliable than the old winders, and is easier to straighten.

==MFB==
===Winder===
This was the first winder available in the [[Metal Fight Beyblade]] system. It is similar to the standard [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] winder, except that it is about the same length as a (Neo-)Dragon Winder, with an identical 68 teeth. The MFB Winder that comes with the Pegasis DX Set is pre-straightened.

In Hasbro's Beyblade: Metal Fusion series, only two different types of winders exist, and both have considerably less teeth than TAKARA-TOMY's: 45. The handle of the first kind is similar to that of the Metal Fight Beyblade series. The winder that is included with all L Drago Beyblades has a handle that resembles the Dragon Winder's.

===Light Launcher 2 Winder===
This winder can be used only with the Light Launcher 2, Light Launcher L, and Light Launcher LR. Compared to the regular MFB winder, it is considerably thicker and wider. This makes it more durable and easier to straighten. The handle is also T-shaped and positioned vertically–like the Neo-Dragon Winder–as opposed to the original ring shaped handle. Unlike other winders, the teeth of the LL2 winder do not stick directly out the side of the winder. Instead, they sit inside an indent along the winder. All LL2 winders are the same length.

==Straightening Winders==
To keep your [[Shooters and Grips | shooters]] from getting worn down quickly, it is important that you straighten your winders. Simply bending the plastic with your hands will not get the job done. Here is the step-by-step process for straightening all winders:

*Fill up a sink with hot water (make sure you are able to put your hand in it)
*Drop the winder you wish to straighten into the water and leave it for 60 seconds or so.
*After 60 seconds, take out the winder.
*Run the winder under cold water, and using your hands, bend the winder a bit in the opposite direction it was originally pointed towards and then force it into a straight line while running it beneath the cold water.
*Once you are satisfied, dry off the winder.

Your winder should noticeably straighter now.

* '''A video demonstration of this can be seen here, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5RTQNea-M on the Beyblade Channel].

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Dragoon V2

2014-02-11T17:40:02Z

Th!nk: /* Use in Force Smash Customization */ Fixing wording.

{{Beybox
| image = DragoonV2.jpg
| full item name = Dragoon Victory 2
| item number = A-69
| beyblade system = [[6-Layer]]/[[Magnecore]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster = starter
}}
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==Attack Ring (AR): Spike Dragon==
* '''Weight:''' 4.8 grams
Spike Dragon is a fairly thick Attack Ring, depicting four dragon heads and crests, each elevated slightly above the lower edge of the AR's central ring. The relatively smooth, curved edges that are formed by the brow ridges, top of the head, and crest of each dragon head lead back to abrupt, thick, flat vertical surfaces, resembling in form an exaggeration of its predecessor, [[Dragoon V|Eight Attacker's]], main contact points. These flat faces are the primary contact points of Spike Dragon in left spin and the source of its incredibly powerful [[Smash Attack]]. Furthermore, each of these contact points are augmented with four parallel vertical lines, which further improve the Attack Ring's power by focusing the force of its hits onto smaller areas; providing the [[Smash_Attack#Points_of_Pressure|Spike Attack]] which gives Spike Dragon its name.

However, while Spike Dragon is an extremely hard-hitting left-spin Attack Ring, it is hampered by the severe [[Recoil]] it suffers as a result of the wide, flat faces of its contact points. While the use of Spike Attack does negate this somewhat, the fact remains that this issue leaves Spike Dragon only effective as a [[OHKO]] AR, albeit one of the more competitive OHKO Attack Rings of the Plastic Generation.

The curved edges of each dragon head and crest form the main contact points of this AR in right spin. Due to the lack of significant contact points, and the fact that, while rounded in a defensive manner, the sheer size of each protrusion means they suffer from substantial Recoil, Spike Dragon has no competitive use in right spin.

===Use in OHKO Customization===
The key to successfully using Spike Dragon in an [[Attack]] customization is a good launch. It must make contact early in battle, when it is moving at maximum speed to be able to overcome its [[Recoil]] and knock the opponent out or it will almost certainly lose. The following customization is focused on maximizing controllability and speed at the start of the battle, with only enough [[Survival]] and [[Defense]] to make and survive the early hits Spike Dragon requires for victory.

* '''AR:''' Spike Dragon ([[Dragoon V2]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo Left SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Metal Weight Core
* '''BB:''' Storm Grip Base ([[Dragoon S]])

While it loses speed sooner than other Bases, for example '''Dragoon V2's''' own Customize Grip Base, Storm Grip Base is still extremely fast at the start of the battle, and, unlike Customize Grip Base, handles Recoil very well. The loss of speed is not a major issue for Spike Dragon, since it is usually unable to KO after that much time has passed anyway. The externalized weight distribution of [[Wide Defense]] helps both increase this speed and maintain it longer, as well as focusing more weight behind the contact points. In addition to the weight of Wide Defense, a Metal Weight Core is used in the Spin Gear to control the Recoil of Spike Dragon without weighing down Storm Grip severely, providing an excellent balance between Recoil control and speed.
While risky, given a good [[Sliding Shoot]], this customization can be used very successfully in a competitive situation.

==Weight Disk (WD): Magne Weight Disk==
* '''Weight:''' 14.6 grams
See [[Magne Weight Disk]].

==Spin Gear (SG): Neo Left Spin Gear (Normal Core)==
* '''Weight (Total):''' 3.6 grams
* '''Weight (Core):''' 1.2 grams

Dragoon V2 comes with a unique SG Core, which replaces the metal cylinders of the Metal Weight Core and Magnecores with a hollow plastic tube, resulting in extremely light weight. This serves to reduce the weight directly over the tip of the Beyblade, to produce a more externalized weight distribution, ideal for [[Smash Attack]] and [[Survival]]. However, as the internal plastic part of regular Spin Gears may also be used in Neo Casings, the Normal Core is only the second lightest option available (though certain bases from the V and V2 series may only be used with a Neo Spin Gear, few of these are competitively viable), and for Survival, between this factor and the high performance offered by Bearing-based Spin Gears, the Normal Core sees little use – though it is the best option for using [[Voltaic Ape|Customize Metal Sharp Base]] in a [[Zombie]] combination. For Smash Attack, often the [[Recoil]] handling ability granted by heavier Cores is desired, and again, if one seeks light weight, a regular SG internal part is superior. As such, this part sees relatively little competitive use, though it may still be helpful in fine-tuning Smash Attack customizations and the aforementioned Zombie customization - for which the Neo Left SG it comes with is also useful.

===Use in [[Zombie]] Customization===
* '''AR:''' Scissor Attacker ([[Metal Dranzer]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo Left SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Normal Core ([[Dragoon V2]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Metal Sharp Base ([[Voltaic Ape]])

While outclassed by Bearing-based alternatives, being the lightest Spin Gear Core that is compatible with [[Voltaic Ape|Customize Metal Sharp Base]] makes Normal Core the primary choice for Zombie Customizations using that Base. Customize Metal Sharp Base has excellent [[Survival]] thanks to the low friction of its sharp metal tip, and counters the inherent stability issues of this tip with sloped plastic surrounds, which allow it to continue spinning for a long time after losing balance, providing it with good [[Life After Death]], and also serving to slightly increase the [[Defense]] of the Base. Defense Ring further increases that Life After Death, albeit only slightly, as the combination only topples to this point once it has barely any spin remaining. Scissor Attacker provides solid Defense and excellent Survival due to the smooth curves of its leading edges in left spin and its small size, barely protruding past the edge of Wide Survivor, and outperforms the more famous [[Driger S|Tiger Defenser]] in this spin direction (though performing noticeably worse in right spin), as well as being inexpensive and relatively easy to find. Wide Survivor is chosen for the unmatched Survival and Spin Stealing offered by its wide weight distribution and circular perimeter.
A Neo Left Spin Gear is chosen as right spin opponents are more common, though against a left spin opponent, Neo Right Casings should be used. As a whole, while this combination is somewhat outclassed, most of the parts required are either very useful themselves or the Beyblades they come from come with other useful parts, making it a worthwhile combination while one is still building a collection of competitive parts, though it is still a good Survival customization in its own right.

==Support Parts (SP): Reverse Attack==
* '''Weight:''' 0.9 grams each
Dragoon V2's Support Parts, Reverse Attack, are the two-part variety of Support Parts, with two fin-shaped protrusions on each part, which can be flipped over so these fins face left or right. Their overall shape is loosely based on the main contact points of Spike Dragon in either spin direction, in their more aggressive mode, with the fins tips facing forwards, they are similarly striated, again creating [[Smash Attack#Points_of_Pressure|Spike Attack]], though their overall shape is much less extreme and the ends of the fins are more curved than the abrupt ends of Spike Dragon, producing far less [[Recoil]]. This makes them a fairly reliable [[Smash Attack]] Support Part – arguably more so than the more popular [[Draciel V2|Fin Tectors]], due to the latter's Recoil troubles.
When Reverse Attack is reversed, the smooth, curved leading surface of each fin, based on the brows of Spike Dragon's dragon heads, provides some [[Defense|Defensive]] ability, albeit heavily outclassed by the numerous Defense and [[Survival]] Support Parts available, such as [[Voltaic Ape|Defense Ring]], [[Dranzer V2|Cross Survivor]], and [[Dark Series|Survivor Ring]].

In fact, the weight distribution and low Recoil of such Support Parts often makes them a much more reliable choice for [[Attack]] Customizations than Reverse Attack– Attack Types usually have little need for secondary contact points, given their Attack Rings are specifically chosen for this purpose, and much better at it than any Support Part. While tall bases such as Dragoon V2's own Customize Grip Base do benefit from lower contact points, not only does the widely available [[Driger G|Triple Tiger]] reach low enough to compensate for this, but [[Ortros|Twin Guard]] and [[Dark Series|Survivor Ring]] both provide suitable Smash Attack for this purpose, suffer less Recoil and have a much better Weight Distribution, allowing greater speed and more powerful attacks, making them better choices.
Overall, despite their solid performance, Reverse Attack are generally outperformed by other options, and should only be used if those are unavailable.

== Blade Base (BB): Customize Grip Base==
* '''Weight of Base:''' 4.7 grams
* '''Weight of Tip:''' 1.8 grams

Customize Grip Base is a relatively tall Base with a mostly smooth underside, interrupted by the bolt-like details of the slightly raised cross pattern which divides the base into four quadrants. In the center is a wide shaft section with fairly thick walls which taper slightly towards the bottom, ending in a fairly wide hole, inside which sits a removable blue-colored flat rubber Tip with rounded sides. Like the tip of [[Dragoon V]], this tip contains a magnet, designed for use in a Magnecore Stadium.
The width of the bottom of the tip is slightly wider than that of [[Dragoon Grip Attacker|Grip Base]], and as a result Customize Grip Base is capable of similarly fast, aggressive movement. In addition to this, not only can Customize Grip Base be used with any non-gimmicked Spin Gear or Neo Spin Gear, but as a Base from the V2 Series, it is also able to use Support Parts, allowing for a wide range of customizations, being one of two Bases with the ability to use the various Neo Spin Gear Cores (including [[Metal Driger|Metal Driger's]] Heavy Metal Core), Support Parts, and a rubber Tip simultaneously, and given the fragility of the only other Base able to do this, [[Uriel 2|SG Grip Change Base]], it is certainly the only viable choice for doing so.

However, Customize Grip Base has three major weaknesses that prevent it from outshining Grip Base and SG Grip Change Base] (or at least the Tip thereof) for [[Attack]]. The first and most obvious is its height – it is a tall Base, meaning that it has difficulty against lower opponents, both in making contact and the Recoil some Attack Rings suffer as a result of the angle they hit at, though it does offer some advantages against other taller opponents with well-defended lower portions such as [[Wolborg 4|Wolborg 4's]] Circle Survivor or Grip-Based [[Defense]] Customizations, may be compensated for by the use of an Attack Ring which overhangs the Weight Disk, most notably [[Driger G|Triple Tiger]], or even used to a customizations advantage in a [[Force Smash]] combination.
The second issue is weight – while the Tip is slightly wider than that of Grip Base and of identical consistency, which should mean faster movement, the weight of the Base, its Support Parts and the magnet in the Tip itself mean Customize Grip Base falls slightly short of the incredible speeds Grip Base is capable of.
Lastly, and most importantly, the rounded sides of the Tip easily slip over the Tornado Ridge of Stadiums, resulting in a tendency to self-KO when launched incorrectly or as a result of collisions, so Customize Grip Base has relatively poor Recoil handling for a rubber-tipped Blade Base. This also nullifies any controllability that may be gained from its weight.
It must be kept in mind, though, that the only two superior options are exceedingly rare and expensive, leaving Customize Grip Base as arguably the best value for money [[Attack]] Base, and certainly one of the most versatile.

Customize Grip Base's usefulness is not limited to Attack, however. In fact, it is perhaps more famous for its use in [[Defense]], and to a lesser extent, [[Survival]] customization. Due to the removable Tip and diameter of the Shaft section, Customize Grip Base is capable of holding a wide range of other Spin Gear setups, most notably Bearing SGs such as [[Wolborg 2|Wolborg 2's]] SG (Bearing Version 2), as well as having the ability to use Support Parts, the only base to do so other than [[Burning Kerberous|Customize Bearing Base]], which is much more limited in terms of compatible Spin Gears. For Survival, the usefulness of this is questionable: most, if not all [[Zombie]] Tips have such poor Defensive ability that using Customize Grip Base merely sacrifices the superior Life After Death offered by [[Wolborg 2|Defense Grip Base 2]] without providing any worthwhile increase in the Defensive potential of the combination as a whole, although some may still prefer the slight increase it does provide. Furthermore, of all the Survival-oriented Zombie Spin Gears available, arguably the best is [[Burning Kerberous|Burning Kerberous']] Neo SG (Double Bearing Version), which is best used with the Customize Bearing Base it comes with, due to Customize Grip Base suffering scraping issues with that Spin Gear and Customize Bearing Base's superior shape for Defense and Stamina.

However, the main use of Customize Grip Base's Defensive abilities is as a staple component of Grip-Based Defense Customizations (more specifically Defensive Zombies), due to the excellent synergy it has with the integral part of those combinations, [[Wolborg 2|Wolborg 2's]] SG (Bearing Version 2) Shaft. Customize Grip Base's bulk and ability to use Support Parts serves to address the weakness to [[Upper Attack]] created by the Shaft's height, while still providing good Life After Death (given the use of suitable SP), and the combined width of the Base and any suitable Support Part helps to prevent the Tip from being pushed to angles which may cause it to roll the combination out of the stadium, as can occur with other Bases.

Customize Grip Base's incredible versatility, even for a V2 Series Blade Base, means that it may be used in an extensive range of customizations, a sample of which are included below.

=== Compatible Bearing Casings ===
The following casings are compatible with Customize Grip Base:

* '''SG (Free Shaft Version)''' ([[Dranzer S]]) (One Bearing)
* '''SG (Bearing Version)''' ([[Wolborg]]) (One Bearing)
* '''SG (Bearing Version 2)''' ([[Wolborg 2]]) (One Bearing)
* '''Neo SG (Double Bearing Version)''' ([[Burning Kerberous]]) (Two Bearings)

===Use in [[Smash Attack]] Customization===
* '''AR:''' Triple Tiger ([[Driger G]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin Gear#V and V2 Series Spin Gears|Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' North or South [[Magnecore]]
* '''SP:''' Survivor Ring ([[Dark Series]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])
* '''Tip:''' Customize Grip Base Tip ([[Dragoon V2]])

Triple Tiger's low-hanging design effectively compensates for the height of Customize Grip Base, and Survivor Ring can be lined up with the leading edge of Triple Tiger to enhance the vertical range of the combination and focus more weight on its contact points, to produce even more powerful Smash Attack. Wide Defense is chosen for its externally distributed weight, and combined with either a North or South Magnecore, has enough weight to prevent any Recoil issues. This is arguably the best use of Customize Grip Base for Smash Attack, and a highly competitive combination overall.

===Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization===
* '''AR:''' Upper Claw ([[Driger V2]])
* '''WD:''' [[Heavy Weight Disks | Ten Heavy]] or [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin Gear#V and V2 Series Spin Gears|Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Metal Driger]])
* '''SP:''' Upper Attack ([[Driger V2]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])
* '''Tip:''' Customize Grip Base Tip ([[Dragoon V2]])

Customize Grip Base's status as the only practical Attack base that allows Support Parts and a Heavy Metal Core to be used together means it is the primary choice for Upper Attack Customizations with Driger V2's AR and Support Parts, where its height addresses their scraping issues, and its excellent speed not only increases the effectiveness of their Upper Attack, but amplifies the [[Smash Attack]] the AR and SP produce, to the point it is viable to use Wide Defense in place of 10 Heavy, trading off some Upper Attack ability to increase Smash Attack, which can allow the combination to defeat opponents it may not be able to with Upper Attack alone.

===Use in [[Force Smash]] Customization===
While not a common type of customization, Customize Grip Base's practically unique combination of height, grip, and speed makes it an absolute must-have part for Force Smash Customizations. An example of this follows:

* '''AR:''' Smash Turtle ([[Master Draciel]]/[[Kids Draciel]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo Right SG]]
* '''SG Core:''' Heavy Metal Core ([[Metal Driger]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])
* '''Tip:''' Customize Grip Base Tip ([[Dragoon V2]])

Force Smash combinations in the Plastic Generation are somewhat of an anomaly; while they use aggressive, Bases and parts which overall suggest an aggressive combination with poor survival, they achieve the vast majority of their victories by outlasting their opponents, as they focus on destabilizing opponents to the point of scraping, in aiming to wear down their [[Survival|Stamina]]. If done correctly, this is a surprisingly reliable tactic, and unless facing a bearing-based [[Zombie]] or [[Defensive Zombie]], both of which easily absorb the hits and use parts which greatly minimize the effects of any scraping induced by Force Smash, this customization will almost always outspin any opponent that cannot KO it, which, due to its grip, use of a Heavy Metal Core, and overall round, defensive profile, is a fairly difficult feat to accomplish.

===Use in [[Defense]] Customization===
* '''AR:''' Twin Horn ([[Hasbro]]) ([[White Gabriel G]])
* '''SAR:''' Dragon Saucer SAR ([[Gaia Dragoon G]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo Left SG]]
* '''SG Casings:''' Neo SG (Double Bearing Version) Casings ([[Burning Kerberous]])
* '''SG Shaft:''' SG (Bearing Version 2) Shaft ([[Wolborg 2]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])

As mentioned previously, Defensive Zombies, the most competitive variety of Grip-Based Defense customizations, are perhaps the most famous use of Customize Grip Base, thanks to the excellent synergy it has with [[Wolborg 2|Wolborg 2's]] Shaft – the staple part of the type. The above combination is one of the strongest possible, with an Attack Ring setup that offers great [[Survival]] and incredible Defense, Wide Defense providing good weight and Survival, and the second lowest [[Recoil]] of any legal Weight Disk, the Neo SG (Double Bearing Version) Casings not only allowing the use of two Bearings with the Shaft, but also lowering the overall height of the customization to help address its relative weakness to [[Upper Attack]], Defense Ring's excellent Life After Death (though Cross Survivor may be chosen for additional Defense, this is rarely worth the Stamina tradeoff), and Customize Grip Base increasing the Defense of the customization against low [[Attack]] types, and the most important part – The SG (Bearing Version 2) Shaft providing incredible Grip without sacrificing much Survival thanks to its unique combination of a Defensive rubber Tip and the ability to use Bearings.
Lastly, the customization can be launched aggressively with practice, and while its round shape is not particularly conducive to aggressive tactics, it can use its momentum to score KO victories against defensively poor opponents who may seek to outspin it – though [[Weak Launching]] can be used by opposite-spin opponents to negate this.
Overall, this customization is extremely dangerous in a competitive situation, and while the rising popularity of combinations based on [[Wolborg 4|Wolborg 4's]] Circle Survivor does pose some concern, as those combinations often counter Defensive Zombies completely, it can easily win battles even in the hands of a relatively inexperienced Blader.

===Use in [[Zombie]] Customization===

* '''AR:''' Scissor Attacker ([[Metal Dranzer]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''SG:''' Left Spin Gear (Bearing Version) ([[Wolborg]])
* '''SG Shaft:''' SG (Bearing Version) Shaft ([[Wolborg]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])
While not the optimal choice, Customize Grip Base is still a viable choice for Zombie customizations, especially if one does not own a [[Burning Kerberous]] or [[Wolborg 2]], or wants more [[Defense]] from a Zombie using [[Wolborg]] or [[Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger|Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger's]] Shafts, though as mentioned previously, the benefit of this is questionable at best.
Scissor Attacker is chosen for its excellent [[Survival]] and solid Defense, thanks to its small size and the smooth curve of its leading edges in left spin. Wide Survivor is used for optimal Survival and Spin Stealing. Defense Ring is chosen to optimize the customizations Life After Death ability, and Wolborg's Spin Gear and Shaft are used as they emphasize the Defensive properties of Customize Grip Base, as well as providing great Survival, though only the [[Takara]] version of the Shaft is considered Top-Tier for this purpose.

== Other Versions ==
* [[Dragoon V2]] - [[BBA Championship]] Version - comes with [[Wide Weight Disks|Ten Wide]] and [[Magnecore|South Magnecore]] instead of [[Magne Weight Disk]] and Normal Core
* [[Dragoon V2]] - [[Toys R Us]] Fire Blader Version (Red)
* [[Dragoon V2]] - Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002 Limited Edition Version (Gun Metal Black)
* [[Dragoon V2]] - [[Random Booster 12]] Secret Proze Version (Yellow)
* [[Dragoon V2]] - Coro Coro Limited (Silver)
* [[Dragoon V2]] - Movie Version (Red)

==Gallery==
====Dragoon V2 - Original Version====
<gallery>
Image:DragoonV2 1.jpg|Spike Dragon AR
Image:DragoonV2 2.jpg|Spin gear, weight disk, blade base and support parts
Image:DragoonV2 3.jpg|Top view
Image:DragoonV2 4.jpg|3/4 view
Image:DragoonV2 5.jpg|Side view
Image:DragoonV2 6.jpg|Bottom view
</gallery>

====Dragoon V2 - Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002 Limited Edition [Gamecube] (Gun Metal Black)====
<gallery>
Image:BDragoonV2 1.jpg|Front view
Image:BDragoonV2 2.jpg|Side view
Image:BDragoonV233.jpg|Bottom view
</gallery>

====Dragoon V2 - Toys R Us Fire Blade Version (Red)====
<gallery>
Image:Red_Dragoon_V2_Top_View.JPG|Top View
Image:Red_Dragoon_V2_Side_View.JPG|3/4 View
Image:Red_Dragoon_V2_Bottom_View.JPG|Bottom View
Image:Red_Dragoon_V2_Parts.JPG|Parts
</gallery>

== Overall ==
[[Dragoon V2]] introduced players to the highly acclaimed V2 generation and the use of Support Parts, and did so in a big way, encompassing many of the attributes that would make the series so popular with fans. The Attack Ring, Weight Disk, Spin Gear Core and Support Parts are all useful, if slightly outclassed, but the Blade Base alone makes this Beyblade a must have through its excellent performance in a wide range of Customizations, being a staple of more than one and arguably the most versatile Blade Base of the [[Plastic Beyblade|Plastic Generation]]. In addition to this, the Neo Left SG Casings are similarly vital parts, and the only other Beyblade to include them is the mediocre [[Dragoon V]]. '''As such, every Blader should own multiple copies of this Beyblade.'''

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Dragoon S

2014-02-06T16:54:59Z

Th!nk: /* Other Versions */ fixing beybooster s stuff - not metallic and it's "beybooster s" not random booster s.

Storm Pegasis 105RF

2014-01-22T14:30:40Z

Th!nk: /* Metal Wheel: Storm */ removing a word that did not belong.

{{Beybox
| image = storm-pegasis.jpg
| full item name = Storm Pegasis 105RF
| item number = BB-28
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

==Face: Pegasis==
The face on this Beyblade depicts a Pegasus, one of the 88 constellations in space.

==Clear Wheel: Pegasis==
*'''Weight:''' 2.9 grams
The original release of '''Pegasis''' is a blue transparent plastic wheel. The edges of the Clear Wheel are shaped in a wing like pattern, each ending in a pointed ‘head’ shape, representing the body form of Pegasis, the symbol its design is influenced by.

==Metal Wheel: Storm==
*'''Weight:''' 30.4 grams
The main shape of Storm consists of three wing-like forms, each with slightly jagged ends, which are used for mediocre [[Smash Attack]]. While paired with a 100 track and a Rubber Flat Bottom, Storm was once a top tier Metal Wheel. It has since been outclassed by countless other Metal Wheels, such as [[Vulcan Horuseus 145D#Metal Wheel: Vulcan | Vulcan]], [[Lightning L Drago 100HF#Metal Wheel: Lightning | Lightning]] and [[Blitz Unicorno 100RSF#4D Metal Wheel: Blitz | Blitz]]. Storm should not be considered for competitive use, unless there are absolutely no other available options.

==Track: 105==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1 gram
|Width with Handles:
|22.0 mm
|Maximum Width:
|18.0 mm
|Minimum Width:
|16.0 mm
|Core Cylinder Diameter:
|11.0 mm
|Full Height:
|10.50 mm
|}

This track is currently the fourth lowest track available, but is outclassed in terms of [[Attack]] and [[Survival | Stamina]] by the 85, 90, and 100 Tracks. 105 has no problem with floor scrapes, but still is an outclassed part and should only be chosen when none of the aforementioned Tracks are available.

==Bottom: Rubber Flat==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.8 gram
|Full Width:
|15.82 mm
|Tip Width:
|5.55 mm
|Full Height:
|11.09 mm
|Tip Height:
|7.97 mm
|}

RF, as its name implies has a flat, hard rubber tip, with a small indentation on the base of the tip. Its tip has just about the same width as WF, and is the second highest Bottom next to HF/S, which makes the second shortest Track, 90, particularly useful in combination with this part.

By using its wide surface area and rubber material, the Bottom has a large amount of traction against the stadium floor, resulting in a such a fast and powerful attack pattern that it often renders itself useless by self-KOing the Beyblade it is being used on. Part of the blame for this problem can be put on the poor Tornado Ridge of the Attack Stadium, but the fact remains that RF was designed long after the release of the Attack Stadium, and should be able to maintain itself within it. To alleviate this problem it is recommended that you never use a brand new RF in any sort of competitive situation, as its likelihood of self-KOing is much higher; wear it down a little with some practice battles first. When this is done, the rapid movement of RF may subside slightly, but it becomes more controllable, and thus, more useful.

The use of rubber and the friction it creates with the stadium floor does lower its [[Survival | Stamina]] in comparison to plastic flat tips such as F and WF, but this is usually not a problem as an [[Attack]] types goal is to KO the other Beyblade, and it also helps reduce the recoil of violent wheels such as [[Sagittario 145S | Sagittario]].

===Mold Variations===
[[Image:09StormPegasis.jpg|thumb|SonoKong mold: left, TAKARA-TOMY mold: right]]
RF has three different molds. The original [[TAKARA-TOMY]] manufactured RF, the [[SonoKong]] manufactured RF variant, and the Hasbro manufactured RF. Some of the TAKARA-TOMY RFs tend to spin around freely when twisted between fingers, due to the circular nature of the rubber that held the tip itself into place. However this problem was rectified by the SonoKong mold which flattened two opposite sides of the rubber that holds the tip itself into the plastic section of the Bottom itself. The flattened sides make it impossible to spin the tip freely, thus solving the problem. The Hasbro mold has a thick bar in the middle of the tip, securing the rubber.

The performance difference between the three molds is negligible, but it is likely that the SonoKong and Hasbro mold would be more sturdy by not spinning around.

===Use in Attack Customization===
RF is considered by many to be one of the best [[Attack]] Bottoms currently available, and can be used for all of the current top-tier [[Attack]] customs including: ''MF Variares CH120RF'', and ''MF Blitz Unicorno CH120RF'' .

===Use in Defense Customization===
After heavy use, RFs tend to wear down, and their movement is reduced significantly. When this is the case, the traction created by the rubber can be useful to keep the blade from being knocked from the stadium. RF can be used effectively in the [[Defense]] customization ''MF-H Earth Bull GB145RF''.

===Use in Balance Customization===
'''NOTE: The Libra Wheel is now ''Legal'' under WBO Organized Play Official Rules.'''

Long before Libra was banned, it surprisingly found use in a very specific Balance customization; in fact, it was really the only competitively viable Balance customization at that point in time. The custom is Libra CH120RF. Here is how it performed against the current staple customs of the time:

*'''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 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. The weight of 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 had to be able to perform Sliding Shoot because the window for landing a successful attack was much smaller than with other Storm or Quetzalcoatl-based Attackers. A skilled Blader could use this customization as an answer to almost anything that is thrown at them. However, during the time Libra was banned, this custom's use diminished greatly due to the multitude of parts that were released in its absence. It is still usable against Attack types, and Stamina types on lower Tracks, but it is nowhere near as versatile as it once was.

==Other Versions==
[[Image:01StormPegasis.jpg|thumb|Storm Pegasis 100RF Stardust ver. (RBV3 prize)]]
*'''Wind Pegasis DF145FS''' – [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] (Green)
*'''Heat Pegasis 100WB''' – [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] (Orange)
*'''Heat Pegasis DF145WB''' – [[Random Booster Light Vol.2 Wind Aquario 100HF/S]] (Black)
*'''Clay Pegasis 145S''' – [[Random Booster Light Vol.3 Clay Aries ED145B]] (Yellow)
*'''Storm Pegasis 100RF Stardust ver.''' – [[Random Booster Vol. 3 Stardust Pegasis]] (Dark, translucent blue Clear wheel and metalic blue Metal wheel. New stickers)
*'''Storm Pegasis 105F''' - [[Metal Fight Beyblade#WBBA | WBBA Exclusive]] (Metallic Clear wheel, with either a gold, silver, or bronze face and metallic clear wheel, respectively for placing first, second, or third.)
*'''Storm Pegasis 100HF Gold Red Ver.''' - WBBA Exclusive, later released with Mani DVD Set (Gold Storm, Red Pegasis)
*'''Storm Pegasis 105RF'''- [[Pegasus Tornado Wing Attack Set|Hasbro Faceoff: Pegasis Tornado Wing]]
*'''Rock Pegasis 105WD'''- [[Sagittario Flame Claw Set|Hasbro Faceoff: Sagittario Flame Claw]]
*'''Storm Pegasis 105RF'''- Hasbro: Super Vortex Battle Set (Red Chrome Clear Wheel, Blue Chrome Metal Wheel)
*'''Poison Pegasis ED145JB'''- Faceoff: Poison Fury Showdown (Opaque Red)

==Gallery==

====Storm Pegasis 105RF (regular)====
<gallery>
Image:0StormPegasis.jpg|Storm Pegasis 105RF
Image:02StormPegasis.jpg|Storm Pegasis 105RF 3/4 view
Image:03StormPegasis.jpg|Storm Metal Wheel
Image:04StormPegasis.jpg|Storm Metal Wheel bottom view
Image:06StormPegasis.jpg|Pegasis Clear Wheel
Image:05StormPegasis.jpg|Pegasis Clear Wheel bottom view
Image:08StormPegasis.jpg|105 Track
Image:07StormPegasis.jpg|Rubber Flat
</gallery>

====Storm Pegasis 100RF Stardust Version====
<gallery>
Image:StormPegasisStardust1.jpg|Storm Pegasis Stardust Ver. top view
Image:StormPegasisStardust2.jpg|Storm Pegasis Stardust Ver. underside/side view
Image:StormPegasisStardust3.jpg|Pegasis Clear Wheel (clear royal blue)
Image:StormPegasisStardust4.jpg|Storm Metal Wheel (turquoise)
Image:StormPegasisStardust5.jpg|Storm Metal Wheel (turquoise) underside view
Image:StormPegasisStardust6.jpg|100 Track (clear royal blue)
Image:StormPegasisStardust7.jpg|Rubber Flat Bottom (clear royal blue)
</gallery>

====Storm Pegasis 100HF Gold Red Version====
<gallery>
Image:StormPegasisGoldRed1.jpg|Storm Pegasis Gold Red Ver. top view
Image:StormPegasisGoldRed2.jpg|Storm Pegasis Gold Red Ver. bottom view
Image:StormPegasisGoldRed3.jpg|Storm Pegasis Gold Red Ver. exclusive box
</gallery>

====Storm Pegasis 105RF - from the Super Vortex Battle Set====
<gallery>
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex1.jpg|Storm Pegasis top view
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex2.jpg|Storm Pegasis underside view
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex3.jpg|Pegasis Clear Wheel (chrome red)
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex4.jpg|Storm Metal Wheel (deep blue)
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex5.jpg|Storm Metal Wheel (deep blue) underside view
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex6.jpg|105 Track
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex7.jpg|Rubber Flat Bottom
Image:StormPegasisSuperVortex8.jpg|Rubber Flat Bottom inside view
</gallery>

==Overall==
Storm and 105 are outclassed parts, but RF is without a doubt what makes this an essential buy for every competitive Blader. The Bottom can be unstable and hard to control, but if it is worn down a little and the proper skill is applied, it can be deadly. Using RF correctly can result in almost instant wins in the stadium. '''Every Blader should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

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Metal Fight Beyblade

2014-01-22T09:42:22Z

Th!nk: Removing some unauthorized additions from times long past.

[[Image: MetalFightBeyblade_Logo1.jpg|thumb| Metal Fight Beyblade logo]]
[[Image: BeybladeMetalFusionLogo1.png|thumb|Beyblade: Metal Fusion logo]]
In ''April 2008'', [[TAKARA-TOMY]] announced the return of the Beyblade toyline with a completely new series called '''Metal Fight Beyblade''' (MFB) in Japan, after having suspended production in 2005. This new series is targeted towards a whole new generation of kids. The first releases were in stores around ''August 9th 2008''. To gain a wider audience, a manga drawn by Adachi Takafumi, an anime and a Nintendo DS game that feature a whole new cast of characters have since been released, and sales have only been increasing. A new official organization called World BeyBlade Association (WBBA) constantly hosts tournaments in Japanese shops and in bigger events, such as the bi-annual World Hobby Fair. In a recent press release, TAKARA-TOMY indirectly revealed that Metal Fight Beyblade should be active, perhaps outside Japan, until 2012.

Starting in ''spring 2010'', Hasbro began distributing '''Beyblade: Metal Fusion''' in Canada, and ''fall 2010'' in the United States and UK. It is unknown at the moment whether other countries will get the new beyblades around the same time.
On March 28 2011, TAKARA-TOMY released the third series of MFB, '''Metal Fight Beyblade 4D'''. In 2011, Hasbro released the second Metal Fusion series under the name '''Beyblade: Metal Masters'''.
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==Components of MFBs==
[[Image:MFBparts.jpg|thumb| Components of MFB]]
[[Image:MFBchart.jpg|thumb|MFB Chart]]
Before the beginning of the anime in April 2009, Metal Fight Beyblades were constituted of four parts in what was known as the '''Metal System''':
*'''Face/Face Bolt:''' Hexagonal screw-like piece that fastens the Beyblade together, similar to [[Bit Protector]] from the [[HMS]]. They feature graffiti-style illustrations on the top (i.e. Bull, Pegasis, etc). With the introduction of the Hybrid Wheel System also came the Metal Faces, which are 3.5 grams heavier than normal Faces, therefore they help add weight to a Beyblade. From BB-27 through BB-46, Faces are blank, and stickers must be applied to them. Starting from BB-47, Faces became printed again up until BB-105, when they were once again made blank.
*'''Wheel:''' Main source of attack from a Beyblade; unlike HMS, the Wheel is completely made out of metal to compensate for the lack of a Weight Disk. They use various shaped protrusions to lower the [[spin velocity]] of an opponent. The Wheel is fundamentally the same as the Attack Ring from the HMS and [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic Beyblades]]. The shooter connects directly to the Wheel and does not depend on the Face or the Track for a solid connection. The Wheel determines the spin direction of the Beyblade.
*'''Track/Spin Track:''' The Track is the component of the Beyblade that connects the Wheel and Bottom. The Track determines the height of the Beyblade. Their names (when read with a decimal before the last digit) determine their height in millimeters. For example, Pegasis' Track is called 105, which stands for 10.5 MM. Some Tracks have gimmicks which help make multiple good customizations since some of them are significantly heavier than others, like Flame Sagittario’s C145 Track.
*'''Bottom/Performance Tip:''' The bottom of the Beyblade. It has interchangeable tips which the Beyblade spins on. Movement patterns can be altered with the differently shaped tips that can be used. It is similar to the Blade Base from plastic Beyblades or the Running Core from HMS. The Bottom is indicated by the (sometimes two) last letter(s) of a Beyblade’s name: for instance, Capricorne 100HF, where HF is the Bottom and stands for Hole Flat.

Faces and Bottoms are screwed onto the Tracks by using a Tool, which resembles an assembling key. One of its side is hexagonal-shaped to fit around the Face, and the opposite side is more round.

===Hybrid Wheel System===
Coinciding with the release of the anime in April 2009, a new system was introduced which has five components instead: the ''Hybrid Wheel System'' (HWS). The structure is very similar to the four-parts system, but it differs in that the Wheel is now separated into two: [[Image: hws.jpg|thumb| Hybrid Wheel System]]
*'''Clear Wheel/Energy Ring:''' Upper part of the Hybrid Wheel which is made of clear polycarbonate, a kind of plastic that is supposed to be more resistant than normal. All plastic parts of a Metal Fight Beyblade are made out of that plastic. Unfortunately, most Clear Wheels rarely get to make a good impact in the game unless there is a significant height difference between two Beyblades; only the L Drago, Perseus and Meteo L Drago Clear Wheel obviously comes into play, as it is wider and that it actually extends to cover the Metal Wheel. However, Clear Wheels are mostly different because of their slight weight variations and the area they cover on the Metal Wheel.
*'''Metal Wheel/Fusion Wheel:''' As the name indicates, it is basically a thinner metal equivalent of the normal Wheel. The Metal Wheel mostly determines the weight of the Hybrid Wheel, as well as the type of attack of the beyblade because it is usually wider than the Clear Wheel.

Together, the Clear and Metal Wheels’ weight is equivalent to that of a normal Wheel. Also, the Clear Wheel is the second part of a Hybrid Wheel name, while the Metal Wheel comes first: for example, Storm Pegasis – Storm is the Metal Wheel, Pegasis is made of plastic.

TAKARA-TOMY also released Random Booster Light Volumes in which the Metal Wheels are replaced by Light Wheels: most of those are the plastic equivalent of already existing Metal Wheels. There is no point in using Light Wheels competitively unless only that type of Wheel is used. Because of the huge drop in weight the different material causes, Light Wheel Beyblades do not spin for as long as normal Beyblades.[[Image:Spindirectionwalls.jpg|thumb|The walls that disable shooters of the opposite spin direction from working on certain Beyblades are circled]] In short, Random Booster Light Volumes are mostly an opportunity to get Clear Wheels, Tracks and Bottoms of different colours, or special parts that only come with the prize Beyblade of the Random Booster.

A special note must be made about left-spin Wheels: not only do they require a special launcher currently not sold separately, but, in the case of Hybrid Wheels, left-spin Clear Wheels and Metal Wheels are incompatible with the ones that spin in opposite direction. That is both due to small ‘walls’ in the Clear Wheels where the hooks of the launcher are supposed to be inserted, and another, parallel wall on the Metal Wheel that prevents the opposite spin launcher’s hooks from getting under the Clear Wheel. In other words, at the moment, the Lightning Metal Wheel and the L Drago Clear Wheel, the Meteo Metal Wheel and the L Drago II Clear Wheel, and the Destroy Metal Wheel and L Drago III Clear Wheel are exclusive to each other, while all the other Clear Wheels and Metal Wheels are interchangeable amongst each other.

===4D System===
Starting in April 2011, a new system, called "4D", was introduced. Its name is based on four expressions beginning with D's:
*'''Different Material'''
While 4D Metal Wheels are still made of the same zinc alloy with [[TAKARA-TOMY]] as far as is known and that plastic parts still use Polycarbonate, the 4D Clear Wheels include some metal powder in them, even though they are not considerably heavier than regular Clear Wheels.
*'''Divided Wheel'''
One of the biggest features of the 4D System is the fact that each Metal Wheel has at least two parts which can change modes at least once, almost always by rotating its pieces or even flipping them.
*'''Dynamic Drive'''
The 4D Bottoms have automatic and usually dynamic mode changes.
*'''Deep Custom'''
The possibilities for inner customization with the divided Wheels have increased.

 The parts of a full 4D Beyblade are therefore:
[[Image: MFB_4DParts.jpg|thumb| 4D System]]
*'''Face'''
*'''4D Clear Wheel:''' The new type of Clear Wheel is essentially just like any other Clear Wheel from the Hybrid Wheel System, but some metal powder was included within the Polycarbonate. These are consequently compatible with every other Beyblade after the Metal System.
*'''4D Metal Wheel:''' To be considered a 4D Metal Wheel, a Wheel must be divided into at least two parts which can be moved to change modes. For instance, Big Bang has three parts which are called the PC Frame, the Metal Frame, and the Core. A total of four different modes can be built by simply rotating either of the pieces by just a few degrees. The Core is usually the lowest part of the 4D Metal Wheel, and it is the piece that has the small 'walls' that prevent the insertion of launchers' prongs that spin in the opposite direction, and it connects with the Track if one is used in the combination. The (Metal) Frame belongs right on top of the Core, and it normally has the appropriate shape to hold the Clear Wheel. Finally, the PC Frame is made of Polycarbonate, and acts as a smaller equivalent of a Clear Wheel while not replacing it. Not all 4D Beyblades have a PC Frame however, and it only attempts to absorb some more shocks along with the Clear Wheel. A 4D Metal Wheel's inner pieces are '''incompatible''' with another 4D Metal Wheel's, hence why each piece is not clearly indicated in the Beyblade naming system: for example, Fang has two parts, but is only called by one word. When referring to the placement of the inner pieces of a 4D Metal Wheel, the mode is simply said.
*'''4D Bottom:''' Also known as Bottom, or Fusion Bottom, but those names are less popular and less official. A fusion of the usual Track and Bottom, the 4D Bottoms include multiple functions that wouldn't be possible on a normal Bottom or Track, such as an automatic tip change which depends on the Beyblade's velocity, a manual tip change involving 3 different tips, and a bearing tip. The mechanism inside the automatic tip change has the purpose of beginning with a certain tip when the Beyblade is launched and spins with full power, and then either making that tip retract or have another one come out when it reaches a lower [[spin velocity]]. The change must be automatic, otherwise it is illegal. To compensate for the lack of a Track part, 4D Bottoms are generally as high as a 145 Track and a Bottom with an average height. They are additionally quite large and therefore heavier than normal parts.

While the lower number of parts and the inability to interchange the 4D Metal Wheel parts between themselves are a frequent subject of complaint from Bladers who are worried about customization, a whole new aspect is still developed with the multiple mode changes involved with these new parts, and not all Beyblades introduced in the 4D System are full 4D Beyblades, so new Tracks and Bottoms are still produced.

As always, left-spin-capable Beyblades have special Wheels made to only work on their own, and new gimmicks such as the absence of a Clear Wheel were made.

While releasing new versions of old Beyblades, the 4D Series is heavily inspired by the planets from our solar system for the most part, as well as some of the remaining constellations.

===Types===
There are four different types of MFBs:
*[[Survival | Stamina]]
*[[Balance]]
*[[Attack]]
*[[Defense]]

These can be easily compared to the types of the plastic generation, the only difference being that survival/endurance is being called stamina.

===Size Difference===
Metal Fight Beyblades are smaller than [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] Beyblades, and about the same size as those of the [[HMS]] series.

==Shooter and Beypointer==
[[Image:BeypointerShooter_800x600.jpg|thumb|MFB Shooter with Beypointer attached]]
There are currently five types of launchers: the Right light Launcher; the [[BeyLauncher]], a string shooter which allows for a more powerful launch; and the Beylauncher-L (also called Launcher L), which is exclusive to left-spin beyblades and is only sold with L-Drago 105F, Lightning L-Drago 100HF, and Meteo L-Drago LW105LF, a Light Launcher-L that comes with L Drago Destroy and finally the Beylauncher LR which is able to spin Beyblades in either direction. Some exclusive launchers were released by Hasbro too: The "Rev up Launcher" and the "Wind and shoot Launcher". A [[MFB Shooter#Beypointer | Beypointer]] was also released as a device that records your points from battles, and a few accessories were developed to help ease the player's grip on the launchers.

==Stadiums==
Multiple stadiums have been released, some of which are comparable to the Takara HMS ones, and others that are more innovative like Wide Square and Super Attack.
The BB-10 Attack Type BeyStadium is recommended by most.

*'''Full List of MFB Stadiums'''

Hasbro: Pegasus Thunder Whip, Mobile Stadium, Super Vortex Stadium, Max Stampede, Lightning Force, Bolt Blast, Burning Firestrike, Triple Battle, Striker, and Destoyer , Kerbex

Takara Tomy: Attack Type, Balance Type, Stamina Type, Wide Square Type, Super Attack, Tornado Type, Extreme Type.

SonoKong:Triple Type Stadium.

==WBBA==
The WBBA (World BeyBlade Association) is an association being run by TAKARA-TOMY to promote Metal Fight Beyblade, by holding tournaments and giving away prizes to Beybladers who achieve a certain amount of points using the Beypointer.

WBBA shops can be found in numerous Japanese toy stores. These give access to a Bey Tai 1 arcade machine, which allows players to test beyblades and win prizes.

===Limited===
[[Image:Wbbadragon.jpg|thumb| WBBA Limited Beyblade, Quetzalcoatl]]
*TAKARA-TOMY also released BB-00 Pegasis Prototype. It is a silver version of Pegasis which is either without paint or simply bare die cast. Since it is event exclusive, this Beyblade cannot be purchased officially through online stores. Japanese people could however easily get one by either going to the World Hobby Fair 2008 or by playing on the GanGan Stadium arcade machine (Bey Ta 1 Go) and winning three consecutive matches.
*TAKARA-TOMY rewarded players in Japan with a special, limited edition Beyblade (Quetzalcoatl 90WF (08/2008-08/2009) and Anubis (08/2009-08/2010)) for obtaining a certain amount of points (15000) through battling other players in the WBBA and collecting five sub-licence cards and getting a premium licence card.

==Initial releases==
*BB-01 Starter [[Pegasis 105F]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-02 Starter [[Bull 125SF]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-03 Starter [[Sagittario 145S]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-04 Starter [[Leone 145D]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-05 Booster [[Pegasis 105F#Other Versions|Pegasis]] 145D ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-06 Booster [[Bull 125SF#Other Versions|Bull]] 145S ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-07 Booster [[Sagittario 145S#Other Versions|Sagittario]] 125SF ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-08 Booster [[Leone 145D#Other Versions|Leone]] 105F ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-09 [[Pegasis DX Set]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''
*BB-10 [[BeyStadium Attack Type (MFB)|BeyStadium Attack Type]] ''(August 9th, 2008)''

[[MFB Product List|Complete list of Metal Fight Beyblade releases]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Pegasus00Prototype.jpg|BB-00 Pegasis Prototype
Image:MFBarcademachine.jpg|MFB Arcade Machine
Image:MFBarcademachine2.jpg|MFB Arcade Machine
Image:Leo.jpg|Leo
Image:Wolf.jpg|Wolf
Image:MFB Randombooster1.jpg|Random Booster 1
Image:Pegasus.jpg|Pegasus
Image:Bull.jpg|Bull
Image:Chiron.jpg|Cheiron

</gallery>

==Conclusion==
Metal Fight Beyblade offers some very interesting customization possibilities and several beyblades can beat the best blades of the previous series at the moment. The important variety of parts that can be used even if the series is still young makes the game quite balanced because there are no ultimate combinations such as zombies.

==External Links==
[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beyblade/ TAKARA-TOMY Metal Fight Beyblade website] 
[http://www.beyblade.com Hasbro Beyblade: Metal Fusion website] 
[http://beyblade-colosseum.com/ BEYBLADE COLOSSEUM] 
[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/mf-beyblade/ TV Tokyo Beyblade anime website] 
[http://www.hudson.co.jp/beyblade_ds/ Hudson Soft DS Game website] 
[http://www.corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=1634 Press release for BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion] 
[http://www.nelvana.com/shows/shows_template.asp?sid=219 Nelvana BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion website] 

[[Category:Systems]]

Wing Pegasis 90WF

2014-01-12T20:39:00Z

Th!nk: /* Core */ was a spelling error here, tweaked the wording a little though as it was kinda unnecessary to say literal anyhow.

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{{Beybox
| image = WingPegasis.jpg
| full item name = Wing Pegasis 90WF
| item number = BB-121
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
}}

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Wing Pegasis is TAKARA-TOMY's attempt to make a simplified Big Bang Pegasis.

==Face: Pegasis III==
The Face depicts Pegasus, one of the 88 constellations in space. The Pegasis III version has horizontal lines breaking through the "P" and "S" on either side of the Pegasus head, and is generally in a lighter tone.

==4D Clear Wheel: Pegasis III==
*'''Weight:''' 3.1 grams
The Pegasis III Clear Wheel's original release is blue. It has two crescent-shaped edges which have wing designs on them. It also has "iron dust" particles that slightly shine inside of it for extra weight, although the effect is negligible since its weight remains average. It was, however, supposed to be a new feature of the 4D System. In this version, Pegasis III is colored red.

==4D Metal Wheel: Wing==
*'''Weight:''' 45.1 grams

In general, Wing is a remolded version of Big Bang. Its 4D gimmick is not new, and at first sight, it could seem completely negligible, seeing as there are barely any differences between the modes physically. Surprisingly, Wing's performance varies from Big Bang.

====Metal Frame====
*'''Weight:''' 16.6 grams
The Metal Frame is Wing's thinnest part. It consists of a circle frame with three protrusions in the shape of triangles. Each of those protrusions has an inclination, a size and a height which varies ever-so-slightly from the others. On the underside of the Metal Frame are two small walls to lock into the Core. Most importantly though, on the top, there's an arrow engraved in it. Depending on where this arrow is positioned on the Core, the mode changes, and different protrusions of the Metal Frame are exposed out of the Core's wings.

In Ironclad Attack Mode, there are no protrusions particularly sticking out. Thus, this mode is more defensive. It's also referred to as being "0": it has no intentional attacking points.

In Mortal Blow Attack Mode, also "1", there's one protrusion that is farther from the center than the others, therefore this irregularity in the circular shape of Wing creates one point of Attack. The protrusion out in the open in this mode is more or less isolated from the two wings of the Core that are besides it.

In Pound Attack Mode, there are two protrusions that are active while the third one is closer to the Core, and mixes in with its circular shape more. Wing has the most offensive properties in this mode.

====Core====
*'''Weight:''' 28.5 grams

Wing's Core is very bulky. In general, it is made to resemble a unified Big Bang, therefore it has three wings which bear feather designs. The space between each wing varies slightly in order to allow different protrusions of the Metal Frame to stick out: some of the areas are bigger, some are smaller. To help the recognition of the three modes made possible with Wing, numbers are engraved inside the Core, on its top, for each of its wings. For instance, when you align the arrow on the Metal Frame with the number "0", Wing is in Ironclad Attack Mode; when "1" is chosen, it's in Mortal Blow Attack Mode; etc.

==Track: 90==
*'''Weight:''' 0.9 grams
90 was the lowest Track until the release of 85 with [[Mercury Anubis 85XF| Mercury Anubis]]. Its low height is good for both low [[Attack]] customizations and low [[Survival | Stamina]] customizations, but is outclassed slightly in both regards by the aforementioned 85.

===Use in Attack Customization===
If 85 is unavailable, 90 can still be effective in Attack customizations such as ''MF Vulcan Horuseus 90R²F''.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
If 85 is unavailable, 90 can be put to use in the Stamina customization ''Earth Bull 90WD''.

==Bottom: Wide Flat==
*'''Weight:''' 0.6 grams

WF, like the name suggests, is a wider version of F. Its significantly larger surface area allows it to travel much faster than F. However, due to the fact that it is plastic, it is slower than [[Storm Pegasis 105RF | RF]], as it does not produce as much friction with the stadium floor and is not able to neutralize the recoil of certain Wheels as efficiently as RF. It has also much more trouble maintaining the "flower pattern" from a [[Sliding Shoot]] due to this. The upside to its lower friction is that it has much better Stamina than RF, allowing it to be used in destabilizing attackers.

===Use in Attack Customization===
WF works exceptionally well in the destabilizing attacker ''MF L Drago 100WF''. MF increases the weight of the Beyblade, which is important in this case because L Drago is one of the lightest Wheels ever created, and while it may not have terribly high recoil, the fact that it is utilizing a plastic Flat Bottom with less friction than a rubber-based Flat Bottom, makes it easier to KO. The 100 Track lowers the Beyblade to a level where it is able to destabilize any opponent, without the risk of scraping the floor with a Track such as 85 or 90. Additionally, it also provides it with a minutely increased amount of precession time, which is vital for this custom, as it will regularly win by a fraction of a second. WF provides enough movement speed to help it KO it's opponent, while still retaining a relatively high amount of [[Survival | Stamina]] for an [[Attack]] type.

When pitted against [[Defense]] customizations not utilizing 230, this combo has an almost 100% win rate, and will win both by KO and out-spin depending on which parts it's opponent is using.

Against Stamina customizations utilizing 230, it performs poorly, just as it does against 230-based Defense customs, but against any other height ''MF L Drago 100WF'' has a decent chance at victory depending on the condition of the Bottom it's opponent is using, the strength of their opponents launch, and the Wheel being utilized.

Versus conventional Attack types utilizing a rubber-based Bottom such as RF, it also has a decent chance at victory. However, this is only if it is able to outrun said Bottom, something which is entirely possible with WF's high movement speed which rivals that of RF. In these instances it also has the ability to win by KO–often by simply "pushing" the opponent out of the stadium as it circles the Tornado Ridge (remember, WF has a tough time retaining the "flower" pattern)–or via out-spin due to its higher Stamina compared to the RF custom.

This combo is far from being perfect, but it is a very safe combo to use in a competitive situation, as you will almost always have at least a chance of winning.

==Other Versions==
* '''Wing Pegasis S130MB''' - World Championships 2012 Special, "World Congress Commemorative Model", WHF merchandise (Dark blue Metal Frame, blue Core)
* '''Wing Pegasus 90WF''' - Hasbro Metal Fury Spark FX (Red and yellow, reduced Metal Wheel)

==Gallery==
====Wing Pegasis 90WF====
<gallery>
Image:Wingpeg1.jpg|Front view
Image:Wingpeg2.jpg|Underside view
Image:Wingpeg12.jpg|Wing Pegasis side view
Image:Wingpeg3.jpg|Pegasis III top view
Image:Wingpeg4.jpg|Pegasis III underside view
Image:Wingpeg6.jpg|Metal Frame top view
Image:Wingpeg7.jpg|Metal Frame underside view
Image:Wingpeg5.jpg|Core top view
Image:Wingpeg10.jpg|Core underside view
Image:Wingpeg8.jpg|Ironclad Attack Mode top view
Image:Wingpeg11.jpg|Mortal Blow Attack Mode top view
Image:Wingpeg9.jpg|Pound Attack Mode top view
Image:Wingpeg90.jpg|90
Image:Wingpegwf.jpg|WF
Image:WingPegasis_ModesEngrave.JPG|Wing's marks for modes
</gallery>

====Wing Pegasis S130RB - Memorial Ver====
<gallery>
Image:WingPegasis_WorldCongressCommemorativeModel.jpg|Wing Pegasis S130MB World Congress Commemorative Model
Image:Wingpegm1.jpg|Front view
Image:Wingpegm2.jpg|Underside view
Image:Wingpegm3.jpg|S130
Image:Wingpegm4.jpg|RB
</gallery>

====Wing Pegasus 90WF - Hasbro Metal Fury Spark FX Ver.====
<gallery>
Image:WingPegasus.JPG|Wing Pegasus 90WF
</gallery>

==Overall==

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

Metal Face

2013-12-14T01:19:05Z

Th!nk: fixes/minor reversions etc

The [[Metal Face]] is a product released by TAKARA-TOMY which offered an upgrade in weight to a [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]. Metal Face is usually abbreviated to “MF” in customization notation. Currently, Metal Faces, Metal Faces Custom Ver. and Metal Stone Faces Custom Ver. are sold two per pack, with a longer type Tool, as well as in most Sets. In Zero-G, Metal Stone Faces started replacing the regular Stone Faces in Boosters, offering an easier method of acquiring them. These are similar to the [[Metal Driger#Spin Gear (SG): Heavy Metal Core | HMC]] of the Plastic Generation.
[[Image:Metalfaces1234.jpg|thumb|Metal Faces]]

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==Metal Fight Beyblade==
===Metal Face (MF)===
* '''Weight:''' 4.7g
The Metal Face is exactly the same shape and size as a regular Face, except the top hexagonal portion is coated in a thick metal. The centre of the thread of the Face’s screw is also entirely metal.

The Metal Face is 4.7g, and compared to the 1.1g Face, offers a 3.6g weight increase. This weight increase can be useful in many scenarios.

===Metal Face Custom Ver. (MF2)===
A different type of Metal Face has also been released, called a Metal Face Custom Ver. This Metal Face consists of two parts, the Core, the center that screws into the Beyblade, and the Plate, the hexagonal ring around the Core. The Core and the Plate have both Metal and Clear versions that are interchangeable with each other.

*'''Metal Core:''' 2.6 grams
*'''Metal Plate:''' 2.7 grams
*'''Clear Core:''' 0.7 grams
*'''Clear Plate:''' 0.5 grams

By using different combinations of Cores and Plates, it is possible to change the weight and weight distribution of the Face. These different modes are as follows, in order of weight:

*'''Heavy:''' Metal Core + Metal Plate (5.3g)
*'''Light:''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.4g)
*'''Middle:''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.3g)
*'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate (1.2g)

The intermediary modes show negligible difference in performance, although technically weight should be as far away from the centre on a Stamina type Beyblade. Metal Face Heavy, often referred to as "MF-H", is often preferred over the regular Metal Face due to being 0.3g heavier.

==Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G==
===Metal Stone Face===
* '''Weight:''' 5.5g
The Metal Stone Face is the Zero-G/Shogun Steel successor to the original Metal Face. As with the latter, the top plate is metal while the threading is plastic. It is the same size and shape as the regular Stone Face. The Metal Stone Face, like its plastic counterpart, can exclusively be used with Zero-G combos.

====Metal Stone Face Custom (MSF2)====
Like the MFB version of the Metal Face, a custom version is also available for the MSF. Again, the parts are interchangeable to allow a greater control over the weight of the Stone Face.

*'''Metal Core:''' 2.9 grams
*'''Metal Plate:''' 2.6 grams
*'''Clear Core:''' 0.9 grams
*'''Clear Plate:''' 0.5 grams

Due to the slightly longer length of the Stone Face compared to the original Metal Face, the MSF Custom weighs slightly more than the MF2. As such, the weight combinations are also greater:

*'''Heavy:''' Metal Core + Metal Plate (5.6g)
*'''Light:''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.6g)
*'''Middle:''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.4g)
*'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate (1.4g)

Since Zero-G Beys are generally heavier than regular Metal Fight Beyblades, a Metal Stone Face Custom Ver. is not always a necessity, especially in mixed matches (Zero-G vs. MFB). In particular, a good Synchrome Defense customization may actually lose some usability with MSF-H due to the loss of stamina.

Despite Middle and Light being nearly identical in weight, their weight distribution is different and as such should be used in different combinations. Weight placed on the outside, in MSF-Light's case, can theoretically help Stamina types, however it is preferred when their weight is distributed even farther from the center. Consequently, only Metal Stone Face Custom's Heavy mode sees real use in competition.

===Use in Defense Customizations===
By adding a Metal Face to a [[Defense]] customization, its weight is significantly increased, hence making it more difficult to knock around: ''MF-H Duo Bull/Aquario/Kerbecs BD145RDF'' is a competitive Defense customization which utilizes the Metal Face in such a way. This principle can equally be applied to Zero-G's Synchrom combos.

===Use in Attack Customizations===
Metal Faces can also be used in [[Attack]] customizations. The extra weight helps to slow down their quick movement, which can help inexperienced players control customizations with RF, for example. It also makes them
While Metal Faces can be extremely useful in [[Defense]] customizations, they are not recommended for use with [[Survival | Stamina]] customizations. The extra weight near the centre has been shown to reduce spin time, hence decreasing the Stamina Beyblade’s main function because of the higher friction between the tip and the stadium floor.

==Gallery==

==Overall==
''Metal Faces'' are primarily an extremely useful part in [[Defense]] customizations, as well as in some [[Attack]] combinations to increase controbality. Lighter combinations of the Metal (Stone) Face's Custom Version are helpful even in Stamina combos. Additionally, they can be used to add weight in any other customization. Therefore, '''every player should own multiples of this part'''.

Archer Gryph C145S

2013-12-14T01:12:44Z

Th!nk: Undo revision 12499 by Megakilllol Bey (talk) reverting unauthorised, poorly written edit.

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{{ZeroGBeybox
| image = ArcherGryph.jpg
| full item name = Archer Gryph C145S
| item number = BBG-12
| beyblade system = [[Beyblade Zero-G]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| element = Air
}}

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==Metal Stone Face: Gryph==
*'''Weight:''' grams
The sticker on Archer Gryph's Metal Stone Faces illustrates the eagle part of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffin Griffin/Gryphon/Griffon].

==Chrome Wheel: Gryph==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|30.4 grams
|Full Width:
|46.09 mm
|Minimum Width:
|45.06 mm
|Full Height:
|5.01 mm
|}

Gryph consists of eight distinct sections, similar in shape to those of the Leone Metal Wheel. Four of Gryph's protrusions have spikes curved in a right-spin direction, and the other half of the sections mostly consists of straight boulders, like on Bakushin. One of the latter sections is however in the shape of an eagle head viewed from a profile perspective, with the orb from the Crystal Wheel showing on the left border of the head. Opposite of the eagle head, Gryph has one main contact point that helps to provide Force Smash, when used as a Synchrom Bottom Wheel; Upper Smash, as a Synchrom Top Wheel.

===When used as the top Chrome Wheel in a Synchrom===

When used as a top Chrome Wheel, Gryph's compact shape makes it barely extend beyond other Chrome Wheels' circumferences. This means it can't make solid contact in most cases.

However, Gryph performs excellently on one Chrome Wheel: Pegasis. Because of the direction of Pegasis' smaller wings, Pegasis has more Smash on the bottom of a right-spin Synchrom customization. Gryph can fully expose those contact points, as well as help to increase the spin velocity of the combo.

Gryph can be used in the Attack combination ''MSF-H Pegasis Gryph W145R²F''. If Pegasis isn't available, Ifraid can be used.

===When used as the bottom Chrome Wheel in a Synchrom===

Gryph, similar to its situation when at the top of a Synchrom, does not go past many Chrome Wheels on the bottom of a Synchrom. However, its smaller diameter helps in two ways: an increase in spin velocity due to the concentration of the weight, and revealing the contact points of the other Chrome Wheel. Gryph can enhance the top Chrome Wheel by giving it a higher RPM, which will allow more contact points to hit. Gryph also has a good amount of Force smash, which can help when facing lower opponents. Despite this, it is still outclassed by Chrome Wheels in Synchrom with themselves, such as the Wyvang Wyvang Synchrom. If two Wyvangs are not at a Blader's disposition, however, it can be used as a substitute in combos such as MSF-H Gryph Wyvang GB145R²F.

===When used in Synchrom with another Gryph===

Gryph can fully expose its main contact points when combined in Synchrom with itself, which creates a powerful Smash Attack customization. It also has a lot of [[Force Smash]], due to its large Force Smash slopes. Despite this, Chrome Wheels such as Wyvang and Begirados outperform Gryph for Smash Attack.

The Gryph Gryph Synchrom does find use in Balance customs though. Thanks to Gryph's Force Smash, it can KO Stamina Types when used on a high-Track Balance combo. When paired with the E230 Track, it can also outspin most Defense Types that have tall Tracks because of the grinding from E230's disk. Thus, combining it with E230 helps defend against attackers and grind down the stamina of [[Defense]] Types. On top of that, with the Bottom BSF, which has nice stamina while still having the tendency to roam around the stadium, Gryph Gryph has excellent use in the custom MSF-H Gryph Gryph E230 BSF.

==Crystal Wheel: Archer==
*'''Weight:''' 5.16 grams
Archer has large curves from a bow protruding around one half of its circumference, with some fancy string details engraved in the rest of the design, notably where the crystal is located. Like any other Crystal Wheel, Archer is however too light to be effective versus all Synchrom customizations as well as most 4D combinations.

==Track: Claw 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|3.2 grams
|Maximum Width:
|34.0 mm
|Minimum Width:
|27.0 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|Claws & Platform Height:
|7.8 mm
|}

C145 has three wings which extend outwards, each separately joined onto the underside of the Track. These are free-moving, and hence when the Beyblade is launched, these point outwards due to spin velocity. Their free-moving nature makes them decently effective for defensive purposes, as they are able to withstand low hits to the Track without significant spin loss, effectively absorbing the shock by rotating inwards. Furthermore, the Track is heavier than non-gimmicked Tracks such as 145, providing extra weight essential for Defense. As such, the Track used to be an essential part for current Defense customizations in old metagames, however the release of many wider, heavier and taller Tracks has rendered C145 useless now. Even in Zero-G Stadiums, when the Beyblade wobbles, the claws might have impact with the floor, causing loss of balance, severe loss of stamina or resulting in the Beyblade completely ceasing to spin.

==Bottom: Sharp==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.6 gram
|Full Width:
|15.91 mm
|Tip Width:
|4.14 mm
|Full Height:
|8.83 mm
|Tip Height:
|6.82 mm
|Tip Angle:
|35°
|}
Sharp was released as Spike in the Hasbro release.The Sharp Bottom offers very little movement and as such provides 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]]. However, due to the fine nature of the tip, the Bottom is easily knocked off balance, and hence is outclassed by superior alternatives such as D or SD.

==Other Versions==
*'''Gryph Dragooon SA165WSF Coro Dra Model''' - Special CoroCoro Lottery Campaign, only 10 were available (Dark Dragooon, Track and Bottom, red Gryph)
*'''Pirates Gryph 160CF''' - BBG-17 Random Booster Vol. 2 Archer Gargole SA165WSF (Purple stickers)
*'''Shinobi Gryph WD145TB''' - BBG-23 Random Booster Vol. 3 Bandid Genbull F230TB (Pink and purple stickers)
*'''Gryph Girago WA130HF''' - BBG-24 Ultimate Synchrom DX Set Attack & Balance Type (Red, blue and purple stickers)

==Gallery==

====Archer Gryph C145S====
<gallery>
Image:Archerofficial.jpg|Official render of Archer
Image:Archgryph1.jpg|Archer Gryph front view
Image:Archgryph2.jpg|Archer Gryph underside view
Image:Archgryph3.jpg|Archer Gryph 3/4 view
Image:Archgryph4.jpg|Archer Gryph (Crystal mode up) front view
Image:Archgryph5.jpg|Archer Gryph (Crystal mode up) side view
Image:Archgryph6.jpg|Archer Gryph (Crystal mode up ) 3/4 view
Image:Archgryph7.jpg|Archer Gryph Metal Stone Face
Image:Archgryph8.jpg|Gryph top view
Image:Archgryph9.jpg|Gryph underside view
Image:Archgryph10.jpg|Archer top view
Image:Archgryph11.jpg|Archer underside view
Image:Archgryph12.jpg|C145
Image:Archgryph13.jpg|S
</gallery>

====Gryph Dragooon SA165WSF====
<gallery>
Image:GryphDragooonSA165WSF.jpg|Gryph Dragooon SA165WSF
</gallery>

==Overall==

Gryph is an excellent replacement in Attack combos, and has great use in Balance customs as well. While Archer, C145, and S have no competitive use, Archer Gryph also includes a Metal Stone Face, which is useful for all kinds of customizations. This, combined with the potential of the Gryph Chrome Wheel, means '''all Bladers should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:Zero-G]]
[[Category:Must-buy Beyblades]]

Leone 145D

2013-12-14T01:04:32Z

Th!nk: /* Wheel: Leone */ Removing mentions of "recoil attack" and tweaking one combo.

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

{{Beybox
| image = LeoneStarter.jpg
| full item name = Leone 145D (Defense)
| item number = BB-04
| beyblade system = [[Metal_Fight_Beyblade#Components_of_MFBs | Metal System]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster =
}}
'''Note:''' This article was written near the release of [[Metal Fight Beyblade]] and must be updated. Please do not take all of the information here as the truth, as they had not been tested as extensively then as they have been now, and the uses of their parts have changed since their original release. Updates will be posted on the main page when completed.
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Leone is one of the first four Metal Fight Beyblade's released, and it is part of the Horoscope Series along with [[Pegasis 105F | Pegasis]], [[Bull 125SF | Bull]], and [[Sagittario 145S | Sagittario]].

==Face: Leone==
The face on this Beyblade depicts Leo, which is a sign in the Zodiac.

==Wheel: Leone==
* '''Weight:''' 38 grams
* '''Maximum Outer Diameter:''' 43.57 Millimeters
* '''Maximum Height:''' 8.97 Millimeters

The Leone Wheel has six protrusions, each separated by v-shaped gaps, resembling the paws of a lion. Three of the protrusions have a purple marking on them, with the paws sloping slightly down and curving outwards. The rest of the three protrusions have the paws sloped outwards and downwards, with no paint marks. Leone's Wheel has been designed to be very compact although due to the high recoil of this wheel it has been outclassed for defensive purposes by Earth, Libra and even Rock. Its aggressive design better lends itself to [[Attack]] customizations, such as MF Leone H145RF, MF Leone R145RF, or Leone 100RF.

==Track: 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|1.47 grams
|Full Width:
|20 mm
|Minimum Width:
|18 mm
|Height:
|14.50 mm
|}

145, along with its variants (C145, DF145, etc.), was once the highest Track available, until the 230 Track was released with [[Flame Byxis 230WD | Flame Byxis]]. It can be used in Stamina customs to great effect due to its tall height, which allows for more wobbling as the Beyblade loses its [[spin velocity]]. However, gimmick-paired Tracks like [[Hell Kerbecs BD145DS|BD145]] have immensely outclassed their original bare variant, on top of several taller gimmick Tracks surpassing 145 as well against heavy, mid-height Attackers. Even in Stamina battles, 145 does not offer enough balance: Tracks like [[Gravity Perseus AD145WD|AD145]] and [[Samurai Ifraid W145CF|W145]] provide a good center of gravity, and aid with a slight downforce to maintain stability.

==Bottom: Defense==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.68 gram
|Full Width:
|15.55 mm
|Tip Width:
|8.94 mm
|Full Height:
|8.89 mm
|Tip Height:
|7.59 mm
|Tip Angle:
|35°
|}

This is a Defense Bottom, which acts as a wider version of a Sharp tip. When hit by an opponent, a Beyblade with this Bottom will have lessened recoil and will recover from attacks more efficiently than a Sharp Tip. However, while recovering, the Defense Bottom will cause the Beyblade to lose some stamina, caused by the added friction.

===Use in Stamina customization===

D can be put to use in the combination ''Scythe Bull 230D''. D is a superior choice for 230 because it retains balance more easily than WD.

==Other Versions==
*'''Leone 105F''' - BB-08 Booster (Turquoise)
*'''Leone 125S''' - [[Random Booster Vol.1 Secret Aries]]
*'''Leone D125B''' - BB-22 Bey Reshuffle Set Stamina & Defense Type (Black)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Leo 800x600.jpg|Leone 145D
Image:Leo2 800x600.jpg|Leone 145D side view
Image:Leoface 800x600.jpg|Face
Image:Leowheel 800x600.jpg|Wheel
Image:Leotrack 800x600.jpg|Track
Image:Leobottom 800x600.jpg|Defense Bottom
Image:Leokey 800x600.jpg|Tool
Image:Leostickers 800x600.jpg|Stickers
Image:Leopckg 800x600.jpg|Front of packaging
Image:Leopckg2 800x600.jpg|Back of packaging
</gallery>

==Overall==
Leone 145D is composed entirely of at least somewhat useful parts, and is a welcome addition for those who already have a decent collection of Metal Fight Beyblades.

Gravity Perseus AD145WD

2013-12-13T22:29:39Z

Th!nk: /* IMPORTANT: Mold Variations */ Included the fact that Mold 2 is Sonokong specific - they also gave galaxy the same treatment

{{Beybox
| image = GravityPerseus.jpg
| full item name = Gravity Perseus AD145WD
| item number = BB-80
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

==Face: Perseus==
The Face depicts Perseus, one of the 88 constellations in space.

==Clear Wheel: Perseus==
*'''Weight:''' 2.7 grams
Perseus is unique in the sense that there is no plastic that blocks the prongs on left and right launchers from attaching, which is necessary to allow multi-directional spin. No other Clear Wheel has this ability. Also, like the Hybrid Wheel System L Drago Series, rotating the Clear Wheel 180 degrees results in different modes. It has three projections which are layed out in a triangular shape, with each end dropping over the Metal Wheel to cover it slightly. Those protrusions are actually shaped like helmets which, metaphorically, encase the red eyes of the Medusa on Gravity. These three projections allow it to shift between "Defense Mode" and "Counter Mode". Perseus is only useable with Gravity.

The original release of Perseus is named "'''Defense Version'''", and features three protrusions which evenly fit into Gravity. The other releases of Perseus are named "'''Stamina Version'''" and "'''Attack Version'''". The Stamina Version has six protrusions, which cover all of Gravity's depressions widely. The Attack Version has a similar style to the Stamina Version, but each of its protrusions are shorter and straighter, allowing for more of Gravity to make contact.

All three Versions can be obtained in the BB-97 set.

==Metal Wheel: Gravity==
*'''Weight:''' 33.8 grams
The original Gravity Metal Wheel comes painted black. Unlike other Metal Wheels, Gravity can only be used with the Perseus Clear Wheel, and there are no walls in the inner circle of it to prevent the insertion of any prongs. This combination of Perseus and Gravity allows the user to switch between four modes:
*Right-Spin Defense
*Left-Spin Defense
*Right-Spin Counter
*Left-Spin Counter
This Metal Wheel demonstrates very good [[Smash Attack]] by using the six "indents" which the Clear Wheel fits into. When the protrusions of the Clear Wheel are inside the first three indents and only one of the red stickers is visible, it is in "Counter Mode", because this maximizes the surface area of the Metal Wheel, thus creating more Smash Attack. When Perseus fits into the other three indents and all three of the red stickers are visible, it is in "Defense Mode", which increases metal on plastic collisions, thus creating less Recoil. The protrusions are more prominent in right spin, and it is a great Smash Attacker when used in a combo such as MF Gravity Perseus CH120RF(Attack Version, Counter Mode). With the release of the heavier 4D-era Beys, Gravity was outclassed by a new dual-spinning wheel, VariAres. Since then, Gravity, along with Lightning, are heavily outclassed by the 4D Attack Metal Wheels like Flash, Blitz and VariAres. Gravity is also put out of use due to the release of heavy, low-Recoil Defense Metal Wheels such as Death and Duo. These low-Recoil Metal Wheels are extremely difficult to KO even with Blitz and VariAres, and have hence rendered Gravity essentially obsolete. Zero-G's heavier Synchrom possibilities effectively hit the last nail of Gravity Perseus' coffin.

===IMPORTANT: Mold Variations===
Gravity has been found to have three different molds. Mold One is found in TAKARA-TOMY and Hasbro Gravity Perseus/Destroyer Starters, and the others are differentiated by the sides and the definition on each. There are more bumps and curves on the side of Mold One than there are on Mold Two. Mold Two is found in most SonoKong Gravity Perseus and is smooth all around the sides, and is significantly lighter than Mold One. Its performance in all areas suffers from this weight difference.
The toughest Mold to distinguish is Mold Three. It is found in BB-109 Random Booster Volume 7, and is the same shape as Mold One. Mold Three is distinguished by its heavier weight than Mold One.

==Track: Armor Defense 145==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|2.8 grams
|Full Width:
|28 mm
|Full Height:
|14.50 mm
|Declination Angle:
|~ 32°
|}

AD145 is shaped like the head of a funnel, completely round with ridges lining the sides all the way around. In fact, its shape is intended to resemble that of an armor, hence its name. Despite what the latter part of its name might suggest though, Tracks such as 230 and GB145 outclass AD145 as a defensive Track due to its relatively light weight in comparison to GB145 and its diminutive stature when compared to 230, which makes it unable it to absorb hits as 230 does. With the introduction of BD145, this Track has definitely been surpassed in Defense. However, AD145 has actually proved to be better suited for Stamina in certain cases, due to the outward weight distribution it has compared to other top tier Stamina Tracks, thus making it top-tier in this area. It is also the Track of choice for comparative Stamina testing.

===Use in Stamina Customizations===
AD145 can be used in the combo Phantom Aquario AD145WD/SD to create a top-tier Stamina-type Beyblade.

==Bottom: Wide Defense==
{| class="wikitable"
|Weight:
|0.7 gram
|Full Width:
|15.53 mm
|Tip Width:
|14.17 mm
|Full Height:
|8.92 mm
|Tip Height:
|6.75 mm
|Tip Angle:
|40°
|}

Wide Defense, as its name implies is the widest of the "Defense" series of Bottoms (D, SD, and now WD). This brings numerous advantages, but also some disadvantages when compared to the other "Defense" Bottoms. Because of its massive width that reaches the edge of the Bottom's perimeter, it is able to wobble at a significantly larger angle for a longer period of time than D or SD, and at a much lower spin rate. This can be advantageous in many battles, particularly those between two Stamina types when they are about to topple over; however, if you happen to have a weaker shot than your opponent who is using something such as Virgo DF145SD, WDs low spin rate towards the end of the battle will make it extremely easy for the opponent to knock it completely over. This low spin rate towards the end of the battle is created because in the process of wobbling at such a large angle, more friction is made with the stadium floor, thus decreasing its Stamina. This is all avoidable however if your shot is at least as powerful as your opponent, as the extra time it is able to spin on an angle will allow you to narrowly out-spin your D or SD based opponent.

WD although part of the "Defense" series of tips does not have any defensive capability because it still uses a form of sharp tip. Thus, friction with the stadium floor is decreased, which as a result makes it easier to knock around than something like RS/RSF which has much more friction with the stadium floor. WD does of course offer superior Stamina to RS/RSF which in rare cases would be an advantage, but RS/RSF more often than not has enough Stamina to outlast standard Attack types that use rubber based tips such as RF.

===Use in Stamina Customizations===
WD can be used in the combo Phantom Cancer AD145WD for a great Stamina-type Beyblade.

==Other Versions==
*'''Perseus White Knight Stamina Ver.''' - CoroCoro Beyblade World Domination Book exclusive

==Gallery==

====Gravity Perseus S130MB White Knight Stamina Ver.====
<gallery>
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight1.jpg
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight2.jpg
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight3.jpg|Underside view
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight4.jpg|Perseus Clear Wheel Stamina Ver. (white)
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight5.jpg|Gravity Metal Wheel (silver)
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight6.jpg|Gravity Metal Wheel (silver) underside view
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight7.jpg|Shield 130 Track (clear)
Image:GravityPerseusWhiteKnight8.jpg|Metal Ball (clear)
</gallery>

==Overall==
Gravity Perseus contains parts that have both offensive and survival capabilities when used in conjunction with other parts. For example, with the purchase of this Beyblade, the user would obtain AD145 and WD, both top-tier Stamina parts. Additionally, the unique Gravity Metal Wheel and Perseus Clear Wheel match has proven in tests to be a fearsome Smash Attacker and it used to be a top-tier Attack part. It is the first dual-spin-direction Metal Fight Beyblade to be released and there are other versions of the Clear wheel which can be obtained in The BB-97 Perseus Reshuffle Set for improved but more specific use. However, Gravity Perseus offers no top-tier performance anymore with the release of heavier Wheels, regardless of its ability to spin in both directions. AD145 is great for Stamina, but W145 provides better results even. '''This Beyblade is a welcome addition to an already well-furnished competitive collection.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category: Decent alternatives]]

Zero-G Random Booster Vol.3 Bandid Genbull F230TB

2013-12-11T09:40:06Z

Th!nk: Fixing Redirect

#REDIRECT [[Zero-G Random Booster Vol.3 Bandid Genbull]]

Wolborg

2013-08-24T14:38:15Z

Th!nk: Added out of date note and fixed category, overall not updated yet. (SG (Bearing Version) gets wrecked by Circle Survivor Defense, BK's SG does much better, and also better against aggressive balance)

Spike Lizard

2013-08-24T14:35:41Z

Th!nk: Added out of date note, overall not updated yet.

Galman

2013-08-24T14:35:15Z

Th!nk: Added out of date note and fixed category, overall not updated yet. Alternatives to Galeon include the like 20 things with competitive compact/defense/stamina AR's, and do not include Galman because War Monkey sucks.

Galzzly

2013-08-24T14:32:57Z

Th!nk: Added out of date note and fixed category, overall not updated yet - this one is close to being okay but the AR setup is more effective than it makes out, and there are alternatives, etc etc etc

Driger V2

2013-08-24T14:30:41Z

Th!nk: Added out of date note and fixed category, overall not updated yet. AR needs to be update for being competitive smash and ssua ar, bb needs updated for being optimal weight defense bb

'''Note:''' Since this article was published, significant new and more accurate information has come to light, and as a result, this article must be updated. Please do not take all of the information here as the truth, as more extensive testing on the parts of this Beyblade has since provided information which conflicts with and/or expands upon the understanding of these parts this article was based upon. Updates will be posted on the main page when completed. 

{{Beybox
| image = DrigerV2.jpg
| full item name = Driger Vulcan 2
| item number = A-75
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]/[[Magnecore]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster =
}}
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== Mold Differences ==
There are two molds of both the Attack Ring and Support Parts, the later molds (used in all [[Hasbro]] releases as well as later [[Takara]] releases, including the Red Version) are reinforced, with extra plastic under the outer edge of the AR and the at beginning of the slopes of the SP, connecting them to the base. Generally, the second mold parts are preferred, as they are less prone to breakage. There is also a mold of the Blade Base with a completely sharp metal tip, though it is quite rare.

The [[Hasbro]] version also features darker decals.

== Attack Ring (AR): Upper Claw ==

* '''Weight:''' 7 grams

The Attack Ring of Driger V2 consists of two tiger heads, followed by long slopes that reach down to the level of the weight disk, consistent with the desired properties for [[Upper Attack]].

The tiger heads are quite large and sometimes obstruct the slopes, reducing their ability to get under opponents. They also produce some [[Smash Attack]] in left spin, but there are a great number of better options. The angle of the slopes change at two points, and this introduces a certain amount of Upward Smash (that is, [[Smash Attack]] that hits at an angle from below, smashing, rather than lifting, the opponent upwards).
The rather shallow lifting curves, combined with the obstructions, limit the lifting potential of this AR, and by itself is generally outclassed by other [[Upper Attack]] ARs.

However, this AR is almost always used in unison with its respective Support Parts, Upper Attack SP, which greatly improve its abilities. When combined, the small gap where the AR and SP meet, as well as the points on the AR where the angle of the slope changes, provide the impacts needed to KO opponents once they have been lifted off the stadium floor.

There is one further limitation of Upper Claw with respect to [[Upper Attack]]: it is only effective in Right Spin, unlike [[Master Dragoon|Upper Dragoon]] and [[Dranzer GT|Triangle Wing]], which have effective slopes in both spin directions.

Due to the limitations of its design as a stand-alone part, this AR should not be used without Upper Attack SP.

== Weight Disk (WD): Ten Balance ==
See [[Balance Weight Disks | Ten Balance]]

== Spin Gear (SG): Neo Right SG (Metal Weight Version) ==
See [[Spin Gear#V and V2 Series Spin Gears | Neo Right SG]]

== Support Part (SP): Upper Attack SP==
* '''Weight:''' 4 grams

As the name indicates, Upper Attack SP hang very low, and have a well shaped slope for lifting opponents. The main use of these SP is in tandem with the Upper Claw AR, where the two line up perfectly, doubling the length of the upper attack slope, and allowing it to begin at a lower height than any Attack Ring. This allows Upper Attack SP to easily get under opposing Beyblades and lift them.

While usually used with Upper Claw, the Upper Attack SP can even be functional by themselves, by using a small Attack Ring such as [[Polta|Polta's]] Try Cutter and a compact Weight Disk such as [[Heavy Weight Disks|10 Heavy]].

The low height of these SP comes at a cost, however. They are well known for scraping along the stadium floor on shorter bases or when launched at a sharp angle, which often must be done to get aggressive movement out of Customize Change Base. As such, it is best to use them with taller bases, although they will still cause scraping issues as the beyblade they are used on loses balance.

These SP can be inverted like many others, but doing so requires a [[Heavy Weight Disks |6 Heavy Weight Disk]], and is not particularly useful.

Upper Attack SP are also considered by some to be more useful for [[Smash Attack]] than the more popular [[Draciel V2|Fin Tectors]]. While conventionally used with Upper Claw for [[Upper Attack]], they can be used in [[Smash Attack]] customizations to good effect, though one must be very wary of possible scraping issues, as well as obstruction of contact points that may occur due to their large size and round sides.

===Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization===
Upper Claw and Upper Attack SP work together to provide excellent [[Upper Attack]], and the low starting point of the slopes of Upper Attack SP means that they are able to lift even the lowest of opponents, even on relatively tall bases such as [[Dragoon V2|Customize Grip Base]]. This allows the use of an extremely fast Blade Base and an HMC in the same combination, something which other [[Upper Attack]] ARs are unable to do without sacrificing some of their ability to get under opponents.

* '''AR:''' Upper Claw ([[Driger V2]])
* '''WD:''' [[Heavy Weight Disks | Ten Heavy]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin Gear#V and V2 Series Spin Gears | Neo Right SG]] (Heavy Metal Core)
* '''SP:''' Upper Attack ([[Driger V2]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])

Ten Heavy and the HMC both maximise the ability to maintain a high RPM, and Customize Grip Base offers good grip and excellent speed, even with a centralised weight distribution, increasing the ability of the AR and SP to knock opponents out after lifting them. This results in a very powerful [[Upper Attack]] combination that can be used with great success against a wide variety of opponents.

== Blade Base (BB): Customize Change Base ==

* '''Weight:''' 7 grams

Customize Change Base is the updated version of Metal Change Base ([[Driger S]]). It still has a similar Metal Change tip that allows it switch modes depending on the angle the tip is shot at, however, Customize Change Base's tip is slightly sharper, resulting in less aggressive movement.

Customize Change Base also weighs 2 grams more, and is compatible with Support Parts, most notably the suitably compact [[Voltaic Ape|Defense Ring]]. However, it is also taller, and this increased height means its predecessor is generally preferred for use in [[Compact]] customization. However, Customize Change Base is still a good choice, especially if one is put off by the more aggressive movement of Metal Change Base, but still wants the [[Survival]] provided by a metal tip.

There is also a rare mold with a completely sharp tip. The increased ability to maintain RPM gives it better [[Defense|Defensive]] ability. This mold finds good use in defensive [[Compact|Compacts]], though one must be wary as using it results in a combination with no [[Attack]] ability, limiting the versatility that makes [[Compact]] customs so powerful.

===Use in [[Compact]] Customization===
While generally outshone by Metal Change Base, Customize Change Base does still find use in [[Compact|Compacts]], though the only suitable support part is [[Voltaic Ape|Voltaic Ape’s ]]Defense Ring. The less aggressive performance may appeal to some who are put off by the aggressive behaviour of Metal Change Base, but still wish to benefit from the added survival ability of a metal tip.
The following is an example of a compact which focuses on the unique abilities of Customize Change Base:

* '''AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Heavy Weight Disks | Ten Heavy]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin Gear#V and V2 Series Spin Gears | Neo Right SG (HMC)]]
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Change Base

Any mold of the base will work well with this customization, though Metal Change Base is generally a better choice than more aggressive variants. War Lion is chosen over other AR options to further focus the Defensive abilities of the customization.

==Uncustomized Performance==
One thing that Driger V2 is notorious for is its ability to perform extremely well uncustomized. While it is greatly enhanced by the addition of 10 Heavy and a Heavy Metal Core, it is one of the most balanced and powerful uncustomized Beyblades ever released, owing to the great synergy of Upper Claw and Upper Attack SP, a well balanced base, and the decent defensive ability that comes from its relatively heavy weight. Traditionally, the Beyblading community was split between [[Dranzer V2]] or [[Driger V2]] being the best uncustomized Beyblade from the hugely popular V2 series. While there has never been one true answer, an uncustomized Driger V2 is still a viable competitive choice to this day.

== Other Versions ==
* [[Driger V2]] - Fukubako Box 2003 Version (Red)

==Gallery==
====Driger V2 - Original Version (Second Mold)====
<gallery>
Image:DriV2 1.jpg|Top view
Image:DriV2 2.jpg|3/4 view
Image:DriV2 3.jpg|Side view - 1
Image:DriV2 4.jpg|Side view - 2
Image:DriV2 5.jpg|Bottom view
Image:DriV2 6.jpg|Upper Claw Attack Ring
Image:DriV2 7.jpg|Upper Attack Support Parts
Image:Drigerv2 sticker sheet.png|Sticker sheet
</gallery>

====Driger V2 - Fukubako Box 2003 Version (Red)====
<gallery>
Image:Drigerv2Red10.jpg‎|Top View
Image:Drigerv2Red1.jpg‎|3/4 View
Image:Drigerv2Red2.jpg|Bottom View
Image:Drigerv2Red-4.jpg‎|Side View - 1
Image:Drigerv2Red-3.jpg‎|Side View - 2
Image:Drigerv2-Red 5.jpg‎|Upper Claw Attack Ring
Image:10 Wide.jpg|10 Wide Weight Disk
Image:Drigerv2Red6.jpg‎|Neo Spin Gear - Metal Weight
Image:Drigerv2Red8.jpg‎|Upper Attack Support Parts Top View
Image:Drigerv2-Red_7.jpg‎|Upper Attack Support Parts Top View
Image:Drigerv2Red9.jpg‎|Customize Change Base
</gallery>

== Overall ==
Driger V2 is famed for its ability to defeat a wide range of opponents with little to no customization. While its parts aren’t extremely powerful individually, they work excellently together, and can be used in a variety of customisations. '''Driger V2 is a good choice for a first beyblade, and a very useful beyblade to own, albeit not a must-have.'''

[[Category:Plastic Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
[[Category:Must-buy Beyblades]]

Dranzer V2

2013-08-24T14:28:05Z

Th!nk: Added out of date note and fixed category, overall not updated yet.

Frostic Dranzer

2013-08-24T14:24:57Z

Th!nk: Overall, usefulness and out of date tag update. Wheeee! (I wish I could go back in time and find out what made everyone so convinced mold 2 was better than mold 1...)

Gekiryu-oh

2013-08-24T14:22:26Z

Th!nk: Overall, usefulness and out of date tag update. Wheeee! (oh wow that overall sure was something).

Voltaic Ape

2013-08-24T14:19:37Z

Th!nk: Overall, usefulness and out of date tag update. Wheeee! (Article needs to be updated for MOUNTAIN HAMMER = STRONK)

'''Note:''' Since this article was published, significant new and more accurate information has come to light, and as a result, this article must be updated. Please do not take all of the information here as the truth, as more extensive testing on the parts of this Beyblade has since provided information which conflicts with and/or expands upon the understanding of these parts this article was based upon. However, the Overall section has been updated based on this new information, and as such is a reliable source of information. Updates will be posted on the main page when completed. 

{{Beybox
| image = Voltaic_ape.jpg
| full item name = Voltaic Ape
| item number = A-77
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]/[[Magnecore]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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==Name Variation==

[[Voltaic Ape]] was released by [[Hasbro]] as Vortex Ape.

== Attack Ring (AR): Mountain Hammer ==

* '''Weight:''' 7 grams

The Attack Ring of [[Voltaic Ape]], Mountain Hammer, is deceptively aggressive: while mostly round, the two Ape heads that are the focal point of its design produce a fair amount of [[Smash Attack|Smash]], however, in less aggressive setups, they produce a high level of [[Recoil]], making this part highly unsuitable for [[Defense|Defensive]] customization, including most [[Compact|Compacts]]. Mountain Hammer does have some [[Smash Attack]] use, though the compact shape can be quite limiting. These combinations focus on using high weight to enhance momentum, and while this is usually not as effective as conventional [[Smash Attack]] setups, it can still be used effectively in a competitive situation.

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

* '''AR:''' Mountain Hammer ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo-Right]]/[[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo-Left]] (HMC)
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])

This combination focuses on the bludgeoning effect from its weight and small size, as well as limiting the recoil of Mountain Hammer. It is surprisingly effective, given it breaks almost every rule of [[Smash Attack]] customization. It does have one significant limitation, however: it is noticeably less effective against opposite-spin opponents, and as such, is best only used against Beyblades which use the same spin direction.

[[Uriel 2]]’s SG Grip Change Base can be used for additional speed and power, however, it is a very fragile and expensive part, so this is generally not recommended. That said, it is arguably the safest combination to use that base in, as the areas which make contact with the base are relatively low-profile, meaning there is less stress on the weak gold plastic which the base is composed of.

== Weight Disk (WD): Magne Weight Disk ==

See [[Magne Weight Disk]]

== Spin Gear (SG): Neo Right SG (North Core Version) ==

See [[Spin Gear#V and V2 Series Spin Gears | Neo Right SG]]

== Support Part (SP): Defense Ring ==

Without a doubt, Defense Ring is the prized part of [[Voltaic Ape]]. It is hugely popular for [[Zombie]] customizations, and with good reason: it has notches that can steal spin from contact below the weight disk, it doesn’t interfere with the round perimeters of [[Wide Survivor]] and [[Wide Defense]], the location and shape protects against [[Upper Attack]], and it has excellent life after death, possibly the best of any Support Part.

The relatively compact shape also means it finds secondary use in [[Compact|Compacts]] using [[Driger V2]] ’s Customize Change Base.

===Use in [[Defense|Defensive]] [[Zombie]] Customization===
This combination is the standard Grip-Based [[Defense|Defender]], a [[Zombie]] customization using the grip from [[Wolborg 2]]’s SG (Bearing Ver. 2) to withstand hard hits, while being able to steal spin, which counteracts the poor [[Survival]] of the tip. Defense Ring enhances this combination, giving additional protection against [[Upper Attack]], and offering excellent [[Life After Death]]. In addition, this combination can be launched aggressively to score KO’s against opponents with very weak [[Defense]] who might otherwise outspin it. As such, it is easily one of the most powerful [[Defense]] customizations in the entire plastic generation.

* '''AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#A_to_F_Series_Spin_Gears|Left SG]] (Bearing Version 2) ([[Wolborg 2]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Grip Base ([[Dragoon V2]])

===Use In [[Zombie]] Customization===
Defense Ring’s excellent life after death and Spin Stealing abilities make it one of the best choices for [[Zombie]] Customizations. The use of Burning Kerberous’ SG gives excellent stamina and stability, alongside decent ability to take hits when coupled with the round perimeter of the Beyblade. This combination is almost impossible to outspin without a specialized Zombie-Killing customization, though it does suffer from a weakness to [[Attack]] types.

* '''AR:''' Twin Horn ([[Gabriel]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo-Left SG]] (Double Bearing Core) ([[Burning Kerberous]])
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Bearing Base (Burning Kerberous)

===Use In [[Compact]] Customization===
Though Metal Change Base ([[Driger S]]) is generally preferred due to smaller size and lower height, the extra weight of Customize Change Base and Defense Ring, and generally less-aggressive tip, means they can still find their place amongst the best compact combinations. Defense Ring also helps compensate for the extra height, by giving some measure of protection against [[Upper Attack]].

* '''AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''WD:''' 10 Heavy
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears|Neo-Right SG]] (HMC)
* '''SP:''' Defense Ring ([[Voltaic Ape]])
* '''BB:''' Customize Change Base ([[Driger V2]])

== Blade Base (BB): Customize Metal Sharp ==

Customise Metal Sharp is a relatively tall base, consisting of a central pole and a relatively flat platform. The tip is a somewhat wide conical metal spike; however, as it loses balance, the plastic surrounds provide extra stability and aid in life after death, producing excellent stamina, and surprisingly impressive stability.

However, the height and shape, alongside extremely low grip tip make it an easy target for lower attackers, especially [[Upper Attack]] customizations, which can throw it around with little trouble. In addition to this, almost all stamina bases, including Customize Metal Sharp, are heavily outclassed by zombie parts, and as such this base is rarely considered for serious competitive use.

== Other Versions ==

* '''Voltaic Ape''' - Limited Green Ver. (Aeon Shop Limited)
* '''Voltaic Ape''' - Shadow Black Ver. (Random Booster 11)

==Gallery==
====Voltaic Ape - Normal Version ====
<gallery>
Image:Voltaic Ape Top View.JPG‎ |Front View
Image:Voltaic Ape Side View.JPG‎|3/4 View
Image:Voltaic Ape Bottom View.JPG‎ |Bottom View
Image:Voltaic Ape Base View.JPG‎|Base - Top View
Image:Voltaic Ape AR View.JPG‎|Mountain Hammer
Image:Voltaic Ape Attack Ring.JPG‎|Mountain Hammer Side View
Image:Voltaic Ape Magnetic WD.JPG‎|Magne Weight Disk
Image:Voltaic Ape Support Part.JPG‎|Defense Ring
Image:Voltaic Ape Parts.JPG‎|Parts

</gallery>

== Overall ==
With an excellent Attack Ring and what is arguably the best [[Survival]]/[[Defense]] Support Part, as well as a useable-if-outclassed Blade Base and useful-if-generic Spin Gear, '''Voltaic Ape''' is one of the most useful releases of the highly acclaimed V2 Series. '''Every Blader should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

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Trygle

2013-08-24T14:18:03Z

Th!nk: Improving the overall.

{{Beybox
| image = Trygle.jpg
| full item name = Trygle
| item number = A-17
| beyblade system = [[5-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster =
}}

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== Attack Ring (AR): Triple Wing ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

The construction of Triple Wing mainly consists of three large spikes, with some inset notches strewn throughout. While the spikes are angled slightly upwards, the [[Upper Attack]] present is negligible. However, these spikes and notches make for excellent [[Smash Attack]].

Triple Wing found its home among Smash Attack enthusiasts simply because it is so good and consistent at what it does. [[Recoil]] is a big problem with Smash Attack, but Triple Wing seems to rarely suffer from this. Enough surface area of Triple Wing is laden with attacking projections that it can consistently deliver critical hits and KOs to opposing Beyblades.

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

[[Image:Trygle6.jpg|thumb]]

* '''AR:''' Triple Wing (Trygle)
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''SG:''' [[Spin_Gear#V_and_V2_Series_Spin_Gears | Neo Right]] Heavy Metal Core ([[Metal Driger]])
* '''BB:''' SG Metal Flat Base ([[Gaia Dragoon V]])

Using a metal tip and the HMC, this combo has a strong movement speed, but also has enough [[Survival]] to deliver decent hits even as it's slowing down. The heavy weight allows it to move to the center quickly, rather than wasting energy circling the outside of the stadium. Wide Defense is a perfect match for Triple Wing; the notches work to increase Smash Attack, and the weight being focused along the outside increases momentum.

* '''AR:''' Triple Wing (Trygle)
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Defense]]
* '''BB:''' Grip Base ([[Dragoon Grip Attacker]])

This combo is a bit riskier. Grip Base is incredibly quick and light, making it hard to aim and control properly. However, an early hit is almost impossible to survive. If your shooting ability is strong, you can make very good use of this combo.

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

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

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

* '''Weight:''' 6 grams

SG Spring Version is essentially an incredibly long, extendable and retractable tip attached to a spring. It only functions in conjunction with Jumping Base (Trygle), which contains a switch that sets it off and makes it jump. Otherwise, all you're left with is an incredibly tall, susceptible SG.

== Blade Base (BB): Jumping Base (Trygle) ==

* '''Weight:''' 7 grams

Jumping Base (Trygle) is affixed with two wings that, when hit, activate a switch that causes the spring-force tip SG Spring Version to be expelled from the base, causing it to jump. Unfortunately, the jumping gimmick is just that: a gimmick. It has no practical use whatsoever. The wings are incredibly susceptible to recoil and breakage, and the extreme height makes it incredibly easy to knock off balance. The best you can hope for is a very lucky KO.

==Other Versions==

*[[BBA Championship]] Series (Blue)

==Gallery==

<gallery>
Image:Trygle1.jpg|Separated Trygle
Image:Trygle2.jpg|Triple Wing
Image:Trygle3.jpg|SG Retracted
Image:Trygle4.jpg|SG Extended
Image:Trygle5.jpg|Trygle
Image:Trygle stcker.jpg|Sticker sheet
Image:Trygle6.jpg|Triple Wing and Wide Defense
Image:Trygle7.jpg|Triple Wing and Wide Defense
</gallery>

== Overall ==

While the Jumping Base leaves much to be desired, Triple Wing does not. It is generally regarded as one of the best regular Smash Attack ARs, alongside [[Dragoon G|Eight Spiker]], [[Griffolyon|Cross Griffon]] and [[Driger G|Triple Tiger]]. While the range of competition means that Bladers should consider alternatives, particularly the cheap and widely available Triple Tiger, nothing can change the fact that Triple Wing is a highly effective part and a welcome addition to any Blader's collection. '''This Beyblade is not a must-have, but it is nevertheless a welcome addition to any collection.'''

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Seaborg 2

2013-08-24T14:12:13Z

Th!nk: Overall, usefulness and out of date tag update. Wheeee!

Roller Defenser

2013-08-24T14:11:08Z

Th!nk: Overall, usefulness and out of date tag update. Wheeee! (Roller Defenser? More like HIGH ROLLER Defenser AMIRITE GUYS!?! ... Guys?)