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| image = MBD.jpg
| full item name = Draciel Metal Ball Defenser
| item number = 32
| beyblade system = [[4-Layer]]
| beyblade type = [[Defense]]
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== Attack Ring (AR): Max Shield ==

* '''Weight:''' 5 grams

The AR of [[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]] has four almost straight edged panels around it. Because of this, it it not ideal for [[defense]] due to the amount of friction given off from the straight edged panels when spinning.

== Weight Disk (WD): Heavy ==

See [[Heavy (WD)]].

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

* '''Weight of BB Only:''' 9 grams
* '''Weight of BB with 1 set of [[metal balls]] (Original Weight):''' 11 grams
* '''Weight of BB with 2 sets of [[metal balls]]:''' 13 grams

Metal Ball Base is the most valuable part in this Beyblade. It has the screw-in base from the 4-layer system which gives the impression of it being out of date, but it is still a good [[defense]] type base in due to the additional weight that can be added to it. MBD comes with one set of metal balls that go inside of the BB. 

When spinning rapidly, the metal balls in MBD's base roll up the ramps inside to a position closer to the outside of the blade. This gives a higher center of gravity and increased stability, due to a more uniform distribution of overall weight. As the blade slows down, the force of gravity overcomes the centrifugal force and the metal balls roll back down the ramps towards the center of the blade. This hampers balance and stability, but increases spin time. The concept is to essentially remain motionless (in the lateral plane) for the first half of the battle, and then outlast the opponent's blade near the end. However, the design is somewhat flawed, in that the ramps aren't very steep at all, so nearly any rotational motion causes the metal balls to slide up the ramps.

=== Adding Metal Balls ===

As stated before, [[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]] comes with one set of [[metal balls]] which is commonly known as the Draciel gimmick. It is possible to add one additional set of [[metal balls]] increasing the BB weight by almost 20% more. By loosening the screw in the BB, it'll slightly loosen the opening to where the [[metal balls]] go in. When it is loose enough for the [[metal balls]] to go in, inset them in and then re-tighten the screw back. 

In addition to increasing the weight of the BB, it also changes how the metal balls function. Instead of constantly changing between a higher spin rate to a central weight focus with only one set of metal balls, it combines the two features together providing a more solid [[Defense]] type base which prevents KOs.

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

Being a Draciel Beyblade capable of holding up to two more [[metal balls]], it has the weight the advantage in a defense type combination. He is an example of a defense type combination:

* '''AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''Secondary AR:''' War Lion ([[Galeon]])
* '''WD:''' [[Wide Survivor]]
* '''BB:''' Metal Ball Base (w/ 4 metal balls) ([[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]])

The thing that makes this combination durable is how all of the parts work together in [[synergy]]. War Lion (both AR and Secondary AR) nearly aligns perfectly with the Wide Survivor WD to form a circle. Aside from that, the Secondary AR spins freely reducing the amount of force given on contact when hit. The problem with this combination is that the AR, Secondary AR, and WD together generally doesn't have good balance on its own, but the Metal Ball Base makes up for it by balancing it out by its weight and the amount of spin rate it has on its own.

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

Compared to the updated SG Metal Ball Base ([[Draciel S]]), Metal Ball Base has one advantage over it: size. Because it is smaller in shape with an above average amount of weight, it is one of the ideal bases used for [[compact]] combinations. Here is an example:

* '''AR:''' Tiger Defenser ([[Driger S]])
* '''WD:''' [[Ten Heavy]]
* '''BB:''' Metal Ball Base (w/ 4 [[metal balls]]) ([[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]])

== Overall ==

[[Draciel Metal Ball Defenser]] was a long overlooked Beyblade until the [[compact]] combo was realized in the international community. After this discovery, the Metal Ball Base became a popular choice not only for [[compact]] combos, but [[defense]] combos as well. For [[defense]], there may be better BBs (such as [[Draciel S]]'s SG Metal Ball Base), but the original Metal Ball Base still finds use due to its smaller size.

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