Metal Face - Revision history

Th!nk: fixes/minor reversions etc

2013-12-14T01:19:05Z

fixes/minor reversions etc

Kai-V at 03:55, 23 October 2013

2013-10-23T03:55:42Z

AZL: /* Metal Stone Face Custom (MSF2) */

2013-10-13T14:16:29Z

‎Metal Stone Face Custom (MSF2)

AZL: /* Use in Defense Customizations */

2013-10-13T14:15:27Z

‎Use in Defense Customizations

AZL: /* Use in Defense Customizations */

2013-10-13T14:15:07Z

‎Use in Defense Customizations

Kai-V: /* Overall */

2013-09-03T14:30:48Z

‎Overall

Kai-V at 14:28, 3 September 2013

2013-09-03T14:28:22Z

KingStarscream: /* Metal Stone Face Custom (MSF Custom) */

2013-09-01T16:10:48Z

‎Metal Stone Face Custom (MSF Custom)

KingStarscream: Added some notes from my experience, as well as Metal Stone Face info that was sorely lacking.

2013-08-16T15:56:24Z

Added some notes from my experience, as well as Metal Stone Face info that was sorely lacking.

KingStarscream: /* Metal Face Custom Ver. (MF2) */ Added final weights of each just to make it easier for builders. Also, I know it's Takara's fault, but they're not exactly in the correct order of weight, so removed that note.

2013-08-16T14:36:29Z

‎Metal Face Custom Ver. (MF2): Added final weights of each just to make it easier for builders. Also, I know it's Takara's fault, but they're not exactly in the correct order of weight, so removed that note.

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 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 prefered when their weight is distributed even farther from the center. Consequently, only Metal Stone Face Custom's Heavy or Light mode sees real use in competition.
+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 GB145/BD145CS/RSF'' 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.
+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===

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 ==Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G==
 ===Metal Stone Face===
 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.

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 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 prefered when their weight is distributed even farther from the center. Consequently, only Metal Stone Face Custom's Heavy mode sees real use in competition.
+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 prefered when their weight is distributed even farther from the center. Consequently, only Metal Stone Face Custom's Heavy or Light mode sees real use in competition.
 ===Use in Defense Customizations===

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 ===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 Duo Bull/Aquario/Kerbecs GB145/BD145CS/RSF'' 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.
+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 GB145/BD145CS/RSF'' 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===

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 ===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 Basalt Bull/Aquario/Kerbecs GB145/230/BD145CS'' 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.
+By adding a Metal Face to a [[Defense]] customization, its weight is significantly increased, hence making it more difficult to knock around: ''MF Duo Bull/Aquario/Kerbecs GB145/BD145CS/RSF'' 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===

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	==Overall==		==Overall==
−	''Metal Faces'' are primarily an extremely useful part in [[Defense]]~~-based~~ customizations, as well as some [[Attack]] combinations. Lighter combinations ~~for~~ the ~~custom version~~ are helpful even in Stamina ~~builds~~. ~~They~~ can be used to add weight in any other customization. ~~An essential part~~, ~~and hence~~ '''every player should own multiples of this part'''.	+	''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'''.

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-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 are sold two per pack, with a longer type Tool. These are similar to the [[Metal Driger#Spin Gear (SG): Heavy Metal Core | HMC]] of the Plastic Generation.
+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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-==Design==
+==Metal Fight Beyblade==
-===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.
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 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)====
+===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.
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 *'''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 sometimes preferred over the regular Metal Face due to being 0.3g heavier.
+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.
-===Beyblade Zero-G===
+==Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G==
-====Metal Stone Face====
+===Metal Stone Face===
-The Metal Stone Face is the Zero-G/Shogun Steel successor to the original Metal Face.  As before, 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 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 (MSF Custom)====
+====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.
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 *'''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 slightly heavier:
+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 (Zero Core):''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.6g)
+*'''Light:''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.6g)
-*'''Middle (Middle Core):''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.4g)
+*'''Middle:''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.4g)
 *'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate (1.4g)
-Due to Zero-G Beys being in-general heavier than MFB Beyblades, a Metal Stone Face is not always a necessity, especially in mixed matches (Zero-G vs. MFB).  In particular, a good Synchrome Defense build may actually lose some usability from MSF-H due to the loss of stamina.  Whether or not to use a heavier face may depend on whether your opponent also uses a Synchrome.
+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.
 ===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 Basalt Bull/Aquario/Kerbecs GB145/230/BD145CS'' is a competitive Defense customization which utilizes the Metal Face in such a way.  In Synchrome builds, it is important to consider your opponent's build before adding a Metal Stone Face.  If your opponent uses a Crystal wheel, the extra weight of the Metal Stone Face can help slow them down and deflect attacks.  However, facing another Synchrome build will result in a much faster depletion of stamina, and a light-weight Face should be used instead.
+By adding a Metal Face to a [[Defense]] customization, its weight is significantly increased, hence making it more difficult to knock around: ''MF Basalt Bull/Aquario/Kerbecs GB145/230/BD145CS'' 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.
-==Other Uses==
+===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.
+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.

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 *'''Metal Core:''' 2.9 grams
-*'''Metal Plate:''' 2.8 grams
+*'''Metal Plate:''' 2.6 grams
-*'''Clear Core:''' 0.7 grams
+*'''Clear Core:''' 0.9 grams
-*'''Clear Plate:''' 0.6 grams
+*'''Clear Plate:''' 0.5 grams
-Due to the slightly longer length of the Stone Face compared to the original Face Bolt, the MSF Custom weighs slightly more than the MF2.  As such, the weight combinations are also slightly heavier:
+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 slightly heavier:
-*'''Heavy:''' Metal Core + Metal Plate (5.8g)
+*'''Heavy:''' Metal Core + Metal Plate (5.6g)
-*'''Middle (Middle Core):''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.5g)
+*'''Light (Zero Core):''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.6g)
-*'''Light (Zero Core):''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.5g)
+*'''Middle (Middle Core):''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.4g)
-*'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate (1.3g)
+*'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate (1.4g)
 Due to Zero-G Beys being in-general heavier than MFB Beyblades, a Metal Stone Face is not always a necessity, especially in mixed matches (Zero-G vs. MFB).  In particular, a good Synchrome Defense build may actually lose some usability from MSF-H due to the loss of stamina.  Whether or not to use a heavier face may depend on whether your opponent also uses a Synchrome.

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 *'''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:
+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:
-*'''Heavy:''' Metal Core + Metal Plate
+*'''Heavy:''' Metal Core + Metal Plate (5.3g)
-*'''Light:''' Clear Core + Metal Plate
+*'''Light:''' Clear Core + Metal Plate (3.4g)
-*'''Middle:''' Metal Core + Clear Plate
+*'''Middle:''' Metal Core + Clear Plate (3.3g)
-*'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate
+*'''Feather:''' Clear Core + Clear Plate (1.2g)
 ===Use in Defense Cusomizations===