Libra DF145BS
| Libra DF145BS | |
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| Number: | BB-18 |
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| System: | Metal Fight Beyblade |
| Type: | Stamina |
Contents
Face: Libra
The Face depicts Libra, the seventh astrological sign of the Zodiac.
Wheel: Libra
- Weight: 40.5 grams
Libra's design is very circular, with numerous extremely small notches surrounding its perimeter. This, combined with it's abnormally heavy weight in proportion to other Wheels, (of which, the heaviest is 5 grams lighter than Libra) make Libra the best Defense-oriented Wheel available, and by a wide margin.
IMPORTANT: Mold Variations
Libra has two different molds. The first mold was released in BB-18 Booster Libra DF145BS and BB-22 Bey Reshuffle Set Stamina & Defense Type, and the second in BB-25 Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces. The second mold addressed breaking problems that the original mold faced by reinforcing the underside of four sections of the Wheel (pictured to the left). The performance of each mold varies from Wheel to Wheel; some are much heavier than others, which would make them better suited for Defense customizations, while lighter ones would be more effective in Stamina customs. If you have both molds, be sure to test them individually and determine which one is best for certain situations.
Use in Defense Customization
The reason why Libra is an absolute must own is because of it's unrivalled Defensive power. MF Libra C145WB is the current staple Defense customization. The heavy weight of the Metal Face, Libra, and C145 make it an almost immovable tank, and C145 provides exceptional Defense against low Attackers such as Quetzalcoatl 90RF with it's three movable wings. And to top it off, WB is able to withstand powerful Attacks due to it's wide surface area.
Use in Stamina Customization
Libra also has use in top tier Stamina customizations due to its circular form; Libra DF145D is a great choice. However, Virgo is a better choice being the lightest of the two Wheels.
Use in Balance Customization
Surprisingly, Libra has found use in a very specific Balance customization; in fact, it is really the only competitively viable Balance customization at this point in time. The custom is Libra CH120RF. Here is how it performs against the current staple customs:
- Versus Virgo DF145D -- use 120 height
Even though Libra is the heaviest Wheel ever created, because it's weight is focused around the outside, it is still quite agile with RF. On it's own, Libra is not a very effective Smash Attack Wheel, but it's 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 must be able to perform Sliding Shoot because the window for landing a successful attack is much smaller than with other Storm or Quetzalcoatl-based Attackers. A skilled Blader can use this customization as an answer to almost anything that is thrown at them.
Track: Down Force 145
- Weight: 3 grams
DF145 has four upward facing wings protruding from the top of the Track, which aside from giving it extra weight are meant to push air downwards. While the effects of the wings themselves may be negligible, they likely do help stabilize the Beyblade they are being used on to some capacity. This capability makes it quite useful for Stamina customs, where staying balanced and retaining spin is of utmost importance. The wings can also help protect from low, 90 or 100 based Attackers, but to a much lesser extent than something like C145.
Use in Stamina Customization
DF145 can be put to good use in the custom, Virgo DF145SD.
Bottom: Ball Sharp
- Weight: 1 gram
BSs performance is quite similar to that of S. BS offers very little movement and as such gives no Attack potential. The pointed tip allows for very little friction between the Bottom and the stadium surface, which helps prevent the loss of spin velocity. BS has decent Stamina, but because the tip is so fine, it experiences the same balance issues that S does. Both D and SD are much better choices.
Use in Stamina Customization
If you don't have access to D or SD, BS can be used to some degree of effectiveness in Stamina customs such as Virgo DF145BS.
Other Versions
- Libra D125HF - Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces (Black)
- Libra 100F - Random Booster Vol.2 Legend Pisces (Red)
- Libra 145S - BB-22 BeyReshuffle Set Stamina & Defense Type (Purple)
Gallery
Libra DF145BS
Libra DF145BS side view
Libra Wheel
Libra Wheel bottom view
Down Force 145
Down Force 145
Ball Sharp
Overall
Libra is one of the most versatile parts currently available. It's usefulness is seemingly endless, being used in three different types of the current top tier customizations. As if Libra itself was not enough, it even comes with DF145, the most useful Stamina Track. BS may not be any good, but Libra and DF145 more than make up for it. Every Blader should own multiples of this Beyblade.
