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| item number = BB-47
 
| item number = BB-47
 
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
 
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Survival | Stamina]]
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| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
 
| starter or booster = Starter
 
| starter or booster = Starter
 
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==Name Change==
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Earth Aquila was re-named Earth '''Eagle''' by [[Hasbro]].
  
 
==Face: Aquila==
 
==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.
 
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==
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==Clear Wheel: Aquila [[Image:BeywikiBannerBad.jpg]]==
 
*'''Weight:''' 2.9 grams
 
*'''Weight:''' 2.9 grams
Aquila was first released in a transparent 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.
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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==
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==Metal Wheel: Earth [[Image:BeywikiBannerBad.jpg]]==
*'''Weight:''' 30.8 grams
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{| class="wikitable"
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 the same of any Wheel that has no spaces, such as Libra; zero recoil. Though it is on the lighter side of Metal Wheels, its almost unperturbed circular design, and zero recoil make it one of the best, if not the best, [[Defense]]-oriented Wheel currently available for competitive play.
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|<font size="1"><b>Weight:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">30.8 grams</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Full Width:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">45 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Minimum Width:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">43 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Full Height:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">9.5 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Minimum Height:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">4 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Maximum Wing Distance:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">2.5 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Minimum Wing Distance:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">2 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Side Declination:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">~ 12°</font>
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|}
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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===
 
===IMPORTANT: Mold Variations===
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===Use in Defense Customization===
 
===Use in Defense Customization===
Earth is best utilized in the staple [[Defense]] customization, ''MF Earth Aquario C145WB''. The heavy weight of the Metal Face, and C145 make it difficult to knock around, and C145 provides exceptional Defense against low Attackers such as [[Quetzalcoatl 90WF | Quetzalcoatl]] 90RF with its three movable wings. And to top it off, WB is able to withstand powerful Attacks due to its wide surface area.
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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===
 
===Use in Stamina Customization===
Earth also has exceptional [[Survival | Stamina]] capabilities because of its attributes. Earth can be utilized in the top-tier Stamina custom, ''Earth Bull DF145SD''. Bull is chosen due to it being one of the heaviest Clear Wheels with with a great distribution of weight.
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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==
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==Track: 145 [[Image:BeywikiBannerBad.jpg]]==
*'''Weight:''' 1.5 grams
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{| class="wikitable"
145 is the highest Track available, along with the various other 145-variants (C145, DF145, etc.). 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, but that being said, DF145 has this same effect but also the added bonus of its “Down Force” which while negligible, stabilizes the Beyblade it is being used on slightly. 145, being as tall as makes it easily susceptible to low Attackers; however, this should not be seen as a drawback because normally Stamina types are not used against Attack types.
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|<font size="1"><b>Weight:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">1.47 grams</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Full Width:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">20 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Minimum Width:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">18 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Height:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">14.50 mm</font>
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|}
  
===Use in Stamina Customization===
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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.
If DF145 is unavailable, 145 can be put to good use in the custom, ''Earth Bull 145SD''.
 
  
==Bottom: Wide Defense==
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==Bottom: Wide Defense [[Image:BeywikiBannerGreat.jpg]]==
 
[[Image:09EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD]]
 
[[Image:09EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD]]
*'''Weight:''' 0.7 grams
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{| class="wikitable"
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 [[Survival | 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 DF145BS | 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 outspin your D or SD based opponent.
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|<font size="1"><b>Weight:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">0.7 gram</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Full Width:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">15.53 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Tip Width:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">14.17 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Full Height:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">8.92 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Tip Height:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">6.75 mm</font>
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|<font size="1"><b>Tip Angle:</b></font>
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|<font size="1">40°</font>
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WD has significant defensive capabilities as well, but because it still uses a form of sharp tip, its friction with the stadium floor is decreased, which as a result makes it easier to knock around than something like WB which has much more friction with the stadium floor. WD does of course offer superior Stamina to WB which in rare cases would be an advantage, but WB more often than not has enough Stamina to outlast [[Attack]] types.
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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.
  
===Use in Stamina Customization===
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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.
WD is arguably the best of the “Defense” series of Bottoms, and its effectiveness can be utilized in the custom ''Earth Bull DF145WD''.
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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 Defense Customization===
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===Use in Stamina customization===
If you want to add some more Stamina to your [[Defense]] customization, while still retaining much defensive capability, swap out WB or B for WD. ''MF Virgo ED145WD'' is a good example of this.
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WD is arguably the best of the “Defense” series of Bottoms, and its effectiveness can be utilized in the custom Phantom Bull AD145WD.
[[Image:MFEarthAquila105HFS.jpg|thumb|150px|WBBA Exclusive MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S]]
 
  
 
==Other Versions==
 
==Other Versions==
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[[Image:MFEarthAquila105HFS.jpg|thumb|150px|WBBA Exclusive MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S]]
 
*'''Storm Aquila 145HF''' - [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo]] (Green)
 
*'''Storm Aquila 145HF''' - [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo]] (Green)
*'''Flame Aquila 100ES''' - Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo (Red)
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*'''Flame Aquila 100ES''' - [[Random Booster Vol.4 Mirage Virgo]] (Red)
*'''MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S''' - [[Metal Fight Beyblade#WBBA | WBBA Exclusive]] (Clear)
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*'''MF Earth Aquila 105HF/S''' - [[Metal Fight Beyblade#WBBA | WBBA Exclusive]], later released with Mani DVD Set (Clear Aquila, Purple Earth)
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*'''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)
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*'''Earth Eagle 145WD''' - [[Metal Wing Smash Set|Faceoff: Metal Wing Smash]]
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*'''Earth Eagle 145WD''' - Hasbro Ultimate Gift Set (Gunmetal Grey Earth, Pearlescent Indigo Aquila)
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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====Earth Aquila 145WD====
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:00EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Aquila 145WD
 
Image:00EarthAquila.JPG|Earth Aquila 145WD
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Image:007EarthAquila.JPG|145 Track
 
Image:007EarthAquila.JPG|145 Track
 
Image:8EarthAquila.JPG|WD
 
Image:8EarthAquila.JPG|WD
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</gallery>
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====Earth Aquila 105HF/S - WBBA exclusive====
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<gallery>
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive1.jpg|Earth Aquila 105HF/S top view
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive2.jpg|Earth Aquila 105HF/S underside view
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive3.jpg|Aquila WBBA Exclusive Metal Face (purple)
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive4.jpg|Aquila Clear Wheel (clear and purple)
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive5.jpg|Earth Metal Wheel (purple) top view
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive6.jpg|105 Track (clear turquoise)
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive7.jpg|Hole Flat/Sharp Bottom in Sharp mode
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Image:EarthAquilaWBBAExclusive8.jpg|Hole Flat/Sharp Bottom in Hole Flat mode
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</gallery>
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====Earth Aquila 145WD - Blue Mitsuya Cider Ver====
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<gallery>
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Image:Earthaqub1.jpg|Front view
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Image:Earthaqub2.jpg|Underside view
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Image:Earthaqub4.jpg|Aquila top view
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Image:Earthaqub3.jpg|Earth top view
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Image:Earthaqub5.jpg|145
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Image:Earthaqub6.jpg|WD
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</gallery>
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====Earth Aquila 145WD - Red Mitsuya Cider Ver====
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<gallery>
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File:Earthaqred1.jpg|Front View
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File:Earthaqred2.jpg|Underside view
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File:Earthaqred3.jpg|Aquila top view
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File:Earthaqred4.jpg|145
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File:Earthaqred5.jpg
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</gallery>
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====Earth Aquila 145WD - Green Mitsuya Cider Ver====
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<gallery>
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File:Earthaqgreen1.jpg|Front view
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File:Earthaqgreen2.jpg|Underside view
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File:Earthaquilagreen3.jpg|Aquila top view
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File:Earthaqgreen.jpg|Earth top view
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File:Earthgreen145.jpg|145
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File:Earthgreenwd.jpg|WD
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==Overall==
 
==Overall==
[[Earth Aquila 145WD]] uncustomized is a quite strong [[Survival | Stamina]] type by itself, and taken separately, Earth and WD have uses in not only Stamina, but in top-tier [[Defense]] customizations as well. 145 is somewhat expendable, but is still useful in the absence of DF145. '''Every Blader should own at least one of this Beyblade.'''
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[[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. There is little or no reason to buy this Beyblade, aside from collection purposes.'''
  
 
[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
 
[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
 
[[Category:Beyblade]]
 
[[Category:Beyblade]]
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[[Category:For collection purposes only]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 27 October 2015

Earth Aquila 145WD
EarthAquila.jpg
Number: BB-47
System: Hybrid Wheel System
Type: Balance

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 BeywikiBannerBad.jpg

  • 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 BeywikiBannerBad.jpg

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, Revizer and Genbull.

IMPORTANT: Mold Variations

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 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 outclasses it due to its sheer weight, rendering Earth completely useless in the metagame.

Use in Stamina Customization

Earth also has exceptional 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 BeywikiBannerBad.jpg

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. 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 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 AD145 and W145 provide a good center of gravity, and aid with a slight downforce to maintain stability.

Bottom: Wide Defense BeywikiBannerGreat.jpg

Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD
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

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 - 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 - Faceoff: Metal Wing Smash
  • Earth Eagle 145WD - Hasbro Ultimate Gift Set (Gunmetal Grey Earth, Pearlescent Indigo Aquila)

Gallery

Earth Aquila 145WD

Earth Aquila 105HF/S - WBBA exclusive

Earth Aquila 145WD - Blue Mitsuya Cider Ver

Earth Aquila 145WD - Red Mitsuya Cider Ver

Earth Aquila 145WD - Green Mitsuya Cider Ver

Overall

Earth Aquila 145WD uncustomized is a quite strong 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. There is little or no reason to buy this Beyblade, aside from collection purposes.