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The Wide series of Weight Disks has three different versions that were updated as newer Beyblades were released. Chronologically, the first Wide WD to be released was Six Wide, followed by Eight Wide, and finally Ten Wide. The number before the word “Wide” on each WD represents the number of sides on each WD (ex. Eight Wide would have eight sides, making in into an octagon shape).
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The Wide series of Weight Disks encompasses three separate Weight Disks, each replacing the previous in new releases as the Beyblade series progressed. The first Wide WD to be released was Wide, followed by Eight Wide, and finally Ten Wide. The number in the name of both Eight and Ten Wide represents the number of sides they have (for example, Eight Wide has eight sides, and thus an octagonal shape). The original six-sided Wide Weight Disk did not have a prefix, simply being called "Wide", but is commonly called "Six Wide" amongst fans to differentiate from its successors.
  
*''Notes: The six sided version of the Wide WD is officially referred to as simply "Wide", but the word "Six" is commonly used before the word among Bladers to differentiate between all three types.''
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==Description==
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As the name implies, the Wide series of WDs are some of the widest Weight Disks available. Along with having a large diameter, the bulk of the mass on a Wide WD is visibly focused around the perimeter. They are also noticeably lighter than [[Heavy Weight Disks|Heavy]] and even [[Balance Weight Disks|Balance Weight Disks]].
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Wide Weight Disks commonly find use in [[Smash Attack]] Customizations, where their externalised weight distribution serves to increase mobility and speed, allowing combinations to deliver significantly more powerful hits. Wide Weight Disks also see use in [[Survival]] customs, however the overwhelming presence of [[Zombie]] customizations, which require [[Wide Survivor]] or [[Wide Defense]] to function efficiently, means this usage is limited.
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Ten Wide is the widest and heaviest of the Wide Weight Disks, and generally speaking, is chosen over Six and Eight Wide when customizing.
  
*''On Ten Wide there is notches on both the top and bottom of the weight disk (pictured to the right). On some Eight Wides manufactured by [[Hasbro]] however, there is one notch on the WD.''
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As with all Ten-Series Weight Disks, Ten Wide has two protrusions, called Attack Points by [[Takara]], one each on the top and bottom of the Weight Disk. It is also worth noting that some (but not all) Eight Wide Weight Disks produced by [[Hasbro]] have a single Attack Point.
 
 
==Description==
 
As the name "Wide" implies, the design of the Wide series of WDs is one of the widest weight disks available. Along with having a large diameter, the bulk of the mass on a Wide WD is visibly focused around the outside perimeter. In comparison to [[Heavy Weight Disks | Ten Heavy]], and even [[Balance Weight Disks | Ten Balance]], it is easy to tell the difference in weight. Most often, a Wide weight disk is utilized on both [[Survival | Endurance]] customs (as well as for weak [[Zombie | Zombie's]] for those who do not have access to [[Wide Survivor]] or [[Wide Defense]]). Besides its use in Endurance customs, Wide weight disks see extensive use on [[Smash Attack | Smash]] attackers. With the use of a Wide WD on a Smash attacker, its overall movement range and speed will increase, which is needed to have the highest probability of knocking out the opposing Beyblade. Ten Wide is the heaviest out of all of the Wide weight disks, and generally speaking, is chosen over Six and Eight Wide when customizing.
 
  
 
==Weight==
 
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[[Category: Weight Disks]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 29 July 2012

Ten Wide

The Wide series of Weight Disks encompasses three separate Weight Disks, each replacing the previous in new releases as the Beyblade series progressed. The first Wide WD to be released was Wide, followed by Eight Wide, and finally Ten Wide. The number in the name of both Eight and Ten Wide represents the number of sides they have (for example, Eight Wide has eight sides, and thus an octagonal shape). The original six-sided Wide Weight Disk did not have a prefix, simply being called "Wide", but is commonly called "Six Wide" amongst fans to differentiate from its successors.

Description

As the name implies, the Wide series of WDs are some of the widest Weight Disks available. Along with having a large diameter, the bulk of the mass on a Wide WD is visibly focused around the perimeter. They are also noticeably lighter than Heavy and even Balance Weight Disks. Wide Weight Disks commonly find use in Smash Attack Customizations, where their externalised weight distribution serves to increase mobility and speed, allowing combinations to deliver significantly more powerful hits. Wide Weight Disks also see use in Survival customs, however the overwhelming presence of Zombie customizations, which require Wide Survivor or Wide Defense to function efficiently, means this usage is limited. Ten Wide is the widest and heaviest of the Wide Weight Disks, and generally speaking, is chosen over Six and Eight Wide when customizing.

As with all Ten-Series Weight Disks, Ten Wide has two protrusions, called Attack Points by Takara, one each on the top and bottom of the Weight Disk. It is also worth noting that some (but not all) Eight Wide Weight Disks produced by Hasbro have a single Attack Point.

Weight

  • Six Wide: 13 grams
  • Eight Wide: 13 grams
  • Ten Wide: 14 grams

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