Blade Base

Blade Bases sit at the core of a Beyblade's Spin Gear assembly, governing which way the top rotates -- clockwise or counterclockwise -- depending on which Spin Gear is fitted. Mechanically, the base connects to the Attack Ring above it and to the Spin Gear beneath, so its shape and weight distribution shape both spin direction and overall movement pattern. Introduced in July 2000 as part of the Spin Gear System, the part carried through into the Magnacore System before later generations replaced it with different centre components. Individual bases vary mainly in the gear direction they support and in the moulded plastic used, which affects durability and weight.