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Hard Metal System

Takara-Tomy's fifth Beyblade system launched in August 2003, replacing the Engine Gear System and breaking part compatibility with everything that came before it by folding metal into the Attack Ring and shrinking the whole top to roughly three-quarters of its predecessors' size. That combination pushed rotational speed and both attack and defense power well past the plastic generation, while keeping overall weight close to the older tops despite the smaller frame; the compact build also improved balance and spin retention, trading away only some attack range. Left-hand spin, previously exclusive to Dragoon tops, became available across the whole line once the new Dual Shooter launcher gained the ability to fire from either side. Competitive play initially let the two generations mix, but as newer tops kept arriving, plastic-generation tops fell out of contention and the two eras eventually split into separate competitive pools.

What to know

  • Fifth Beyblade system, launched August 2003
  • Succeeded the Engine Gear System
  • Not compatible with earlier Beyblade parts
  • Attack Rings gain a metal frame paired with an ABS caul
  • Standard launcher is the two-hole Dual Shooter, allowing either spin direction from one launcher
  • Wolborg MS is credited with finally pushing plastic-generation tops out of competitive relevance

Where it comes up

  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade manga
  • Beyblade: G-Revolution anime

Episodes that mention it

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Engine Gear System4D SystemDual ShooterWolborg MS

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Attributed, not verified by us

  • In the G-Revolution anime, the system is developed within the Rebel Alliance by Kenny to counter the BEGA League
  • In the manga, the system is credited to Ken Daiba, a former Beyblading champion