Performance Tip - HF/S

HF/Sis a Performance Tip released as part of the Hybrid Wheel System. It debuted with the release of Wind Aquario 100 HF/S on May 23rd 2009.

Description
HF/S is Wind Aquario’s most unique part, and currently has not seen a regular re-release elsewhere by TAKARA-TOMY. It is the tallest Bottom to date. HF/S’ gimmick is mode-change. The idea behind the mode-change is potent as it allows users to adapt their strategy between rounds, so that they can adjust their type to counter their opponents. The user is able to change the tip manually between Hole Flat, and Sharp, by rotating the lower portion of the Bottom:

There are balance problems associated with the Sharp Mode because of its height, and also because it is a Sharp tip, poor balance is an issue. There is no reason to choose this over Bottoms such as D, SD, or WD.
 * Sharp Mode:

Compared to the original HF Bottom, the HF of HF/S is much wider to accommodate enough space for the Sharp Bottom to fit through when changed. It is just as wide as WF, and as a result, is one of the fastest moving Bottoms available aside from RF and R²F. Its usefulness in traditional low Attack customizations is somewhat hindered by it being the tallest Bottom released to date, but the speed is still there, so it does have use.
 * Hole Flat Mode:

Currently there are no competitive customizations utilizing HF/S, but it is an interesting Bottom to experiment with.

Products
Wind Aquario 100HF/S

Storm Aquario 100HF/S