Driger V2 (ドライガーV2, Doraigā V2) is an Energy Layer released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-198 Random Booster Vol. 29 on May 28th, 2022.
Description
Takara Tomy's Driger V2, or Driger Vulcan 2, is a Burst System adaptation of the Driger Bit Chip, Upper Claw Attack Ring, and Upper Attack Support Parts that came with the Original Series' Magnacore System Beyblade, Driger V2.
As such, it features two tiger heads, followed by long slopes that enable Upper Attack. Compared to the original Upper Claw Attack Ring, Driger V2 is more circular, and the tiger heads have been elongated. A non-removable metal "Bit Chip" is molded into the center of the Layer, and depicts the Driger Bit Beast. The main section of the Layer has an overall elliptical shape, akin to the original Upper Claw Attack Ring. Due to the design of the Burst System, the Support Parts included with Driger V2 is one piece, rather than the two pieces of the original Upper Attack Support Parts.
Like the original Upper Attack Support Parts, the included Support Parts extend the slopes of the main section, adding Upper Attack capabilities at a lower height. When the Support Parts are used, Driger V2 is only compatible with DB Discs and QD Discs. When used without the Support Parts, any Disc can be used with Driger V2.
Due to its overall round shape when used with its Support Parts, Driger V2 excels in Stamina Combinations utilizing top tier Drivers such as Bearing' and High Xtend+'. Of the Original Series remakes, Driger V2 is the heaviest and most competitive, with performance comparable to Gatinko Layers. As such, Driger V2 holds the distinction of being the only Original Series remake that is banned from the WBO's Burst Limited Format.
Overall
Compared to Dynamite Battle Layers, Driger V2 is too light to compete in the format. However, if a Blader chooses to use Driger V2, it is recommended that heavy and circular DB Discs such as Over and Illegal be used.
As such, Driger V2 is not recommended for the Burst Format.
Driger V2 has a weight comparable to other Layers in the WBO's Burst GT Format and can compete against Gatinko Layers. Its round shape makes it an ideal Layer to use in Stamina Combinations. Driger V2 works best with Hasbro's round QD Discs, such as Tapered-Q.
As such, Driger V2 is a must have for the Burst GT Format.
Driger V2 is not legal in the WBO's Burst Limited Format.
Driger V2 is not legal in the WBO's Burst Classic Format.
Products
Takara Tomy
- B-198 Random Booster Vol. 29 - 03: Driger V2 Over Wedge'
- B-00 Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2023 V2 Set - Driger V2 Illegal Wedge'
Gallery
Takara Tomy
Trivia
- Driger V2 was a strong contender in the WBO's Burst Limited Format upon its release, where it remained a top tier pick until it was banned from the format 5 months later on October 25th, 2022.