Libra 145S is a Stamina Type Beyblade released in Japan by Takara Tomy.
Face Bolt - Libra[]
- Main article: Face Bolt - Libra
The Face Bolt depicts "Libra", the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac and one of the 88 constellations in space. Libra is Latin for "scales", and the design fittingly features balance scales with the word "Libra" below it. Some Hasbro releases, such as Thunder Libra DF145BS, omit this word and enlarge the scales.
Wheel - Libra[]
- Main article: Wheel - Libra
Takara Tomy's Libra is a circular Wheel with numerous small notches surrounding its perimeter. Libra has a very heavy weight compared to its contemporaries in the Metal System, which made Libra one a staple part for Defense combinations for many years since its release. With the release of the Maximum Series however, Libra became outclassed by the Twisted Fusion Wheel, and later by other Fusion Wheel releases. Prior to the release of the Maximum Series, Libra was the heaviest Wheel, and heavier than all Energy Ring and Fusion Wheel combinations.
There are four mold variations of Libra: the first mold was released with the initial prints of the debut BB-18 Booster Libra DF145BS, and is the lightest mold, weighing about 2 grams lighter than the other molds. Compared to later molds, the first mold has a more hollow underside overall, and is prone to breakage. The second mold was released in later prints of the BB-18 Booster and the BB-22 Bey Custom Set Stamina & Defense Type, which filled in some of the underside. The third mold was released in BB-25 Random Booster Vol. 2 Legend Pisces, and further addressed breakage issues that the previous two molds had by reinforcing the underside of four sections of the Wheel. The fourth and final mold was released in the BB-96 Beyblade Super Deck, 2 years after the initial BB-18 Booster. Compared to the previous molds, the protrusions next to the previously reinforced sections have been filled in and also reinforced, replacing the rugged underside with a smooth one. The result is increased recoil risk due to the smoother underside.
The performance of each mold varies between individual copies; some are slightly heavier than others, which would theoretically make them better suited for Defense combinations, while lighter copies would be more effective in Stamina combinations. This performance difference from this however is negligible. The more important factors will likely be breakage and the increased recoil from the fourth mold.
Spin Track - 145[]
- Main article: Spin Track - 145
145, along with its variants (Claw 145 (C145), Down Force 145 (DF145), etc.), was once the highest Spin Track available, until the 230 Spin Track was released with Flame Byxis 230WD. 145 can be used in Stamina Type combinations to great effect due to its tall height, which allows for more wobbling as the Beyblade loses its spin velocity. However, gimmick-paired Spin Tracks such as Boost Disk 145 (BD145) have immensely outclassed their original basic variant, as have several taller gimmick Spin Tracks, especially against heavy, mid-height Attack customisations. Even in stamina battles, 145 does not offer enough balance: Spin Tracks such as Armor Defense 145 (AD145) and Wide Defense 145 (WD145) provide a good center of gravity, and aid with a slight downforce to maintain stability.
Performance Tip - Spike[]
- Main article: Performance Tip - Spike
Spike (S), or Sharp, is a pointed tip that allows for very little friction between the tip and the stadium surface, which helps prevent the loss of spin velocity. However, due to the fine nature of the tip, it has little movement and is easily knocked off balance, and hence is outclassed by alternatives such as Defense (D).
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