- This article is about Metal Xtreme. For its normal counterpart, see Performance Tip - Xtreme.
Metal Xtreme (メタルエクストリーム, Metaru Ekusutorīmu) is a Performance Tip released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System as well as the Dynamite Battle Layer System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-188 Astral Spriggan Customize Set in Japan in August 7th, 2021
Description
Metal Xtreme features a flat rubber tip with a circular depression in the center that sits at the standard height. It is the Metal Lock Driver version of the Xtreme Performance Tip, featuring a Metal Lock and a stronger spring, increasing weight and Burst Resistance. The Metal Lock has shorter tabs than standard and Dash Locks, resulting in lower Burst Resistance, despite the stronger spring. There is a mold variation of Metal Xtreme: initial releases of Metal Xtreme have the original Metal Lock design, which can damage a Layer's teeth. All subsequent reprints of Metal Lock Drivers from October 2021 onward feature a running change that shortens the tabs, reducing Burst Resistance but also the likelihood of causing damage to a Layer.
Due to the surface area to friction ratio, Metal Xtreme will create a highly aggressive, and if launched with a Banking Shoot, somewhat controllable movement pattern. In terms of speed, Metal Xtreme is faster than Accel, Zephyr and Assault but is as fast as or slower than Hold or a worn Variable. Metal Xtreme's high speed allows for strong attacks and its high friction creates less chances of losing the Banking Pattern in battle making it one of the most common choices for Attack Combinations.
However, Metal Xtreme has three major weaknesses. Firstly, the high friction of the rubber means that Metal Xtreme has incredibly low Stamina, furthermore, the light weight of the Burst System compared to previous Systems means that there is less inertia, exacerbating the Stamina issue further. Secondly, the high friction also means that Metal Xtreme resists changes to the Beyblade's spin from contact with the opponent, thus more force is transferred the teeth in Takara Tomy Layers or the slopes in Hasbro Layers, increasing the chances of Self-Bursts. Lastly, Metal Xtreme will wear down with use, decreasing its aggression with little to no improvement to the tip's Stamina, meaning that multiple copies much be purchased in order to replace worn ones.
Overall
Like its normal and Dash counterparts, Metal Xtreme is one of the fastest, most aggressive and easier to control Drivers in the game. Compared to other rubber tipped Dash Drivers, Xtreme' is as fast as Jolt' with greater control, faster than Hunter' with comparable control and comparable Stamina to both. Although the metal lock cap can damage Layers, DB Cores such as Bahamut and Kerbeus can be utilized to prevent heavy wear.
As such, competitive bladers must own several copies of Metal Xtreme.
Products
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