SERIES : BEYBLADE BURST (Evolution)
SYSTEM : GOD LAYER
PRODUCT CODE : B-73
TYPE : ATTACK
COMPONENT : PERFORMANCE TIP
WEIGHT : Approx. 7,6 g
RELEASE DATE : March 18th, 2017
Description of Reboot Driver
First released with the B-73 Starter God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot as part of the God Layer system on March 18th, 2017, Reboot is an attack type Performance Tip.
This Driver has a flat tip, with an eight pointed star shape. Reboot features a gimmick : it has a built-in mechanism with an additional small, flat plastic tip.
Reboot Gimmick
When the Reboot combination is launched, centrifugal force will extend two tabs located on the Driver, pushing the small flat tip out. Therefore, in the first part of the battle, its the additional small flat tip that will make contact with the stadium floor.
As the combination slows down, this tip will retract inside the Driver. Once the tip is inside the Driver, the eight pointed star shaped tip will make contact with the stadium floor. Due to its wider contact surface, this will create an acceleration of the combo.
Reboot Performances
In reality, the additional tip that is forced out of the Driver during the first part of the battle has a small diameter, resulting in low friction and limited aggressiveness. Furthermore, it also makes the combination sit at a taller height, making the Reboot combo easier to destabilize.
Once the eight pointed star shaped tip makes contact with the stadium floor, the combo becomes more agressive due to the wider contact surface of the tip and the resulting higher levels of friction. However, when this wider tip makes contact, the combination spins with low velocity, resulting in a sudden, short acceleration with limited raw attack power.
Therefore, Reboot has limited attack potential in traditional attack type combinations. However, it can be used to create decent Tornado Stalls, since the acceleration caused by the gimmick will extend the duration of the Tornado Stall.
Furthermore, the built-in mechanism may not work properly. The gimmick may be triggered too late, too early, or may not activate at all. This is a well documented problem of early releases of Reboot, which is solved by using it heavily to make the built-in mechanism smoother.
Final Thoughts on Reboot Driver
Reboot has never been a top tier component, due to its overall lack of attack potential. However, it can be used to create decent Tornado Stalls, even in the wider DB standard stadium.
Additionally, while Reboot lacks raw attack power, its gimmick can make it an enjoyable Driver when used in a non-competitive environment. However, it is outclassed by its dash variant, Reboot’. Reboot’ can be recommended for players using Beyblades from the Superking, Dynamite Battle and Burst Ultimate systems.
Therefore, Reboot is not a must have for competitive players, but it can be a nice addition for collectors.
List of Beyblade Burst Products
You can find the Reboot Performance Tip in the following products :
- B-73 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot
- B-76 Beyblade God Entry Set : God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot
- B-00 Premiere Set : God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Premiere Set Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Flame Knight Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Ice Knight Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (G1 Bronze Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (G1 Silver Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (G1 Gold Ver.)
- BA-01 Beyblade God Battle Set : God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Red Ver.)
