SYSTEM : BASIC LINE
PRODUCT CODE : BX-36-01
TYPE : BALANCE
SPIN DIRECTION : RIGHT SPIN
OWNER : Meiko Myoden
WEIGHT : Approx. 48.6 grams
Release Date : September 14th, 2024
HASBRO Ver. : Tide Whale 5-80E
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Description of Whale Wave 5-80E
Released with BX-36 Random Booster Whale Whave Select as part of the Xtreme Gear Sports Basic Line system on September 14th, 2024, Whale Wave 5-80E is a right-spin Balance type combination.
Officially labeled as a Balance type combination, Whale Wave 5-80E is a hard hitting stock combination, which could almost be considered as being an Attack type combo.
The original prototype of the Bit Elevate had a different shape, and was labelled as an Attack type Bit. When launched hard, it creates an agressive movement pattern while maintaining high stability and stamina potential. The Blade Whale Wave has raised and alternating contact points, allowing to inflict different types of attacks : Barrage and Smash with a good destabilization potential.
The stock combo has good KO and Burst attack potential as well, thanks to its agressive behavior and recoil laden Blade. However, the recoil of Whale Wave can result in accidental wins and losses, with many sudden and unpredictable knock-outs.
Furthermore, the stock combination comes with 5-80, making it tall, thus creating a high Burst risk, since Elevate doesn’t feature the widened shaft found on other Balance and Attack type Bits (see our complete article on Elevate).
How to Improve Whale Wave
The main priority for many players will be to make this Beyblade lower in order to mitigate Burst risk. Replacing 5-80 with Ratchets such as 5-60 or 9-60 will significantly improve Burst resistance.
If players are willing to replace Elevate as well, then any Bit can be used since Whale Wave does not really have a place in Beyblade X meta game. The most popular and obvious Attack type options are Rush or Low Rush, both can be combined with a wide variety of Ratchets. Bits such as Ball, Free Ball and Wall Ball are the most popular Stamina options.
Whale Wave unique weight distribution and overall design can make it difficult to use with Defense type Bits. Balance type Bits such as Hexa, Unite, Point or Taper and Kick can be used with some degree of success.
Final Thoughts
Whale Wave comes with Elevate, one of the most heavily used components in official Beyblade X tournaments, making this Beyblade a must have in any Beyblade X collection.
See our complete review in the linked video down below.
Xtreme Gear Sports Parts
- Blade : Whale Wave
- Ratchet : 5-80
- Bit : Elevate
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