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1st bolded sentence: Light Duo is 41.0 - 41.5 grams

2nd bolded sentence: I assume it's referring back to its 'low recoil' capabilities, rather than weight.
The second point should be further explained then, because, logically, the parts mentioned do not confer much Recoil on their own, so, if Duo does not have enough weight on its own, you could be trying to make up for that with the heaviest parts available, that are good for Defense. The recommended combination is BD145CS, which is probably the most common setup for Defense anyway, and the prohibited customizations are just TH170CS and BD145MB ... Also, does it mean that rubber Defense tips would work anyway ?
Quote:The near-total absence of Recoil also makes Duo arguably the best Metal Wheel for [[Defense]] Customizations, despite being noticeably lighter than [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]], furthering its overall use. This said, due to its reliance on low Recoil rather than high weight, the weight variations observed in 4D Beyblades can result in vastly different defensive ability: an unusually light Duo at 41.0 gr- 41.50 gr is significantly easier to knock out than one of average weight.
Furthermore, to have worthwhile Defense ability, Duo Customizations must be more focused on that than Weight-Based Defense Customizations, meaning common setups such as TH170CS and BD145MB are usually not worthwhile.
That said, Duo is still an extremely powerful Defense wheel, and should not be underestimated.

How about just omitting that whole paragraph?
cough cough it says nothing about stamina or balance in the in the whole of the MW section despite being top tier in those aspects...
(Apr. 10, 2012  10:38 AM)Ultra Wrote: [ -> ]cough cough it says nothing about stamina or balance in the in the whole of the MW section despite being top tier in those aspects...

Learn to read ... Balance is admittedly not really mentioned, but you are really blind if you do not see the whole section where its use in Stamina is described.
I wouldn't omit the BD145MB and TH170CS sucking for defense thing, it's something that people need to know.

RDF still works fine with TH170, and MF-H Duo Cancer TH170RDF is a personal favourite of mine. It's just that CS doesn't work on TH170 because it's not strong enough defensively, and MB for the same reason on BD145. BD145RDF works fine, though it's stamina is pretty terrible.

I'm thinking we should change the stamina combination to MF-H Duo Cancer 230MB, seeing as it does better than basically any other duo stamina combination, and it shares most of its traits with them, though it is better defensively, there's no stamina tradeoff, only an improvement.

"That" refers to Defense, i.e. "To be effective for defense, duo combinations must focus more strongly on defense than weight-based defenders" eg, less on stamina.

I'll edit in the weight stuff in a minute. Though, I think given the fact the weight is mentioned at the start of the Duo section, it's not a major concern, given people can extrapolate from that.
I trust that you are absolutely competent to make the right changes.

For the weight, the first weight does not have to be mentioned again, but the lightest Duo's can weigh definitely needs to be written.
I want to hear Uwik's thoughts on how MF-H Duo 230MB should be included first - I don't know if stamina is the best description for it, though it has the traits of a stamina combination and is the most effective duo combination for stamina. It's also almost certainly the most useful Duo combination overall, and one of the most useful combinations in the metagame right now, if not the most useful one (depends how common strong attackers are in your particular area, I guess). But yeah, Uwik?

As for the weight thing - yes, I agree completely.
Do what you feel is best.
Rather anti-climatic for what he was expecting, I think, hah.
So much for shifting the burden of responsibility on that one then Tongue_out

I guess I will give it a separate header as a wobbling customization, and a description of how it functions, then. I guess that's an adequate categorization, given it wins through it's ability to wobble and knock opponents down while still retaining overall stability (which is why the MF-H works so well on something aimed at stamina - helps regain balance). I'll leave the stamina customization in, but mention in the 230MB section the fact it outperforms traditional stamina customizations.

Hm, wobbling is not really a type hah ... What does it win against ? Any specific types ?
It was back in HMS (Turtle Cursher/Knight Crusher+CWD Circle Attacker+Bearing Core), though those were more aggressive (though Duo 230MB can score KO's, it generally grinds opponents down), so perhaps that's the wrong term, though it does aptly describe it.

It OS's anything other than particularly good Phantoms on tall tracks with stamina tips, and even then it's almost a 50/50 split if you use Cancer for the CW, which is much better than conventional stamina customs, and can make a Duo that would usually lose to a particular Phantom beat it reliably. It's attack weak, but not as much as a normal stamina customization, and it wins because it is able to wobble while still retaining balance, which means heights that would normally destabilise it get ground into the floor instead.

I would just be lazy and say "balance", because it is ridiculously versatile, but it is very "stamina-ey", haha.
Hm ... I just looked at the Advance Averazer article and you are correct ... But it calls it "Survival/Wobbler".

Are there any exceptional combinations in Metal Fight Beyblade that could get this section too ?
I guess Basalt used to do the same thing. We described it as "grinding", I think, but really it is just wobbling while its compactness allows it to maintain overall stability.

Survival/Wobbling is probably the most suitable categorisation for this particular combo, I must admit I forgot about its use in advance averazer's article, haha.
Hm, OK, so make a separate section called "Use in Stamina/Wobbler Customizations", and thoroughly explain what it does.
MF-H Basalt 230 MB was/is a staple combo in Japan WBBA. The problem with it was that only certain Basalts were applicable for this combo. It actually was the origin of my playing around with MF-H Duo 230 MB back in December 2011. I noticed similar physical traits for Basalt and Duo in terms of grinding, with the addition of Duo having more balanced. The combo was then introduced in the CoroCoro Strongest Omega Dragonis 4D Guidebook (I think) when it was released in late January 2012.
-V: Will do.

: Ahh, very interesting. Thanks Smile
Sorry for the delay, here's my updated version. I really think the MF-H Duo 230MB section is way too long, but I attempted to explain the customization as best as I could without writing a whole article on it. If there's anything you want me to cut/add, let me know!

Quote:{{Beybox
| image = DuoUranus.jpg
| full item name = Duo Uranus 230WD
| item number = BB-121
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]
| beyblade type = [[Survival| Stamina]]
}}

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'''Note:''' '''Duo Uranus 230WD''' was released by [[TAKARA-TOMY]] and [[SonoKong]] alongside [[L Drago Guardian S130MB]] and [[Wing Pegasis 90WF]], in BB-121, the [[Beyblade Ultimate DX Set]].


==Face: Uranus==
The Face depicts a humanoid face, ostensibly that of
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus_(mythology) Uranus], the Greek God of the Sky. The head sports a mask, which appears torn on the left side, revealing a skull underneath. The division of the face into two separate halves encourages the "duality" theme which permeates this Beyblade's aesthetics.
There are six dots on the forehead of the figure, representing Uranus' first six sons and six daughters, the Titans.

==4D Clear Wheel: Uranus==
*'''Weight:''' 2.4 grams
The Uranus Clear Wheel, in a dark blue colour, accentuates the wind designs on the 4D Metal Wheel by illustrating shapes in movement coming from the centre of the Beyblade, as if it were in a right-spin motion. Uranus has two pentagonal shapes above and below its centre, and the stickers on it represent wings slightly shaped into faces, where one is more diabolical-looking with jagged feathers, and the other is more heroic-looking, with smoothly curved lines.

This Clear Wheel is notable for being the smallest Clear Wheel in Metal Fight Beyblade, being only 36mm in diameter at its widest points. It is also one of the lightest Clear Wheels, being only 0.2g heavier than [[Killer Gemios DF145FS| Gemios]], the lightest Clear Wheel. However, these features mean little in terms of competitive worth, and Uranus is generally not considered a competitive part.


==4D Metal Wheel: Duo==
*'''Weight:''' 42.3 grams
Duo is formed of series of spirals seemingly emitted from the centre, as if they were wind gushes, again linking back to the Wind theme of the Beyblade as a whole.
This 4D Metal Wheel is made up of two components: The upper half is the Metal Frame, which is the basis of the Mode change, and the Core, which supports the Metal Frame, as well as denoting the mode and playing a small part therein.

Duo's gimmick is quite simply balance: in Stamina Mode, it is well balanced, and in Attack Mode, it is greatly off-balance. This mode change is done by rotating the Metal Frame 90 degrees clockwise, or 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Doing so, however, requires disassembly of the Beyblade.

====Metal Frame====
*'''Weight:''' 20.7 grams
Duo's Metal Frame has a completely circular perimeter, while its top side contains the main visual design of the Duo Wheel, the aforementioned spiral pattern.
The most interesting aspect of the Metal Frame is how it makes the mode change work: on the underside, there is a wall only on one part, which either protrudes over one side of the Core, focusing the weight on that side of the Metal Wheel, or fits in perfectly to the side 90 degrees counter-clockwise of this, balancing out a slightly lighter section of the core, resulting in a very well-balanced Metal Wheel.

====Core====
*'''Weight:''' 21.6 grams
The Core is the heavier part of the Duo 4D Metal Wheel. It has eight separate sections, four raised, and four indented.
The raised sections are identical, and these support the Metal Frame and have slightly jagged tops, intended to grind down opponents, though in battle, the small vertical gaps they leave do not have any noticeable effect.

----
* '''Attack Mode'''
The hollowed sections are more varied. The two which are parallel to the center support are identical in their indentations, aside from one side having an engraved "A". When the walled section of the Metal Frame is placed here, it results in the imbalance which causes the aggressive and unstable movement seen in Attack Mode.

* '''Stamina Mode'''
The parts either side of the center support are not identical: one side, the one lacking engraving, is more filled-in than any of the other indented sections, while the other, marked with an S, is the most hollowed-out of the four. When the wall of the Metal Frame is placed here, it evens out the weight discrepancy between these two points, resulting in a well balanced wheel. This is Stamina Mode.
----

In Stamina Mode, Duo is almost perfectly circular, which, combined with the well-balanced, largely externalised weight distribution resulting from the respective orientation of the Metal Frame and Core, allows for excellent [[Survival|Stamina]]. While its weight distribution and solo spin times are not as good as [[Phantom Orion B:D|Phantom]], the most popular Stamina Metal Wheel, its lower [[Recoil]] means that it loses less [[Survival|Stamina]] when hit, and as a result, the Survival ability of these two Metal Wheels is almost perfectly even.
They are so closely matched, in fact, that which of the two will win in a battle between otherwise identical combinations depends entirely around the weight of the two specific Duo and Phantom Metal Wheels, which is known to vary to a fairly large degree in 4D Beyblades.

The near-total absence of Recoil also makes Duo arguably the best Metal Wheel for [[Defense]] Customizations, despite being noticeably lighter than [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]], furthering its overall use. This said, due to its reliance on low Recoil rather than high weight, the weight variations observed in 4D Beyblades can result in vastly different defensive ability: an unusually light Duo (Duo Wheels as light as 41 grams have been recorded) is significantly easier to knock out than one of average weight.
Furthermore, to have worthwhile Defense ability, Duo Customizations must be more focused on Defensive ability than Weight-Based Defense Customizations, meaning common setups such as TH170CS and BD145MB are usually not worthwhile.
That said, Duo is still an extremely powerful Defense wheel, and should not be underestimated.

Duo's Attack Mode is far less notable: in Attack Mode, the Metal Frame sits slightly off centre, and the weight is further shifted to one side by the respective shapes of the Metal Frame and Core. While generally intended for use in [[Wobbling]] customization, the resulting off-centre balance has an effect similar to that of [[Storm Capricorne M145Q|Storm Capricorne's]] M145 Track, producing aggressive movement from even the most passive tips: even [[Phantom Orion B:D|Phantom Orion]]'s Bearing Drive can take on an offensive movement pattern when used with this mode, if the combination is launched hard enough. While it is not a competitively useful gimmick, it is nonetheless quite entertaining.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
Duo, in Stamina Mode, can be put to good use in the top-tier Stamina custom: '''Duo Aquario TH170D'''.

===Use in Defense Customization===
Duo may also be used in the top-tier Defense custom: '''MF-H Duo Aquario BD145CS''', again in Stamina Mode.

==Use in Stamina/Wobbling Customization==
A rather unique, but highly effective Duo combination is '''MF-H Duo Aquario/Cancer/Cygnus 230MB'''. Again, stamina mode is used. This combination capitalises on the stability provided by Duo and the Metal Face-Heavy, alongside the ability of Metal Ball to tilt to extreme angles without losing balance, to create a powerful [[Stamina]] customization which effectively neutralizes 230's weakness to being hit from below: instead of being destabilized by such opponents, the combination hits them downward, reducing their stamina through causing them to tilt harshly and topple earlier than they otherwise would. Furthermore, it still performs excellently against Beyblades of similarly tall stature, due to the stability provided by Duo and the grinding effect the wobbling has on the opponent.
This combination has been shown to perform at least as well as more conventional Duo-based Stamina customizations, as well as being slightly harder to knock out (though it is still highly susceptible to [[Attack]] types).
==Track: 230==
* '''Weight:''' 4.1 grams

230 is the tallest Track released thus far. 230 is part of the Maximum Series, and is labelled as the Maximum Height for Tracks. 230 has six indents near the top of the Track that sharpen downwards to about the half of the Track. 230 is rounder and thicker than regular Tracks with no gimmicks, in order to protect it structurally as it comes into regular contact with opposing Wheels. Its round and smooth shape results in significantly less recoil than if it were based on the traditional hexagonal Track shape. Since 230 is so tall, it can wobble at great lengths for extra Stamina, defeating various Stamina customizations with lower Tracks. From a defensive viewpoint, it uses its height as an advantage to protect itself from low incoming Attacks, by protecting the Metal Wheel from major contact while using the reinforced plastic to absorb most of the shock. As a result of this, 230 can defeat most low Attack customizations under the 120 height when paired with other top-tier Defense parts.

230 also has some notable weaknesses, however. As a Defense Track, 230 is extremely susceptible to tall Track Attack types in the opposite spin direction, such as MF Lightning L Drago BD145LRF and MF Gravity Perseus BD145RF. Additionally, TH170 at 220 height is successful against 230-based customizations, while also offering height-based versatility at the same time.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
230 can be put to use in the [[Survival | Stamina]] customization '''Duo Aquario 230D'''.

==Bottom: Wide Defense==
[[Image:09EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD]]
* '''Weight:''' 0.7 grams

Wide Defense, as its name implies is one of the widest of the “Defense” series of Bottoms (D, SD, WD, PD, EWD). This brings numerous advantages, but also some disadvantages when compared to the other “Defense” Bottoms, specifically D. The advantages include its ability for abnormally long precession times due to its massive width that reaches the edge of the Bottom's perimeter. This allows it to wobble at a significantly larger angle for a longer period of time than D, and at a much lower spin rate. However, depending on the position of the Beyblade using WD and the spin rate of the opponent, this can be disadvantageous because of how easy it becomes to knock over the precessing WD custom. This low spin rate towards the end of the battle is created because in the process of wobbling at such a large angle, more friction is made with the stadium floor, thus decreasing its Stamina. Nevertheless, this more often an advantage than it is a disadvantage.

Newer parts such as CS, EDS and B:D have overshadowed WD to some degree: CS and EDS due to their ability to be paired with the popular BD145 Track without scraping, and B:D because of its height and even longer precession times, but WD is still one of the best pure Stamina Bottoms available for Mid and Low-Height Customizations. However, when using High Tracks such as TH170 and 230, WD's tendency to wobble at larger angles should be kept in mind, as its extreme precession can often become problematic, causing much easier destabilisation, and worse performance overall.

Although the name suggests Defensive characteristics, WD does not possess any inherent defensive qualities. However, its proficiency can be increased significantly when facing left-spin Attackers through the utilization of the [[Weak Shooting]] technique.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
WD is arguably the best of the “Defense” series of Bottoms, and its effectiveness can be utilized in the custom '''Duo Aquario AD145WD'''.

==Other Versions==


==Gallery==
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</gallery>

==Overall==
Duo Uranus is an addition to MFB's history of powerful hybrid Defense and Stamina Wheels, although it does this in a slightly different manner than previous occurences. Having such a powerful Metal Wheel, alongside a useful, even if dated Track, and a very useful, albeit common Bottom would make it an instant must-have, were it not exclusively released in a relatively expensive set. This said, it is still a very good buy, and given its excellent performance, '''all serious competitive players should own this Beyblade.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]
Verify the sentence I bolded to make sure that it is true to the facts and what Uwik and you have been trying to explain. Otherwise, I just divided your section on the Duo 230MB combination into more sentences, but it is totally fine that that customization has a huge text because, as you wrote, it is unique. We all know how the recommended Defense and Stamina combinations operate, so there is no need to describe them further.


If the bolded sentence is fine with you, then you can go ahead and publish this.


Quote:{{Beybox
| image = DuoUranus.jpg
| full item name = Duo Uranus 230WD
| item number = BB-121
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade]]
| beyblade type = [[Survival| Stamina]]
}}

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'''Note:''' '''Duo Uranus 230WD''' was released by [[TAKARA-TOMY]] and [[SonoKong]] alongside [[L Drago Guardian S130MB]] and [[Wing Pegasis 90WF]], in BB-121, the [[Beyblade Ultimate DX Set]].


==Face: Uranus==
The Face depicts a humanoid face, ostensibly that of
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus_(mythology) Uranus], the Greek God of the Sky. The head sports a mask, which appears torn on the left side, revealing a skull underneath. The division of the face into two separate halves encourages the "duality" theme which permeates this Beyblade's aesthetics.
There are six dots on the forehead of the figure, representing Uranus' first six sons and six daughters, the Titans.

==4D Clear Wheel: Uranus==
*'''Weight:''' 2.4 grams
The Uranus Clear Wheel, in a dark blue colour, accentuates the wind designs on the 4D Metal Wheel by illustrating shapes in movement coming from the centre of the Beyblade, as if it were in a right-spin motion. Uranus has two pentagonal shapes above and below its centre, and the stickers on it represent wings slightly shaped into faces, where one is more diabolical-looking with jagged feathers, and the other is more heroic-looking, with smoothly curved lines.

This Clear Wheel is notable for being the smallest Clear Wheel in Metal Fight Beyblade, being only 36mm in diameter at its widest points. It is also one of the lightest Clear Wheels, being only 0.2g heavier than [[Killer Gemios DF145FS| Gemios]], the lightest Clear Wheel. However, these features mean little in terms of competitive worth, and Uranus is generally not considered a competitive part.


==4D Metal Wheel: Duo==
*'''Weight:''' 42.3 grams
Duo is formed of series of spirals seemingly emitted from the centre, as if they were wind gushes, again linking back to the Wind theme of the Beyblade as a whole.
This 4D Metal Wheel is made up of two components: The upper half is the Metal Frame, which is the basis of the Mode change, and the Core, which supports the Metal Frame, as well as denoting the mode and playing a small part therein.

Duo's gimmick is quite simply balance: in Stamina Mode, it is well balanced, and in Attack Mode, it is greatly off-balance. This mode change is done by rotating the Metal Frame 90 degrees clockwise, or 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Doing so, however, requires disassembly of the Beyblade.

====Metal Frame====
*'''Weight:''' 20.7 grams
Duo's Metal Frame has a completely circular perimeter, while its top side contains the main visual design of the Duo Wheel, the aforementioned spiral pattern.
The most interesting aspect of the Metal Frame is how it makes the mode change work: on the underside, there is a wall only on one part, which either protrudes over one side of the Core, focusing the weight on that side of the Metal Wheel, or fits in perfectly to the side 90 degrees counter-clockwise of this, balancing out a slightly lighter section of the core, resulting in a very well-balanced Metal Wheel.

====Core====
*'''Weight:''' 21.6 grams
The Core is the heavier part of the Duo 4D Metal Wheel. It has eight separate sections, four raised, and four indented.
The raised sections are identical, and these support the Metal Frame and have slightly jagged tops, intended to grind down opponents, though in battle, the small vertical gaps they leave do not have any noticeable effect.

----
* '''Attack Mode'''
The hollowed sections are more varied. The two which are parallel to the center support are identical in their indentations, aside from one side having an engraved "A". When the walled section of the Metal Frame is placed here, it results in the imbalance which causes the aggressive and unstable movement seen in Attack Mode.

* '''Stamina Mode'''
The parts either side of the center support are not identical: one side, the one lacking engraving, is more filled-in than any of the other indented sections, while the other, marked with an S, is the most hollowed-out of the four. When the wall of the Metal Frame is placed here, it evens out the weight discrepancy between these two points, resulting in a well balanced wheel. This is Stamina Mode.
----

In Stamina Mode, Duo is almost perfectly circular, which, combined with the well-balanced, largely externalised weight distribution resulting from the respective orientation of the Metal Frame and Core, allows for excellent [[Survival|Stamina]]. While its weight distribution and solo spin times are not as good as [[Phantom Orion BGrin|Phantom]], the most popular Stamina Metal Wheel, its lower [[Recoil]] means that it loses less [[Survival|Stamina]] when hit, and as a result, the Survival ability of these two Metal Wheels is almost perfectly even.
They are so closely matched, in fact, that which of the two will win in a battle between otherwise identical combinations depends entirely around the weight of the two specific Duo and Phantom Metal Wheels, which is known to vary to a fairly large degree in 4D Beyblades.

The near-total absence of Recoil also makes Duo arguably the best Metal Wheel for [[Defense]] Customizations, despite being noticeably lighter than [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]], furthering its overall use. This said, due to its reliance on low Recoil rather than high weight, the weight variations observed in 4D Beyblades can result in vastly different defensive ability: an unusually light Duo (Duo Metal Wheels as light as 41 grams have been recorded) is significantly easier to knock out than one of average weight.
Furthermore, to have worthwhile Defense ability, Duo Customizations must be even more focused on Defensive skills than Weight-Based Defense Customizations, meaning common setups such as TH170CS and BD145MB are usually not worthwhile. Instead of going for weight and more Stamina, Duo Defense Combinations rely mainly on its low Recoil, with some really decent Stamina.
That said, Duo is still an extremely powerful Defense wheel, and should not be underestimated.

Duo's Attack Mode is far less notable: in Attack Mode, the Metal Frame sits slightly off centre, and the weight is further shifted to one side by the respective shapes of the Metal Frame and Core. While generally intended for use in [[Wobbling]] customization, the resulting off-centre balance has an effect similar to that of [[Storm Capricorne M145Q|Storm Capricorne's]] M145 Track, producing aggressive movement from even the most passive tips: even [[Phantom Orion BGrin|Phantom Orion]]'s Bearing Drive can take on an offensive movement pattern when used with this mode, if the combination is launched hard enough. While it is not a competitively useful gimmick, it is nonetheless quite entertaining.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
Duo, in Stamina Mode, can be put to good use in the top-tier Stamina custom: '''Duo Aquario TH170D'''.

===Use in Defense Customization===
Duo may also be used in the top-tier Defense custom: '''MF-H Duo Aquario BD145CS''', again in Stamina Mode.

==Use in Stamina/Wobbling Customization==
A rather unique, but highly effective Duo combination is '''MF-H Duo Aquario/Cancer/Cygnus 230MB'''. Again, its Stamina Mode is used. This combination capitalises on the stability provided by Duo and the Metal Face-Heavy, alongside the ability of Metal Ball to tilt to extreme angles without losing balance, to create a powerful [[Stamina]] customization which effectively neutralizes 230's weakness to being hit from below. Instead of being destabilized by such opponents, the combination hits them downward through wobbling, reducing their stamina by causing them to tilt harshly and topple earlier than they otherwise would. Furthermore, it still performs excellently against Beyblades of similarly tall stature, due to the stability provided by Duo and the grinding effect the wobbling has on the opponent.
This combination has been shown to perform at least as well as more conventional Duo-based Stamina customizations, as well as being slightly harder to knock out although it is still highly susceptible to [[Attack]] types.

==Track: 230==
* '''Weight:''' 4.1 grams

230 is the tallest Track released thus far. 230 is part of the Maximum Series, and is labelled as the Maximum Height for Tracks. 230 has six indents near the top of the Track that sharpen downwards to about the half of the Track. 230 is rounder and thicker than regular Tracks with no gimmicks, in order to protect it structurally as it comes into regular contact with opposing Wheels. Its round and smooth shape results in significantly less recoil than if it were based on the traditional hexagonal Track shape. Since 230 is so tall, it can wobble at great lengths for extra Stamina, defeating various Stamina customizations with lower Tracks. From a defensive viewpoint, it uses its height as an advantage to protect itself from low incoming Attacks, by protecting the Metal Wheel from major contact while using the reinforced plastic to absorb most of the shock. As a result of this, 230 can defeat most low Attack customizations under the 120 height when paired with other top-tier Defense parts.

230 also has some notable weaknesses, however. As a Defense Track, 230 is extremely susceptible to tall Track Attack types in the opposite spin direction, such as MF Lightning L Drago BD145LRF and MF Gravity Perseus BD145RF. Additionally, TH170 at 220 height is successful against 230-based customizations, while also offering height-based versatility at the same time.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
230 can be put to use in the [[Survival | Stamina]] customization '''Duo Aquario 230D'''.

==Bottom: Wide Defense==
[[Image:09EarthAquila.JPG|thumb|Tip Comparison: SD, D, and WD]]
* '''Weight:''' 0.7 grams

Wide Defense, as its name implies is one of the widest of the “Defense” series of Bottoms (D, SD, WD, PD, EWD). This brings numerous advantages, but also some disadvantages when compared to the other “Defense” Bottoms, specifically D. The advantages include its ability for abnormally long precession times due to its massive width that reaches the edge of the Bottom's perimeter. This allows it to wobble at a significantly larger angle for a longer period of time than D, and at a much lower spin rate. However, depending on the position of the Beyblade using WD and the spin rate of the opponent, this can be disadvantageous because of how easy it becomes to knock over the precessing WD custom. This low spin rate towards the end of the battle is created because in the process of wobbling at such a large angle, more friction is made with the stadium floor, thus decreasing its Stamina. Nevertheless, this more often an advantage than it is a disadvantage.

Newer parts such as CS, EDS and BGrin have overshadowed WD to some degree: CS and EDS due to their ability to be paired with the popular BD145 Track without scraping, and BGrin because of its height and even longer precession times, but WD is still one of the best pure Stamina Bottoms available for Mid and Low-Height Customizations. However, when using High Tracks such as TH170 and 230, WD's tendency to wobble at larger angles should be kept in mind, as its extreme precession can often become problematic, causing much easier destabilisation, and worse performance overall.

Although the name suggests Defensive characteristics, WD does not possess any inherent defensive qualities. However, its proficiency can be increased significantly when facing left-spin Attackers through the utilization of the [[Weak Shooting]] technique.

===Use in Stamina Customization===
WD is arguably the best of the “Defense” series of Bottoms, and its effectiveness can be utilized in the custom '''Duo Aquario AD145WD'''.

==Other Versions==

No other versions of this Beyblade were released.

==Gallery==





==Overall==
Duo Uranus is an addition to MFB's history of powerful hybrid Defense and Stamina Wheels, although it does this in a slightly different manner than previous occurences. Having such a powerful Metal Wheel, alongside a useful, even if dated Track, and a very useful, albeit common Bottom would make it an instant must-have, were it not exclusively released in a relatively expensive set. This said, it is still a very good buy, and given its excellent performance, '''all serious competitive players should own this Beyblade.'''

[[Category:Metal Fight Beyblade]]
[[Category:Beyblade]]

Hm.

How about

Quote:The near-total absence of Recoil also makes Duo arguably the best Metal Wheel for [[Defense]] Customizations, despite being noticeably lighter than [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]], furthering its overall use. This said, due to its reliance on low Recoil rather than high weight, the weight variations observed in 4D Beyblades can result in vastly different defensive ability: an unusually light Duo (Duo Metal Wheels as light as 41 grams have been recorded) is significantly easier to knock out than one of average weight.
Furthermore, to have worthwhile Defense ability, Duo Customizations must focus on maintaining grip: additional weight or stamina at the cost of grip results in sub-par Defensive performance, meaning common setups such as TH170CS and BD145MB are usually not worthwhile.
That said, Duo is still an extremely powerful Defense wheel, and should not be underestimated.
OK, but then you do not mention Recoil in it at all. Does it not matter ?
It's more focussing on maximising grip to accompany its low recoil than lowering recoil further, especially as most attackers now use heights to hit above BD145 anyway (though BD145 does still absorb some hits amongst its other benefits).

That said, I think it should be mentioned, seeing as it's why BD145CS works but TH170CS doesn't. Give me a second.

EDIT: There:
Quote:The near-total absence of Recoil also makes Duo arguably the best Metal Wheel for [[Defense]] Customizations, despite being noticeably lighter than [[Basalt Horogium 145WD|Basalt]], furthering its overall use. This said, due to its reliance on low Recoil rather than high weight, the weight variations observed in 4D Beyblades can result in vastly different defensive ability: an unusually light Duo (Duo Metal Wheels as light as 41 grams have been recorded) is significantly easier to knock out than one of average weight.
Furthermore, to have worthwhile Defense ability, Duo Customizations must focus on maintaining grip and/or minimizing Recoil: additional weight or stamina at the cost of these results in sub-par Defensive performance, meaning common setups such as TH170CS and BD145MB are usually not worthwhile.
That said, Duo is still an extremely powerful Defense wheel, and should not be underestimated.
Capitalise "Recoil", replace that paragraph in the article, and publish it then. Congratulations and good job.
It is done: http://wiki.worldbeyblade.org/index.php/...anus_230WD

No problem, and thanks to everyone who helped out Smile
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