Beyblade X Dran Sword Guide

Dran Sword 3-60F carries the product code BX-01, and that code matters: it was the very first Starter set in Takara Tomy's Beyblade X line, not just an early one. It had a limited early debut at the CoroCoro Comic "Spirit Festival" event on June 10, 2023, before its regular Japan retail release on July 15, 2023 — effectively the launch product that introduced the entire X system to the world.

What's actually in the set

BX-01 combines three parts, and each one does a distinct job in Beyblade X's stacked build system. The Blade is Dran Sword itself, a 3-sided Attack-type blade whose three upward-slanting contact points are built to strike hard and knock an opponent out of the stadium rather than out-spin it. The Ratchet is 3-60, three evenly spaced protrusions at 6.0mm height that set the blade's height and recoil characteristics. The Bit is Flat (F), a low-friction tip that favours aggressive movement over sustained spin. Spin direction is Right, which matters for compatibility with Left-spin blades in the same battle. Together the combo is simply Dran Sword 3-60F, and that full name — blade, ratchet, bit — is what you should look for rather than "Dran Sword" alone, since the same blade appears in other ratchet/bit combinations in later products.

Why players still reach for it

Dran Sword 3-60F is widely regarded in the community as one of the strongest and most iconic stock combos to come out of a Starter set, and it remains a common "must-have" recommendation for anyone starting the X line. That said, competitive players rarely leave it exactly stock: a common tournament adjustment is swapping the 3-60 ratchet for the taller 3-80, or swapping the Flat bit for a Taper, Needle, or Ball bit, trading away some of the raw attack aggression for better stamina or control depending on the matchup it's facing.

Two details are worth flagging rather than guessing at: the set's exact weight is often quoted around 43g online, but that figure traces back to a single retailer blog rather than a primary source, so treat it as approximate. Hasbro did release this set in North America under its own English product name: Sword Dran 3-60F in a Starter Pack (F9580, USD$9.99), with a Red Ver. in the Tail Viper and Sword Dran Dual Pack (G0197) — if that matters for your purchase, check current listings for either version. As always, confirm the specific parts and packaging with an event organiser before relying on any combo for competition.

To place BX-01 among the releases that followed it, skim the BX line overview and the parts explainer on how the three layers work together.

Frequently asked questions

When did Dran Sword 3-60F come out?

It had a limited early debut at the CoroCoro Comic Spirit Festival event on June 10, 2023, before its regular Japan retail release on July 15, 2023. As BX-01, it was the very first Starter set in the Beyblade X line and effectively the launch product for the whole X system.

What parts come in the BX-01 Starter?

The Blade is Dran Sword, a 3-sided Attack-type blade with three upward-slanting contact points built to knock an opponent out of the stadium. It sits on the 3-60 Ratchet, three evenly spaced protrusions at 6.0mm height, with a low-friction Flat Bit that favours aggressive movement over sustained spin, and the whole combo spins Right.

Is Dran Sword 3-60F good for beginners?

Yes. It is widely regarded in the community as one of the strongest and most iconic stock combos to come out of a Starter set, and it remains a common must-have recommendation for anyone starting the X line.

What changes do players make to a stock Dran Sword?

A common tournament adjustment is swapping the 3-60 Ratchet for the taller 3-80, or swapping the Flat Bit for a Taper, Needle, or Ball bit. Both trades give up some raw attack aggression for better stamina or control depending on the matchup.