Beyblade X 3-60 Ratchet Guide

In Beyblade X's Ratchet naming, the first digit tells you how many contact points sit around the ring and the next two digits are the height in tenths of a millimetre. "3-60" is a 3-protrusion ratchet standing 6.0mm tall, one of the shorter ratchet heights, though the 50/55-tier ratchets released since 2024 are shorter still, which is why it keeps showing up in low-height attack and burst-finish builds. It weighs roughly 6.3g, though individual units reportedly vary between about 6.30g and 6.40g, so it is worth weighing a specific piece rather than assuming every copy is identical. Community-run stat readouts (not an official Takara Tomy stat sheet, so treat the numbers as approximate) put it around Attack 15 / Defense 9 / Stamina 6.

Where 3-60 comes from

3-60 first shipped as part of BX-01 Dran Sword 3-60F, the very first Beyblade X starter, released in Japan on 15 July 2023 as part of Takara Tomy's Basic Line. That set pairs the DranSword blade — three dragon-head contact points, right-spin, Attack type — with the Flat (F) bit and a Ripcord Launcher. We could not confirm an exact Hasbro US release date this session, only the Japan date above, and we found no source documenting a mold revision for the DranSword blade, so treat any such claim you see as unverified.

3-60 wasn't a one-off. Per part listings on Beyblade Wiki and the BeybX Database, it has shipped in roughly a dozen products since, including BX-07 and BX-17 Dran Sword 3-60F recolors, BX-14 Random Booster Vol. 1 (paired with SharkEdge and WizardArrow), BX-21 HellsChain Deck Set (paired with KnightLance), Weiss Tiger 3-60U, plus Start Dash and Battle Entry sets and G1 Prize Bronze/Silver/Gold variants.

Why players still reach for it

Buyer's-guide and wiki-style community sites tend to describe 3-60 as a versatile, foundational ratchet that still earns a spot in Attack, Defense, Stamina and Balance builds despite being one of the earliest parts released. Its short height lets a combo strike underneath taller opponents, though its locking mechanism is generally considered weaker than 80-height ratchets such as 3-80 — the 80 tier locks more strongly than the 60 tier — while 5-60 and 9-60 sit at the same 6.0mm height as 3-60, differing only in protrusion count, which is why community consensus treats it as a solid, "safe" default rather than a top-tier stat pick. We didn't find documented tournament results or named players tied specifically to 3-60 — these are general impressions from community sources, not competitive records — so weigh them as informed opinion rather than proof.

If you're building or buying toward a specific event, it's still worth double-checking the exact product code and part condition against what the organiser allows before you show up.

For the wider picture, the Ratchets guide compares 3-60 against the other options, and the parts explained overview breaks down how Blade, Ratchet and Bit divide the job.

Frequently asked questions

What does 3-60 mean on a Beyblade X Ratchet?

The first digit counts contact points and the next two give height in tenths of a millimetre, so 3-60 is a 3-protrusion ratchet standing 6.0mm tall. It is one of the shorter ratchet heights, though the 50/55-tier ratchets released since 2024 are shorter still, which is why it keeps showing up in low-height attack and burst-finish builds.

What was the first Beyblade X product to include the 3-60 Ratchet?

BX-01 Dran Sword 3-60F, the very first Beyblade X starter, released in Japan on 15 July 2023. It pairs the right-spin, Attack-type DranSword blade with the Flat bit and a Ripcord Launcher.

Why do players still use the 3-60 Ratchet?

Its short height lets a combo strike underneath taller opponents, and community sources describe it as a versatile, foundational ratchet that earns a spot in Attack, Defense, Stamina and Balance builds. The trade-off is a locking mechanism generally considered weaker than 80-height ratchets such as 3-80 — the 80 tier locks more strongly than the 60 tier — while 5-60 and 9-60 sit at the same 6.0mm height as 3-60.

How much does the 3-60 Ratchet weigh?

Roughly 6.3g, though individual units reportedly vary between about 6.30g and 6.40g, so it is worth weighing a specific piece rather than assuming every copy is identical.