Beyblade X Ratchets Explained
The Ratchet is the least visible part of a Beyblade X combo and one of the most decisive. It sits between the Blade and the Bit, and it sets both the height of the bey and how many points make contact — roughly 35 Ratchets exist across the line, though the competitively relevant set is much smaller.
Reading the numbers
A Ratchet like 3-60 has three protrusions and a 6.0mm height; the "60" notation represents 6.0mm, not 60mm. The first digit is a literal, physical count of protrusions, not an abstract tier: 0 is near-circular and smooth, 1 is a single asymmetric lobe that mounts two ways, 2–3 are balanced all-rounders, 4–8 approach circular with lighter, more frequent contact, and 9 packs nine points but only three prominent ones, giving very high burst resistance with minimal added drag.
Height changes what you hit
A taller Ratchet raises your Blade so it can strike above an opponent, while a shorter one slips underneath. Neither is better in isolation, but running the wrong height against a given opponent means your Blade never contacts where it is designed to.
The Ratchets that actually show up in winning decks
| Ratchet | Protrusions | Why it's used |
|---|---|---|
| 1-60 | 1 | Debuted on UX-01; its asymmetric lobe mounts two ways and drives well-known stamina builds |
| 3-60 | 3 | Shipped on BX-01 in 2023 and still one of the most universally useful Ratchets in the game |
| 9-60 | 9 (3 prominent) | Safe default for stamina and defence — high burst resistance, minimal added drag |
| 1-70 | 1 | Enables defensive reversals out of Over and Xtreme zones |
| 7-60 | 7 | Regularly appears in top competitive decks |
For CX builds specifically, 4-55 and 8-70 are the two worth knowing beyond that shortlist — 4-55 for its low, aggressive profile, 8-70 for the thick, defence-focused octagonal shape it brings to a metal-heavy build.
Weight matters too
Ratchets differ in mass, and that shifts the combo's centre of gravity. A heavier Ratchet adds stability and stamina; a lighter one keeps an attacker nimble. Test the same Blade and Bit across two Ratchets to feel the difference — and be sceptical of any "complete Ratchet list" you find online that goes past 9 protrusions or roughly 90 in height. See our Common Beyblade X Myths guide for why those lists keep circulating.
For a closer look at the second number in the code, see the companion piece on Ratchet height.
Frequently asked questions
How do you read a Beyblade X Ratchet code like 3-60?
The first digit is a literal, physical count of protrusions and the second is the height, so 3-60 has three protrusions and a 6.0mm height. The "60" notation represents 6.0mm, not 60mm.
Which Ratchet is a safe default for stamina and defence?
The guide's shortlist names 9-60 as the safe default for stamina and defence, because it packs nine points but only three prominent ones, giving very high burst resistance with minimal added drag.
What do the different protrusion counts on a Ratchet mean?
0 is near-circular and smooth, 1 is a single asymmetric lobe that mounts two ways, 2-3 are balanced all-rounders, 4-8 approach circular with lighter and more frequent contact, and 9 packs nine points but only three prominent ones.
Does Ratchet weight change how a combo plays?
Yes. A heavier Ratchet adds stability and stamina, while a lighter one keeps an attacker nimble, and both shift the combo's centre of gravity. Testing the same Blade and Bit across two Ratchets is the way to feel the difference.
Sources, safety and catalogue wording
This guide uses the official Beyblade X guide, the official gear guide, the current official line-up and the official manual hub as references. Follow the package instructions and Beyblade X safety guidance: use Beyblade X tops only in an appropriate Beyblade X stadium, and keep faces and hands clear before launching.
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