Beyblade X Ratchets Explained

The Ratchet is the least visible part of a Beyblade X combo and one of the most decisive. It sets both the height of the bey and how many points make contact.

Reading the numbers

A Ratchet like 3-60 has three protrusions and a 6.0mm height; the “60” notation represents 6.0mm, not 60mm. More protrusions create more exposed contact points, while the height changes which surfaces are more likely to meet. Neither feature determines a matchup on its own.

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.

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.