Soar Phoenix vs Phoenix Wing: Hasbro and Takara Tomy Compared
Soar Phoenix is Hasbro's name for Phoenix Wing, Takara Tomy's BX-23. Both are sold as 9-60GF with a string launcher, which makes this the closest like-for-like pair between the two brands. The top is a heavy three-blade attacker on a 9-60 Ratchet and a Gear Flat Bit. The main differences are the name, the code and the release date.
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Side-by-side
| Takara Tomy | Hasbro | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Phoenix Wing 9-60GF | Soar Phoenix 9-60GF |
| Code and format | BX-23 Starter | F9324 Deluxe String Launcher Set |
| Launcher in the box | String launcher in a special colour | String launcher |
| Release | 27 December 2023, Japan | Mid-2024, US |
| Japanese list price | ¥2,420 incl. tax | — |
| Type | Attack | Attack |
The top
Takara Tomy describes Phoenix Wing as a metal-painted, heavy three-blade Blade. It also warns that the paint coating may peel off with use. That is a property of the painted finish, and it is normal, not a sign of a fake. The Gear Flat Bit adds teeth for picking up the stadium rail, which helps the top dash and hit hard. Our Phoenix Wing guide covers how it is used.
Hasbro describes its Beyblade X tops as identical in weight, feel and performance to Takara Tomy's, and we found no reliable report of a mould difference for this Blade. Hasbro trusted it enough to build its 2025 North American World Championship qualifiers around the Soar Phoenix set.
The string launcher
The launcher is why this pair is a good buy for a first serious Beyblade. A string launcher lets you pull a longer, more controlled launch than an entry launcher. Both versions of this set include one, so you get the same kind of launcher whichever brand you buy. Like every Beyblade X launcher, it is right-spin and fits only Beyblade X tops. Our string launcher guide explains how to use it and how to look after the string.
Hasbro variants
Hasbro has also sold the Blade on other Ratchet and Bit combos as boosters. Treat any listing that is not 9-60GF as a different combo, whichever brand it is. Takara Tomy's own reissues and colour variants carry their own codes, so read the code before assuming it is BX-23.
Which should you buy in Malaysia?
For official Takara Tomy Asia events, buy BX-23. The regional regulations allow only products officially released and distributed in your own country. A Hasbro Soar Phoenix set is a genuine product that works with Takara Tomy parts and stadiums at home, but it is not distributed here. See the Takara Tomy vs Hasbro overview for the wider picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is Soar Phoenix the same as Phoenix Wing?
Yes. Soar Phoenix 9-60GF is Hasbro's name for Takara Tomy's Phoenix Wing 9-60GF (BX-23). The Blade, Ratchet and Bit are the same.
Do both versions come with a string launcher?
Yes. Takara Tomy's BX-23 Starter includes a special-colour string launcher, and Hasbro's F9324 Deluxe String Launcher Set includes a string launcher too.
Is paint peeling off Phoenix Wing normal?
Yes. Takara Tomy itself warns that the paint coating on Phoenix Wing's metal-painted Blade may peel off with use.
Which version is legal at Malaysian events?
Takara Tomy Asia events allow products officially released and distributed in your own country, which in Malaysia means BX-23. Confirm with the organiser.
Sources
- Takara Tomy: BX-23 Starter Phoenix Wing 9-60GF.
- Hasbro: Soar Phoenix 9-60GF Deluxe String Launcher Set instructions; Screen Rant: Hasbro's 2024 line-up.
- Anime Corner: 2025 North American qualifiers on Hasbro's line.
- Global launch announcement: identical-tops statement.
Sources and safety
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.
Monkee Mods is an authorized Takara Tomy reseller in Malaysia, so the official product names and codes on this page are the real releases we stock or can order in. Package contents, availability and event eligibility can still change, so confirm the exact listing and ask the organiser before an event.