Geist Fafnir Wheel Zone’+Z

**Geist Fafnir Wheel Zone’+Z** is a Balance Type Beyblade Combo included in the "Best 3 Spin-Stealing Beyblade Combos".

## Energy Layer - Geist Fafnir

*Main article: Energy Layer - Geist Fafnir*
*"The motif is of the golden dragon, Fafnir. A left-spin Stamina Type Cho-Z Layer that absorbs the rotation of the opponent by retracting the rubber blade during a high speed rotation to preserve the rotational force and popping out the rubber blade only at a low speed rotation."*

— Official Description

Takara Tomy's **Geist Fafnir**, like its predecessor Drain Fafnir, is a Stamina Type Energy Layer that features a triangular perimeter and three side profile dragon heads with an "F" along each, meant to represent this Layer's namesake; Fafnir the Nordic Dragon of Greed. As part of the Cho-Z Layer System, **Geist Fafnir** features metal in its design; in this case, interspersed between the dragon heads. The inclusion of metal makes this Layer heavier than most God Layers.

**Geist Fafnir** also features gimmicks: The first is that this Layer is meant to spin Left, opposite to most other Beyblades. The second is that the "F"s are made of rubber, akin to both its predecessor and the L-Drago II Clear Wheel from Metal Fight Beyblade. The inclusion of rubber aids in this Layer's ability to equalize spin with a Right-Spin opponent. The third is that the Layer features an automatic mode change gimmick, akin to Variares from Metal Fight Beyblade.

While the triangular shape and rough perimeter of **Geist Fafnir** may imply recoil, the Left-Spin nature of this Layer reduces recoil against a Right-Spin opponent. When spinning slower than a Right-Spin opponent, the rubber "F"s of **Geist Fafnir** allows for Spin-Equalization, where the Layers of two opposite spinning Beyblades work akin to gears and equally distribute their spin, by acting as a cushion against impact, increasing friction between Layers, acting as a "hook" for the other Beyblade to catch into and propel **Geist Fafnir** faster and reducing recoil to increase the rate of contact. Due to the greater exposed surface area of the rubber, the effect is more prominent than in Drain Fafnir, though the greater weight makes the effect far less pronounced against lightweight opponents.

When against a Left-Spin opponent, **Geist Fafnir** cannot equalize spin and the rubber will instead act as brakes. If the opponent has less Burst Resistance than **Geist Fafnir**, then the friction can potentially Burst the opponent. However, if the opponent has greater Burst Resistance than **Geist Fafnir**, the friction of the rubber can cause a **Geist Fafnir** Combination to self-Burst or severely lose Stamina.

At low spin speeds, the rubber blades will extend outwards, creating a perimeter akin to a reversed Winning Valkyrie, meant to improve Spin-Equalization potential at low spin speeds by exposing more rubber. At high spin speeds, **Geist Fafnir**'s rubber blades will retract inwards, creating a rounder perimeter akin to its predecessor, Drain Fafnir, meant to prevent Spin-Equalization against a slower Right-Spin opponent by exposing less rubber. However, the large amount of rubber in **Geist Fafnir**'s design makes the gimmick ineffective.

## Forge Disc - Wheel

*Main article: Forge Disc - Wheel (Hasbro)*
Hasbro's **Wheel** is a symmetrical, circular Forge Disc based on Takara Tomy's Wheel, and as such retains the same high Outward Weight Distribution (OWD) and Life-After-Death (LAD) that is useful for any kind of Combination. However, there are notable differences: Hasbro's **Wheel** is smaller in size, about 5 grams lighter than Takara Tomy's Wheel, and has regular, full tabs. As such its weight is comparable to the likes of 0 and 00; however the aforementioned Core Discs can facilitate Disc Frames, which can increase their weight further, while **Wheel** cannot. At 24.9 grams, it is one of the heaviest Hasbro exclusive Discs. It has four gaps intended to increase Outward Weight Distribution and its Stamina potential, as well as a circular perimeter that increases Life-After-Death. Due to its round shape and weight, it is comparable in performance to Discs such as Outer.

As Hasbro's **Wheel** is purely a weaker version of its Takara Tomy counterpart, there is no reason to use Hasbro's **Wheel** over the latter. However, in the WBO's Burst Limited Format, where the Takara Tomy version and other stronger Discs are banned, Hasbro's **Wheel** finds use due to its high Outward Weight Distribution and weight.

## Performance Tip - Zone'+Z

*Main article: Performance Tip - Zone'+Z*
In-depth information for Takara Tomy's **Zone'+Z** Performance Tip will be placed here once drafting has been completed for it. Please be patient.

## References

1. ↑ The Hasbro Wheel Forge Disc from Glide Roktavor R6 Wheel Revolving-SPM is used.