String Launcher

he **String Launcher** (Japanese: **ベイランチャー**, *BeyLauncher*) is an alternative to the Ripcord Launcher used to launch Right-Spin Beybladesfrom the *Beyblade: Metal Fusion*, *Beyblade: Metal Masters* and *Beyblade: Metal Fury, Beyblade* Burst series toy lines. They are notoriously known for their incredible power that launches these Beyblades - thanks to their implementation of a string, as its name would suggest.

First released on October 23, 2008 by Takara Tomy in dark-blue however, they had futher releases in different colors and designs. Takara Tomy occasionally included them with Beyblades such as Meteo L-Drago LW105LF and Gravity Destroyer AD145WD. Hasbro solely sells them separately however, while Sonokong provides releases in select Beyblades and Sets.

## Overview

Compared to its counterpart, the Ripcord Launcher, the String Launcher generally holds the same design. What makes it unique is in that it discards the use of a ripcord or shooter in favour of a T-shaped handle supported by string. This long, white string is placed on a white gear that works together with a smaller gear in order to retract and allow use.

It is because of this string that causes the Launcher to be the most-favoured and popular for Beyblades of the *Beyblade: Metal Fusion*, *Beyblade: Metal Masters* and *Beyblade: Metal Fury* toy lines. Using the String Launcher not only increases power, but speed as well. This works in several ways for different Beyblades; an Attack-Type will undergo speedier movement, a Defense-Type would have better stability and a Stamina-Type can definitely show more endurance. Whereas with a simple Ripcord Launcher, these changes may not be so significant or noticeable.

As a result, this immediately causes the String Launcher to be heavily sought-out and desired. They have seen various uses in Beyblade tournaments and events; the top three finalists for the 2012 World BEYBLADE Championship even used them. Alongside this, String Launchers can also be connected with a Launcher Grip.

Hasbro's String Launcher has a longer neck than Takara Tomy to prevent the string from breaking, but because of a longer neck it isn't compatible with Takara Tomy's launcher rubber and suspension. They also have it in a metallic red for right spin.

## Complaints

Some people have complaints with these type of Launchers. The handle can be broken off if pulled all the way. Due to this, some people demand a ball-shaped handle or one made of metal. The string may also be broken in the same way. Due to this, a player should treat it with care. You should not get knots in the string because it will make the string weaker when you untie them.

## Tips

* If paired up with a suspension or launcher rubber, the string launcher will be stronger than the light launcher.
* When you feel you have pulled the string as far as you want it, let go of the string. It will retract and should resolve some "Lost Power" problems.
* If you pull the string too hard, it can break.
* Sometimes the handle hits your finger after launching, so don't launch to hard with unsteady hands or the backlash will be painful.
* Some Bladers try to mod these string launchers by fitting a longer string however those strings may break easily due to the quality.