Blade: Knight Mail

Weight: 36.4g (LOW END) - 36.9g (HIGH END)

• Design: Knight Mail has a compact, round shape with multiple bumps along its edges, it also has 3 metal balls that move vertically.

• Attack vs. Attack (AVA) Matchups: Knight Mail performs well in AVA battles due to its small and compact design, which allows it to deflect opponents efficiently while delivering strong counter-hits. Its bumpy shape helps it meet opposing attackers head-on, making it a solid choice in attack clashes. 

• Stamina/Defense vs. Attack: When used in stamina or defense setups, Knight Mail is unique in that its aggressive shape allows it to destabilize and counter-hit opponents effectively. It can handle attackers well by absorbing some impact while maintaining offensive pressure. 

• Stamina vs. Stamina: In pure stamina matchups, Knight Mail is just okay. It leans more toward aggressive stamina, meaning it can work but isn’t as reliable as dedicated stamina-focused blades like Silver Wolf or Wizard Rod. Its shape may help in some cases, but consistency is an issue. Attack vs. 

• Defense/Stamina: Knight Mail excels when used for attack against defensive or stamina setups. It can land devastating KOs thanks to its bump-based design, which helps push opponents across the stadium floor. Its combination of hard-hitting power and decent stamina makes it one of the best attack blades in Beyblade X.

Strengths:

• Bump Attack: Knight Mail hits opponents hard, deflecting them across the stadium. Excellent Stamina/Defense – Its aggressive shape helps destabilize and counter opponents effectively.

Weaknesses:

• Ball Gimmick: The metal balls tend to drag the Bey down, causing it to lose stamina quickly if not kept balanced.

Overall:  Knight Mail is a welcome addition very close to being a must have since it has incredible defense work and a lot of attack potential. As such if you get this blade you will not be disappointed. 

Game Plan: Knight Mail is best suited for attack-focused builds, where its bump attack and stamina allow it to deliver strong KOs. As always, a well-executed launch is key—aim for an Xtreme Dash to maximize effectiveness.

Recommended Combos: 

Attack: Knight Mail 1-60 / 5-60 / 3-60 / 7-60 | LF / LR / R

 Defense: Knight Mail 1-60 / 7-60 / 3-60 / 9-60 / 5-60 | H / D / O 

Stamina: Knight Mail 1-60 / 7-60 / 3-60 / 9-60 / 5-60 | B / O

Ratchet: 7-60

Weight: 7g

• Design: 7-60 is a ratchet that has 7 sides and a low height, the contact areas for the ratchet are 6 wide ratchet points with 1 very protruding square point.

Strengths: 

• Weight/Thickness: This is the heaviest ratchet for low height which has its benefits for attack and defense combinations. For defense it can be used since the Ratchet is thick and heavy to tank most attackers using the shape and weight. You could as well buff up attackers with 7-60 to give a small weight boost if one would want to.

• Low Height: It is one of the lowest-height ratchets, making it great for attack combinations or other low-height setups, depending on the context.

Weakness:

• Scrape Risk: Due to how wide and thick the ratchet is, it is possible in battle if not launched properly to scrape around and lose stamina. 

• Slow Movement: Having a heavy ratchet is both a pro and a con, being on other blades it also means you are going to be a bit slower meaning you have to launch harder to compensate. 

• Burst Risk: This goes both ways 7-60 at times can simply just never burst or it can burst very hard, this is likely due to the one contact that protrudes a bit more on 7-60 making it a lot easier to take down and Burst if a lucky hit is given. 

•  Stamina: 7-60 Is not really meant to be used for pure stamina as it does worse than 3-60 in a stamina mirror, however this is not too relevant if one is going to just use it for defense or attack.

Overall: 7-60 is a unique ratchet where it can either have great burst resistance and defend against any attack thrown against it, or completely fall apart and Burst. Due to the fact it is heavy, it is preferred to be used on Defense and or Attack combinations. Due to the versatility it is a must have for any defense or attack combos for weight making it a must have to any bladers collection.

Bit: Gear Needle

Weight: 2g

• Design: Gear Needle is a Beyblade X bit with low burst resistance and a large gear cone shape with a tiny sphere like bottom. 

Strengths:

• Counter Movement: Due to the very nature of design the bit is focused on counter attack or counter defense where it will focus on the Xtreme Line and you will have a bit that won't go with out a fight. 

• Xtreme Dash: If launched correctly similar to a point Gear Needle is specialized in Xtreme Dash due to the nature of the gears.

• Stamina Destablizer: While not good at specifically Defense Gear Needle has the property to be able to destablize other opponents and push back in counter movement.

Weaknesses:

• KO Risk: Due to shape not being something that can really grip the stadium it can easily be KO'd costing you big points.

• Gimmick failure?: Since the bit has low burst resistance and it is focused on fast movement it forces this bit to just die easily to Burst Finish and not be as consistent as you want.  Despite being a defense bit most of the use come at some wacky stamina hybrid combo where it can sometimes help beat a lot of stuff via destabilization but it is far too inconsistent. 

Gameplan:

• Somewhat tilted angle shoot and throw: To maximize the effectiveness of this Bit, you can employ a slight angle and throw the Beyblade on the opposing side from where you launch. This is to avoid knockouts and to conserve stamina. 

• Be aware of the top corners on the opposite side of where the Xtreme Finish is: Aim to try to KO with your movement.

• Needs a STRONG shoot to be consistent.