Which launcher, which stadium?
You can’t play without a launcher and a stadium. But which launcher is the right one, and is the stadium from the set good enough? Here’s what suits whom. All models with their packages are in the Accessories tab.
The short answer
| For whom? | Launchers | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Kids and beginners | Ripcord launcher from the starter | Xtreme Stadium from a battle set |
| Regular players | String launcher with a pull cord, plus a grip | the standard Xtreme Stadium |
| Tournament players | String launcher with grip | the standard Xtreme Stadium, like at tournaments |
| On the go | Ripcord launcher | compact stadium for on the go |
Ripcord or string?
- Ripcord (winder launcher, called “Ripcord” by Hasbro): comes with most starters and is the easiest. But you have to reinsert the ripcord before every launch.
- String (string launcher): the cord rewinds by itself after the launch. The longer pull gives more power, but it takes some practice.
Takara Tomy sells the string launcher on its own (BX-18), Hasbro in the “Deluxe String Launcher” sets.
Left or right spin?
Most Beys spin to the right. Left-spin Beys need their own launcher, recognizable by the L in its name, e.g. String Launcher L. Hasbro calls its sets “Left-Spin String Launcher Set”. So if you buy a left-spin Bey, make sure you get the matching launcher.
Is a grip worth it?
A grip slides onto the launcher. You then hold the launcher with your whole hand, which makes launches steadier and more consistent. Grips fit both string and winder launchers. You don’t need one to start, but it’s highly recommended for tournaments.
Hasbro also has the Victory Grip Launcher, a launcher with a built-in rubber grip.
Which stadium?
- Xtreme Stadium: the standard stadium with the Xtreme Line. Official tournaments are played in it too. The right choice for most people.
- Stadiums with extras (Hasbro): with a raised rail (Drop Attack), with a pop-up rail (Sneak Attack) or compact for on the go. They’re fun, but they aren’t the tournament stadium.
- For three players: the wider Double Xtreme Stadium.
- Infinity Stadium: here several Xtreme Dashes follow one right after another.
Beyblade X needs a stadium with an Xtreme Line. Don’t mix it with Beys, launchers or stadiums from older series such as Beyblade Burst: Takara Tomy explicitly warns that something could break or someone could get hurt.
What to look out for when buying
- Battle set instead of single items: a stadium, two Beys and two launchers together are usually cheaper than buying everything separately.
- Buy originals: fake launchers and ripcords break quickly or slip. How to spot fakes is explained in the guide Original or fake? How to tell.
- Mix brands: launchers and stadiums from Hasbro and Takara Tomy work with all Beyblade X Beys.
More guides
- Which Bey should I start with?: What you need to play, which pack is worth it and which Beys are good to start with.
- Original or fake? How to tell: How to spot fake Beys from Temu, AliExpress and co., and how to check them with the wiki.
- Hasbro or Takara Tomy: What’s the difference?: Why there are two manufacturers, what is different about them and whether the parts fit together.
- The best combos for beginners: Which combos are winning right now, what matters for Blade, Ratchet and Bit, and how to build a deck.
- Rules: how a Beyblade X battle works: How a battle works, what earns how many points and how tournaments work.