How do I choose the right dart board?

The depth and density of a dartboard are more important than most buyers would think. A good depth and density help darts penetrate the dartboard and reduce bouncing. This helps you have a much more consistent game and allows you to achieve a much higher (and accurate) score.

What are different types of dart boards?

What Are the Different Types of Dartboards (10 Dartboard Variations)

• Ipswich Board (London Five)
• Yorkshire Board.
• Nodor Lincoln Board.
• Electronic Board.
• Manchester Log-end Dartboard.
• Irish Black Dartboard.
• The Grimsby.
• Kent Dartboard.

Are electronic dartboards worth it?

It looks like a real dart board, but instead of having a felt surface, it’s plastic and has tiny holes for the darts to fit into. Electronic dart boards are safer and more convenient than traditional ones, and they keep score automatically!

What is the best dart board UK?

• Winmau DWIN500-5 Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard. Winmau DWIN500-5 Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard. £50.00. optimising your game.
• Unicorn World Championship Dartboard, Cabinet & 2 Darts Sets. £60.00. everything you need to play darts.
• HOMCOM MDF LED Electronic Dartboard w/ 12 Darts. HOMCOM MDF LED Electronic Dartboard w/ 12 Darts. £65.99.

What weight darts should I buy?

When it comes to tungsten darts, the most common dart weight for a beginner is 22-24 grams. The lower the weight, the harder you will have to throw. If you like to throw with a lot of force, a lighter dart may be the way to go. If you have a more relaxed style of throwing, heavier is probably better.

What is a good dart brand?

Bottelsen is a good darts brand and also a pretty famous brand in the darts world, some even claim they are the best.

Winmau is another well-established darts brand with many professional sponsors.

Harrows is another well established, well marketed darts brand.

What is a Lincoln dartboard?

Lincoln and Black Irish Dartboards Two distinctive dartboards are the Lincoln and the Black Irish Dartboards. Both entirely Black in colour and are designed along the same lines as the Yorkshire dartboard featuring only a double ring and centre Bullseye.

Which is better electronic or regular dart board?

Electronic dartboards are often recommended for children and more casual players because they’re safe and the automated score keeping makes it easier for casual players to just pick up and go. Bristle boards are recommended for more serious players that want to enter tournaments and play at a more competitive level.

Why won’t darts stick in electronic dart board?

If your problem is the dart going into the board then falling out, the dart may be too light. A lighter dart does not penetrate the board as deep as a heavier one and will fall out more often. Some darts have ridges in the tip that are designed to hold your dart in the board.

How far away should you be from a dart board?

Distance from front of the dartboard to the throwing line: Steel Tip: 7 feet 9 1/4 inches, Soft Tip: 8 feet 0 inches. To mark the throw line a simple piece of tape will suffice. Major tournaments, however, use a “hockey” which is a thin raised strip of wood approximately 1 1/2 inches high (see image diagram below).

What do you put behind a dart board?

Plan on having a backstop behind your dartboard. This could be cork, soft wood planks, or covered cardboard. You want something that the dart will stick into but won’t show a hole when you pull it out. I used a large piece of heavy cardboard that I covered in dark grey felt.

Which darts are the best for beginners?

Viper Blitz 95\% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts with Storage/Travel Case. This dart is not designed with the highest quality tungsten for nothing.

Bottelsen Hammer Head Steel Tip 95\% Tungsten Devastators. These darts are wonderful and have a structure many professionals would admire.

CUESOUL Tungsten Steel Tip Darts Set 95\% Tungsten.

What is the best brand of dart board?

The Best Dartboard Winmau Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard. Winmau has been around for over seven decades now. Viper Shot King Dartboard Set. As our best choice, it’s clear to see why the Viper Shot King tops our list – as well as being the top choice Barrington Collection Bristle Dartboard Cabinet Set. Hey! Winmau Blade 5 Dual Core Bristle Dartboard.

What is the best type of dart board?

Assuming you are playing steel-tipped darts, you should buy a bristle or sisal dart board. While wound paper dart boards are much less expensive, they do not last very long and are not very playable. There are several good brands with the British manufacturers Nodor and Winmau being the best known.

What makes the best bristle dartboard?

The Best Bristle Dartboards Hathaway Centerpoint Solid Wood Dartboard. Winmau Blade 5. Viper Shot King and Viper Stadium Cabinet. King’s Head Dark Wood Dartboard Cabinet. Viper Shot King Regulation Bristle Steel Tip Dartboard. Viper Championship Wood Framed Dartboard Backboard. TG Beveled Wood Dart Cabinet. Viper League Pro-Regulation Bristle Steel Tip Dartboard.