Darts and Dart Accessories

DART ANATOMY

TIP
There are two types of dart tips - steel or soft (SEE BELOW). Steel-tipped darts are used with traditional English Sisal dartboards and soft-tipped darts are used with todays electronic games and plastic dartboards.

SHAFT
The shaft provides the proper spacing between the flight and the barrel. Shafts are manufactured from a number of different materials (including nylon, aluminum and polycarbonate) in varying lengths. Choose a shaft which allows a comfortable feel and a smooth, flat trajectory. To minimize wobble or cork-screwing, select the shortest shaft that is comfortable for you.

BARREL
Varying widely in weight, length, grip and diameter, the barrel of a dart should be chosen to match your style of grip and throw. Barrels are generally made of brass, nickel/silver or tungsten. Brass and nickel/silver are less expensive than tungsten, but tend to be wider in circumference. Tungsten barrels offer the advantage of a much slimmer dart, which can yield closer groupings.

FLIGHT
Flights are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs. A players speed of throw should determine what style of flight will work best. Experiment with different flight shapes until you find the one that works best for you. Flights are a counterbalance to the barrel.
Consider slim for soft-tip which are the lighter weighted darts.