The sport of darts has changed from the former pub fun to a popular event with an event character. No wonder, then, that the British precision game is becoming ever more popular – and many people would like to put their own skills to the test even at home. But what should you consider when buying a darts set?

Classic board or electronic dartboard

When buying a classic dart board, very few companies actually deliver one Darts Set With. Anyone who gains an electronic darts board, on the other hand, usually gets that Darts Set also included. The advantage: You can start immediately with the game. For beginners and those who only want to play darts occasionally, this variant is certainly not wrong. The downside: If you are really thinking of playing darts regularly and perhaps even trying to emulate professionals like Max Hopp or the new world champion Michael van Gerwen, you should be aware that the included arrows usually have no professional quality.

Our tip: It is best to invest in a proper set of darts, which fits well in your hand and with which you can refine your own throwing technique and improve.

Pay attention to the difference between soft darts and Steeldarts when buying

There are two different types of arrows: soft darts are used on the electronic dart board or the dart machine. The weight of soft dart is usually between twelve to eighteen grams. The tip of the dart is provided with plastic.
On the classic darts board or the Steeldart PaneSteeldarts are used.

Steeldarts are much heavier than soft darts: The weight of Steeldarts is usually between twenty and forty grams, the tip of the arrow is made of steel. Therefore, you should never throw with a Steeldart arrow on an electronic dart board, so as not to destroy the electronic interior.

Whether Steeldarts or soft darts, everyone dartis divided into four different segments:

– Point: This part is made of either steel or plastic.
– Barrel (middle part): The barrel is the centerpiece of every dart, there are different shapes and different lengths and weight classes.
– Shaft: The shaft is the connecting element between the barrel and the end of the dart, the so-called flight.
– Flight (flight stabilizer): The flight is the tail of the dart, it usually consists of polyester or nylon.

Both in terms of shape and in terms of color, the range of dart darts today is greater than ever – especially as a beginner, you are often spoiled for choice. Our tip: Just get inspiration from the current darts professionals, who now offer their own sets of dart darts.

For example, XQM offers darts sets in various price ranges by Michael van Gerwen – the darts are adorned by the Dutch World Champion’s logo and the XQ-Max logo. Fans of former world champion Gary Anderson can join Darts Set from Unicorn. The arrows are in the weight classes 23 grams, 25 grams and 27 grams. These arrows are also engraved with the Unicorn logo and the signature of the Scottish exceptional player.