Darts Buying Guides & Equipment Advice

Find practical advice on choosing dart weight, barrel shape, flights, shafts and a board for home practice. These guides explain the details to compare so you can narrow your options using your own grip and setup.

Start with our beginner darts guide, explore the buying guide directory, or browse steel tip darts when you are ready to compare products.

How Dartboard Wires Affect Scoring and Bounce-Outs
How Dartboard Wires Affect Scoring and Bounce-Outs
Are Swiss Points Reusable? A Practical Answer
Are Swiss Points Reusable? A Practical Answer
Dartboard Care Guide for Longer-Lasting Play
Dartboard Care Guide for Longer-Lasting Play
Dart Shaft Length Guide for Better Grouping
Dart Shaft Length Guide for Better Grouping
A Home Setup Example for Better Darts Practice
A Home Setup Example for Better Darts Practice
Formula Bushranger cabinet set showing the cabinet, Concept TX290 dartboard and two sets of darts
Dartboard Cabinets, Cupboards and Stands: Choosing a Home Setup That Fits
Blade Dartboard Versus Wire Dartboard: Which Fits?
Blade Dartboard Versus Wire Dartboard: Which Fits?
How Dartboard Technology Shapes Better Play
How Dartboard Technology Shapes Better Play
Common Darts Wobble Causes and How to Fix Them
Common Darts Wobble Causes and How to Fix Them
Choosing Dart Cases for Your Playing Setup
Choosing Dart Cases for Your Playing Setup
Dart Bounce Issues: How to Fix Them Properly
Dart Bounce Issues: How to Fix Them Properly
Best Dartboard Brackets for a Secure Setup
Best Dartboard Brackets for a Secure Setup
Target versus Winmau: Which Darts Suit You?
Target versus Winmau: Which Darts Suit You?
GRAN EYE G2 automatic dart scoring kit with cameras, hub, mounting parts and cables
Dartboard Scoring Systems Compared: Automatic Scorers, Scoreboards and Apps
Integrated Flights Versus Separate Flights
Integrated Flights Versus Separate Flights
Tungsten Percentage Buying Guide for Darts
Tungsten Percentage Buying Guide for Darts
Winmau Dartboard Review for Australian Players
Winmau Dartboard Review for Australian Players
Do Heavier Darts Fly Straighter? Weight Explained
Do Heavier Darts Fly Straighter? Weight Explained
How to Rotate a Dartboard Properly for Even Wear
How to Rotate a Dartboard Properly for Even Wear
Dart Mats for a Safer Home Throwing Area
Dart Mats for a Safer Home Throwing Area
Can Darts Damage Walls? Protect Your Home Setup
Can Darts Damage Walls? Protect Your Home Setup