Darts Buying Guides
Use these practical Australian darts guides to choose the right barrel, point system, dartboard setup and replacement parts, care for your equipment and learn the game. Where relevant, sections link to related collections so you can move from research to compatible products without starting again.
Find the right guide
Choose your darts
- Dart barrel grip types — compare real product photographs, cut patterns and grip placement.
- How to test dart weight — a three-session comparison plan and recording table.
- Dart weight vs barrel shape — compare two 24g darts using their actual dimensions and product photos.
- Your first steel-tip setup checklist — what you need, what can wait and which parts must match.
- How to buy darts online in Australia — the complete starting point.
- Buying darts as a gift: what to check before choosing equipment for someone else.
- Best darts for beginners — first-set weight, tungsten, grip and setup.
- What dart weight should I use? — compare nearby weights without changing everything at once.
- Dart grip and barrel-shape guide — match front, middle or rear grip to a barrel profile.
- 90% vs 95% tungsten darts — understand what the percentage changes.
- Brass vs Tungsten Darts Which Should You Buy? — compare price, feel, dimensions and durability before choosing.
- 24g darts: who should try them and what to compare.
Shop steel-tip darts, 22g darts, 23g darts, 24g darts, 90% tungsten darts and professional player darts.
Shop by barrel shape and grip
- Straight barrel darts
- Tapered barrel darts
- Torpedo barrel darts
- Bomb barrel darts
- Scalloped barrel darts
- Milled grip darts
- Ringed grip darts
- Nano grip darts and Pixel grip darts
Understand dart point systems
- Dart point systems and compatibility — Standard, Swiss, Quick, EVO, R2/Reflex, Switch and soft tip.
- dart points buying guide — compare point length, grip and fit.
- Are Swiss Points compatible with all darts?
Shop dart points, standard steel points, Target Swiss Points, Swiss Point darts, Quick Point darts and EVO Point darts.
Choose flights, shafts and storage
- How to choose dart flights and shafts.
- Dart flight shapes explained.
- How to choose dart shaft length and material.
- Target K-Flex vs Condor Axe vs K-Shift.
- Dart cases and storage guide.
- L-Style flights and shafts: what to check before you buy.
Shop flights and shafts, integrated systems, flights, shafts and dart cases.
Build a dartboard setup
- Choosing a dartboard for home.
- Sisal Dartboard Care: Rotate, Inspect or Replace?.
- Dartboard setup dimensions for Australia.
- Dartboard lighting guide.
- Dartboard surround guide.
Shop dartboards, dartboard surrounds, dartboard lights and dart accessories.
Learn the rules
Compare automatic scoring systems
- Best automatic dart scoring systems for Australian homes.
- Target Omni vs GRAN EYE G2 — direct hardware, lighting, app and installation comparison.
Browse automatic scoring systems and check each product page for current compatibility, device requirements and stock.
Compare second-hand and discount darts
- Second-hand darts guide — compare weight, condition, grip and included parts.
- Discount darts in Australia: what to check before buying.
Compare darts brands
Browse Target, Target Japan, Red Dragon, Winmau, Mission, One80, Shot, Dynasty and Monster.