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Want tips to improve your darts game? Or are you looking for buying advice to find out which gear suits you best? Read all about it in our blogs!

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Beginner

What is the correct dartboard distance? Set up your dartboard the right way

Short answer : The official dartboard distance is 2,37 meters from the throwline to the dartboard . The correct height of the bullseye is 1,73 meters from the

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Different dart flight shapes, each offering unique control and flight characteristics, designed to enhance control, stability, and tailored to various throwing techniques.

Technique

What dart flight shapes exist and what do they do?

Short answer: The four basic shapes are Standard, Kite, Pear and Slim. The Standard flight has the largest surface area and therefore the most stability, at th

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Two men playing darts with captions "All Players" and "All Tricks" against a green and red gradient background.

Technique

Beginner

How do you grip, aim and prepare your darts for a consistent throw?

Short answer: A consistent dart throw starts with a relaxed grip, controlled aiming and simple preparation. Most players perform best with a light grip using 2

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Technique

Buying Guide

What is the difference between soft tip darts and steel tip darts?

Shortest answer: Soft tip darts are used on an electronic dartboard with plastic points, usually around 18 to 20 grams with a throwing distance of 2.44 meters.

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Eight darters in different poses with darts; red arrows and lines emphasizing movement. Bold text in center: "BEST STANCE."

Technique

How do you improve your dart stance and position at the oche?

Quick answer: A good dart stance starts with your front foot on an imaginary line from treble 20 through the bull to treble 3, your weight on your front hip an

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Find the dartboard that suits you best and score your perfect match.

Technique

Beginner

How do you hang a dartboard? Official height, distance and step-by-step guide

Quick answer: Hang a dartboard with the bullseye at exactly 173 cm from the floor. For steel-tip darts the official throwing distance is 237 cm measured from t

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Personalized darts with unique engraving for a personal touch

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How Do You Clean Darts Properly?

Short answer: The safest way to clean darts is by using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. Cleaning your tungsten dart barrels regularly remov

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Guide to quick changing dart points, featuring tools and dart point brands: Target, Harrows, Winmau. Includes correct and incorrect installation icons.

Technique

Screw in points explained

Replacing steel tip dart points used to be far from simple. If a point snapped, you only had a few options: return the dart to the manufacturer, visit a special

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Dart points in various lengths, grip textures, and shapes, designed to impact grip, aerodynamics, and board entry.

Technique

Everything You Need to Know About Dart Points!

Dart points are one of the most underestimated components of a dart. Yet, they can make a huge difference in your game. Whether you're just starting out with d

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Technique

Beginner

What is the correct dartboard distance? Set up your dartboard the right way

Short answer : The official dartboard distance is 2,37 meters from the throwline to the dartboard . The correct height of the bullseye is 1,73 meters from the

View our blog

Technique

What dart flight shapes exist and what do they do?

Short answer: The four basic shapes are Standard, Kite, Pear and Slim. The Standard flight has the largest surface area and therefore the most stability, at th

View our blog

Technique

Beginner

How do you grip, aim and prepare your darts for a consistent throw?

Short answer: A consistent dart throw starts with a relaxed grip, controlled aiming and simple preparation. Most players perform best with a light grip using 2

View our blog

Technique

Buying Guide

What is the difference between soft tip darts and steel tip darts?

Shortest answer: Soft tip darts are used on an electronic dartboard with plastic points, usually around 18 to 20 grams with a throwing distance of 2.44 meters.

View our blog

Technique

How do you improve your dart stance and position at the oche?

Quick answer: A good dart stance starts with your front foot on an imaginary line from treble 20 through the bull to treble 3, your weight on your front hip an

View our blog

Technique

Beginner

How do you hang a dartboard? Official height, distance and step-by-step guide

Quick answer: Hang a dartboard with the bullseye at exactly 173 cm from the floor. For steel-tip darts the official throwing distance is 237 cm measured from t

View our blog

Technique

How Do You Clean Darts Properly?

Short answer: The safest way to clean darts is by using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. Cleaning your tungsten dart barrels regularly remov

View our blog

Technique

Screw in points explained

Replacing steel tip dart points used to be far from simple. If a point snapped, you only had a few options: return the dart to the manufacturer, visit a special

View our blog

Technique

Everything You Need to Know About Dart Points!

Dart points are one of the most underestimated components of a dart. Yet, they can make a huge difference in your game. Whether you're just starting out with d

View our blog

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Dartshopper Blog

What is the correct dartboard distance? Set up your dartboard the right way

What dart flight shapes exist and what do they do?

How do you grip, aim and prepare your darts for a consistent throw?

What is the difference between soft tip darts and steel tip darts?

How do you improve your dart stance and position at the oche?

How do you hang a dartboard? Official height, distance and step-by-step guide

How Do You Clean Darts Properly?

Screw in points explained

Everything You Need to Know About Dart Points!

What is the correct dartboard distance? Set up your dartboard the right way

What dart flight shapes exist and what do they do?

How do you grip, aim and prepare your darts for a consistent throw?

What is the difference between soft tip darts and steel tip darts?

How do you improve your dart stance and position at the oche?

How do you hang a dartboard? Official height, distance and step-by-step guide

How Do You Clean Darts Properly?

Screw in points explained

Everything You Need to Know About Dart Points!