Darts

While brass is still used for inexpensive darts, such darts are large in diameter and the grip wears down quickly.

Tungsten is a very dense metal, also very durable.  Using tungsten to make a dart barrel results in a smaller dart for the same weight.  For anyone who plays darts often, the durability is important, as that helps retain the dart’s precision-machined shape, grooves, and knurling.

This Darts Tip will quickly improve your ability to focus on Triples! When practicing on a standard English Clockface Bristle Dartboard, just ignore the large (outer) singles areas.  Count any hits in those areas as a complete miss, with no score.  Now only the Inner Singles will count, plus all of the other doubles, triples,…

Rick’s Tips Tip #8 Use rubber O-ring lock washers to keep shafts from vibrating loose. They are inexpensive, and save a lot of distraction and aggravation during a match.

Rick’s Tips Tip 23. Get a steady stance. A lot of people will argue about this one, but few people actually believe that maximum accuracy, in any sport, can be achieved while standing tip-toe on one foot. Especially after drinking a few beers! Try keeping both feet on the floor when you throw.. your game…

Rick’s Tips Tip #12. Keep your darts clean. and they will throw better and last longer. Skin acid, beer, popcorn butter, pretzel salt, potato chip grease.. all of these add up to make your darts slick, and downright yucky! Clean your darts often with a detergent cleaner to remove oils, salt, and dirt. That salty…