Bristle Dart Boards & Widdy Dart Boards

1. When looking into a bristle dart board, make sure it has a movable number ring and self-healing sisal fibers for extended life.

2. Ultra-thin, round Supawire bands and dividers are important for reducing bounce-outs and allowing higher scores.

3. Another feature to look for is a staple-free bullseye that allows you to stick in more darts and keep bounce-outs to a minimum while also reducing wear and tear.

4. A regulation bristle dart board's target area diameter is 13 inches, and a total diameter of 18 inches. A recreational dart board target area diameter is 13.5 inches, and a regulation electronic dart board's target area diameter is 15.5 inches.

5. Bristle dart boards constructed with African sisal fibers provide a self-healing playing area.

6. Oftentimes, dart boards made of paper, cork, or other porous materials have a shorter lifespan than bristle dart boards. One exception is Widdy Dart Boards, which are made from tightly wound paper that closes up when darts are removed. These vintage dart boards have been shown to last up to twice as long as other classic American style dart boards.

7. The bristle dart board is the choice of professional players. Bristle dart boards are rated highest for accurate scoring.

8. Professional players also prefer steel-tip darts for their ability to reduce bounce-outs and increase scoring. Steel-tip darts are made of brass, steel, and tungsten and come in various weights.

9. The advantage of a bristle dart board is the surface's ability to close up when dart tips are removed, which considerably lengthens the life of the board.

10. You might consider a dart board cabinet that can accommodate any standard-size bristle dart board. Some cabinets store your dart board and dart board accessories.