Put an End to the Dreaded Bounce Out!
Here are our experts picks for the boards with the fewest bounce-outs:
Arachnid Cricketpro 750
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Soft or Steel Tip Darts??
Why Not Both!
Here is our expert pick for the best board that accepts both soft and steel tip darts:
Halex Cricketview Pro 8000
10 Things To Know Before Buying a Dart Board
1. If you're shopping for Electronic Dart Boards, you will need Soft Tip Darts. Bristle Dart Boards require Steel Tip Darts.
2. BristleTech dart boards use an innovative material that allows for play with both soft tip darts and steel tip darts.
3. For electronic dart boards, consider the display. Bright red or green letters are easy to see from a distance. "X" and "O" displays for Cricket games are similar to those seen on commercial dart boards.
4. For electronic boards, you'll want to consider the number of games, playing surface size, and construction material.
5. Remember that electronic dart boards typically need power from a standard 110-volt outlet.
6. For bristle dart boards, look for a moveable number ring, which will extend the life of the dart board. What is a moveable number ring?
7. High-end bristle dart boards have embedded, thin metal wires, known as "razor thin wires," that divide the dart board into segments. These reduce bounce-outs. The thinner, the better.
8. Staple-Free Bullseyes on bristle dartboards also reduce bounce-outs.
9. Regulation size for a bristle dart board is 18 inches in total diameter with a target area diameter of 13". Regulation electronic dartboard target area diameter is 15.5" and recreational target area diameter is 13.5".
10. Bristle dart boards are made of African sisal fibers, which close or "self-heal" when darts are removed.
