When looking for darts, personal preference is key. No one dart is right for every player. Find what you're comfortable with and what works for you. You may have to experiment with different styles and materials of darts before finding the combination of elements best for you.
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Roll Out the Barrel
The barrel is the core element of your dart. Everything else hinges on your choice of barrel. Consider the weight, length,and grip style you prefer. Good barrels are made of tungsten alloys. Barrels may also be made of aluminum, copper, brass and nickel.
Get the Shaft
Shafts vary in length and may be designed for spin. Shafts also vary in price and durability. Nylon is most inexpensive, but also most easily damaged. Titanium shafts cost more, but are also more durable. Aluminum shafts fall between the two in price and durability.
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Take Flight
Flights come in a variety of styles, ranging from narrow to wide. The style of flights you use is determined purely by personal preference. Standard, pear, kite and electro are just some of the styles available. There really isn't a best style. Once again, it all lies in your personal preference, but make sure the flights are stiff to provide the best performance.
Board Patrol
The type of dart board you use will determine whether you need steel or soft tips. Steel tips last longer and require some maintenance. Plastic, or soft, tips have a shorter life, but are inexpensive to replace. can vary in length and thickness, and you may have to change which you use depending on the board you're playing on. It's best to use the same type of tip on all three darts.
No dart is the best one for everybody. Your own playing style and preferences will determine the dart best for you.
