(Part 2) Best products from r/Darts

Okay, I'm going to be honest here... Viper is one of the most overpriced brands there is. I would avoid like the plague! But since you already have them, no harm no foul.

Normally I would say avoid buying in the US completely but in this case Amazon just so happens to have some great deals going on for the last few weeks.

These

These

These

Or these

All of those are incredible deals but it's just an ongoing sale they've been having. Otherwise I would steer you in the direction of Darts Corner. https://www.dartscorner.co.uk/index.html

You can check out their clearance section for awesome Unicorn Golden darts for $13. 90 or 95% tungsten too!! Also have a look at the soft tip Designa darts. Some unreal deals there... https://www.dartscorner.co.uk/index.php?cPath=282_822

Also, in the future when you're looking to buy stems, flights and new soft tip points I would highly recommend Darts Corner. If you buy in bulk (10 or more) you can get awesome nylon stems for 18 cents a set!! Flights are about 40 cents a set. We really get nailed in the USA with flights and stems and you'll pay about 5x that for ONE set.

You listed a bunch of knurled darts and while that is an extremely popular grip style that's only seen in the USA the best players in the world use a simple multi ring design like the ones I linked on Amazon. But honestly, you can do a lot better than Viper.

If you can't drill holes in a wall a paper wound board may be your only real option, but those cheap boards will deteriorate very fast. A week of regular play and you will need a new one. You might actually be better off buying a cheap electronic board, those can be pretty light, and they may stay up with a few 3m strips. Then you don't have to worry about the board falling apart, and if you play with soft tips, you won't worry about missing and putting a hole in the wall that you weren't allowed to put a hole in.

If you are allowed to drill a hole, the most cost effective way to play steel tip darts is to get a board like this that will last 100 times longer (that isn't even an exaggeration) than a paper wound board but only cost about twice as much.

Pretty new to the game - been playing casually for a couple of months with some friends at the local bar. Our games have become so fun and competitive that I couldn't resist buying a board (Winmau Blade 5) for home, along with a set of darts. I originally picked these up a couple of weeks ago;

Fat Cat Bulletz 23g

...but today I decided to splurge a bit and ordered these;

Harrows Black Ice 23g

I'm still trying to find my stroke (recently went from a throwing motion, to something that feels more like pushing) - my form is pretty good, I've been complimented on it a bunch, but my results are pretty terrible/inconsistent. I figured I'd try a different shaped barrel to see if something clicks. I also think they're sexy looking. :)

Distinction! Thaaat's the name. Thank you! Was very fortunate to get these. Super happy with them.

These are the darts that I traded away to get them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CTT2E9U/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got a smooookin deal on these a few years ago when they, and the Perfect Storms that I kept, were both marked down to under 38 bucks a set. :)

I used to go through flights like popcorn and reached several conclusions:

a) Trident T180 flight protectors work very well.

b) Ruthless flights are super-strong compared to regular ones. Much more rigid.

c) Stay away from aluminum shafts. If an aluminum shaft bends slightly during play, it'll stay bent and fuck up your game. If a plastic shaft bends it'll either break, or snap back into shape. Either way you won't have a little fifth columnist in your hand at the oche.

d) Fit Flights are fricking excellent. Slightly heavier than regular setup (and much more expensive) but these are all I use nowadays. Consistent exact 90-degree angle means a more consistent result. I haven't used regular flights and shafts since our Toronto distributor started offering Fit Flights for sale.

And the 'sideways' thing is a grip-release issue. You'll find you're pushing the dart with either your thumb or your index/middle finger. Try a lighter grip until you've sorted out exactly how to release.

Best of luck to you sir.

Just found those exact style yesterday on Amazon looking for deals on dart stuff. (There weren’t many “deals”) but THIS was on sale for $21 and there is a slightly bigger one for $25 that look like they can hold three fully assembled sets. The reviews are pretty scetch with a lot of ppl complaining about glue issues. That’s why I went with the $21 one. Hopefully it’s not total crap but if it is I won’t be heart broken and maybe I can fix it up like the people in the comments have done.

Is it this board that you're talking about?

They use this board at the pub next to my work. I play on it during my breaks and after work. It's a good board, held up pretty well, and its easily going into a year of use at the pub.

I'd recommend it over the Viper board. IMHO, you can't go wrong with Winmau or Unicorn dartboards. They're all great quality boards for the range and pricing.

edit: at only $10 more than the Viper board, Its a steal. Get this one if you're looking at a board in this price range.

It really depends on what you are looking for. I've used plenty over the years. For at least 15 years my go to was the White Horse Case. Lately I've been trying to downsize though and have progressed from that to the Casemaster Elite Jr. to the Casemaster Salvo, and then on to the wallet style cases with the Bulls Trifold Wallet Deluxe Dart Case which is the right concept that I wanted, but way too floppy and the dart retention sucks (the darts will just fall out of it if you're not careful). Right now I'm using the Target Montana Wallet which is all the way at the other extreme - retention is great but it is way too stiff and fat for what I want. I'm thinking of trying the Target Carrera Wrap Wallet next if anyone has any experience with it and can give me a heads up on it.

edit: I actually really like all of the above, by the way, just haven't found the one that is perfect for me yet.

Not used them yet but feel lovely. Have read some really good things about them. Amazon link for those who are interested.

If you're determined to buy only from Amazon, go to Red Dragon's Amazon page, look through Amberjacks and Flightmasters (or search Amazon under "Red Dragon Amberjacks" or "Red Dragon Flightmasters"), and pick one that appeals. Since you're beginning, I recommend something with a straight barrel, anything that strikes you from, say, 21-26 grams.

But be advised that you can also buy darts from Red Dragon on eBay and from their own site, and both alternatives are significantly cheaper.

Here are just some of the ones I'd recommend for a beginner, but be sure to look through them all on the Amazon site:

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Swingfire-Flightmaster-Tungsten/dp/B005ZSTRAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209556&sr=8-3&keywords=red+dragon+flightmasters

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSNMO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-7&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSN10/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-8&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Skybolt-Flightmaster-Tungsten/dp/B00HYBB6NS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209556&sr=8-9&keywords=red+dragon+flightmasters

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSNXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-2&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSOB4/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-11&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks



All quality darts. I've been playing darts since 1990 and have never felt the need for an expensive set. To show you that I believe in my recommendation, you could go to my Twitter page and look through my pictures to see what I throw, or you could see the ones I use myself here, from the same brand as what I'm suggesting to you: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSONM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-3&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks

Haha...I actually just switched points on these darts about 20 minutes ago to 38mm and kinda liking them with these at the moment. But yeah, below are the links on Amazon. NOTE; I got 10 Sets of the 53mm and just know that I measured them and they are actually 51mm in length.
They also have 43mm available on Amazon from the same seller and I included those links also, I got 10 sets of these to try too. Also note that a few of the listings are Free Shipping. And I had to order separately because when I tried to order together they wanted to charge shipping.

1 Set 53mm; https://www.amazon.com/US-Darts-STEEL-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B073T41M8L

2 Sets 53mm; https://www.amazon.com/US-Darts-STEEL-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B075C3XCB2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=53mm+dart+points&qid=1568837547&sr=8-4

5 Sets 53mm; https://www.amazon.com/STEEL-BLACK-53mm-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B078QWHP4X

10 Sets 53mm; https://www.amazon.com/US-Darts-STEEL-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B073T3C3BZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=53mm+dart+points&qid=1568837492&sr=8-2


2 Sets 43mm; https://www.amazon.com/US-Darts-STEEL-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B075C7RFTC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=43mm+dart+points&qid=1568837908&sr=8-3

5 Sets 43mm; https://www.amazon.com/STEEL-BLACK-43mm-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B078QVTNZH/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=43mm+dart+points&qid=1568837908&sr=8-2

10 Sets 43mm; https://www.amazon.com/US-Darts-STEEL-REPLACEMENT-POINTS/dp/B073T4895D/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=43mm+dart+points&qid=1568837908&sr=8-4

This setup is the bees kneez for a budget:

1. (Cam) https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-960-000694/dp/B004FHO5Y6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521723845&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+c270
   
2. (Ceiling / wall Mount) https://www.amazon.ca/Adjustable-Microphone-Suspension-Broadcasting-Voice-Over/dp/B00DY1F2CS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521723867&sr=8-3&keywords=microphone+arm
   
3. (USB Extention) https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Extension-Cable-Male-Female/dp/B00NH136GE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521723888&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+extension+cord
   
   
   
   I purchased all of these and it works great, The cam is not 1080p but it's good quality for Webcam darts.

Found this one but it doesn't even come close design wise.

You could also fix it with something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-M5x10mm-Socket-Thread-Insert/dp/B01AXY9AQW/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_2?keywords=barbed+body+hex+insert+nuts&qid=1570715164&sr=8-2-fkmr3

These take a metric screw, but you can find english threaded versions as well. I prefer this type that "screws" in with an allen wrench vs the type with little barbs that you press/pound in. In either case you will most likely need to make the existing hole bigger to accommodate the insert. How much bigger depends on the size of insert that you get.

I just bought a 4 set case on Amazon that has plenty of storage space for flights, and 5 compartments for holding all my shafts and another section for holding my miscellaneous stuff like O-Rings, flight protectors, repair tool etc.

And of course can hold 4 sets of darts.


Casemaster Classic 12 Dart Nylon Storage/Travel Case, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AOS10?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

looks like this

I got a zapp rubber throw line mat from Amazon in December that is really nice. It was only $49 at the time, but the price has gone up since then.

The big case is my favorite. Holds four full sets but I usually carry two or three sets and extra Robson flights. https://www.amazon.com/Casemaster-Carrying-Numerous-Accessories-Generous/dp/B0002AOS10/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=dart+cases+for+multiple+sets&qid=1565052093&s=gateway&sprefix=dart+c&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

I don’t remember where the metal case came from, it holds a fully assembled set with normal flights but not Robsons, since they don’t bend. I use the soft case with the brown badge two to the right for carrying one set. It has a hard plastic insert to hold the darts and keep the flights from bending out of shape. https://www.amazon.com/Casemaster-Plastic-Flexible-Covering-Flights/dp/B003ZYZVS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=dart+master+case&qid=1565052418&s=gateway&sprefix=dart+master&sr=8-3 that’s a very similar version also made by Casemaster.

53mm from Amazon US.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078QWHP4X?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This is a classical dart style that is manufactured by several brands and we had a post about them not to long ago.

Red Dragon Amberjacks are very similar to and rather cheap. Those in 24g were my first own farts. Solid darts, but in the end not grippy enough and too thin for my taste. The grip on the knurled part wore off with time, too.


Edit: Found the is post: https://www.reddit.com/r/darts/comments/5ihso6

Casemaster Elite JR

This is the case I use. I carry one set of Steel tip darts and one set of soft tip darts for when I am throwing darts away from the house and don't know if we are doing soft or steel. I don't have to remove flights on either set when they are in the case. And it has room to house a plethora of accesories.