How Many Throw Darts Out There?

**Bwana** · 12-03-2005, 04:34 PM

I started messing around with it and I enjoy it. The problem is, I don't know jack about darts. I figured a dart is a dart but when I threw a friend of mines nice darts.......damn! Like night and day. These guys are all throwing the soft tip darts so what are some decent brands and what do you like for a dart weight? What else should I look for when buying darts?

**Donger** · 12-03-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

I started messing around with it and I enjoy it. The problem is, I don't know jack about darts. I figured a dart is a dart but when I threw a friend of mines nice darts.......damn! Like night and day. These guys are all throwing the soft tip darts so what are some decent brands and what do you like for a dart weight? What else should I look for when buying darts?

My brothers and I used to throw darts at each other. Besides that, sorry, I can't help you.

JBucc · 12-03-2005, 04:39 PM

I have a dartboard, but I can't find the darts for it. I guess I'm not much help.

**Bwana** · 12-03-2005, 04:43 PM

Hmm? I just hung a dart board today. I had to go on-line to figure out the legal height for the board and the distance of the throwing line. Right now I have some crap darts and some ok darts. I want to get some nice ones after throwing the set my buddy had. I just don't know where to start and have no idea if they we 16g 18g or 20g darts.

MichaelH · 12-03-2005, 04:46 PM

Where I'm from, dart leagues are as popular as bowling leagues. I love to play, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be very helpful. I use whatever is at the bar and the set I used to own got chewed apart by a puppy years ago.

jspchief · 12-03-2005, 04:56 PM

Go to Mueller's and get a catalog.

They have a great selection of darts and accessories.

Even the good darts are reasonably priced. If you can't try out different kinds of your friends, just pick some that you like. If you're just getting started, you haven't really set yourself into a preference yet. Chances are, whichever darts you get and learn with will be the darts that feel most comfortable to you.

I have about 8 different sets now, finally narrowing it down to the best combo for me, but for the most part my best darts are whichever ones I've gotten myself used to.

WisChief · 12-03-2005, 05:00 PM

I think this guy does

**Bwana** · 12-03-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WisChief

I think this guy does

Yeah, I know Bob does, but he's missing in action right now.

WisChief · 12-03-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Yeah, I know Bob does, but he's missing in action right now.

I's just bee'n a smart ass.

**Bwana** · 12-03-2005, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WisChief

I's just bee'n a smart ass.

I know.......

**Bwana** · 12-03-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Go to Mueller's and get a catalog.

They have a great selection of darts and accessories.

Even the good darts are reasonably priced. If you can't try out different kinds of your friends, just pick some that you like. If you're just getting started, you haven't really set yourself into a preference yet. Chances are, whichever darts you get and learn with will be the darts that feel most comfortable to you.

I have about 8 different sets now, finally narrowing it down to the best combo for me, but for the most part my best darts are whichever ones I've gotten myself used to.

Nice, which weight do you like jsp?

jspchief · 12-03-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Nice, which weight do you like jsp?

I like 16g with a narrow barrel, but it probably has more to do with personal preference.

If I had to suggest a weight for a beginner, I'd say 18g is the obvious choice just because it's the middle ground.

I also use a uniform barrel, but a beginner might do better with a barrel with finger indentations, just so you get a consistent gripping point.

This is close to my setup, but my barrel is shorter and I have a longer steel wire shaft, with slim flights.

I recommend buying a cheaper set for your first set. You can get something good for $20-25. Then you can start tweaking by changing shafts and flights.

Get the catalog from Muellers. It's easier to see the different styles than their website. Make sure and order extra flights, because they get torn up pretty quickly, and always have extra tips.

**Bwana** · 12-03-2005, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

I like 16g with a narrow barrel, but it probably has more to do with personal preference.

If I had to suggest a weight for a beginner, I'd say 18g is the obvious choice just because it's the middle ground.

I also use a uniform barrel, but a beginner might do better with a barrel with finger indentations, just so you get a consistent gripping point.

This is close to my setup, but my barrel is shorter and I have a longer steel wire shaft, with slim flights.

I recommend buying a cheaper set for your first set. You can get something good for $20-25. Then you can start tweaking by changing shafts and flights.

Get the catalog from Muellers. It's easier to see the different styles than their website. Make sure and order extra flights, because they get torn up pretty quickly, and always have extra tips.

Good stuff thanks! BTW: What is "Tungsten"? I keep reading about how darts are a various % of Tungsten.

redbrian · 12-03-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Good stuff thanks! BTW: What is "Tungsten"? I keep reading about how darts are a various % of Tungsten.

Tungsten is a metal that is heavy.

They can make a more slender dart out of tungsten than the same weight can be made out of brass.

Used to have a real nice set of tungsten darts when I was stationed in England, lost them one night somewhere between my house and the pub.

I think they fell out of my pocket when I fell in the ditch (for some reason the road kept moving on me).

Eleazar · 12-03-2005, 05:38 PM

For a while I played a lot. You'll notice a huge difference between the disposable bar darts and even an entry level set of your own. I bought one for about $20 at a sporting goods store and was real happy with it.

(till I left it on the table at the bar and went home after owning them for like a month)

12-03-2005, 04:34 PM	Topic Starter
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139573647	How Many Throw Darts Out There? I started messing around with it and I enjoy it. The problem is, I don't know jack about darts. I figured a dart is a dart but when I threw a friend of mines nice darts.......damn! Like night and day. These guys are all throwing the soft tip darts so what are some decent brands and what do you like for a dart weight? What else should I look for when buying darts?
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12-03-2005, 04:39 PM	#3
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	I have a dartboard, but I can't find the darts for it. I guess I'm not much help.
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12-03-2005, 04:43 PM	#4
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139573647	Hmm? I just hung a dart board today. I had to go on-line to figure out the legal height for the board and the distance of the throwing line. Right now I have some crap darts and some ok darts. I want to get some nice ones after throwing the set my buddy had. I just don't know where to start and have no idea if they we 16g 18g or 20g darts.
Posts: 69,732

12-03-2005, 04:46 PM	#5
MichaelH Go Chiefs! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Casino cash: $9312006	Where I'm from, dart leagues are as popular as bowling leagues. I love to play, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be very helpful. I use whatever is at the bar and the set I used to own got chewed apart by a puppy years ago.
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12-03-2005, 04:56 PM	#6
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	Go to Mueller's and get a catalog. They have a great selection of darts and accessories. Even the good darts are reasonably priced. If you can't try out different kinds of your friends, just pick some that you like. If you're just getting started, you haven't really set yourself into a preference yet. Chances are, whichever darts you get and learn with will be the darts that feel most comfortable to you. I have about 8 different sets now, finally narrowing it down to the best combo for me, but for the most part my best darts are whichever ones I've gotten myself used to. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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12-03-2005, 05:00 PM	#7
WisChief GO 'NOLES! Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $10005400	I think this guy does
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12-03-2005, 05:38 PM	#15
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	For a while I played a lot. You'll notice a huge difference between the disposable bar darts and even an entry level set of your own. I bought one for about $20 at a sporting goods store and was real happy with it. (till I left it on the table at the bar and went home after owning them for like a month)
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