The One80 Gladiator 3 Dartboard is a popular choice among dart players. It is a tournament-quality bristle dartboard designed to withstand the rigors of regular use and provide an optimal playing experience. Here are some key features of the One80 Gladiator 3 Dartboard: Alternatively, you could opt for buying the Dual-Core version (sometimes also known as ‘Diamond Plus’ version) which offers extended longevity. It’s definitely worth the extra couple of dollars since it’d theoretically last longer, even with regular use. What Makes the Winmau Blade 4 Special? However, let’s not forget that Unicorn is among the biggest shareholders in the PDC, which does give them a bit of leverage, so to speak. The revolutionary Winmau Blade 6 Triple Core dartboard has been selected by the PDC as its official dartboard through to 2027. The Triple Core dartboard is the world’s most popular competitive standard of dartboard. Featuring a triple-core construction with carbon fibre reinforced sisal and ultra-thin 60° angled wire, it is built to last and engineered to provide unrivalled consistency, shot after shot. One of the first blade dartboards to grace the UK was the Riley – The Eliminator Dartboard. Even today, it still looks the part, and I have personally owned several. They were a cut above the rest when they first became available. However, not all would give the endorsement it deserved.

The Blade 4, for example, was one of the best long-lasting dartboards. Even today, there are darts players that have and play on their original Blade 4. One of the reasons why Winmau dartboards are so popular among darts players is because they are made from high-quality materials, including the bristle fibers. The Focus II Plus is the beginning of a new dartboard era. This board is the best BULL'S dartboard ever. One of the key features of the Blade 5 is its reduced bounce-out technology. The target areas have a 14% thinner wiring system than previous versions, allowing for larger scoring areas and fewer deflected darts. This feature enhances scoring potential and improves the overall playing experience. The dartboard also has a vibrant, staple-free bullseye, which reduces the chance of bounce-outs in this crucial area. It is designed to meet the standards set by professional darting organizations, making it suitable for competitive play.

The Round Wire Dartboard

One of the top features of Winmau’s dartboards is the incredibly thin wires—especially with the Blade 5 dartboards. Not all the blade construction are endorsed by governing darts bodies, that is not to say these boards are lesser or inferior quality. Above are three dartboards that are as good as their endorsed partners. The three I have selected above are all blade construction, however, all three still show the paper or in some cases the plastic veins. The veins are caused by the dartboard construction process. A number of sisal ‘biscuits’ are compressed together to form a dartboard. Where the sisal ‘biscuit’s meet forms the vein.

In which case, it is my belief that we should be as objective as possible and also consider what the darts community also believes and experiences with Unicorn products. The bristle quality The WB4’s dimensions are 18” x 18” x 1.5” ( 46cm x 46cm x 4cm) with the Kenyan Sisal Fiber being approximately 1” deep. #1 Staple-Free Wiring

Rileys Blade Wire ‘The Eliminator’ Dartboard

Unicorn dartboards are made from high-quality sisal fibers, too. However, on some dartboards, the sisal seems a little too soft and on others (like the Eclipse Pro) too hard. In addition to that, I’ve had players report that Unicorn dartboards tend to warp or lose their spider over time. Although the problems with the lower-end Unicorn darts are well-known, this article focuses on dartboards, so I will be focusing on Unicorn dartboards in particular. Used in the PDC