Darts is a classic, competitive, and fun way to spend an evening—whether with family, friends, or even challenging different players down the pub. The great thing about darts is that it is one of the few competitive activities that doesn't have the break the bank for you to partake in. The game requires very little equipment. Rather, it is a game of skill and finesse that takes time and experience to master. A lot of people—whether they play professionally or are simply novice fans of the game—like to have a board in the home, either for practice or as their primary source of dart playing.
As noted earlier, one of the best things about darts is that there isn't a lot of expensive equipment required. You need a good board, quality darts, and backing so as to protect your walls from the inevitable stray dart. You want to get a sturdy, professional quality dart set that meets the standards of board size and dart weight. Thankfully, there is a wide range of different affordable options for professional-quality dart board sets that come with everything you need for professional dart playing all in one convenient kit. There are electronic dart boards, magnetic dart boards, and, of course, the classic bristle board, which is used on the professional circuit. Once you have chosen your style, you need to get the dart board height correct, the distance, and the lighting needs to be suitable… then to become a good dart player, you need a practice routine throwing time and again at that tiny, red bullseye.
What follows are brief reviews of our top five picks for high quality professional dart board sets. We cover different styles and price ranges, so as to provide varied options and to give an illustration of the different configurations that are available.
Top 5 Professional Dart Board Sets for 2017
Hathaway Centerpoint Solid Wood Dartboard and Cabinet Set
From the trusted and well-known Hathaway company is a well-made, eye-catching cabinet style dart board set. At less than $100, this is an excellent value for a complete dart board set and cabinet made of solid wood. The cabinet is made from 1/2" yellow poplar hardwood.
The cabinet features a regulation sisal bristle dartboard that also includes a removable outer ring. The set comes with two sets of steel-tipped darts—one featuring the British flag and the other the American flag on their flights. The cabinet also features a dual dry erase board for easy scoring.
This cabinet is easy to hang and comes with steel cabinet hinges for durability and looks. You can easily close the doors to hide the dartboard when not in use.
Crystallove Professional Dart Board
For those who are looking for an inexpensive, classic, professional quality dartboard set, this is an excellent choice and is an amazing value at less than $30 for the set. The set features a 20" standard dartboard that is easy to hang on any wall.
The dartboard set comes with six steel-tipped darts—three featuring the American flag and three others featuring the British flag on their flights. As these darts are steel-tipped, this dart board set is not suitable for children and caution should be used when playing this game.
It should be noted that there is no backing sold with this dartboard set and, if you wish to purchase one to protect your walls from errant stray darts, you will need to purchase a backing separately.
Goplus Professional Electronic Dartboard Cabinet Set
For those who want a professional quality set, but one that is safer for the walls and that is also suitable for children, an electronic set like the Goplus set is a great option. It is a great option for families and is a really good deal at less than $70.
With this set, up to four people can play a standard game of darts at a time. The set comes with 27 different games that can handle up to 8 players at a time and there are tons of variations within the games as well. The plastic cabinet is constructed of heavy-duty plastic and can be closed so as to be out of sight when not in use.
The board features a professional, regulation-sized target face, and even features an LCD display, which allows for easy scoring on Cricket Mode. Automatic scoring is available on all game modes, which is also convenient.
Shot! Dart Cabinet Set
This is another great option for a cabinet style dart set brought to you by the up and coming Shot! company. This set features a solid wood, dark stained cabinet that allows for easy hiding of the dart board when it is not in use.
The set features a standard, professional-sized sisal bristle dartboard and a chalk scoreboard on either side of the dartboard. Included in the set are chalk markers, six steel-tipped darts, as well as installed dart holders.
Viper Metropolitan Sisal/Bristle Steel Tip Dartboard & Cabinet Bundle
This is an excellent, high-end solid pine cabinet style dartboard set that is available in four different finishes. At less than $150, this is an excellent value for a beautiful-looking, professional quality dartboard set.
The set features a standard-sized dartboard that meets regulations and tournament standards. It is made from sisal and bristle fibers that are "self-healing" to allow for enhanced durability. The set also comes with 22 gram, Viper professional steel-tipped darts.
The set comes with a dry erase scoreboard, as well as an outboard chart. It also comes with everything you need for proper wall mounting.
All of the dart board sets we review here are professional quality, affordable, and highly praised by customers who have purchased these sets. Whether you want a visually appealing set that can be hidden behind solid wood doors when not in use, or you want an electronic set that scores for you and doesn't risk any holes in the walls, there is a professional quality dart board that will meet your needs and budgets.
The sets we have described here are, by no means, an exhaustive list of high-quality dart board sets available on the market, but we do cover different types and price ranges so as to provide options for everyone. Whether you choose one of the sets we review here or you use this guide as a starting point for further research, we are sure that you will love having a well-made, professional-quality dart board set in your home for fun, practice, or a little of both.
