Dartboards
Quiet Dartboards Explained: Noise, Mounting and Board Choice
Reduce wall thud, sharper clicks and household complaints with smarter board mounting, room placement and sound-aware setup choices.
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Oliver Hawthorne
Oliver is a passionate darts enthusiast with years of experience in setting up home darts environments. He loves sharing tips on the best equipment and setup practices to enhance the playing experience. His friendly outlook makes him the go-to person for advice on creating the ideal darting space in your home.
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Articles by Oliver Hawthorne
Wall Protection
Dartboard Cabinet vs Surround: Which Gives Better Wall Protection?
Missed darts can mark plaster fast. Here’s how cabinets and surrounds differ, and when using both makes more sense.
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Setup Guides
How to Choose the Safest Wall for a Dartboard
Pick a wall that keeps stray darts away from people, doors, windows and fragile finishes without making the room awkward to use.
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Reviews
Winmau Champions Choice Dartboard Review: A Serious Practice Board for Sharper Finishing
Smaller scoring targets make this a demanding board, but the right player will get a lot from its focused training feel.
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Dartboards
Electronic Dartboards Explained: Scoring, Power and Game Modes
Auto-scoring can be brilliant at home, but sensors, power and game settings all affect how smoothly a soft-tip board plays.
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Wall Protection
Unicorn Dartboard Surround Review: Is It Rental-Friendly?
A no-drill surround can save walls and deposits, but fit and coverage matter more than the logo on the box.
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Setup Guides
How to Stop a Dartboard Spinning on the Wall
A loose board spoils rhythm and scoring. Fix the wobble with simple checks on the bracket, screw depth, bumpers and wall support.
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Reviews
Harrows Supergrip Shafts Review: Reliable Everyday Stems for Home Darts
A small, low-cost shaft change can make your darts feel more settled. Here’s where Harrows Supergrip Shafts shine and where they don’t.
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Dartboards
Dartboard Layout Explained: Numbers, Doubles, Trebles and Bullseye
The numbers are not random. Understanding the board helps you score faster, practise smarter and set up your home oche with more…
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Wall Protection
Cork Dartboard Backboards: Are They Better Than Foam Surrounds?
Trying to protect a wall without making your darts area look bulky? Cork and foam solve the same problem in very different…
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