It comes with 6 soft tip darts that are not the most top of the line darts but will allow you to start playing as soon as you get the board out of the box. All the necessary mounting hardware, extra dart tips, an AC adapter, and instructions are also included. Properly maintaining your dartboard by keeping it away from moisture and rotating it can make it last a really long time. How to Care for a Dartboard? Most dartboards are made from sisal fibers, although some are cork, wood or even paper. The best material to consider sisal. Of course, there are some really good cheap dartboards, but I cannot expect them to perform as well as a more expensive dartboard.

The Dual Core is exactly what it sounds like—the dartboard is made from two cores or layers of sisal fibers. One longer and one shorter layer. Those layers have different characteristics and are designed to provide better experience playing, reduce bounce-outs, and improve the dartboard’s longevity. Steel-tip dartboards are just cheaper on average, so they are more affordable and easily obtained. While electronic dartboards are more expensive. On paper, Unicorn dartboards should make for an excellent choice. However, in reality, things seem a little different.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. Consider the age range of the person you are buying the dartboard for. There are magnetic models for small children, which is a safe way to get them started with the game. Teens and adults would do best with a premium-grade sisal dartboard, as these are self-healing. The updated wire system has been specifically designed to increase the surface area for scoring and reduce the opportunities for bounce outs. Another point I’d like to direct your attention to is the fact that some dartboards can be touted as having staple-free bullseye.

We have all seen the Unicorn dartboards the pros play on in tournaments—but Winmau can also be seen in some tournaments. This dartboard does not offer the LED goodness of the Gran Board 3 LED, but that does not mean it is not just as beautiful and fun to play on.

The board can be used for up to 8 players, but you can even play on your own competing against the computer. Below I share with you more in-depth information about the differences between Winmau and Unicorn dartboards and everything that you should know about them.