What are Dartboard Made Of
Darts is a very popular game in the world. As a global leading dart products supplier, we met lots of questions from our customers, like how to choose a dart board, what are dart board made of.
In this article, we will have you a detailed introduction for dartboard, like it’s materials, the difference between them, and how to choose the right dartboard for yourself
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Different Materials Of Dart Board
With the time go and right now we can have many different choices for dart board. Blow we will talk about several different materials and sure there will other new & advanced materials appeared in the furture. ( what we talked in this article are the main and most pupular dartboard in the world, and will cover more than 95% rate in the world)
Electronic Dart Board
For this type of dart board, normally it’s made of PP & ABC together. The plastic surface has numerous tiny holes that can capture dart tips and register the score electronically.
It is design for soft tip darts. Normally it’s popular be used in bars, arcades and home.
Prons of Electronic Dartboard
Very Safety:
Because it’s design for dart soft tips, and using soft-tip dart can reduce the risk of injury greatly. You can see it’s a good choice for your family with children
Automatic Scoring:
Intelligent is another big advantage, it can keep scoring automatically, making your game easier and more engaging.
Many Game Variations:
Right now almost all electronical dartboard comes with pre-programmed game modes & variations. Like Dartremi A8, the game models including 27 Games and 243 Variation. So you can see it can provide a wide range options for our players.
Bristle Dartboard
For this kind of dartboards, there are made of Sisal fibers, which are extracted from the leaves of the agaved plant. Our manufactcurer compress sisal fibers together tightly to form the dartboard’s surface.
In fact, they are the standard choice for professional players. But it’s also a very common type in pubs & homes.
Prons of Bristle Dartboard
Strong Self-Healing Ability:
When you remove your darts from the board, the tightly packed sisal fibers close up the holes. So it can help the board keep it’s shape and integrity over time.
Very Durable:
Normally you can use it for several years if you could maintain it well. It can stand with your heavy use.
Consistent Playing Surface:
The density of the sisal fibers could provide a consistent playing surface, and that feature make it suitable for competitve play.
Be noted: a great care for your dartboard could extend it’s lifespan. Avoiding expose it to moisture or other extreme temperature.
Paper Dartboard
Obviously it’s made of paper. In fact it has two types on market. Paper coil dartboard & flocked dartboard. Paper coil dartboard made from layers of coiled paper; Flocked dartboard is a little different, which has a higher level than normaly paper dartboard, the core material is paper, and the out surface is covered with flock.
Both of them are designed for light & recreational use.
Prons of Paper Dartboard
High Cost-Effective:
They are the most affordable choices among dartboard. So it’s very suitable for beginners or casual players.
Very Portable:
As you can see the biggest feature is lightweight. So you can take it to everwhere easily.
Be noted: If you decide to buy paper dartboard, you have to consider it’s shorter lifespan, it could be wared out quickly. Especially when you use them frequently, they couldn’t like Bristle dartboard and lack the durability and self-healing ability. So if you still choose paper dartboard, we recommend you Flocked Paper Dart Board
Cork Dartboard
These dartboards are made from layers of natural cork, glued together and then make them into dartboard. Compared with above 3 dartboard, They are not that suitable for heavy use and professional play. So it’s less used right now but still appeared on market.
Prons of Cork Dartboard
Very Cheap Price:
Normally cork dartboard are much cheaper than bristle & electronic dartboard. So it’s a very budget friendly choice.
Lightweight:
As it’s made of natural cork, they are lighter and easier to move compared with others
Be noted: Compard with bristle dartboard, they tend to wear out faster and don’t have the same self-healing properties. They are not that durable. If you use them frequently and you will find that the hole from darts will remain visible.
Useful Tips for Choosing Right Dartboard
When you decide to buy a dartboard, we listed three main factors that you should consider. And sure you could make a right choice.
The frequency Of Use
For regular play and especially when you want to imporve your game ability, bristle dartboard is recommended, because of it’s durability and great performance
The Safety
If you are very serious for the safety, especially if you have young children and want to play with them in your family, electronic dartboard is recommended. Because of it’s soft dart tips.
The Budget
If you just have a very limited budget, and you are just a beginner, you just play them accasionally, then paper dartboard, especially flocked dart board should be great choice.
Conclusion
Above four material dartboards are the main choice on market. And you can see thier different features & benefits. Hope this article can help you to understand & learn more about dartboard. Also if you guys can have us your valuable ideals, and that will be high appreciated.
