Bristle dartboard with thin wire spider
451 mm regulation size Sisal bristle Thin wire spider Removable number ring
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Bristle dartboards for home practice
A bristle board is the heart of any home setup. It is made from compressed sisal fibres that close up again when you pull a dart out, which is why a decent board takes years of steel-tip practice.
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What separates a good bristle board from a cheap one
All regulation boards share the same layout: the 1 to 20 clock pattern with 20 at the top, a double and a treble ring, and the 25 and 50 bulls. The World Darts Federation specification sets the overall diameter at 451 mm and the distance from the centre of the bull to the outside of the double wire at 170 mm. The differences between boards are in the details:
- The wiring. Thick round wire deflects more darts than thin, flat or blade-shaped wire. Fewer bounce-outs means fewer bent points and fewer arguments about the score.
- The fixing of the wire. Older boards hold the wire with staples on the playing surface. Most current boards fix the spider without staples in the scoring area, which again means fewer bounce-outs.
- The sisal. Densely packed fibre heals better and keeps its shape longer.
- A removable number ring. It lets you rotate the board so the wear around the 20 spreads over other segments.
Hanging the board
The centre of the bull goes 1.73 m above the floor, and the throw line sits 2.37 m from the face of the board. Our guide Dartboard height and oche distance covers the measurements step by step, including where to measure from when the board sits in a cabinet.
To protect the wall around the board, add a surround or a cabinet. Not sure which? Read Dartboard cabinet or surround.
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Rules
Dartboard scoring explained: doubles, trebles and checkouts
How dartboard scoring works: the numbers, doubles, trebles and bulls, how to play 501 with a double finish and the bust rule, and the checkouts worth learning.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a regulation dartboard?
Under the World Darts Federation specification a bristle board measures 451 mm across (with a tolerance of 3 mm either way). The scoring area is 340 mm across, measured from the outside of the double wire on one side to the outside of the double wire on the other.
Should I soak my dartboard in water?
No. Sisal swells when it gets wet, and a soaked board can lose its shape and loosen the wiring. Keep the board dry, away from radiators and direct sun, and rotate it now and then using the removable number ring so the wear spreads evenly.
Can I use soft-tip darts on a bristle board?
You can, but they tend to bounce out or hang badly because soft tips are blunt and short. A bristle board is made for steel-tip darts. If you want to play soft tip, look at an electronic dartboard instead.