Dart Care Guide: Maintain optimal throwing performance

The sport of darts not only tests your skills and strategies but also requires you to take good care of your equipment. A well-maintained dart can not only maintain the best throwing performance and prolong the service life but also avoid the wear and tear caused by improper maintenance so that you can enjoy the fun of darts in every throw.

Why you need to maintain darts？

Darts maintenance is by no means optional. Just like a sharp knife, it can only stay sharp and perform better with regular maintenance. Taking care of your darts is equally vital, and it can bring you the following benefits:

• Maintaining the performance of darts: When using darts, performance is inevitable to be affected by wear and tear, oxidation, and other problems. For example, dart barrel oxidation leads to a loss of grip, and tip dulling affects accuracy. Regular maintenance can effectively solve these problems so that you can always maintain the best throwing experience.

• Extend the life of your darts: Darts that are properly maintained will last longer. Darts that are well-maintained tend to last longer than those that are not.

• Avoid wear and tear due to improper maintenance: Many darts enthusiasts tend to ignore the importance of maintenance, resulting in premature damage to the darts, which not only wastes money but also affects the experience of using the darts.

Frequently asked questions about dart maintenance:

Dart maintenance focuses on two key areas: the barrel and the tip.

Barrels are the part of the dart that we touch the most, they are prone to dirt and require regular cleaning and maintenance. Moreover, barrels are usually made of metal and are prone to oxidization and rusting due to moisture and acids in the air, affecting the dart's feel and appearance.

The tip of the dart will gradually become dull with use, resulting in reduced throwing accuracy and accelerated wear and tear of the dartboard. Other accessories such as flights and shafts are also prone to wear and tear, but generally only need to be replaced with new ones.

Dart barrel maintenance:

The dart barrel is an important part of the dart, which directly affects the grip and balance of the dart. Therefore, its maintenance is crucial.

• Cleaning: Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the barrel to remove dust and dirt. You can also use a small amount of soapy water to clean it, but avoid using strong acidic or alkaline detergents to avoid corrosion of the dart barrel. (It is recommended to clean it regularly according to the usage, and be sure to wipe it dry immediately after cleaning to avoid rust)

• Anti-oxidation: Avoid long-term exposure to humid environments to avoid oxidation.

Dart tip maintenance:

The tip of the dart directly affects the accuracy of the throw, and its maintenance relates to your hit rate and game performance.

• Cleaning: Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the dart tip to remove dust and dirt, or you can use a small amount of soapy water to clean it.

• Sharpening: Look carefully at the tip of the dart point to see if it has become dull, or gently touch the tip of the dart with your hand to feel how sharp it is, if it feels significantly dull you will need to sharpen it with a dart sharpener

• Regular Replacement: It is recommended to replace the dart tips regularly according to the frequency of use and the degree of wear and tear in order to maintain optimal throwing performance.

Proper storage

When storing darts, you can use a dart case to store them properly. This can effectively prevent dust keep the darts dry and avoid moisture.

If you are looking for a dart case that you can carry with you, check out the One80 Mini Dart Wallet, which is very compact and lightweight.