Very good introduction to dart selection for new players mate. Basically straight barrel "Eric Bristow" with a LOT of slight variation or a "John Lowe" style are good starting points. Pleased you didn't confuse people with shaft length and type never mind flight design. Both effecting balance point of the dart. Newbies should look at your library of reviews for advice.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks Edwin! Yeah its hard to give just enough info without getting into all the little nooks and crannies that may confuse a beginner. I could have made it more simple by just saying buy an Eric Bristow dart lol but I also didnt want to name one dart as being best when that is not really the case, just trying to give beginners a guideline and then they can go off that :)
@DJ_Mozer7 ай бұрын
Fantastic guide. I started playing 18 months ago and found the greatest improvement was moving from brass to tungsten. My personal opinion is not to bother with brass at all for the cost of 80% tungsten.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah might as well start with tungsten if you want to take it seriously and improve :)
@sonnyhenriksen2847 ай бұрын
Wise words Darren! All the new members in the "Darts Advice, Tips, and discussion." group, ask thus. I'll link to this video! 👌
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate :)
@jannekalliokoski19687 ай бұрын
Greetings from Finland! Been watching the world champs last few years and now I gave up and bought board and darts. Ended up to buy Harrows Predator 23gr darts. I want to believe that darts are good but sadly my skills are just poor.... Found your channel by mistake and have been watching lots of your videos. I like your laid back attitude. Thanks and happy darting!
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Hello mate, many thanks! I love the Harrows Predators, but they work well with my throw and grip. But I also have other darts I like which are different grips and shapes. I just like many because for me darts is something I enjoy even though I am not the greatest at it, was better years ago but had various injuries which affected my game so I just play for fun. So dont worry too much about your skill level now, just enjoy playing and eventually you will start improving! Happy Darting! :)
@jannekalliokoski19687 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel Thanks! Been amazed by the machining and variety of barrels.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
@@jannekalliokoski1968 yeah in recent years they have gone crazy with all kinds of new grips and coatings due to the advancement of the cutting machines etc 😊
@bolerkai7 ай бұрын
Well done Darren, you have a lot of experience reviewing darts, and this distills it down well.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍😊
@vicfairbrass28147 ай бұрын
Excellent advice from the best darts review channel 👍🎯 happy darting 🎯
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks Vic, happy darting 👍😊💚
@graffzon7 ай бұрын
Great vid brother
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! :0
@edwardkiperman84367 ай бұрын
Great video. I will be recommending it to anyone who asks what dart to get.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks Edward 👍 hopefully it will help people 😊
@joedoherty90197 ай бұрын
Happy new year Darren 👍
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Joe! :)
@dirtyharry20297 ай бұрын
Designa - Dart Thunder is always the dart I start people off on because of the ability to go soft tip/steel tip or a weight selection of 18-22g in soft tip and 20-30g in steel. They used to be $24 dollars US now they are $33. Designa and the Darts Corner line are for sure the 2 I point people to start.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Yeah I often recommend them too, but I was trying to steer away from naming one particular dart and just giving beginners an idea of the style of dart I think works best as a good all rounder. Darts like those and others I will probably mention in another video :)
@glennl.7 ай бұрын
Interesting video for beginners and all those darts you show are perfect. The only advice I can give is start with a dart between 24 and 26gr. Afterwards you can go crazy with the collection hahaha. Good video Darren.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
LOL its no different to my range of 23g to 25g as I said you can go a bit heavier or lighter if needed, you stealing my idea lol! Only jossing! :)
@glennl.7 ай бұрын
@DartsReviewChannel Oops sorry. But yeah 23gr can also do it to start hahaha.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
@@glennl. LOL :)
@markbryant83217 ай бұрын
Good 👍 point Darren. 👉 nice one for beginners
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@chrisbowman20305 ай бұрын
I started with some Simon Whitlock darts and didn't like them that much. I bought some Loxley Robin 1 out of curiosity and man i love these things. They throw so well, even for a beginner.
@DartsReviewChannel5 ай бұрын
Interesting dart to start with but just proves my point that you can use any dart and get used to it, ultimately I really dont think there is a right or wrong way just suggested ways :)
@chrisbowman20305 ай бұрын
The Robin darts offer a very consistent and repeatable grip. The balance is quite good. The thin and smooth barrel gives me a very natural release. Several guys in my club tried the Robins and everyone came back with positive feedback.
@DartsReviewChannel5 ай бұрын
@@chrisbowman2030 Yeah its a good dart, I liked throwing them
@domisz_48174 ай бұрын
Hey Iam actually looking to buy some simon whitlock darts. Would you be interested to sell me them?
@chrisbowman20304 ай бұрын
@@domisz_4817 Hi, i had them borrowed by a friend. I gave them back.
@charlesscottkelly6 ай бұрын
Great stuff thank you for your attention to details.
@DartsReviewChannel6 ай бұрын
No problem! :)
@gwheregwhizz7 ай бұрын
Goldilocks and the Three Bulls. I'll get my coat.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
LOL very good, here's ya coat, now beat it lol!
@gus63917 ай бұрын
Hi I’m a bit of a noob at this stuff as I’m only beginning have you got any links to ones you recommend ? Thank you
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
@@gus6391 I will be doing a kind of update video but a great starting dart is basically the Eric Bristow style like these: www.dartscorner.co.uk/products/legend-darts-eric-bristow-steel-tip-cocked-finger-r1-silver?variant=42275404841142
@gus63917 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel how would you compare jocky Wilson’s darts to the ones you recommended ?
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
@@gus6391 again its another good style to start with, Ghost grip probably has a little more grip than the standard Jocky dart though.
@edzejandehaan92653 ай бұрын
I started just a month ago. I had the chance to try some darts out in the shop. I rather liked a 22g pencil barrel dart. The Bull' "virus". It's a 70% tungsten dart relatively cheap. Ring grip, pretty grippy actually. I will probably upgrade later to something higher grade, but for now I think concentrating on improving my throwing technique has priority over chasing some "perfect" dart.
@Aussie-Joe7 ай бұрын
Your advice is spot-on Darren, evidenced by the 1000's of darts that satisfy the 'Goldilocks' criteria. Still looking for my 'perfect' set, LOL
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍eat more porridge it helps to find the Goldilocks dart 😜
@pvfckev83487 ай бұрын
Remember my first tungsten darts were the red ringed eric bristows sure they were £9.99 from argos
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Wont see many tungsten darts that price any more :)
@markbryant83217 ай бұрын
Darts corner is mint 👌 use all the time
@markbryant83217 ай бұрын
Intreasting I changed my 25g . 50th anniversary Bristow darts .with condor Axe . Works so 👍
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Nice 👍
@Bravestarr1377 ай бұрын
There are so many 90% tungsten darts around for less than £20. 5 sets of them whilst trying them out, versus £100+ for a player issue dart.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Yeah that's right 👍
@Cowabunga101017 ай бұрын
I throw best with 16-17g 42-45mm barrel, so i have like 10 choises🙄😆 At least in steel tip, soft tip a little more but still not many and conversion points change the balance too much🤷♂️
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
so you are a soft tipper eh :)
@Cowabunga101017 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel I though of so many whitty responses but they all sounded too weird so not gonna write them😄
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
@@Cowabunga10101 😂
@lotarrrrr7 ай бұрын
When ever people ask me about buying a first set of darts.... Bristow 22gr... Just the best all round dart to start with. I've been using mine for 20+ years and they weigh a few grams less... 😊
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
It is the Goldilocks dart for sure
@Cowabunga101017 ай бұрын
Luke Littler🤔 Never heard🤷♂️🤣 The Darts Corner sale for flights for 10p was very good, bought about 200 sets of different shapes😂
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
cant go wrong for 10p :)
@louisperry84894 ай бұрын
Great video quick question when you recommend weight I’m a bit unsure Whether to factor in the flight and stem weight ?
@DartsReviewChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks, no just the weight of the barrels.
@louisperry84894 ай бұрын
So if I wanted a 23g weight should I get a 22g barrel as flights and stems are around 1-2 gram?
@DartsReviewChannel4 ай бұрын
Not really unless you want the total weight to be 23g
@louisperry84894 ай бұрын
Oh okay thanks very much
@gorefest99397 ай бұрын
Great advice........but a word of warning is in place.Been buying darts for well over 30 years,still have not found my ideal dart.With the amount of manufacturers an darttypes nowadays..........it's endless and.........expensive 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Lol indeed 😂
@ColossalCrib7 ай бұрын
*sponsored by Darts Corner Wayne Mardle is my favourite straight barrel.
@bryanwhyte57947 ай бұрын
Getting a bit deep here pal 😂. Only joking a great video totally agree btw, bang on . 50.8 seems the go to industry length. I chuck 48mm myself
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
You know why though, 50.8 is the old imperial that they used which is 2 inches, the common size for the tungsten billets I believe :)
@bryanwhyte57947 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel never knew that. The darts oracle strikes again.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
@@bryanwhyte5794 lol :)
@robertrice94666 ай бұрын
I can’t throw anything over 50mm, and I must use a short stem to boot. They say you have more control with a longer stem but I don’t find this, but then again i’am not very good at the moment 🎯❤️
@DartsReviewChannel6 ай бұрын
A complete beginner has no idea what is right for them, that is why the video is just a suggestion so they can get started without worrying about what is right or wrong. The Goldilocks range is adaptable, they can eventually or straight away go longer, shorter, thicker, thinner, lighter or heavier etc. But the beginner has to start somewhere, its just a suggestion to help them start :)
@robertrice94666 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel I’ve been throwing for years and it seems like i’am going round in circles, feel great at the board and then just lose confidence in the next session. It’s so frustrating. I was only sharing an opinion not criticising in anyway 🎯😎
@DartsReviewChannel6 ай бұрын
@@robertrice9466 Yeah I know, I am just saying its really meant for complete beginners, I dont think experienced players should be taking it as advice as such, as we know from experience its more complicated than that. Its just to help beginners along as its very confusing when starting out with all the different styles of darts. I dont particularly like long barrels over 48mm myself but I have found a few darts over the years that contradicts my preference. For example I am a big fan of the Target Sprint (no longer made) which is a thin and fairly long dart, the kind I usually hate, but they work well for me. Darts can be very easy for some and very difficult for others, I think its important sometimes just to let your body feel what is right but that can take a while to get it as we have set ideas in our head which we think we should be doing and it messes with our mindset. I often find I throw best when not even trying but then I suddenly think "Hey I am throwing well, what did I do right?" Then it all goes to pot lol I just need to learn to be non plussed about it and go with the feel. All sounds a bit Kung Fu that lol
@robertrice94666 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel I know precisely what you mean, when casually throwing everything seams to fall into place, then like you say you realise your playing well and concentrate on your throw and it all comes apart. Same when you’ve had a good session and can’t wait to get on the Oche again and your previous form doesn’t carry over, that consistency is so difficult to find. But we keep trying and going back 😂🎯
@DartsReviewChannel6 ай бұрын
@@robertrice9466 Yep exactly :)
@georgew24327 ай бұрын
Brass darts I call them carnie darts because thats what they give you at the fairs and carnivals, shaped sort of like Phil Taylors but fatter and brass
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
yep I know the ones lol
@andrewwickstead38027 ай бұрын
Should it not be the greenilocks of darts
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
Ah, good one! :)
@ColossalCrib7 ай бұрын
I like a chunkier dart. 7mm +.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
you are not a beginner though, bet you like brass darts lol :P
@Victor-it6bv6 ай бұрын
Im on my 99th set and still haven't found one that suits me.😢
@TN-D187 ай бұрын
As bad as I’m throwing right now, I don’t deserve stainless steel….or even a set of Widdys.
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
LOL I have some plastic ones, will they be ok?
@simplepresent64347 ай бұрын
Ross Smith Darts
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
bit pricey for beginners but good darts
@mylandegroote40977 ай бұрын
which gram do you recommend for beginners
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
24g
@Onehundrednandeighty7 ай бұрын
Watch the video?
@ryklatortuga41467 ай бұрын
... but so long as you slip on a set of green flights, you'll be - all reet! For the algo
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
ah can feel it alreet! :)
@abelstoker31127 ай бұрын
I think a beginner better can start of with a bomber style dart the throw easier
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
thats totally missing the point of the video, a bomb style is not an all rounder middle of the road style of dart that can and usually does work for more people than any other style
@bryanwhyte57947 ай бұрын
Brass darts still going due to Pub landlords who no nothing about darts but inherited a board 😅
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
LOL yeah probably why, its crazy how many must get made each year, they must sell though.
@tomgengar7 ай бұрын
The Main Star recommended ? I think he says : get me some gravy bones for advice lol
@DartsReviewChannel7 ай бұрын
no good listening to him, he hits 9 darters with anything!
@tomgengar7 ай бұрын
@@DartsReviewChannel for sure he can hit 9 darter with nails lol
@mrmods79125 ай бұрын
You shouldn't be recommending this dart to beginners... They are a pencil type dart... They can go all over the place! A 24g bomber style is miles better for beginners
@DartsReviewChannel5 ай бұрын
Another one totally missing the whole point of it! Its recommending a dart to start that is the middle of the road of every style of dart. Its the most popular style and the one that many pros still use more than any other style. Its an all rounder that can work with any grip. Once the beginner has played a bit longer then they can experiment with other shapes or as in the case of many people continue with what is the most used style ever. So what if the beginner starts with a bomber and that goes all over the place then they try a straight barrel and it goes perfect?
@tonytravers51224 ай бұрын
Darren is correct a straight barrel is the best dart to start with ….you get the jist of where your grip points are and push point etc ….if you throw from the front you would normally end up with a torpedo bomb shape or larger taper front to back ….Darren has chose perfect lengths and perfect weights to start ….the rest is up your you to change to your specifics