Does The WEIGHT of Your DARTS Affect Your Average? 🎯

In today's video we are going to test three different sets of darts to see if the weight of your darts affects your average.
The 'Score Training' practice game shown in this video is an excellent game to see your scoring average in darts.
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[@charliebrownless6577]

Now try the other way round throw the 18grm first then the 22 then the 26 . You three your darts first which does not give a true reflection on the other sets

[@mattpjsmith]

Surely it’s because you are used to your own weights? Weight preference is subjective so this test is too 😀

[@DartCounter]

Of course I'm used to the 26 grams, this video is mainly to point out to think about the weight of your own darts as well!

[@XANDER_REED]

@@DartCounter i think your Dad should take the test then your brother. Then come back with those results. It will be interesting.

[@COL321]

Interesting... If you have time, I would try again in reverse using your usual darts last, and compare with this test to see if your average still improved with your usual darts, that would eliminate the effect of fatigue or losing concentration over the course of the test. Good video though!

[@DartCounter]

Thanks for your feedback mate!

[@kevg5009]

Good video 👌 you would have to do this a few times and throw different darts first each time to get a true idea of which darts are best for you but still great video and the app is brilliant 👌

[@jarodbecker180]

"A leg of 52. Avg which is very bad" -> me crying because i Play an avg around 35-40 :(((

[@paulgrundy4770]

Over 40 shots, I would throw them in the bin, and take up a new game😆

[@woodcock696969]

It’s like he said though, constant throws without doubles to worry about

[@JERRYR708]

@@paulgrundy4770 Lawn darts with a 1/2 acre lawn.

[@WEDEL01]

My “Regular” darts are van Gerwens @ 23g, and I have 2 sets identical for practice. I also use a set of heavy 27g thick darts I was given, and I find them very useful when I haven’t been practicing enough. I find that I can change from the light weight darts to the heavy, and vice verse, and my scoring improves almost immediately.

[@DartCounter]

That's good for you mate! 👍

[@user-fk3sh2bv2p]

Weight really matters because of your feel of your throw,i mean if you are playing for quite sometime you know what i mean .the problem here in our place,you cannot test the darts when you will buy,so you have to depend on your friends on trying different weight by borrowing..more power to Darts counter and to darters 🙂

[@graffzon]

Usually play with 23-24 grams, Traded in a set of 18 gram Unicorn sigma's last weekend, Never taught they would work but my average went up a lot since i have an easier time to be precise on triples and Checkouts etc

[@theCainsaw]

Ik vind het een vreemde vergelijking omdat het alle 3 verschillende type barrels zijn. Je zou je eigen set moeten gebruiken en deze nog eens in 2 andere gewichten moeten proberen. ik denk dat je dan de beste vergelijking kan maken.

[@DartCounter]

Mijn eigen pijlen waren helaas niet in andere gewichten te verkrijgen. Dit was een algemene vergelijking op gewicht.

[@anythinggoes4763]

definitely it will... the point is find and use the weight of the darts your most comfortable and stick with it...

[@1leef2]

Theres no way you can tell if the heavier darts throw better averages when youre using 3 different sets of darts that are different shapes/lengths. It just wont be consistant

[@darrenclark9647]

I do agree that weight affects your average but you need to have your brother and father throw all those darts also to make the comment that it really does affect your darts. I started with a set of 22g darts then went 26 then went 30 then went 16 for soft tip boards. I still use them for soft tip only. Then went back to my 30g darts for a long time now I'm back on 26g darts but a different set then my old ones. My average is pretty much the same with all my darts with the different configurations of flight set up and steam length. I'm always trying to improve my game

[@DartCounter]

That's nice to hear mate! Very consistent 👍

[@pourpiertoxique3854]

" Does the stems lenght effect your average ? " I know, the best way to know is to try different stems but how does the lenght change your throw ? What's the difference between them ? Thanks for your vids mate! :)

[@DartCounter]

We will try that once! Thanks 😊

[@dartspracticeroutines5622]

I throw with short stems, because it seems like longer stems will make your darts less stable. But that's just my experience

[@pourpiertoxique3854]

@@dartspracticeroutines5622 / And I heard the opposite! ^^ I've read something about that somewhere (don't remember where): The fact that if you throw fast, you need short stems and vice versa. I use inbetween stems with a 48mm barrel since 4 months now and the first throws were awfull! But I got used to it. And now, when I throw with my old darts (longer +2cm!), it's absolutly not stable but it was going great before! So, is it just a habit ? haha what a curious sport! I love it! ^^

[@dartspracticeroutines5622]

@@pourpiertoxique3854 oh well, I lost the plot here😂 Then I guess it's just the way you throw how the stems will affect your darts. Just try to experiment a bit and you'll find the best setup!

[@geraldhills41]

Have been looking for my best set of darts for years , had some success with 23g and 21g but always go back to my 38g ! Highest amount of wins in matches and a great consistency under pressure .

[@paulgrundy4770]

Heavier darts are more truer, but usually thicker barrels, harder to get 180s

[@woodcock696969]

The darts needed to be the same model at different weights with a large rest in between to be scientific (or close to it)

[@easer777]

I'll think that it is very much about what weight You are used to, heavy darts is an advantage in the way that You "load" Your arm/throw a lot more than what You do with an 18 gram dart, that You have a lot more "resistense" in the dart, and this could absolutely yield a more consistent result. -However, a lighter dart is physically much easier to throw, and this could also yield better results, so in the end, I'll think that it is about finding the weight that feel natural to You, which load Your arm, but doesn't overload it....

[@stumetallicafan]

Will lighter darts fly higher or lower as majority of my darts go low . I have suffered severe Dartitis in the past and struggle with a decent follow through now . Does this affect throw also?

[@sdhoney9592]

Thanks Cov lead me to start learning how to play darts haha

[@louisleemans3982]

I just bought DC ultimate! Love the app!

[@bobbymalta73]

Thks for sharing.

[@philcharlton1679]

Throwing 150 darts with your own weight following up with another 150 darts twice at lower weights is not a good way. A better way to do this would be 75 with your own darts 75 at mid weight 150 at low weight then 75 at mid weight and finally 75 at your own weight again. This would better determine to effect of weight change on your average.

[@geraldhills41]

Could you play the best of 21 sets with heavier darts ? It's a balance , I had great success with heavy darts but it was only the best of three .

[@sarahwelty9223]

I used to use 20g darts and had an average of about 40. I changed to 24g and my average is now between 70 and 80 so yes the weight of the dart does affect your average.

[@jenhart1779]

Love your videos. There always good and to the point. Your a nice young man, stay safe .until your next video cheers!

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I have a hard time reaching the board. Weak throw. Would a heavier or lighter dart be better?

[@gameofthrows9357]

It's taken me nearly a year to find my perfect dart weight and set up. 22g is the weight I score my best averages and doubles percentages. I'm hitting around 70 in a best of 19 game. I was hitting mid 50s with a 24g,60 with 26g and with 21g/23g/25g I was hitting 60/64. I use a kite shape flight and midi stem.

[@geraldhills41]

I have picked up someones darts scored well , but after a few minutes I couldn't score a thing . Maybe It's my brain playing tricks ?

[@TheElephant789]

I would be interested what happens when you throw 3 times 50 turns, but all of them with your 26g darts?

[@ragdoll2309]

If you are doing this test properly you should test 3 sets of darts of different weight but the same grip and style.

[@billkipper3264]

Since you threw your own darts and none of the darts were the same model in different weights I would say that totally invalidates this test. You need three sets of the same model dart in different weights. Even then it won't truly be objective as even in the same model the darts may be different diameters and/or lengths for the different weights. On a different note, I threw with front weighted bomb style darts for years until Darren of the Darts Review Channel sent me a set of Harrows Verves (Thanks Darren) a couple of years ago. They're rear weighted and a larger diameter near the rear of the barrel as opposed to a bomb style dart. I was amazed how much my throw improved when I started throwing them. Equipment doesn't make the player but it certainly can help.

[@GloriousPTDarts]

This is actually pretty interesting. How different shapes can affect somebody's game. Do you think it was a mental thing or your throw physically suited a different shaped dart?

[@wayneflint9849]

Been been playing with a light set of darts switch to a old 26gram darts scoring better been trying to do 121 in 9darts done it more with the heavy darts

[@fabriziomusso7592]

Thanks for your video. Just one question: which darts are more sensitive (then difficoult) 18 gr or 26 gr? Thanks

[@DartCounter]

For me the 18grams are more sensitive, because the are lighter, so they don't always fly in a straight line.

[@stumetallicafan]

@@DartCounter my darts are 23 g . And I generally throw lower darts or feel I'm needing to reach more . Dont know if because i had years of Dartitis i struggle with follow through but in your opinion would a lighter or heavier dart go higher on the board I'd appreciate some info on this thanks .

[@juggieboy]

i think this is a really bad test you have done . very sorry to say i really do understand . but not only the grams are different . even all the darts a different . you trow with sort of bombs then you trow with straigt darts . en then darts with almost no grip and straight . if you really want to test it you have to go to a shop see what darts you like at your normall grams you use and then try less grams or more

[@tomasmorrissey7324]

Well all three darts were completely different maybe if they had been d same dart in different weight plus ur more comfortable with ur own

[@stevemillman8648]

If you threw with your 26 gm darts last would you have had the same results? Which darts you throw with first, second, third might impact your scores.

[@DartCounter]

That could have some impact, but we don't think it would have such a big impact at this.

[@stevemillman8648]

@@DartCounter Thanks for responding. I don't have the different weight darts, so can't validate myself; but could you possibly try doing it in reverse.. starting with lesser weights and progressing to heavier? Enjoy your app and videos. Hoping to see the web based capabilities for remote play installed sometime.

[@florianseelig5975]

Is it possible in the future to play darts online against my friends during the coronasituation?

[@DartCounter]

We are working very hard on this functionality right now and hope to release it very soon!

[@jarenaraneta2560]

I suggest that you try a heavier set of darts than your 26 grams. This will be helpful. Thank you

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

I think that your personal test result is skewed by the fact that your normal darts weigh 26 grams so, "muscle memory" kicks in and you subconsciously feel more comfortable with the 26-gram darts. Try the test with a complete darts novice and you would have a more unbiased result.

[@DartCounter]

Good one Jerry! We'll do that!

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

@@DartCounter Thank you for your prompt reply and I am glad that you didn't take offense with my critique. I'll be looking forward to your next test of different darts weight. This subject interests me.

[@fragnicht_visuals8704]

I startet with 23gr. To 26gr. And end at 24gr. Realy good video

[@ScottishLadDartsChannel]

Is there a way to contact you directly

[@kvajeblostari]

hi ,what u say about soft tip,there are lower weights there

[@sofianhamouch3193]

Hello can you tell me were you bought you darts tanks ?

[@DartCounter]

The darts I used in this video are the Nodor NR-610 26gr darts. Not sure where to buy them.

[@ragdoll2309]

When you are finished finding the difference between weights of darts you can find the difference between effect and affect....

[@DartCounter]

Ah good one Sean! I am from The Netherlands, so didn't think of this little mistake. I have edited it, thanks!

[@ragdoll2309]

@@DartCounter it is nice when people admit their mistake, correct it and enjoy learning. You said it perfectly incidentally

[@bjrnhagen2853]

ofcourse you get higher whit your own darts ;)

[@aliokeeffe]

All different shape, length of darts is never going to show a true result. Also... Starting with the heavier set, which are your normal set, puts fatigue on the later throws. All we learned is arms get tired. Not being critical though just not a true scientific test

[@trascaoanusamuel6187]

22 or 24?

[@pascaltheskull]

Heb het andersom gooi met 16.5 gram softtips.

[@DartCounter]

Tja, ieder zo z'n eigen gewicht dus :)

[@pascaltheskull]

@@DartCounter ja ben van 29 gram naar 26 gram gegaan dan 16.5 softtip

[@fragzzadapt7158]

these are his own darts so him dropping the weight will make him play worse that’s a given so you can’t justify the results

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

How do you weigh your darts

[@jairustolentino1907]

Barrels only, remove the stem and flights

[@raulgepiga7277]

Hi there, good day to you! Started playing again for a month. I just have some question, how i wish you could be of help. Im using 24g Robson Messina. Does medium stem spinning gyro shaft and ordinary/common shape flights really matters to have a straight path of throwing darts? Is there really such a combination for the 24g pin?

[@jitskelenaerts7824]

Why are you always yelling in the mic??It is disturbing to hear!

[@clevc112]

Only if you can't compensate.

[@jepatawaran]

I have a 25.7g with an avg of 30-33. I've been playing for 2 months, so maybe i need more years of practice. haha

[@Yourenotthatguy]

Try different weights, I used 26gr dart too first but then I switched to 23gr and I started throwing way better

[@jepatawaran]

@@Yourenotthatguy I've been using 22g these past 3 months. I've been throwing better too.

[@moulletsmayhem2334]

Thanks for the help

[@ulstervillan1307]

No the weight shouldn't matter. But different weights will require a different throwing style. Imo

[@garryowenrfc]

How did u not blink that hole video

[@pancake6685]

I have problems increasing my avarage it's thé same in thé last 5 years. My avarage is about 180.

[@alexkekesi8153]

I dosnt know what the videó is about. But I know that you dosnt blinked once.