Target 8 Flight System Review

[@stefanomorris9223]

Darren, you always introduce honesty and kindness in your reviews.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks Stefano! :)

[@JendrixHimi]

he does ! great guy ..

[@JendrixHimi]

Dont forget he is a northerner though LOL !

[@IchliebeHunde58]

I have used these off and on and they hold up quite well. Thanks for for the review, matey

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Good to hear

[@phil7623]

I will give these a try, Top review as always m8

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Cheers mate! :)

[@virginiacamper]

I like that the spinning stems is one piece with no mid-stem joint that can break. Well done!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

I think they work better than I expected but still a bit rattly :)

[@virginiacamper]

Darts Review Channel in all the reviews that you’ve done, have you ever come across a set of spinning stems that don’t rattle?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah some have very little rattle to no rattle, think it was the Cuesoul.

[@COL321]

Great review, thanks. I like the split-screen throw slomo, very slick!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks mate, was a idea from another comment in my Velos vid, was a bit fiddly but got it right in the end :)

[@lucasmcelroy2850]

Nice review! Been waiting for these to come out. :)

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks mate! :)

[@michaelholdman9516]

Really like this review. I’ve been on the fence about stem/flight systems. You have nudged me closer toward the “pro” side. That poor flight... you seemed Hell bent on squishing it into oblivion and then tearing its heart out. You should have fed it to your pup to be shredded like the Elf! LOL Excellent layered split screen to show the slow-mo of the fixed and spinning stem dart flight simultaneously! Great, great stuff Cheers from New York!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks Michael glad you enjoyed the review, the split screen was quite a fiddle on to get right but it worked fairly well in the end, cheers! :)

[@stefanomorris9223]

I hope if you won't be desperate after using them. Notice that it is very expensive. its target markets are east Asia, especially Japan and China.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah a lot of these things evolved from the main soft tip markets and usually Japanese items are not cheap.

[@Skeletomania]

I have a love hate relationship with fit flight system. I love the molded flights and the ability to spin. But I hate it whenever it snaps it breaks at connecting point where the flight meets the stem. Thus having to purchase both flight and stem together. How rugged does this system compare to cosmos and where will the breaking point be?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

seems a little stronger with the stems but about the same with the flights.

[@markleighton7321]

Just like the Harrows Clic System

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Similar but there is lots out now that are :)

[@matthewtaylor1875]

How do they compare to the cosmo brands?

[@RiKFSC]

the flight is a thickness between the air and gear, the quality of the flight is good. The issue I found is that the thread that goes into the barrel is super short. (maybe 2 or 3 loops around the stem) and because of this you can't really use an o-ring. Especially when playing soft tip that thread comes loose quite easily.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Quite similar really but its still early days so will have to see if they come out with as many shapes and stems etc, would be better if not so pricey though. :)

[@dirtyharry2029]

Definitely gonna give these a try. Price is very comparable to the L Style and Cosmo Fit Flight systems.

[@theshed1037]

Hitting a few treble 20s there pal , what's darts we're you using ? And what's your dart of choice at moment? Good stuff as always

[@DartsReviewChannel]

It was the Jockey Wilson darts, nice darts now I got more used to them :)

[@keithcroxford5703]

Have you got a review of the flight case and pics plz

[@DartsReviewChannel]

No I dont think I did have that

[@tomgengar]

For me this is solid system and what is incresting dart flying better than with other systems ( standard or moulded ) . Yes a bit pricey , should be a bit cheaper than it is but last quite good .

[@blackmetralla5755]

A dart flight "crash test dummy", I love it. In the old brass dart days, dipping the bent plastic flight in some warm/hot water was recommended to restore to original. Wonder if it will work on these?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

I think it might, I'm sure someone on the forum done that.

[@Camrographer]

I just picked up a set of the clear on clear with a short stem. Not sure but it seems like the clear ones might be made from a different compound? It's 2020 now and it doesn't seem like they've put out any other stem materials. Lastly, trying to figure out how to store extra flights since they are not collapsible.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Its very possible the clear is a different material as it will likely have to be made different to be clear but cant say for sure :)

[@Camrographer]

@@DartsReviewChannel I'm going to order one with pigments as well to compare them. As of now I've got about ten hours on the clear ones and they're looking a bit scraped up. I curious to see how much I can get out of them before they're unusable. By the way, is there a rule of thumb as to when one should replace a flight? For example, should one replace it if there a small bite or hole in a flight wing?

[@jtstset]

Since I switched to the condor all in one system my bounce outs have vertically disappeared which is an obvious improvement on scoring also a touch lighter at the rear and was hitting board softer so I’ve put a touch more energy in my throw as a result getting a lot better return than a traditional set up plus I’m not smashing up stems every session I’m a fan 🎯🎯🎯

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah I like the Condors too :)

[@1leef2]

What was the reason behind damaging/bending the flight?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

To see how well it reforms its shape and test the durability of them.

[@andyproctor3588]

Verry nice man love the split screen

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks Andy, it was a bit of a pain to get that right but worth it in the end :)

[@doctorchuck6737]

Thanks for the review, but what do you mean they wont make you play any better? LOL nice one. I guess if you want to make your flights last longer maybe spread out your dart grouping more to avoid contact less. LoL. Always good to hear your take on all the different gear.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

lol thanks mate! :)

[@baslammen7925]

Hi, Will you also do a Ted Hankey darts review?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

they are on my list :)

[@seankearns8979]

Hi do u know anything very similar to the unicorn autograph Chunky version in 23 or 24g they are what I use and am looking a spare set. Have ordered Wayne jones darts but looking something even more similar to the unicorn

[@DartsReviewChannel]

what about these: www.puredarts.co.uk/archers-the-boss-darts/archers-80-the-boss-24-24gms-weight-forward.html

[@DartsReviewChannel]

or: www.puredarts.co.uk/mccoy-sniper-darts/mccoy-90-sniper-(24g).html

[@philforrester4142]

Is there any brand that do titanium stems in this kind of system ? Cheers phil

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Think Cosmo has some.

[@GaryPaulLynchGarcia]

@@DartsReviewChannel Yes, Fit Flight from Cosmo do have titanium stems, all sizes, obviously though, titanium is expensive, but I must say, they are the longest lasting stem I've ever had, never bought a stem after having these. Expensive at first, but in the long run, they might be cheaper, I've had them for 3 years and are still in perfect condition.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah I have reviewed them but I have done so many I just lose track of who has what sometimes, getting old I guess lol but I think if a player is going to stick with a certain set up then in the long run the tis are probably good value :)

[@GaryPaulLynchGarcia]

@@jimmybutler6451 totally agree. Aluminium are just as good, and yes, the air flights are much lighter, but as a consequence, much weaker, I tend to rip them up in hours. My darts do have an agresive grip, but that shouldn't really matter.

[@lorrainekelly4860]

Could you review phil taylor gen 5

[@jprsalter]

Has anyone found a flight system that has kite shaped flights available?

[@RiKFSC]

fit flight and L-Style do Kite flight systems, also Robson make Kite shaped Flights

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Think they all have Kite shape but there will be more shapes in 8 Flight once they get going though.

[@stevewoolf3502]

Do you think these are as good as either the LSTYLE OR COSMOS systems as these seem more expensive

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Bit early to say yet but they seem decent so far, would be better if they were cheaper though :)

[@stevewoolf3502]

Darts Review Channel just checked they are 5.95 for the stems and flights so with postage are about 14.00 for the set

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah I put the price up at the start when I found what it was, pity they are so expensive really, will put a lot of people off trying them.

[@stevewoolf3502]

Darts Review Channel I agree I was going to try them but as I have the Cosmo duralimium stems can’t see these will do anything different from the Cosmo systes

[@joshstyles4058]

i would really like to see a review of the red dragon razor edge spectron darts in 26gr. I really like red dragon darts, and they look nice.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

cant promise anything but will add to the list, the list of requests is enormous though :)

[@JendrixHimi]

Great channel mate ! ... What do you think are the best plastic stem/flight out there? thanks

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks 👍 I am a big fan of the Condor Axe 😊

[@JendrixHimi]

Thanks bro ... value your opinion , you aint a bad chukka for a northerner ! lol... the top pros would have their hands full on your night when it all clicks !

[@DartsReviewChannel]

@@JendrixHimi LOL thanks, but I think we all throw like a pro at some point, even if its only for a minute or 2 once a week, its getting the ability to do it regularly thats so hard! :)

[@JendrixHimi]

@@DartsReviewChannel I got it nailed bud ,,, wish I could show you but Im in Canada , Did a nine darter yesterday , then thew around 100 darts at bull , only missed the 25 1 time , every other dart was in 25 or bull , I hit 8 bulls on the trot , , its phenomenal Im 55 and Im as good as , better than Van Gerwin , consistency is the key though you are right but I only throw about 20 minutes per day I know my darts like you , but really when Im in that mode no one could beat this old guy , shame you would understand it immediately , really you can hit anything first dart 99% of the time , its scary ! keep throwing and doping these vids grewatr job , how can I get a pic of some darts to you so you can tell me what they are? older Harrows spring tips I want this exact dart but 21 22 gram these are close to 27 , check out Piranha darts too

[@DartsReviewChannel]

@@JendrixHimi Wow thats great, well done! Is that the first time you hit a niner? If you play like that regular then you should consider playing competitively if you are not already doing so. I have spells but I have some terrible spells too where I feel like I have picked up a dart for first time. Was better and more consistent years ago before I picked up a few injuries. I do have a habit of often hitting a T20 first throw, I cant always follow it up though lol. Sounds like the darts you mention could be the spring loaded power points, I did a video of a set I had here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3OkGuMhpyfldU they are soft tip though, they also made steel tip power points but if you want to send a pic it may be best to join the forum and post a pic in here: www.dartsnutz.net/forum/forum-198.html not sure but you may need to make 5 posts before you can see some of the threads/pics first.

[@petarcutuk4386]

Please could you do review of target vapor 8,04 model,Soft tip, they Are first model of target vapor. There Are to Many grips in vapor 8 series and I think 04 model would be good for me but not sure soo hope you could review that in first person for me

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Cant promise anything as my list of requests is huge, so can only add them to the list :)

[@petarcutuk4386]

Thank

[@JoeReid]

One thing I noticed... you missed the 20 segment a total of 10 times when you were throwing. 9 of these misses were to the left of the 20, with only 1 missing to the right... strange... great review, seems too expensive for me but will look into them if they ever release any in orange! Any plans to upload the Richard Veenstra darts review?

[@Muzzletainment]

If I miss, I normally miss up and to the left

[@niklasbc]

Me to😖

[@DartsReviewChannel]

I used to have the opposite problem, hit more 1s than 5s but after I hurt my shoulder I think it made my throw curve to the right, I can do a certain thing to improve it but last time I did my shoulder hurt for 3 months lol

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Oh I will get to the veenstra darts eventually lol

[@georgeoliverjones]

Just got these this afternoon and cannot get on with them. I have the fixed version and there is no forgiveness with them. Trying to group them is the hardest thing! My darts fly great with them but think I'll have to put these to the side.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

yah was not a fan of them myself but I know a few who do like them a lot, but its like I always say with these kind of things people will like them for various reasons so as long as they are reasonably affordable its best to try them at least once to know if they will suit you or not.

[@paulhampton662]

Please could you review the Unicorn Harry Ward darts!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

will add them to the list

[@free2pottheblack]

Please can you review the 24g D10 wombles I want to buy a set but not sure they would suit me cheers and keep up the good work!!!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

I will add them to the list of requests :) Thanks! :)

[@Camrographer]

What kind of rattle are you experiencing with the spinning versions? is it a back and forth or twisting rattle?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

dont remember now, was a while ago when I did the review and not used them anymore, not even sure where they are

[@ColinPfc]

They are a great product from Target, I have them with the medium stems Darren and must admit target have pulled out all the stops again. Hope you are well Darren

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Hi Colin, I am good thanks, hope you are too! :)

[@charliethebossgray5379]

They Look Good

[@johnnyman3138]

Did u do any review on William O’Connors darts

[@DartsReviewChannel]

no I have not had those :)

[@tomgengar]

William O'Connor use custom made barrels from Winmau so i think it not will be possible to review those darts .

[@Liasos88]

They look good on the Jocky darts. Well thrown by you as well they fly nicely on the slo-mo :)

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah I thought they look good on the Jocky darts too, its a nice dart now I have gotten used to it :)

[@elsapotk421]

Great review. I've been thinking about picking these up as I break stems pretty often and get bounce outs by hitting one of the places gripping the flight. Length of the stems seems different from targets other offerings. I tend to use the regular 33mm pro grip stems but these seem longer. Would the shorter ones be more like what I'm used to?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks! In my comparison pic the stems and flights setup were same size as normal nylon stems, so I would just get same size really.

[@Csibu89]

I still think that even by just looking at it u can tell that l style is the best of these systems.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

In the end though its all about what works best for the individual and also the value factor has to be given attention and these 8 Flights are good but pricey.

[@JackDoonerMusic]

Might give them a try, but it’s extremely pricey for a set of flights and stems.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah shame they are so pricey.

[@TomasMisura]

I always wanted to test the stems with the spinning flights but ... i will stay with my static Pro Grip nylon/carbon stems :) Maybe i am very little progressive :)

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Will its always worth trying something at least once just to see if it works for you or not :)

[@brianmarisa2841]

Why do they call in an 8flight system?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Not sure, bit strange really?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Not sure if the number 8 is a Lucky number in Asia?

[@max.gd.]

Can u review the Vincent Van der Voort Darts, please?😄

[@tomgengar]

I've tryed them and they are very grippy darts .

[@appievoetbalouchene9615]

Please review the bulls spike darts 😊

[@DartsReviewChannel]

One day I will :)

[@appievoetbalouchene9615]

@@DartsReviewChannel thanks

[@appievoetbalouchene9615]

@@DartsReviewChannelthe most grippy dart ever made

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah I think they probably are :)

[@kierancolquhoun7043]

Hi, is there anyone that you know of that i can spend a video of my action and my throw for analysis so i can get some tips and advice to be able to improve

[@DartsReviewChannel]

try Dave here: kzbin.infovideos?disable_polymer=1

[@marcoaerts3178]

Finally broken😂😂Honestly ....i love your Videos👍👍👍

[@DartsReviewChannel]

LOL yes got to test the breaking point haha! Cheers Marco! :)

[@bradlymaxwell658]

I think I'll stick with l style I used them for years know and highly dought I'll be changing but still nice review

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Thanks mate! :)

[@adamtchaikovsky9139]

how many sets of darts do you have? I have 22 sets lol!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

LOL I have no idea, may be around 1000 :)

[@adamtchaikovsky9139]

@@DartsReviewChannel I'm being serious here I'm gonna start doing reviews do you have any spare darts I can have?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

I loled because I get asked that all the time but I m serious when I say around 1000 as I have lots of vintage darts too :)

[@stefanomorris9223]

It is just gadget. But thank you very much Darren, you are quite helpful

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Cheers mate! :)

[@gorefest9939]

These should at least avoid the Robin Hoods, where the point of the dart gets stuck in the top of the stem.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah I think they should be good at avoiding that :)

[@stefanomorris9223]

It surely increase the probability of bounce out. and of course the balance of darts wouldn't be front loaded. It did give test by others since 5y ago , especially by cosmo darts n L-style

[@davidfbarney]

Yowza! That's a high price.

[@Pembolog]

Just like all the other gimmicky stuff these darts companies sell. Call me up when pros aren't just throwing tungsten barrels with cheap nylon flights and stems, it's such a cheap and accessible sport, no need for snake oil sellers like this in the game.

[@davidfbarney]

@@Pembolog you can't tell me that those stems cost any more than traditional ones do to manufacture. I play steel and soft tip, the conversion points are the most expensive part of the setup (apart from the barrels), and are similar price to those flights!

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah more pricey than I was expecting them to be which is a shame really.

[@GaryPaulLynchGarcia]

I don't think it's about improving your game. Most people are wrongly focused when looking at these types of materials. What they are really for is practicality. The hassle of a flight that drops off when playing, trying to reinsert it with shaky hands is a nightmare, and playing competition with people saying " come on mate, hurry up, what are you doing? " is even worse, and then you those that use that little top bit to stop robin hoods, and the little ring or crown to avoid the flight from coming off, all little stuff, extra cost, extra work, extra nuisance. But with these systems, it takes literally seconds to put back on even for the clumsiest person.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yes I agree but often when things like this come out most people say the same things like "if they dont make you play better what is the point?" But for me I like such systems for the exact reasons you mention as I have poor eyesight for one thing so re-inserting a flight is often fiddly and also I have a iffy back so the flights staying on is good for me, less bending down to pick them up :)

[@abennett7079]

Gary Paul Lynch Garcia I use Robson flight right now, and have used the L style flights. What I like about them is they hold their shape better than the regular foldable style flights

[@tomgengar]

@@abennett7079 Robson is absolute crap . Smashed a set in less than 30 min lol . L style flights also pretty much crap but their carbon stems are very good .

[@tombissett8061]

Can always tell when the dart is coming in because it scrapes off his chin 😂

[@DartsReviewChannel]

lol I used to smack my top lip but had to change as the flights were always cutting it :)

[@davidhartley2926]

£12 for a set of stems and flights? Not for me, no reason for them to be this expensive

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Was a little surprised they are that much, kind of spoils it for many really.

[@davidhartley2926]

@@DartsReviewChannel yeah, if they were £6 for both I might consider giving them a try, but not at this rip off price.

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Yeah £6 for both would be a much more reasonable sell.

[@michelmeijer6397]

It looks really good, but it’s a bit overpriced in my opinion. And i got so annoyed when you folded the flight 😂😂

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Lol I like to test how good it is at regaining its shape ;)

[@tomb407]

I find all these preshaped darts a con. They split so easily, and are too expensive

[@DartsReviewChannel]

you mean flights, there is pros and cons with everything in darts a lot depends on what works for the individual, all flights split for me but some last longer than others but some people are very obsessive about having a perfectly shaped flight and their darts may fly best for them (although could be more a mental thing) so for them the cons are out weighed by the pros. Personally I like a lot of things about them except the price.

[@gt9761]

No green? Wtf?

[@DartsReviewChannel]

Lol yeah its criminal!

[@zosterinski]

rattley..no, thank you

[@DartsReviewChannel]

yeah I was not too fussed on that system myself

[@mistertnoname1653]

Don’t like them at all