The dimples significantly increase the surface area, thus providing additional drag without having to make the flight any bigger. There is no definitive answer to this question. It ultimately comes down to personal preference. Some players prefer standard dart flights because they offer a consistent flight path. Others prefer kite Dart flights because they provide more lift and spin. Ultimately, it’s up to you to experiment with different Dart flight shapes to see which one works best for your game. 4. Dart Flight Material If you are brand new to the sport and have no idea what I am talking about, I want you to imagine a traditional fletched arrow of the type Robin Hood used to shoot. The bit at the end, traditionally made out of three matched half-feathers, has come a long way since the days of Robin’s Sherwood Forest and Nottinghamshire shenanigans. Arrowhead and V-Wing flights both have similar properties to the slim and sigma style of flights, whilst the Vortex flight will behave in the air like a flight somewhere between a pear and standard shape flight. A Vortex flight will provide your darts with a lot of stability, but they are also very narrow, which opens up more room on the board’s surface to group your darts together. There are several other flight options on the market which are less common and come in weird and wonderful shapes. A lot of these flight shapes will offer similar results to other more popular versions, so choosing one of these types would be for purely aesthetic reasons.

There is no definitive answer to this question. Some players prefer to change their dart flights after every game, while others only change them when they start to show signs of wear and tear. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide how often you want to change your dart flights. How do I protect my dart flight? If you have chosen the Express Courier option, we take every effort to ensure your items leave within 24 hours. However, during the busy season, this guarantee has to be extended to within 48 hours. If you are brave, flight size, and thus its surface area, can be fine-tuned with a bit of trimming. Most new flights are made with materials that facilitate minute shaping to maximize your throwing potential. Dart Flight Shape The first thing to consider when choosing dart flights is the distance from the dart board to where you’ll be throwing the darts. If you’re playing on a regulation size dart board, then you’ll need to use standard size dart flights. However, if you’re playing on a smaller board or in a tighter space, then you might need to use smaller dart flights. 2. Dart Barrel Weight and Length The color of your dart flight can also be important. Some players prefer to use brightly colored flights to help them see the darts in mid-flight, while others prefer more subdued colors that won’t distract from the target. Ultimately, it’s up to you to choose the right color for your game. Molded dart flightsIf you’re looking for a new set of darts, the Designa Steel Tip Darts collection offers unrivalled value for money with plenty of options to choose from. You can also look the part too when you’re playing with our Designa Darts Shirts range and enjoy playing in comfort with one of their breathable shirts available in many different designs and colours. There are several accessories you can add to your darts to help care for your flights and increase their longevity. Darts Corner carries a top-quality range of flight protectors that will help keep your flights in their best shape for longer. A flight protector fits on to the end of your flight to protect them from any damage from other darts. Mission F-Protect Flight Protectors are a leading choice in our collection and also come in an assortment of different colours to match the colour of your flights. The 2020 Grand Slam of Darts champion Jose De Sousa uses his Condor signature flights which have been designed to improve the accuracy and stability of the dart in-flight. The Condor flight and stem all-in-one system is made from a durable polymer and helped De Sousa throw an incredible 81 180s during the 2021 Premier League Darts season.

A Soft Plastic Polymersflight is similar to one made of hard plastic polymers but is significantly less brittle. This type of flight will tear or bend a lot more easily, but the softer plastic means you can heal any small dents or imperfections that may occur during play. Harrows Silika Flights are an example of a flight with a dimple texture. Similar to sandpaper, the surface of the flight is coarse which helps to increase its surface area. As a result, these flights will reduce the speed of the dart during flight and stabilise its path during flight. How Your Flight Impacts Your Throw It is worth noting that Cosmo flights will only work with Cosmo stems, so if you opt for this option then you will also have to commit to the whole Cosmo flight and stem system! The shape of your flight is perhaps the most influential factor to consider; it is also the most varied. Some shapes are more popular than others but because there are dozens of shapes available on the market I recommend you try them out yourself. Standard is best suited for heavier darts, but with a bit of practice, you can make it work with a variety of barrels and shafts.Like shafts, flights are a personal preference. The material used to make the flights, its shape and size will all make the dart perform differently. The traditional shapes are the Kite and Pear but recently the slim has become popular. Slim flights will help with tight grouping but they are not to everyone’s preference. Standard Dart Flights: There is the standard flight that offers a decent parabolic trajectory and longer flight time. Standard shape is standard for a good reason. It provides beginners and veterans alike a balanced mix of lift and stability. A flight’s weight is measured in microns and mostly come in 75, 100 or 150 microns. A 100 micron flight is the most popular choice. A 150 micron flight is the heaviest of the three and is a lot more durable. A 75 micron flight is more intended for beginners as it is a better value option and can be easily replaced, but they don’t last as long. What to look for when trying to find the best dart flight