BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-17·6 products compared
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What are the best dartboards to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Dartboards in the UK is the Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 Bristle Dartboard.
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 suits players who want a board on its own with a stated 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness, a radial wire spider, an embedded bullseye, staple-free construction and a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty.
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 dartboard is our top pick because its listing states compactly packed sisal, a razor-thin radial wire spider, a slimmer embedded bullseye, staple-free construction, a rotatable number ring, 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness and a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty. For a board with a fixing kit and a rotational number ring, the Target Darts TOR lists 215-MDG Madagascan sisal and a 36XTEN ring with 10 rotations; for a complete home set-up, the Target Darts Arc cabinet set includes a World Champion dartboard, an LED Arc Light and 2 sets of brass darts.
This guide compares six dartboards from Unicorn, WINMAU, Target Darts, Mission and Viper, using what each listing states: sisal, wire system, bullseye, number ring, size, what is in the box and warranty. The three listings that state a diameter give 450mm (WINMAU Pro SFB), 455mm (Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2) and 17.75" (Viper Shot King).
Buying guide
What should you look for in Dartboards?
1Sisal: the Unicorn listing states compactly packed sisal, the Target Darts TOR 215-MDG premium Madagascan sisal, the Mission Samurai 3 premium African sisal, the WINMAU Pro SFB premium sisal fibers and the Viper Shot King compressed sisal fibers. The Target Darts Arc cabinet set listing does not describe the board's sisal.
2Wire system: the Unicorn lists a razor-thin radial wire spider, the WINMAU high-tensile round wire with Cliple II wiring, the Target Darts TOR a stainless steel thin wire system it says is 60% thinner than traditional wire set-ups, the Mission ultra-thin knife wire, the Viper a metal radial spider wire and the Target Darts Arc set a round wire dartboard.
3Bullseye and number ring: the WINMAU and Mission listings state a staple-free bullseye, and the Unicorn listing states staple-free construction and an embedded bullseye. The Unicorn number ring is rotatable, the Target Darts TOR 36XTEN ring gives 10 rotations at 36 degrees per turn, and the Viper ring is detachable and rotating.
4Size: the WINMAU Pro SFB states a regulation 450mm diameter and 38mm thickness, the Unicorn 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness and the Viper a 17.75" diameter face. The Target Darts TOR and Mission Samurai 3 listings call their boards competition standard without a diameter in their feature lists.
5Warranty and what is in the box: the Unicorn listing states a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty and the WINMAU, Mission and Viper listings 12 Months; the two Target Darts listings state no warranty term. The Viper set includes mounting hardware, two sets of darts and a throw line, the Target Darts TOR a wall fixing kit, and the Target Darts Arc set a cabinet, light, 2 brass dart sets and chalks.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Razor-thin radial wire spider with the external legs removed
High-tensile round wire; Cliple II wiring technology
Stainless steel thin wire, 60% thinner than traditional wire set-ups (per listing)
Ultra-thin knife wire
Metal radial spider wire
Round wire (World Champions dartboard)
Sisal
Championship quality, compactly packed sisal
Premium sisal fibers
215-MDG premium Madagascan sisal, sanded surface
Premium African sisal
Compressed sisal fibers
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Number Ring
Hi-vis flat profile, rotatable
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36XTEN rotational: 10 rotations at 36 degrees per turn
Black
Detachable, rotating
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Warranty
1 Year Manufacturers
12 Months
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12 Months
12 Months
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Bullseye
Slimmer embedded bullseye; staple-free construction
Staple-free
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Staple-free
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Size
455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness
Regulation 450mm diameter, 38mm thickness
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17.75" diameter face (regulation size, per listing)
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In The Box
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1x TOR Competition Standard Steel Tip Dartboard, 1x Wall Fixing Kit
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Mounting hardware, two sets of darts, a throw line and a throw line measuring tape
World Champion Dartboard, Arc Cabinet, Arc Light, 2 Brass Dart sets, 3 Mini Chalks, Power…
The rankings
The best Dartboards, ranked
1
Unicorn
Top Pick
Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 Bristle Dartboard
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 suits players who want a board on its own with a stated 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness, a radial wire spider, an embedded bullseye, staple-free construction and a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty.
Sisal
Championship quality, compactly packed sisal
Wire System
Razor-thin radial wire spider with the external legs removed
Bullseye
Slimmer embedded bullseye; staple-free construction
Number Ring
Hi-vis flat profile, rotatable
Size
455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturers
What we like
+States its size: 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness
+1 Year Manufacturers warranty on the listing
+Radial wire spider with the external legs removed, an embedded bullseye and staple-free construction, per the listing
+Wall-mountable and compatible with Unicorn bristle dartboard stands, surrounds, mounts and lighting systems, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention darts, a throw line or mounting hardware in the box
–The listing names compatible Unicorn stands, surrounds and lighting but does not list any of them as included
£43.95Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Target Darts TOR Competition Standard Steel Tip Dartboard with Fixing Kit
The Target Darts TOR suits players who want a board with a fixing kit, 215-MDG Madagascan sisal and a 36XTEN rotational number ring; the listing states no warranty term.
Sisal
215-MDG premium Madagascan sisal, sanded surface
Wire System
Stainless steel thin wire, 60% thinner than traditional wire set-ups (per listing)
Number Ring
36XTEN rotational: 10 rotations at 36 degrees per turn
Fitting
Peak-Fix lock and level system with adjustable feet
In The Box
1x TOR Competition Standard Steel Tip Dartboard, 1x Wall Fixing Kit
What we like
+States 215-MDG premium Madagascan sisal with a sanded surface
+36XTEN rotational number ring with 10 rotations at 36 degrees per turn
+Peak-Fix lock and level system with adjustable feet, which the listing says suits uneven walls
+Wall fixing kit included, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not describe the bullseye construction
–The listing's feature list gives no board diameter
£59.95£69.95−14%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Mission Samurai 3 Bristle Dartboard, Knife Wire, Black Number Ring
The Mission Samurai 3 suits players who want a competition-standard board with African sisal, knife wire and a staple-free bullseye, with a 12 Months warranty on the listing.
Sisal
Premium African sisal
Wire System
Ultra-thin knife wire
Bullseye
Staple-free
Number Ring
Black
Warranty
12 Months
What we like
+Premium African sisal fibres, per the listing
+Staple-free bullseye, per the listing
+Ultra-thin wire that the listing says reduces bounce-outs and protects darts from tip damage
+12 Months warranty on the listing
Worth noting
–The listing's feature list gives no board diameter
–The listing does not mention number ring rotation or mounting hardware
£39.95Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Viper Shot King Regulation Bristle Steel Tip Dartboard Set with 6 Darts
The Viper Shot King suits players who want a ready-to-play set with 6 darts, a throw line and mounting hardware, a rotating number ring and a 12 Months warranty.
Sisal
Compressed sisal fibers
Wire System
Metal radial spider wire
Number Ring
Detachable, rotating
Size
17.75" diameter face (regulation size, per listing)
Warranty
12 Months
In The Box
Mounting hardware, two sets of darts, a throw line and a throw line measuring tape
What we like
+Includes mounting hardware, two sets of darts, a throw line and a throw line measuring tape
+Detachable, rotating number ring, per the listing
+States a 17.75" diameter face
+12 Months warranty on the listing
Worth noting
–The listing notes international products are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit and the language of instructions
–The listing does not say whether the bullseye is staple-free
£17.95£34.95−49%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Target Darts Arc Dartboard Lighting System Home Cabinet Set, Black
The Target Darts Arc cabinet set suits buyers who want a complete home set-up with a cabinet, an LED Arc Light, a round wire World Champion board and 2 brass dart sets; the listing states no warranty term.
Wire System
Round wire (World Champions dartboard)
In The Box
World Champion Dartboard, Arc Cabinet, Arc Light, 2 Brass Dart sets, 3 Mini Chalks, Power Supply, 4 Power Adaptors (UK, EU, USA, AUS)
Lighting
Arc LED lighting system that fits on top of the cabinet
What we like
+Cabinet, board, LED Arc Light and 2 brass dart sets in one pack
+Scoring panels and chalks included, per the listing
+Power supply with 4 power adaptors (UK, EU, USA, AUS)
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing gives no sisal, size or bullseye details for the board
£56.00£69.95−20%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Three of the six listings state a board diameter; the Target Darts TOR and Mission Samurai 3 call themselves competition standard without giving one in their feature lists, and the Target Darts Arc listing describes the cabinet and lighting more than the board. Claims such as fewer bounce-outs are the brands' own descriptions. Neither Target Darts listing states a warranty term.
Our Take
As a default, the Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2: championship-quality sisal, a radial wire spider, an embedded bullseye, staple-free construction, a stated 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness and a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty. For a stated 450mm board with round wire and a staple-free bullseye, the WINMAU Pro SFB; for a ready-to-play set with darts and a throw line, the Viper Shot King.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What size is a regulation dartboard?
The WINMAU Pro SFB listing states a regulation 450mm diameter and 38mm thickness, and the Viper Shot King listing a regulation 17.75" diameter face. The Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 listing states 455mm Diameter x 38mm Thickness.
Which dartboards have a staple-free bullseye?
The WINMAU Pro SFB, Mission Samurai 3 and Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 listings state a staple-free bullseye or staple-free construction. The Target Darts TOR, Viper Shot King and Target Darts Arc listings do not mention it.
Which dartboards have a rotating number ring?
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2, Target Darts TOR and Viper Shot King listings state a rotatable or rotating number ring; the TOR's 36XTEN ring gives 10 rotations at 36 degrees per turn. The WINMAU Pro SFB, Mission Samurai 3 and Target Darts Arc listings do not mention rotation.
Which dartboards come with darts?
The Viper Shot King set includes two sets of darts (6 darts in its title), mounting hardware, a throw line and a throw line measuring tape. The Target Darts Arc cabinet set includes 2 brass dart sets; the Unicorn, WINMAU, Target Darts TOR and Mission listings do not list darts as included.
What warranty do dartboards come with?
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 listing states a 1 Year Manufacturers warranty, and the WINMAU Pro SFB, Mission Samurai 3 and Viper Shot King listings 12 Months. The Target Darts TOR and Target Darts Arc listings state no warranty term.
What comes in a dartboard cabinet set?
The Target Darts Arc cabinet set includes a World Champion Dartboard, an Arc Cabinet, an Arc Light, 2 Brass Dart sets, 3 Mini Chalks, a Power Supply and 4 Power Adaptors (UK, EU, USA, AUS), per its listing. The listing says the LED Arc Light fits on top of the cabinet.
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