Darts Equipment
Compare dart barrel shape, grip and weight
Start with the part of the barrel your fingers touch. Use weight and dimensions together to choose a change you can actually evaluate.
Look for the contact area
A straight barrel offers a different contact profile from one that narrows at the nose. Use the manufacturer's side view to see where the grooves or smooth sections fall under the fingers you normally use.
Compare the dimensions within a range
Changing weight can change diameter or length as well. Compare both measurements where the maker provides them, and keep the same shafts and flights when evaluating the change if your aim is to judge the barrel.
Match weight to the board
The weight label may refer to the barrel or the assembled dart. For soft-tip play, use the limit in the model manual and check the completed setup if you change the point, flight or shaft.