Blade 4 dartboard -15 years of evolution...

Since the first bristle dartboard was manufactured in 1932, not much changed until 1997 when Winmau launched the first ever Blade dartboard.

Within a year, the Winmau Blade had taken the global market by storm. The Blade dartboard wiring system had become smaller and all staples were removed from the surface making it the most technically advanced dartboard in the world. It had no rivals as the ultimate low bounce out dartboard, and players immediately benefited from dramatically improved averages.

Winmau’s commitment towards continually improving and innovating saw the introduction of the ultimate Blade board in 2010 – the Blade 4.

The Winmau Blade 4 pools all of Winmau’s 65 years expertise and utilises a pioneering new wiring system that dramatically reduces bounce outs and provides the opportunity for maximum scoring potential. The DSW (Dynamic Sector Wire) is over 50% thinner to even further enhance player averages and to provide best-in-class performance. The unique wiring system is constructed from a hi-tech, ultra strong material that is designed to deflect darts into the target area. The advanced molecular structure of the high tensile steel facilitates total accuracy right across the whole playing surface, whilst lasting even longer.

2012 is the 15th anniversary of the first ever Blade dartboard, and the company is selling more Blade boards than ever before. 

Click here to check out the

16 years of evolution dartboard ...

...the Winmau Blade 4 dartboard

at ABC Sports online!

ABC Sports dart selection guide... the dart buying guide for young and not so young

ABC Sports range of dart sets are made from a range of popular materials including brass, nickel and tungsten from world renown manufacturers including Australian Patriot, Elkadart, Nodor and Winmau. Dart barrel weights range from 12gm soft point darts right the way through to the super heavy 45gm Titan steel point darts.

Soft point darts are mainly used with electronic dartboards, but can be used with paper and bristle dartboards and are a safer alternative or younger dart players as they do help avoid stick injuries when handling the darts. Once younger player become older and more confident with handling darts the plastic points can be replaced with steel points.

Steel point darts are used with paper, ''pigskin'' dartboards and bristle dartboards.

ABC Sports dart buying guide is organised by dart type (plastic tip (soft point) or steel tip), and then by weight and has been designed to help make dart selection far less confusing and simplified for new and seasoned dart shoppers alike.

We have also included some simple ''rule of thumb'' dart shopping tips below which should provide invaluable assistance for those wanting to purchase their first set of darts, their next set of darts, or wanting to purchase a set of darts as a gift.

ABC Sports dart buying guide and dart selection tips:

• All dart sets include 3 darts, and are referred to as a set.
  
  
• For younger players plastic point darts are recommended. Points can be replaced with either spare plastic tips or steel tips.
  
  
• Heavier darts provide the best performance for 'light' throwers, lighter darts provide better performance for heavy or strong throwers.
  
  
• The average weight preference of mens darts is between 24 gram and 26 gram, with 26g being the most popular weight.
  
  
• The average weight preference of ladies darts is between 28 gram and 30 gram. Many ladies and older male dart players also prefer heavier weights of up to 40gm to 45g due to their lighter throwing strength.
  
  
• Dart materials have a varying size to weight ratio, meaning the heavier the dart the larger the diameter of the dart barrel. Brass darts have a larger barrel diameter to weight ratio, whilst tungsten darts have a smaller barrel diameter to weight ratio. In summary: Brass darts are cheaper but larger in diameter than tungsten darts of the same weight. The thinner the dart the closer the grouping - Yep! This is a good thing. :).
  
  
• Brass darts range in price from $12 ~ $30 per set. Tungsten darts range from $39 to $100+ per set. The average price of good quality set of tungsten darts is between $59 - $79.

To begin your dart selection process, select either plastic point darts or steel point darts from the options below...

Soft Plastic Point darts...

Steel Point darts...

Simon Whitlock 90% tungsten darts in 22g, 24g and 26g weights

Conjured in the cauldron by the Wizard himself for some truly dart scoring magic!

The 26g Simon Whitlock darts are a 90% tungsten dart and are a true replica of Simon Whitlock's original and unique sure-grip ringed dart barrel design. Made by Winmau to Simon's ring grip specifications they are manufactured to + or – 0.2 grams of the nominal weight, and within 0.1 grams of each other.

26g 90% tungsten Simon Whitlock darts feature a laser etched "W" logo on the dart barrel and are manufactured to help ensure blockbusting checkouts and devastating accuracy, and with their slightly forward weight, feel perfectly balanced right from the moment you release them.

26g Simon Whitlock 90% tungsten dart set includes:

• 3 x 90% tungsten 'W' logo Match Weighed Technology dart barrels.
• 3 x Laser etched aluminum dart shafts.
• 3 x Simon Whitlock signature Rhino dart flights.
• 1 x Dart point protector.
• 1 x Hard plastic dart storage case.

FREE BONUS: Australian Patriot Peg Out card!

Match Weighed Technology

Winmau's Match Weighed Technology was developed to meet the demands of the Worlds Top Dart Professionals. Match Weighed Darts help provide more confident grouping which resulting in higher scoring. The Simon Whitlock Match Weighed dart set darts are accurate to + or – 0.2 grams of the nominal weight, and within 0.1 of a gram of each other. 

Click here to check out all the Simon '' Whitlock darts and dart sets available at ABC Sports Online!

Wizard Mighty Grip dart grip powder

As seen on TV!

Simon Whitlock, the game’s most prestigious finisher has revealed part of his finishing secret - he uses Wizard Mighty Grip.

Wizard Mighty Grip powder is a thermoplastic material that bonds to your fingers creating the best possible grip, with the smoothest possible release that lasts for hours.

Wizard Mighty Grip powder includes enough applications to last up to 6 months when used in accordance with the instructions.

Click here for more information about the Wizard Mighty Grip dart grip powder at ABC Sports online!

ABC Sports Breast Cancer Awareness pink ribbon flag

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness by proudly flying our pink ribbon hope for the future inscription flag!

The Breast Cancer Awareness flag features the world recognised symbol of Breast cancer awareness, the pink ribbon with pink and white emphasised inscriptions on a plain black background.

The Breast Cancer Awareness flag is approximately 900mm (3 foot) wide x 1500mm (5 foot) long, made from durable polyester with double stitched edging making them ideal for indoor or outdoor use, and has quality dual brass grommets for attaching to a flag pole or for wall hanging along the flags reinforced spline.

Check out all the BCW pink ribbon flags @ ABC Sports online!

ABC Sports Confederate flag - Rebel flag

ABC Sports 3 x 5 Confederate flag - Rebel flag features 13 white stars, representing the 13 states of the Confederacy, on a blue diagonal saltire commonly referred to as the ''Southern Cross'' against a field of Scarlet Red.

ABC Sports Confederate flag - Rebel flag is manufactured to strict quality control standards by utilising a fully-proven imprint service combined with the best quality fabrics available to ensure that our Confederate flags and Rebel flags are of premium quality in their range.

The Confederate flag - Rebel flag measures approximately 900mm wide x 1500mm long, 3 foot x 5 foot in the old imperial measurement, has reinforced white hanging spline with dual brass grommets for attaching to a flag pole or for hanging on the wall, or other structure.

The 3x5 Confederate flag - Rebel flag features triple stitched edging and is made from a durable lightweight polyester material making it perfect for either indoor games room wall display or outdoor use. The lightweight polyester used to make the Confederate flag - Rebel flag allows the flag to sway, wave, flap and flutter in even the slightest of breeze.

About the Confederate flag - Rebel flag.
The first official flag of the Confederate States of America, called the ''Stars and Bars'', had seven stars in a circle pattern in the top left hand corner, representing the seven states that initially formed the Confederacy and a Red, White, Red vertical tri-band background. Proving difficult to distinguish the ''Stars and Bars'' from the Union Forces flag ''Stars and Stripes'' under chaotic battle conditions, the flag was changed to the ''Stainless Banner''. The Stainless Banner, also known as the ''Southern Cross'', became the symbol more commonly used in military operations. The Southern Cross had 13 stars, adding the four states that joined the Confederacy after Fort Sumter, and the two divided states of Kentucky and Missouri.

A rectangular variant of the battle flag used by some Confederate Army Units, now called ''Confederate Flag'' or ''Confederate Battle Flag'', despite this flag never having historically represented the CSA as a nation, it has become a widely recognized symbol of the South. It is referred to as the ''rebel flag'', or ''Dixie flag''.

Confederate States of America (CSA) represented by the stars on the Confederate flag are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

2 x 3 Confererate flags, stick rebel flags and rebel car flags are also available @ ABC Sports Online!

ABC Sports Boxing Kangaroo flag

ABC Sports 3 x 5 Australia Boxing Kangaroo flag features a golden kangaroo with red boxing gloves, gold southern cross constellation and the word "Australia" on a traditional dark green background. The Australian Boxing Kangaroo flag is manufactured to strict quality control standards by utilising a fully-proven imprint service combined with the best quality fabrics available to ensure that our Boxing Kangaroo flags are of premium quality in their range and are made to last.

The Boxing Kangaroo flag measures approximately 900mm wide x 1500mm long, 3 foot x 5 foot in the old imperial measurement, has reinforced white hanging spline with dual brass grommets for attaching to a flag pole, hanging on a games room wall, or other structure.

The 3 x 5 Australia Boxing Kangaroo flag features triple stitched edging and is made from a durable lightweight polyester material making it perfect for either indoor games room wall display or outdoor use. The lightweight polyester used to make the Boxing Kangaroo flag allows the flag to sway, wave, flap and flutter in even the slightest of breeze.

About the Australia Boxing Kangaroo flag.
The Australian Boxing Kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, frequently seen in popular sport and recreation culture. The symbol is often displayed prominently by Australian spectators at sporting events, such as at cricket, tennis, football matches, Commonwealth and Olympic Games events.

In 1983 the boxing kangaroo received national and international prominence when it served as the symbol for the successful Australian challenge for the America's Cup, where the boxing kangaroo flag, a red-gloved golden kangaroo on a green background, was flown from the America's Cup race winning yacht "Australia II".

Alan Bond (owner of the Australia II yacht) owned the Boxing Kangaroo image and licensed it for mass commercial production. The image was later bought by the Australian Olympic Committee, and is used as a mascot to represent the Australian Olympic team and to promote sport and fair play in schools and is often accompanied by the chanting of "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!" by Australian sports fans worldwide!

2 x 3 boxing kangaroo flags are also available @ ABC Sports Online