Author: <span>Anass Hassoun</span>

Anass Hassoun writes and edits TheDartScout, an independent darts gear research site. He compares darts, dartboards and accessories using manufacturer specifications, verified professional player setups and the consensus of experienced league players. He does not run a testing lab and says so on every page.

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Darts Checkout Strategy, Solved: 10 Hidden Finds From 57,636 Positions

Darts checkout strategy, solved: we ran 57,636 positions through a probability engine. Why 32 beats 40, when to bust on purpose, and more.

Oct 2026 17 min read

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Dartboard Dimensions and Measurements: The Complete Reference

Every dartboard measurement in one reference: board diameter, ring widths, bull sizes, 1.73m height, 2.37m oche, and the diagonal, in metric and imperial.

Jul 2026 11 min read

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Best Dart Weight for Beginners: A Simple Starting Point

The best dart weight for beginners with a clear starting range and the reasoning, plus how to tell if your darts are too light or too heavy and when to adjust.

Jul 2026 Updated: Oct 2026 12 min read

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How to Play 501 Darts: Rules, Strategy, and a Worked Example

How to play 501 darts: the rules in plain English, the double-out and bust rules, a full leg worked dart by dart, and strategy for scoring and finishing.

Jul 2026 10 min read

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What Is a 180 in Darts? The Maximum Explained

A 180 in darts is the maximum three-dart score: three treble 20s. Why it's the ceiling, what ton 80 means, how rare it is, and who has hit the most.

Jul 2026 10 min read

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What Darts Does Luke Humphries Use? Full 2026 Setup

Luke Humphries darts setup for 2026: the 22g Red Dragon TX1 barrel, flights, shafts and points he throws, what it costs, and how to buy his exact spec.

Jul 2026 11 min read

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What Darts Does Luke Littler Use? Full 2026 Setup

Luke Littler darts setup for 2026: the 23g Target G1 barrel, K-Flex flights, Swiss points, what the retail set costs, and how to match his stage spec.

Jul 2026 11 min read