Showcase: Darts Across the board
Darts is enjoyed up and down the country, in pubs, clubs and homes, in increasing numbers, so Jon Bruford rounds up the latest products from the leading brands
Unicorn
Sigma XL Pro Unicorn claims this dart defies the
laws of physics. New super- lightweight magnesium shaft alloys, combined with a Screw-in Zigma Zero D titanium nose cone, are designed to reduce deflections. The new Sigma XL Pro comes with longer finger grip points, Sigma Pro Magnesium side load shafts and Sigma Pro flights. The dart is available in three weights: 21g, 23g, and 25g.
RRP: approximately £100
www.unicorn-darts.com
Harrows
ICE 90% Tungsten Harrows says that, thanks to its Isostatic Cold Extrusion (ICE) process, its 90% tungsten darts are the world’s most advanced. 90% tungsten powder is mixed with iron, nickel and zinc to create a high density projectile, with each barrel individually machined to create a unique radical shape, boasting reverse-cut grooves designed for extra thrust.
RRP: £27.99
www.harrows-darts.com
Winmau Mervyn King
Multiple tournament champion Mervyn King endorses these match-weighted tungsten darts. King is known for his consistent, steady style, and these darts are designed to complement his precision. They are available in silver or gold colour finish.
RRP: £25.99 (silver); £31.99 (gold)
www.winmau.com Datadart Orion Range
Orion darts were introduced to give serious players a wider choice of grip, without compromising on quality. This range features laser-engraved 90% tungsten barrels and extra-long points, with a view to boosting close grouping and subsequently, higher scoring. A variety of precision grooves and grips are intended to enable every player to find optimum control and maximum comfort, and the darts come in ringer, smooth or shark barrels.
RRP: N/A
www.datadart.co.uk 16 SGB SPORT JULY 2010 Harrows Harrows’
evolution of its Assassin series, with classic parallel-style barrels
designed for close grouping and maximum scoring opportunities. Originally launched with white barrels in 2009, the range has now expanded to incorporate pink and blue barrels.
RRP: £22.99
www.harrows-darts.com Winmau
Blade 3 Winmau says the Blade 3 is new and improved, making it the world’s most technically advanced
dartboard. Blade 3 uses a staple-free system, with a new Hi- Carbon steel blade wiring
system designed to reduce bounce-outs and extend the life of the board. The Blade 3 comes with a matt-finished black band, anti-glare number ring, darts booklet and checkout table.
RRP: £37.99
www.winmau.com Assassin Plus 80%
Tungsten The Assassin Plus is
Unicorn
Power Phase 5 Rosso
New for 2011, The Power Phase 5 Rosso takes its shape from the renowned Sigma Pro and grip from Phil Taylor’s Purists. Taylor used the specially developed Phase 5 Rosso with DXM flights to hit two perfect 9- dart 501’s on live television at the PDC Premier League Finals in May 2010.
RRP: approximately £100
www.unicorn-darts.com
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