A work of art - but not quite a Bullseye
If darts could hang in the Tate Modern, these beauties from thedartist.co.uk would be right up there between a Banksy and a Turner. Shaped like a painter’s brush, with a dart point rather inconveniently stuck to the end, they are undeniably a visual masterpiece. The three-tone barrel design is a delight, and the overall craftsmanship is superb – exactly why I ordered them in the first place.
Grip-wise, on a scale of 1 to 5, I’d give them a solid 2—enough to hold onto, but not as grippy as a cat on a curtain that some prefer. As for the original stems and flights, I’ll have to take a rain check on those, as I didn't use them – but they certainly look the part.
Now, here's the rub. For me, they’re either too light or too front-heavy for my throw—or, more likely, my throw is too amateurish for them. Either way, rather than becoming my go-to darts, they’ll be taking pride of place in my vitrine, ready to impress guests and serve as an excellent conversation starter. And, of course, should anyone fancy a few throws, they’re welcome to test their artistry with them.
A stunning set of darts, but sadly, I won’t be painting any masterpieces with them at the oche.
