Dart flights come in a range of shapes and sizes, the most commonly used being Standard (STD). Flights are designed for different types of throws, darts and speed. Usually they differentiate in surface area and aerodynamic shapes.
Ultimately, flight shape preference is determined by experimenting and testing out different shapes and sizes.
Large surface area flights are the most commonly used because they are good for softer throws and they also help to straighten and stabilise the path of the dart. Large surface area darts include Tomahawk and Standard shaped dart flights.
Large surface area flights are good for players who use:
• Steel Tip Darts
• Heavy Weighted Darts
• Longer Dart Shafts
Flights with a smaller surface area are generally used by players who prefer lighter weighted darts that have harder and straighter throws. Smaller flights will help reduce drag, bounce-outs and tight groupings which can damage your flights. These darts include Slim, Tomahawk Slim, Pear/ Teardrop and Kite shaped dart flights.
Small surface area flights are good for players who use:
• Soft Tip Darts
• Lighter Weighted Darts
• Shorter Dart Shafts
