A flush dartboard is a board where the wiring (also called the spider) is recessed or embedded in the sisal, instead of being mounted on it. This causes the wiring to be level with the surface of the board. When you throw a dart close to the wiring, it slides along it and sticks neatly in the board. This significantly reduces the number of bouncers (darts that bounce off) and provides a more professional playing experience.

With non-flush dartboards, the wiring sits slightly higher on the board. It is often attached with metal rings or clips that are visibly pressed into the sisal. This increases the chance that your dart will hit the wiring and bounce out of the board.

How do you recognise a flush dartboard?

• The wiring lies flat or recessed in the sisal, not on top of it.

• There are no metal clips or rings visible around the segments.

• Darts stay in better and the number of bouncers is noticeably smaller.