6 Best Dart Shaft Sets — Add Precision and Personality to Your Game!

When it comes to dart shafts, the first things that you want to look for are durability and dependability. That way, no matter if you are a pro or a beginner, you can be guaranteed that your darts will hold up the rigors of a huge number of games. This set from CavalierDarts is an excellent example of this. They are aluminum shafts, which makes them exceptionally durable. They are also nice and long, ideal for beginners, though they are also perfectly balanced, which is a good option for experts as well.

These shafts are also quite dependable, thanks in part to the O-rings that come with them. The rings make it possible to tighten the shafts and barrels together with ease, and will help to keep them securely fastened at all times. These shafts come in a variety of colors, making them a great set for anyone looking to play with a bunch of friends or to keep their own different configurations in order.

As with any aluminum shafts, you will need to be careful when putting the flights in place. The slots on these shafts are a bit tight, so you might need a spreader to fit the flights in place. Thankfully, however, once the flights are in the shaft, they are very secure.

What do we love it for?

• Good for beginners
• Many pieces included
• Can be used with steel or soft tip darts
• Comes with O-rings
• Multiple colors
• Durable

What were we disappointed with?

• Difficult to spread flight channel

If you want to get a set of very durable shafts without having to pay an exorbitant price, then it is best to go with aluminum. This lightweight material makes it possible to use soft or steel tip darts, which only makes it even more versatile. This particular set by MAXMAU is a great option for anyone who is looking for a large set that comes in a lot of colors. These shafts are of medium size, making them great for anyone who likes to hold their darts near the tip when they throw.

Perhaps the best feature for this set, however, are the O-rings that come with it. Unlike other O-rings on the market, these are guaranteed to be anti-skip. Special design makes them much more secure than any others, which in turn helps to keep the barrel and shaft attached to each other very securely. This secure nature helps to limit the number of times you will need to tighten your darts during games.

As with many other aluminum darts, the only real issue with these is that their flight slots are very tight. While this does help to keep the flights in place, it can make it a bit tricky to install them properly without a spreading tool.

What stands out?

• Durable
• Comes in lots of colors
• Comes with 27 shafts
• Specialized anti-skip O-ring

What cons did we manage to find?

• Difficult to install flights

Nylon is one of the newer materials that are being used for dart shafts. It is especially lightweight, making it great for use with soft tip darts, but isn’t quite durable enough for use with steel tips. This set comes with 30 different shafts, which is enough to make ten full sets. This is an awesome value, especially if you intend to play with a large group of friends at one time.

Another big advantage of using a nylon shaft in comparison to an aluminum one is that the flights are quite easy to install. Since nylon is so much more flexible than aluminum, the flight channels can be easily spread apart without the use of any tools when connecting the flights. Of course, this flexibility will have an adverse effect on the security of the flights after heavy use, so be sure to keep a close eye on your flights as the shafts age.

The only real issue with these shafts, aside from the fact that they can’t be used with steel tips, is that they only come in one color. While this won’t be all that big of a deal if you are only using them for yourself, it could get a bit confusing if you are playing with a large group of friends. This, however, isn’t a big deal as soon as you get a set of dart flights in a variety of designs.

Why did it make our list?

• Comes with 30 shafts
• Lightweight
• Easy to install flights

What is not ideal about it?

• Only comes in one color
• Not durable if used with steel tips

Aluminum shafts are known for their durability and lightness, and this set is no different. Though these don’t come with quite as many shafts as some other sets, it is still a good option for a few various reasons. First of all, they are nice and long. Due to their extended length, they are perfect for players who like to hold near to the back of the shaft, which is the best way for beginning players.

The second reason that these shafts might make for an attractive choice for new players is due to the cuts into the shaft. This design gives them a textured feel that makes them exceptionally easy to get a good grip on. This improved grip can make your throws more accurate, which is, obviously, ideal in the game of darts.

The only downside for these shafts, besides the fact that it only includes nine pieces, is that they don’t come with any O-rings. Without the advantage of these specialized rings, the shafts need to be retightened often while you are playing. Of course, you can purchase O-rings to alleviate this issue, but that will be an additional expense.

Why is it special?

• Comes in three colors
• Good for beginners
• Durable
• Good for steel tips
• Designed for easy grip

What are the flaws?

• No O-rings so need to be retightened often
• Only comes with three sets

Carbon graphite is the preferred shaft material for the pros. The reason that so many professional players choose it over other materials is because of its durability, even weight distribution, and overall lightness. These attributes make them great for precision throwing, no matter if you want to use them with steel or plastic tips.

These particular carbon shafts are front-loaded for exceptional balance. They are also quite short, which means that they would need to be held at the tip, which can be a bit tricky for beginning players. You can get these shafts in two short lengths, which will help to fit them into much tighter groups on the dartboard during a game.

The only real downside with these shafts, and all carbon fiber/graphite models is that they are much more expensive than any other materials. For the same price that you are going to pay for these three shafts, you can get between twenty or thirty aluminum ones. While these will give you a bit more control over your throws and might last longer, they might not be worth the investment for a casual player. Of course, if you are looking to take your game up to the next level, then these might be a good purchase.

Why are we impressed?

• Lightweight
• Durable
• Good for steel tips
• Front loaded for a good balance
• Comes in two different sizes

What negatives must you be aware of?

• Only comes with three shafts
• Expensive

These are perhaps the most versatile of all the different shaft models that we looked into, simply because they come in so many different sizes. Since you can get these in a variety of length options, you shouldn’t have any problem finding the one that will work best for your dart game. All of these sizes are relatively short, however, so you’ll want to make sure that you are prepared to use a front grip to throw them accurately.

The shafts from CUESOUL are also a tremendous value. They come with everything you need to attach them correctly, including O-rings. They also give you the option of selecting from several different colors. Not only that, but this set includes thirty different shafts, which is enough to make ten complete sets, which is more than enough for you and your friends.

While this set does come with O-rings to help keep your shafts and barrels connected tightly, they seem to have difficulty doing that in the long run. As such, it might be a good idea to replace these O-rings after a while, so that your darts don’t need to be tightened constantly during the games.

What are its best features?

• Available in multiple sizes
• Comes with 30 shafts
• Various colors to choose from
• O-rings included

What could be improved?

• O-rings do not stay tight