Is this board good for beginners?

Yes. It comes with darts and mounting hardware, and the self-healing sisal tolerates the stray hits beginners make. Serious league players will want a denser tournament board.

Does the staple-free bullseye really stop bounce-outs?

It removes staples around the bullseye, which is a common bounce-out cause. The rounded wire spider still deflects some darts, so bounce-outs are reduced, not eliminated.

How do I make the board last longer?

Rotate the movable number ring every few weeks so high-scoring segments move to fresh sisal. Keep the board out of damp spaces, since moisture softens sisal.

What size is it and what mounting does it need?

It is 17.75 inches across, the standard bristle board size. Mount it on a solid wall or a backboard at the regulation height of 5 feet 8 inches to the bullseye.

The board, a set of steel-tip darts, mounting hardware and a game manual. You supply the wall, a backboard if you want one, and a throw line.

Where is the Viper Shot King Bristle Dartboard cheapest?

At eBay, for $31.12, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Viper Shot King Bristle Dartboard?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings.

Where can I buy the Viper Shot King Bristle Dartboard?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Abt Electronics, Walmart, Quill, Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon.

Viper Shot King Bristle Dartboard

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 579 ratings

Owners rate the Shot King well, mostly for its self-healing sisal face and staple-free bullseye. Complaints center on occasional bounce-outs and the board feeling softer than premium bristle boards.

What people mention

Self-healing sisalPraisedOwners say dart holes close up and the face holds up over repeated play.
Bounce-outsMixedThe staple-free bullseye helps, but players still report occasional bounce-outs on wire hits.
Board densityCriticisedSome find the sisal softer than tournament boards, so darts do not grip as firmly.
Number ringMixedRotating the ring spreads wear, but it can shift if not seated firmly.
SetupPraisedBuyers like that darts, mounting hardware and a manual come in the box.

About the Viper Shot King Bristle Dartboard

Become a darting ace with the Viper Shot King Sisal Dartboard! This dartboard is constructed from compressed sisal fibers, the latest innovation in steel tip darting. Constructing the board this way gives new life to your dartboard, as the special technique allows the sisal fibers to self-heal, as they “remember” their original shape. These dartboards will last years longer than their old school wood or paper counterpoints. The Shot King dartboard features a 100% staple-free bullseye. This greatly reduces your chance of a bounce-out occurring while you shoot for a bullseye, increasing your scores. Other dartboards secure the spider with staples, increasing bounce-outs and frustration. The Shot King also features galvanized steel wire spider. This gives the spider great durability and strength to last the life of the board. These wires are rounded, further reducing your chance of a bounce-out, and giving your average score per dart a boost, as darts slide off the wire and into the board. As you play and improve your dart game, you’ll find yourself becoming more consistent where your darts land, and high scoring targets can wear unevenly. That’s why the Shot King dartboard features a movable number ring, just detach and rotate and your prime spots will move to a fresh point on the board, significantly extending its life! This dartboard includes everything you need to get started: a set of steel tip darts, easy-to-use mounting hardware and a game manual. You’ll find yourself unable to put your darts down after you begin playing on the Shot King, complete your game room today!