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Got your darts sorted? Great. But the darts themselves are only part of the setup.
The right accessories can make your practice sessions more enjoyable, protect your equipment, and even help you improve your game.
And the good news is most of this stuff is really affordable, something we love at Throw For 180, so you don’t have to break the bank to get the best darts accessories.
Best Darts Accessories: The Essentials
Here’s a rundown of the best darts accessories every player should have, from absolute essentials to nice-to-haves that are well worth the money.
Dart Case
If you’re throwing anywhere other than home, you need a dart case. They protect your darts, flights, and stems from getting bent, scratched, or lost in the bottom of a bag.
A decent hard case holds your full setup and usually has pockets for spare flights and stems too. You can pick up a solid case for £5–£15, and it’s one of those things you’ll wonder how you managed without.
Spare Flights
Flights get wrecked. Another dart clips them, they fold under the pressure of tight groupings, or they just wear out.
Always have spares. A pack of replacement flights is usually £2–£5 and contains three sets, keep a pack in your case at all times. Winmau, Red Dragon, and Unicorn all make excellent replacement flights.
Spare Stems
Same story as flights. Stems crack, snap, and get threaded over time.
Keep a set of spares in your case. Nylon stems are cheapest and perfectly functional and a pack of three sets usually costs under £5.
Flight Punch Tool
A flight punch lets you put a small hole in the bottom of your flight to fit a flight saver through.
This stops the flight from being blasted off the stem when another dart lands nearby, a real issue when your groupings get tight. These cost next to nothing, usually £1–£3, and are absolutely worth having.
Flight Savers / Protectors
These small metal or plastic rings fit at the bottom of the flight and stop it from splitting when hit by another dart.
They work brilliantly and save you replacing flights constantly. A pack costs pennies. Use them with a flight punch for best results.
Best Darts Accessories: Nice to Have
We’ve covered the essentials, now it’s time to look at the nice to have selection of the best darts accessories, for those who want to round off their equipment in style.
Dartboard Surround
If you’re playing at home, a foam or rubber surround around your board will protect your wall from stray darts. They’re also satisfying to retrieve arrows from.
A decent surround costs £10–£25 and genuinely saves your paintwork.
Unless you’re a pro darts player, you’ll find yourself hitting the surround on plenty of occasions.
Dartboard Lighting
A good ring light around your board eliminates shadows and makes hitting those thin doubles and trebles so much easier.
Once you’ve played under proper dartboard lighting, going back to a bare bulb overhead feels genuinely difficult. Budget around £40+ for a quality light ring.
Chalk or Scoreboard
Whether you prefer a traditional chalkboard or a magnetic dry-wipe scoreboard, having a proper scoring setup nearby makes practice sessions much more structured and competitive.
A good scoreboard costs £10–£30 and lasts for years.
Point Sharpener
Steel tip dart points go blunt over time, especially on harder boards. A dart point sharpener keeps your tips sharp and reduces bounce-outs.
They’re tiny and cheap, usually £3–£8, and well worth keeping in your case.
Dart Wax / Grip Wax
Some players find grip wax helpful, especially if their hands sweat during play. A small wax block or spray applied to the fingers gives extra grip on the barrel during release.
It’s not for everyone, but if you struggle with a slippy grip it’s worth trying. Usually £3–£8.
Oche Marker / Throwing Line
An oche marker ensures you’re always throwing from the correct distance. You can buy proper rubber oche mats with a raised throwing edge, or simply mark the floor with tape.
A proper mat costs £10–£25 and keeps things official, useful if you’re practising for competitive play.
How Much Should You Spend on Accessories?
The essentials, case, spare flights, spare stems, flight punch, and flight savers, can all be had for under £20 total.
That’s great value for the protection and convenience they provide. The nice-to-haves are all worth buying over time, but prioritise the essentials first.
Final Thoughts
The right accessories won’t make you a better player overnight, but they’ll make your setup more professional, protect your equipment, and remove little frustrations that interrupt your practice.
Start with the essentials and build from there.
For more gear advice, browse our full darts buying guides. And if you’re still choosing your main dart setup, our dart weight guide is a great place to start.