Craig Jones is the founder of Throw For 180 and a passionate darts player and fan based in the UK. With years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the professional PDC circuit, Craig created Throw For 180 to provide fellow players with honest, accurate, and genuinely useful darts content — from pro player setup guides and buying advice to tips, tutorials, and tournament news. When he's not writing about darts, he's usually at the oche practising what he preaches.
Just getting into darts? First off — welcome. It’s one of the most fun and social games you can play, whether you’re lobbing arrows in… Read More »Best Darts for Beginners UK: Top Picks for New Players
Professional darts has evolved dramatically over the past three decades. From smoky pub stages to packed arenas and global television audiences, the sport continues to… Read More »The Future of Darts: New Rules & Formats to Change the Game
The Premier League Darts 2026 season kicks off with night one in Newcastle on February 5, running through to finals night on May 28 in… Read More »Premier League Darts 2026 Season Preview
If you’re setting up a dartboard at home or trying to improve your consistency, one of the most important things to get right is the… Read More »Darts Oche Distance Explained: How Far Should You Stand from a Dartboard?
Practicing darts alone might not sound as exciting as a night at the pub with friends, but it’s one of the best ways to develop… Read More »How to Practice Darts Alone
Dart stems, sometimes called shafts, are one of the most important parts of a dart. They connect the flight to the barrel and help determine… Read More »Dart Stems: Sizes, Materials & Facts about Darts Stems
Darts has come a long way since the days when it was just a pub pastime. The evolution of darts on TV has taken time,… Read More »The Evolution of Darts on TV
When people think of darts, they often picture perfect throwing technique, the right dart weight, or the best dartboard setup. While all of these are… Read More »The Mental Side of Darts: Mastering Focus and Mindset
When setting up darts at home, one of the most important details is getting the dartboard height correct. A board that’s hung too high or… Read More »Dartboard Height: Correct Height of a Dartboard UK
One of the most common questions new players ask is: “What dart weight should I use?” The truth is, there isn’t one single “best dart… Read More »Dart Weights Explained: What Dart Weight Should You Use?