Broken Dart or Shaft?

A dart consists of different components and comes in various weights. Additionally, there are different types of darts available. For example, you can choose between steeltip darts and softtip darts from brands like Bull’s, Harrows, McKicks, and Winmau.

The shaft is an important part of the dart. It is the section between the flight and the barrel and is made of either aluminium or plastic. Essentially, the shaft holds the flight in place. Shafts are available in different sizes, including long, medium, inbetween, short, and extra short. It is also the most fragile part of the dart.

A broken shaft? What to do?

A metal shaft can bend, and a nylon shaft can break. Nylon shafts often break when a dart falls or when another dart hits the shaft.

In some cases, the shaft breaks at an awkward point, making it difficult to remove from the barrel. To help with this, we offer the Target Play Broken Shaft & Tip Remover. This handy accessory allows you to easily and quickly remove broken shafts from your dart or barrel. The Target Play Broken Shaft & Tip Remover is, of course, available in our webshop. You can also check out a video on our Facebook page, where we explain how to use it.

Alternative way to remove a broken shaft

If you don’t have a broken shaft remover, you can try the following method:

1. Take a small needle or another sharp object

2. Heat it until it is very warm

3. Press it into the broken shaft

4. Now, you should be able to twist and remove the broken part from the barrel

If you still have trouble removing the broken shaft, feel free to contact our customer service for further assistance. Stay updated on our Facebook page for special offers, tips and tricks, and new blog posts! Don’t forget to like our page!