One of the most popular housing options for a dart board is a dart board cabinet. With a dart board cabinet, you can simply close the doors when your board is not in use to keep it safe and concealed. And, while in use, the cabinet offers some degree of protection from bad throws hitting your wall. Some dart board cabinets even have score boards for your convenience. Other dart board cabinets have enough room to store all of your dart equipment. This article will give an overview of the factors to consider when investing in a dart board cabinet, the pros and cons of using a cabinet, and product reviews of the most popular products on the market.
Factors to Consider
Material
It’s important that your dart board cabinet will not break your dart tips in the event that you accidentally hit the cabinet. Most dart board cabinets are made out of wood because they do not break tips easily upon impact. Some cabinets are made with softer materials, such as carpet or dense foam. Dart board cabinets made out of steel are not recommended.
Size
If you’re looking to invest in a dart board cabinet, you need to measure the dimensions of your board. The cabinet should fit the diameter and width of your dart board snugly. The size you get will also depend on whether you need extra space to store darts and other accessories.
Added Features
Less expensive dart board cabinets will simply house your cabinet and have no extra features. Other cabinets will have extra space and compartments to store your darts and other accessories, such as shafts and flights. Some cabinets have built-in score cards on the inside of each door for your scoring convenience. The more expensive dart board cabinets will also feature lights for extra visibility.
Pros and Cons of Using a Cabinet
Pros
- Dart board cabinets usually have enough space and compartments to house all of your dart equipment.
- They come with added features, such as built-in score cards and lights.
- Having a cabinet with doors gives you the power to close off the dart board from children and visitors.
- Most dart board cabinets you’ll find on the market are wooden and are made to be aesthetically pleasing on your wall.
Cons
- Higher end cabinets can be expensive.
- Cabinets can get worn out quickly if inexperienced throwers constantly hit the doors and scoreboards.
- Compared to backboards, cabinets have a smaller surface area to prevent bad throws from hitting your wall.
Product Reviews
Now, it’s time to take a look at some of the most popular dart board cabinets you’ll find on the market.
GLD Products Viper Hudson Dart Board Cabinet
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The Viper Hudson cabinet is made with a 100% solid pine construction and durable box joints and bronze hinges. The exterior has a rich mahogany finish and the interior is made with black felt lining. To prevent the doors from slamming shut, the cabinet comes with two compact door stoppers to protect the dart board and doors. The main compartment measures 20 x 20 x 2.125” and can fit all tournament sized sisal/bristle dartboards.
The Viper Hudson features a dry erase score board on the left cabinet door for quick scoring and shot reference. Also, included is mounting hardware for an easy set up.
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GLD Products Viper Metropolitan Sisal Dart Board
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The Viper Metropolitan cabinet comes in four different wood finishes: espresso, cinnamon, oak andmahogany. The dart board cabinet is constructed with 100% solid pine, box joints and bronze hinges. To keep the dart board well protected, the cabinet is fitted with two compact door stoppers to keep the doors from slamming shut. The interior is made with a black felt backing for extra protection and aesthetics. The Viper Metropolitan measures 42 x 27.5 x 3.5” and fits all tournament sized sisal/bristle dart boards.
The cabinet includes a dry erase scoreboard, out chart board, and mounting hardware. It also features an accessory storage compartment with fifteen pockets and a removable dart caddy.
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Country Rustic Wood And Iron Handcrafted Dart Board Cabinet
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This handcrafted dart board cabinet is custom made to order in the USA by skilled artisans. The wood is stained with a pine finish that gives the cabinet a country rustic look that’s aesthetically pleasing on any wall. It’s made with sturdy iron hinges to ensure that the cabinet opens and closes easily. The main compartment of the board measures 25 x 25 x 6” which can fit almost any dart board.
Be aware that since this is a custom-made cabinet, it will take approximately three to four weeks to make.
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TG Beveled Wood Dart Cabinet With Pro Sytle Board And Darts
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This TG cabinet set features a self-healing sisal fiber board with a removable number ring, 6 steel tip darts, and a solid pine cabinet with bevel. The dart board cabinet is made with a dove tail joint construction and metal hinges. When closed, the cabinet measures 24.75 x 21.5 x 3.5”. Attached to the inside of the doors is a dry erase scoreboard and an out chart.
Also, included are magnetic markers and erasers. To hang the cabinet securely, the set also comes with mounting supplies.
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RAM Gameroom Wooden Dart Board Cabinet
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The RAM Gameroom wooden dart board cabinet has a hand carved and painted design: “Bullseye Darts Club–Double In, Double Out.” The cabinet measures 30 x 26 x 6” and fits all regulation sized dart boards and some electronic dart boards.
The cabinet features chalk scoreboards on the inside of each door for your scoring convenience. The RAM Gameroom wooden dart board cabinet also holds three darts inside each door.
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Final Thoughts
Before you invest in a dart board cabinet, be sure to assess your budget, the size of your dart board, cabinet material, and extra features you want to have. It’s important to have a cabinet that’s durable and fits your board snugly. Research various brands and models to find one that’s suitable to your needs.
