Winmau DWIN500-5 Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard

Last updated: May 28, 2020

Winmau DWIN500-5 Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard
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We looked at the top Dartboards and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Dartboard you should buy.

Overall Take

Endorsed by the British Darts Organization, the Winmau DWIN500-5 Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard meets high-quality standards. The board is easy to install, as it uses a triple wheel lock-and-level system. Although the board doesn't come with any darts, it does have the added benefit of a 30-degree reduction in razor wire angle, which results in reduced bounce.

In our analysis of 135 expert reviews, the Winmau DWIN500-5 Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard placed 8th when we looked at the top 18 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Professional bristle dartboard with exclusive British Darts Organization (BDO) endorsement

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

Constructed of self-repairing sisal and its thin wiring reduces bounce-outs. It is staple-free and provides good visibility.
Its triple-wheel lock and level system makes it a good choice for uneven surfaces.
Thinner wiring system for higher scoring potential
The bristles are tightly packed and heal incredibly well.
The wiring design minimizes bounce-outs
The lifespan of this model is further extended by the steel reinforcement of the bullseye ring using carbon diffusion technology.
The optimization of razor wire angle (through reduction of the blades by 30 degrees) will allow the increase of dart deflection in the scoring bed.
Increased scoring area with thinner wiring for less web surface area and more potential to score.
No matter how you pull the darts out of the board, the sisal will not come out of it.
It reduces bounce-outs and has an improved dart deflection with a 30-degree reduction in a razor wire angle.
Winmau dart boards are famous for being long lasting so you should have no worries about having to replace this board anytime soon.
Both the wiring and the bullseye of this dartboard are sharp for superior prevention of bounce outs.
Featuring an even thinner metal wire (0.35" wide around the doubles. 0.24" wide around the triples) in the shape of a prism angled at 60 degrees, bounce-outs are almost non-existent.
For one thing, the spiders, or section dividers are positioned at a 30 degree angle to help darts glide into the dartboard instead of falling out.

What experts didn't like

A few reports that sisal surface isn't quite even.
Does not always self heal well
If there’s an issue with this board, it’s that the mounting hardware isn’t great.
Slightly expensive
Darts not included
Not particularly suitable for children or novice players
Darts tend to fall out semi-frequently.
No free darts
The finish and fit are a little lacking
No warranty information
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