TARGET Daytona Fire Steel Tip Darts

Just got these darts tonight and my first impressions are almost all positive.When you open the packaging, you can tell that Target clearly intended this to be their flagship dart. The presentation is unnecessary, but is a nice touch. Also comes with a few replacement pieces and flight protectors.One of the best parts about new darts is that photos online never do the intricacies justice. When you see how small the dart actually is in your hand, you see how precise the machining process has to be. These darts are very aesthetically pleasing.The grip is great. The trapezoidal stippling on the barrel is so fine that it creates the feeling similar to a sandpaper. If you like grippy barrels, these will suit you. Target refers to the barrels as providing a “sophisticated grip”. Sounds appropriate as it’s a bit unique from other darts with similar grip levels.The only thing I do not like about these right out of the box is the grooved storm points, and that seems to be a common opinion. I just cringe when pulling these out of my board. Luckily new points aren’t expensive. Maybe the grooved points would be a nice option if you were shooting at a more beat up board in a bar.The shape is going to be a bit of a learning curve for me, because I am more used to torpedo-style barrels that taper off towards the rear. I’m also used to throwing a much shorter dart. All of the little personal preferences aside, once I found my grip point for the way I like a dart balanced in my hand, these became much more comfortable. I’ll definitely be practicing much more with these.Target never fails to produce an impressive product.

Awesome darts, great packaging. Very stable but I don't care for the points/tips I have ordered the smooth storm points to swap them out.I have and will continue to recommend these to others.