A dart flight protector is a small piece/cap that slots onto the end of a dart flight. It’s normally made of plastic or metal to minimize the damage caused to dart flights.
There are two main advantages that flight protectors are well-known for. These are also reasons why many players buy them.
The first one is protecting the back of darts and flights. There are many cases where a dart that is already on the board gets hit by another dart (by the way, this is called a robin hood shot or just a robin hood). A protector will prevent this, hence, increasing the lifespan of your darts.
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