🎯 The Ultimate Guide to Dart Grips

When it comes to darts, your grip is one of the most important factors in your throw. How you hold your darts affects your accuracy, consistency, and comfort at the oche. While everyone develops their own style over time, most grips fall into three main categories: front grip, middle grip, and rear grip.

In this guide, we’ll break down each grip, highlight the pros and cons, and help you discover which might suit your game best.

🖐️ What Is a Dart Grip?

Your dart grip refers to where your fingers naturally rest on the barrel when throwing. Barrels come in different textures, cuts, and weights, encouraging different grip styles.

Pro Tip: Many players discover their perfect grip through trial and error — or by trying different darts. That’s part of the fun with a Mystery Darts Box — you might stumble across a barrel that feels “just right.”

🎯 The Front Grip

What it looks like: Fingers sit closer to the front (point end) of the barrel.

✅ Pros:

- Gives extra control on release

- Works well with straight or tapered barrels

- Favoured by some pros for a smooth, steady throw

❌ Cons:

- Can feel “crowded” if your fingers slip near the point

- May reduce power on longer throws

Famous front-grippers: Gerwyn Price

🎯 The Middle Grip

What it looks like: Fingers rest around the centre of the barrel. This is the most common grip style.

✅ Pros:

- Balances power and control

- Suits most barrel shapes and weights

- Beginner-friendly and easy to master

❌ Cons:

- Can feel "average" if your natural throw prefers extremes

- Less specialised than front or rear grips

Famous middle-grippers: Phil "The Power" Taylor

🎯 The Rear Grip

What it looks like: Fingers sit closer to the back (flight end) of the barrel.

✅ Pros:

- Generates more natural power

- Ideal for fast, high-arc throws

- Allows for unique styles & rhythm

❌ Cons:

- Can reduce accuracy if release timing is off

- Less stable for new players

Famous rear-grippers: Adrian Lewis

🔎 Which Grip Is Right For You?

There’s no “best” grip. The right one feels natural and helps you score consistently. Most players find their grip through experimentation with different barrel shapes, weights, and textures.

That’s why Mystery Darts exists:
 to give you the chance to try premium darts you might never pick yourself. You might be a natural middle-gripper… until a front-loaded barrel changes your game forever.

Front, middle, or rear — your grip is personal.
The more styles you try, the more confident you’ll become. Don’t be afraid to switch things up; your perfect set could be waiting inside your next Mystery Box.