If you cannot see the wire, you cannot hit it
What works
| Setup | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Dedicated ring / bar light | Best. Even light, little shadow from the player. |
| Cabinet with LED strip | Good for electronic and enclosed sisal cabinets. |
| Two wall spots left and right of the board | Fine if you aim them at the face, not at your eyes. |
| Overhead room light only | Fail. |
Practical rules
- Light the face, not the thrower.
- Avoid a bulb behind your shoulder.
- Warm white is easier in a pub-ish room; ice-blue LED makes wires glitter and then disappear.
- If the board is in a garage, dust the light as well as the sisal.
Pair with setup (height and oche) and first home board. A dedicated dartboard light does more for scoring than a new set of flights. Cabinet LED strips are the fallback if the board already lives in a cabinet. Accessories if you want a surround that also hides the wall.
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