Winmau Blade 6 vs Dual Core vs Triple Core vs Blade X: Which Winmau Dartboard Should You Buy?

Short answer: Winmau's range climbs in six steps. The Diamond Plus is the entry board. The Blade 6 adds ultra-thin 60° wiring. The Dual Core adds a second, denser sisal core for better dart retention. The Triple Core adds a carbon-fibre-reinforced third layer and a rotatable steel number ring. The Blade 360 makes the whole board rotatable, and the Blade X is the current PDC stage board.

By Andy Gibson · Updated 17 October 2026

Every Winmau dartboard compared

Source: Winmau product information. Winmau doesn't publish bounce-out percentages, core densities or wire thicknesses for any of these boards, so this guide doesn't quote them. All six are standard 18-inch boards and fit the same surrounds, cabinets, lights and automated scoring systems.

Diamond Plus vs Blade 6: what do you gain?

The Diamond Plus is Winmau's entry board: dense Kenyan sisal, a staple-free bullseye, triangular wiring and an anti-glare number ring. It's a sound first board.

The Blade 6 is where Winmau's Blade wiring starts. The wire is ultra-thin and angled at 60°, so darts that clip it are deflected into a scoring bed rather than bouncing out. Every board above it in the range keeps this same wiring. If you play more than occasionally, the Blade 6 is the step worth making.

Blade 6 vs Dual Core: what does the second core do?

The standard Blade 6 is a single block of sisal. The Dual Core splits it into two zones: a lower-density outer core that lets the point enter smoothly, and a high-density inner core that absorbs the dart's energy and grips it, as Winmau describes it.

• Fewer fallouts. Darts are held more firmly, particularly heavier darts and tight groupings in the treble 20.
• Longer life. The denser inner core resists wear, so the board stays playable for longer.
• More bull. A hardened bull and outer bull with 25% thinner wire leaves more scoring area around the bullseye.

Choose the Dual Core over the Blade 6 if you play several times a week, practise for league or share the board with the family.

Dual Core vs Triple Core: is the third layer worth it?

The Triple Core keeps the Dual Core's two zones and adds a third, high-compression layer of carbon-fibre-reinforced sisal at the back. It also gets a laser-cut, anti-glare steel number ring that rotates to spread wear.

• Retention: the strongest grip in the Blade 6 range.
• Durability: the most support behind the sisal, and the rotating ring moves wear away from the 20.
• Under lights: the steel ring cuts glare from dartboard lighting.

Choose the Triple Core if you practise most days or play at competition level.

"Triple Core Carbon" is the name Winmau used at launch for this same board, after its carbon-fibre layer. It isn't a separate model.

Triple Core vs Blade 360: what does 360 rotation add?

The Blade 360 Triple Core, released in November 2025, uses the Triple Core construction with a symmetrical design and 10 rotation points. Instead of turning the number ring, you rotate the whole board, and the branding stays upright.

Choose the Blade 360 over the Triple Core if you want to rotate the board often to spread wear evenly.

Triple Core vs Blade X: what changed on the PDC board?

The Blade X replaced the Triple Core as the PDC's official stage board in January 2026. Compared with the Blade 6 Triple Core, Winmau lists:

• a sisal bed 13% deeper, with longer fibres
• a multi-layer "Pro Core"
• a layered hardwood backboard instead of chipboard
• a number ring that rotates 360° without being removed
• a 5-year warranty, the first on a Winmau board

The wiring is the same 60° ultra-slim profile, so the playing surface feels familiar. The gains are depth, durability and warranty.

Choose the Blade X if you want the tour board, or a board built to last the longest.

Which Winmau dartboard is right for me?

Prefer a harder practice target? The Blade Champions Choice training board has doubles, trebles and bulls 50% thinner than a standard board.

How long does a Winmau dartboard last?

It depends on how often you play and how well you rotate the board. Rotating every few weeks moves the most-used segments to fresh sisal. Multi-core boards resist wear better than single-core boards, which is the main reason players pay more for the Dual Core, Triple Core and above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the Winmau Dual Core and Triple Core?

Both have a softer outer core and a high-density inner core. The Triple Core adds a carbon-fibre-reinforced third layer and a rotatable, anti-glare steel number ring, for better dart retention and a longer life.

Is the Blade 6 Triple Core worth it?

If you play most days or in competition, yes: it holds darts best and lasts longest of the Blade 6 boards. For casual home play the Blade 6 or Dual Core is enough.

Is the Triple Core Carbon the same as the Triple Core?

Yes. "Triple Core Carbon" is Winmau's launch name for the same board.

Which dartboard does the PDC use?

The Winmau Blade X has been the PDC's official stage board since January 2026. The Blade 6 Triple Core was the PDC match board before it.

Should I upgrade from a Blade 6 to the Blade X?

Only if your board is worn out or you want the tour board. The wiring angle is the same; the Blade X adds a deeper sisal bed, a hardwood backboard and a 5-year warranty.

What's the difference between the Diamond Plus and the Blade 6?

The Blade 6 has Winmau's ultra-thin 60° Blade wiring, which deflects more darts into the board. The Diamond Plus uses triangular wiring and is the lower-cost option.

Which Winmau board is best for beginners?

The Blade 6 if you'll play regularly, as it has the same wiring as the boards above it. The Diamond Plus if you want the lowest-cost Winmau board for occasional games.