Inside the Technology — From Triple Core to Pro Core Innovation
Since 1997, the Blade range has set the benchmark for professional dartboards. The Winmau World Masters has been the stage for both the first (1997) and the most recent Blade dartboard – Blade X to make their televised debut, marking the beginning and the latest chapter in the Blade legacy.
From the initial Blade marking it’s debut at the 1997 Winmau World Masters to the newest board to the range Blade X making it’s debut at the 2026 Winmau World Master, The Blade range has become a defining benchmark in professional darting equipment marking key milestones from historic nine-dart finishes to title-winning doubles, For over 25 years, Blade dartboards have sat at the very pinnacle of professional darts, trusted on the sport’s biggest stages. Now, with the arrival of Blade X, players are asking one simple question:
What’s the difference between Blade X and Blade 6 Triple Core?
The answer isn’t about replacing a classic. It’s about evolution.
Both Blade 6 Triple Core and Blade X are built on the same non-negotiables that define the Blade range. These features are built from the same foundations but engineered for different futures.
Both boards feature:
- 60° angled ultra-slim Blade wiring, engineered to guide darts into the scoring zones and dramatically reduce bounce-outs
- Construction using the world’s finest Kenyan sisal, delivering exceptional fibre density, superior self-healing, and the consistent response demanded at the highest level of play
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Built for the modern professional game
From televised stages to elite practice rooms, both boards are designed to perform under relentless use and pressure. -
Optimised scoring zone durability
Critical areas, especially the trebles and doubles are reinforced through controlled density to reduce wear and maintain scoring integrity over time.
These shared foundations ensure elite scoring performance and the unmistakable Blade feel from the very first throw.
Blade X represents the frontier of the Blade range’s evolution, introducing a suite of new and advanced technologies that clearly set it apart from Blade 6. These developments go far beyond surface-level changes. They are engineered deep within the core of the dartboard itself, redefining how performance, durability, and consistency are delivered over time.
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Feature |
Triple Core |
Pro Core (Blade X) |
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Core Technology |
Patented Triple-layer sisal carbon base for density and durability. |
Multi-layer Pro-Core system tuned for impact absorption and long-term consistency. |
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Sisal Depth |
Standard professional depth with optimized density. |
13 % deeper sisal bed for improved penetration and stability. |
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Long-Term Consistency |
Excellent durability and bounce-out resistance. |
Designed to retain performance months longer under heavy use. |
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Structural Support |
Carbon-reinforced but traditional layered build. |
Carbon bonding into sisal and premium layer hardwood backboard. |
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Professional Use |
Trusted high-end competitive performance. |
Official PDC tournament board with cutting-edge engineering. |
Blade 6 Triple Core: The Proven Tournament Standard
Blade 6 Triple Core is one of the most trusted dartboards ever made.
It’s been played on:
- Countless televised matches
- The biggest stages in world darts
- Millions of professional throws
Its Triple Core construction introduced layered sisal density to deliver excellent dart retention, reduced bounce-outs, and reliable performance under pressure. Combined with ultra-thin, 60° angled Blade wiring, it became the board serious players trusted to play the same, match after match.
Blade 6 Triple Core is for players who value:
- Proven tournament pedigree
- Familiar feel and consistency
- A board shaped by modern darts history
It remains a premium, elite choice and one of the most played professional boards of all time.
Blade X: The Future of Professional Performance
Blade X doesn’t just improve one feature.
It rethinks how long-term performance is delivered.
At its heart is Blade X Pro Core technology, engineered to maintain shape, reduce bounce-outs, maximise scoring potential, and deliver reliable performance game after game, not just on day one.
The Biggest Difference? Long-Life Consistency, Best Performance and Heritage
The single biggest improvement Blade X brings over previous generations is how it plays after months of serious use.
Multiple systems work together - the web, sisal depth, Pro Core construction, and rotation, to keep performance predictable over time. The result is a dartboard that stays consistent under extreme, high-volume play.
Deeper Sisal. Greater Confidence.
Blade X features a 13% deeper sisal bed, the deepest ever produced.
What does that mean in play?
- Deeper dart penetration
- Improved stability
- Darts stay secure, even with longer or more aggressive points
This reduces darts falling out and eliminates the frustration of lost scores, delivering more confidence on every throw, without compromising scoring flow.
Pro Core Technology: Why It Matters
Blade X uses deeper sisal combined with an advanced multi-layer core structure.
- The surface layer is tuned for clean dart entry across all dart weights, throwing styles, and equipment.
- The inner core provides structural support to maintain shape, recovery, and extreme durability over time.
- Fibre length has been increased to accommodate aggressive modern points, significantly improving durability.
This is dartboard engineering taken to its highest level.
A Truly Premium Backboard Construction
Blade X introduces a step-change in build quality.
An improved carbon-reinforced bonding penetrates the sisal layer, delivering the strongest and most secure adhesion ever achieved. Behind that sits a layered hardwood backboard, replacing traditional chipboard with a structure that is thinner, stronger, and dramatically more durable.
This is where Blade X truly separates itself, delivering the most durable and structurally sound dartboard ever created.
So… Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Blade 6 Triple Core if you want:
- A proven tournament standard
- A board defined by professional history
- Trusted performance shaped by millions of throws
Choose Blade X if you want:
- The best dartboard Winmau has ever made
- Long-life consistency under heavy play
- The official PDC World Stage board
- The future of professional dartboard performance
Final Word
Blade 6 Triple Core defined an era.
Blade X defines what comes next.
Engineered without compromise, Blade X delivers unmatched durability, deeper sisal, and performance that stays consistent long after the first dart is thrown.
