Red Dragon Pegasus Darts Review: 80% Tungsten for Under $40
Eighty percent tungsten at 24 grams, supplied with two spare sets of flights, two spare sets of stems and a wallet. Buy them as the first upgrade from the brass darts that came with a board or cabinet set, because a denser barrel is slimmer at the same weight and three darts fit in a treble bed instead of knocking each other out. Skip them if you already throw a tungsten dart you like, since dart choice past this point is entirely personal.
The cheapest sensible upgrade from the darts that came with your board.
Red Dragon Pegasus Tungsten Steel Darts Set, 24 Gram, Black Stems and Black Flights
~$38
Three 24 gram darts at 80 percent tungsten, with two spare sets of extra thick flights, two spare sets of stems and a wallet.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Darts | Set of 3 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24 grams |
| Barrel | 80 percent tungsten |
| Flights | 2 spare sets, extra thick, one black and one white |
| Stems | 2 spare sets, one black and one white |
| Case | Red Dragon wallet |
| Other weights | Available in 21 g, 23 g and 25 g |
Specifications above come from Red Dragon's published product information. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Density is the point. Tungsten is far denser than brass, so an 80 percent tungsten barrel at 24 grams is noticeably slimmer than a brass dart at the same weight, and slimmer darts group in a treble bed rather than deflecting each other.
- Two spare sets of flights and stems is genuinely useful, because flights are the consumable and a bent stem changes the flight of a dart immediately.
- Extra thick flights hold their shape longer than standard ones, which is the right specification for a set aimed at people who are still learning.
- Four weight options means you can find what suits your throw rather than adapting to whatever arrived.
- Under forty dollars for a set that will still be usable in five years, next to a bundled brass set that will not.
Where it falls short
- Eighty percent tungsten is good rather than exceptional. Ninety percent and ninety five percent barrels are slimmer again, and players who progress usually end up there.
- Weight is personal and you cannot try before buying. Twenty four grams is a reasonable middle, and some throwers strongly prefer 21 or 26 grams.
- The grip pattern on a given barrel suits some hands and not others, and there is no way to know from a listing which camp you are in.
- Darts do not fix a board. A worn or badly hung board causes bounce-outs that better darts will not solve.
- They are steel tip, so they are for a bristle board and not for an electronic board, where steel tips destroy the segments.
What owners report
Red Dragon has a strong reputation among club players for entry and mid-range sets, and owner reports on this set follow that: people upgrading from bundled brass darts describe an immediate difference in grouping, and experienced throwers describe them as a perfectly good practice set rather than as a revelation. That is the correct expectation at this price.
The most useful thing to fix before buying darts is the setup. The bullseye belongs at 5 ft 8 in and the oche at 7 ft 9.25 in for steel tip, and our height and throw line calculator gives both. A board hung two inches high changes your throw more than a dart upgrade does.
If you are choosing between steel and soft tip, read our steel tip versus soft tip comparison first, because it decides which board you buy and it is not a decision you can reverse cheaply. Steel tip on a bristle board is the traditional game; soft tip on an electronic board scores itself.
Who it suits
- Anyone still throwing the darts that came with a board or cabinet set.
- New players who want one set that will still be good when they are better.
- Households where darts get lost, since spare flights and stems are already in the box.
Who should skip it
- Players already using a 90 percent tungsten dart they like.
- Electronic dartboard owners, who need soft tip darts.
- Anyone whose board is hung wrong, where the setup is the thing to fix first.
Alternatives worth considering
Turnart Darts Plastic Tip, Professional Soft Tip Darts Set, 9 Pack
~$26
Steel tips destroy an electronic board's segments. If your board is electronic, this is the set you need, and no amount of tungsten changes that.
Check price on AmazonAccudart Match Pro Dartboard Cabinet Set with Official 18 in Sisal Board
~$105
A regulation sisal board in a lit cabinet with chalkboards. Darts on a bad board are wasted money, and a self-healing sisal surface is the specification that stops bounce-outs.
Check price on AmazonViper Laser Throw Line Marker for Dartboard, Battery Powered Oche Light
~$22
Projects the throw line on the floor so nobody creeps forward and nobody argues. Cheaper than a mat and it works on any floor, which matters if the room has carpet you cannot cover.
Check price on AmazonKeep reading
- Steel tip vs soft tip darts
- Bristle vs electronic dartboard
- Dart mat vs laser throw line
- Dartboard height and throw line calculator
- Dartboard regulation dimensions
- Accudart Match Pro cabinet review
- Best steel tip darts
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequently asked questions
What weight darts should a beginner use?
Somewhere between 21 and 26 grams covers most players, and 22 to 24 grams is the usual starting point. Heavier darts need less throwing effort and drop faster; lighter darts fly flatter and need a firmer throw. Weight is genuinely personal, so start in the middle and adjust once you know what your throw does.
Why does tungsten matter in darts?
Density. Tungsten is far heavier per unit volume than brass, so a tungsten dart at a given weight has a much slimmer barrel. Slim barrels mean three darts can sit in the same treble bed without deflecting each other, which is the difference between a 60 and a 20. The tungsten percentage is how slim the barrel can be.
Is 80 percent tungsten enough?
For learning and for club-level play, yes. Ninety percent and higher barrels are slimmer again and cost several times as much. Eighty percent at this price is the sensible upgrade from brass and most players will not outgrow it quickly.
Can I use steel tip darts on an electronic board?
No. Steel tips damage the plastic segments of an electronic board and will ruin it. Electronic boards take soft tip darts with plastic points. Choose which type of board you want before buying darts, because the two systems do not mix.
What is the throw line distance for steel tip darts?
7 ft 9.25 in from the face of the board to the throw line, with the bullseye at 5 ft 8 in from the floor. The diagonal measurement from bullseye to oche should be 9 ft 7.375 in, which checks both at once. Soft tip play uses a slightly longer throw distance.
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