Nodor Supamatch 5 Review

My review of the Nodor Supamatch 5

Nodor isn't just another brand: it's one of the pioneers of the sisal board, the company that from the 1930s helped popularize the modern bristle board and standardize the "clock" numbering pattern used everywhere today. When I test a Supamatch 5, their flagship tournament-specification model, that history is hard to ignore. The good news is the board doesn't just coast on its reputation: it pairs a thin, low-profile wiring system with a staple-free Supabull II bullseye.

What stood out to me is that work on wire thinness. A low-profile wiring system reduces the amount of metal in the scoring zones, which leaves more sisal available to catch the darts and limits bounce-outs off the wire. It's a principle shared by several premium brands, and Nodor delivers it here with its own DNA. A choice that will speak to fans of historic brands or collectors curious to find the Nodor signature in a current tournament product.

My on-the-oche test of the Nodor Supamatch 5

At the oche, the first thing you notice is that thin wiring: the playing surface feels open, and darts brushing a wire bounce out less often than on a thick classic spider. The staple-free Supabull II bullseye does the expected job of staple-free at the centre: fewer metal fixing points liable to throw back a point.

Playing comfort is consistent across the whole surface, with no zone that stands out as noticeably better or worse. This is a board that isn't trying to surprise you, it delivers a solid, predictable playing experience, in line with what you'd expect from a tournament-specification model.

Durability of the Nodor Supamatch 5

The sisal used performs as expected for this price bracket: good self-closing fiber behavior, with no weak spots identified on the segments tested. Nothing exceptional that would make it stand out from the crowd, but nothing to complain about either, durability tracks the product's overall level, with no unpleasant surprises.

Setup and mounting the board

With a standard diameter of about 18", the Supamatch 5 mounts on any classic setup without special adjustments needed. This matters for fans of niche brands like Nodor: the product stays fully compatible with the standard ecosystem (wall bracket, lighting, floor mat), which makes it easy to slot into an existing setup.

Price and value for money

The Nodor Supamatch 5 sits in an upper-mid-tier bracket. The only reliable price I could cross-reference is around CA$110 at a Canadian retailer, which works out to roughly €70-75 once converted (to be confirmed with European retailers and exchange rate). So it's not the cheapest board on the market, but it stays in a price zone consistent with a tournament model from one of the sport's historic brands.

Verdict: should you buy the Nodor Supamatch 5?

Yes, if you're after a tournament-specification board that relies on thin wiring and a staple-free bullseye, and if the Nodor name means something to you. It's a sensible buy for a regular player looking for a good product, or for a collector wanting to own a piece of darts history. That said, if brand recognition or easy in-store availability are your priorities, other more mainstream models will be easier to track down.