Target Tor Review

My review of the Target Tor

The Target Tor carries the name of a brand that no longer needs to prove itself in darts: Target is the company behind the RVB darts used by some of the best players in the world. On this sisal board, that reputation mostly shows through in the overall presentation: a compact format and a sturdy spider that give a genuine impression of solidity at first glance.

But once you look under the hood, the picture is more nuanced. The Tor uses a thick, round spider, an architecture closer to entry-level boards than to the brand's technical models. It remains an honest board of standard dimensions, but its positioning is aimed mainly at fans of the Target look and name, not necessarily at players chasing the best sisal board on the market for a comparable budget.

My test of the Target Tor on the oche

On the oche, the first thing that stands out is how the spider behaves. Thick and round, it produces more bounce-outs than a thin blade or razor-style wire. In practice, darts that hit a wire are more likely to be deflected away rather than glide along the wire into an adjacent segment, which translates into a bounce-out score of just 4/10, the clear weak point of this board.

The compact format also contributes to this dense feel: the playing area feels a touch tighter, which reinforces the "solid" first impression on the initial throws, but doesn't offset the spider's behaviour over the course of a full session.

Durability of the Target Tor

With a 7/10 score, durability is the Tor's genuine strong point. The sisal handles repeated sessions well, and the thick spider, while a drawback for bounce-outs, has the advantage of holding up mechanically over time. That's consistent with the overall impression of robustness the board gives right out of the box.

For regular use at home or in an amateur club, with periodic rotation of the board to spread out wear, the Tor comfortably holds up over several months of sustained use.

Setting up and mounting the board

The Target Tor is of standard dimensions and mounts like any regular sisal board: standard wall fixing, with no particular installation constraints to flag. The compact format stays within proportions that allow use in both club and home settings, with no specific adjustment needed to the mounting system.

One point to note: the thick, round spider reflects a construction closer to entry-to-mid-range models than to premium ones, which often rely on thinner architectures. This construction choice is consistent with the board's positioning.

Price and value for money

Prices vary from one retailer to another; I'd recommend checking the current price on the partner shops shown on this page. On the technical side, the Tor relies on a thick, round spider, whereas competitors and Target itself offer, at similar prices, much thinner and far more effective anti-bounce spiders. Target's own razor-wire models, such as the Aspar or the Pro Tour, thus offer noticeably better bounce-out performance.

In other words: the Tor is a decent board, but it stands out mainly through the Target brand image and aesthetic rather than through technical performance. If the name on the box doesn't matter much, boards with an equivalent spider exist; if you can invest a little more, the brand's own razor boards are a much better trade-off on bounce-out resistance.

Verdict: should you buy the Target Tor?

Yes, if you're attached to the Target brand and its visual identity, or if the compact format and rugged feel matter more to you than pure bounce-out performance. It's an honest, durable board of standard dimensions that will do its job without unpleasant surprises.

No, if your priority is the best possible bounce-out resistance for your budget. With a 4/10 score on that criterion, the Tor is clearly outclassed by Target's own razor boards, let alone the wider competition. It's aimed at a niche audience, brand fans, rather than at the player optimising for value for money.