Unicorn Eclipse Pro Review
My Unicorn Eclipse Pro test: analysis & comparison
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My review of the Unicorn Eclipse Pro
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro is a board I tested over several months, and my impressions stayed positive throughout. As a former official board of PDC competitions, it already had a solid reputation before I hung it on the wall, testing it confirmed most of its qualities, while also revealing its limits.
What strikes you immediately is the build quality. The sisal is dense and even, and the surface closes back naturally after darts are removed, which limits the premature wear you see on entry-level boards. The thin blade wiring makes a real difference in practice: bounce-outs are noticeably less frequent than on boards with round stapled wires, and you spend far less time picking darts up off the floor.
Testing the Unicorn Eclipse Pro at the oche
From the very first sessions, two things stand out. First, the steel wiring, roughly 30% thinner than conventional wires, frees up usable scoring area, especially in the doubles (8.3 mm) and trebles (9.5 mm). Second, darts sink into the board easily thanks to the sisal's even, forgiving density: a genuine plus if you don't throw with much force.
The board ships with a fully adjustable number ring. Get into the habit of rotating it regularly: by moving the most-played areas (the 20 and its neighbours), you spread the wear across the sisal and significantly extend the board's lifespan.
Unicorn Eclipse Pro durability: the point to watch
After several months of regular play, the bull and the 20 segment are the first to show marks, that's true of every sisal board, but the Eclipse Pro is not the most enduring in its class. Also be careful if you play with steel tips of 30 mm and longer: they penetrate deeper and put more strain on the sisal. For heavy daily or club use, an Eclipse Pro 2 or a Winmau Blade 6 will hold up better over time; for leisure play and regular practice, the Eclipse Pro holds its own perfectly well.
Installation and mounting
The supplied mounting kit (screws, centre bracket, rubber pads) makes for a simple setup in about ten minutes. Once mounted, the board stays perfectly stable, even under hard throws, and the rubber pads stop it from rotating over time.
Price and value for money
At around €50, and often available at Decathlon, the Eclipse Pro is one of the most affordable serious sisal boards on the French market. In this price bracket it is hard to find better for improving your steel-tip game: that is the heart of its proposition. Demanding players will move up the range, but they will pay €30–50 more for it.
Verdict: should you buy the Unicorn Eclipse Pro?
The Unicorn Eclipse Pro delivers what regular players need: serious sisal construction, thin wiring that limits bounce-outs, excellent readability and hassle-free installation. It is not the most durable board on the market, but at this price it is a reliable investment for getting equipped without stepping up to the premium segment.
Criteria breakdown
Durability
The sisal is dense and even for its class, but this is not the most enduring board out there: under heavy use, the bull and the 20 area mark first. Rotating the number ring regularly and using tips under 30 mm noticeably extends its lifespan.
Bounce-out
The steel blade wiring, roughly 30% thinner than conventional wires, significantly reduces bounce-outs compared to boards with round stapled wires. It does not, however, match the ultra-thin razor wiring of premium models.
Finish
Clean segment separation, a well-defined outline and an adjustable number ring: the finish is polished for its class. The wiring stays perfectly in place even after many sessions.
Visual clarity
One of the board's strongest points: bright, contrasted colours, segments that stay perfectly readable under dim or intense lighting, and pigments that resist fading over time.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Thin steel blade wiring, noticeably fewer bounce-outs
- Dense, even sisal that closes back after impact
- Adjustable number ring to spread the wear
- Competition-proven PDC design
- Easy penetration, well suited to softer throws
- Affordable price, regularly available at Decathlon
Cons
- Sisal a little soft for steel tips of 30 mm and longer
- Visible wear on the bull and the 20 under intensive use
- Wiring not as thin as the Eclipse Pro 2's
Frequently asked questions about the Unicorn Eclipse Pro
Its key strengths are the thin steel blade wiring that reduces bounce-outs, the dense sisal surface that closes back after darts are removed, the adjustable number ring that spreads the wear, and its contained price of around €50.
Yes: it meets tournament dimensions and was used as an official board in PDC competitions, which vouches for its professional design. For a club with heavy play volume, a more enduring model such as the Eclipse Pro 2 remains preferable.
The Eclipse Pro 2 features an even thinner blade wiring and an 8-segment rotating bullseye that extends the sisal's lifespan. It costs roughly €5–10 more; it is the better pick for intensive use.
The board ships with a complete kit: centre screw, wall bracket and rubber pads. Allow about ten minutes for mounting, with the centre of the board at 1.73 m from the floor and the throw line at 2.37 m.
It generally sells for €45–55 depending on the retailer, and it is regularly available at Decathlon, making it one of the most affordable tournament-size sisal boards on the French market.
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