Spider Leg Shafts for Black Widow Darts

Replacement Shafts for Black Widow Darts

​The Black Widow 16-1501 Spider Leg Shafts are specialized dart shafts designed to enhance flight stability and ease of use. They are particularly popular among players using Black Widow darts but are compatible with any 2BA-threaded dart barrels.

The Black Widow 16-1501 Spider Leg Shafts (Set of 3) are dart shafts designed primarily for use with LaserDart Black Widow Darts, though they are compatible with other 2BA-threaded darts. Their primary function is to connect the dart barrel to the flight, providing stability and balance during a throw. Here’s what they do, based on available information:

- **Hold Flights Securely**: The shafts feature four high-tensile-strength metal prongs (or "legs") that grip dart flights firmly, ensuring they stay in place during throws. The staggered wire lengths allow for quick and easy flight insertion without needing precise alignment, which is particularly useful for nylon flights.

- **Enhance Dart Performance**: These shafts are lightweight and extra strong, contributing to tighter groupings on the dartboard with less deflection. They are designed to maintain flight squareness, improving accuracy and consistency.

- **Release Flights on Impact**: The metal legs are engineered to release the flight if the dart hits an obstacle (like another dart in the board), reducing damage from "Robin Hood" shots (when one dart embeds into another). This feature helps preserve flights and shafts during tight shots.

- **Durability and Repairability**: Made with a 2BA-threaded aluminum base and a form-fitting heat-shrink sleeve to hold the wires, these shafts are durable but can wear out with heavy use or tight groupings. Users report they can be repaired easily with heat-shrink tubing (e.g., Raychem 3/16" to 3/32") to restore functionality.

- **Aesthetic and Compatibility**: Available in medium length with black or silver bases, they match the Black Widow darts’ aesthetic. While designed for Black Widow Fixed Point and Gold Widow Soft Tip Darts, they work with any 2BA-threaded dart, offering versatility.

**Limitations**:

- Some users find them less durable, noting that prongs may loosen or fall out over time, especially with frequent tight shots.))

- They may feel slightly heavy for some throwers, affecting throwing style.