Are These the Best Darts Under £30? Target Hydro 01 Tested!

Are these the best darts you can buy for under £30?
Target’s Hydro range has been getting a LOT of attention — mainly because they’re one of the cheapest ways to get Swiss Point darts without spending big money.
So I picked up the Hydros, tested them properly, and here’s the honest verdict…

💷 Price & First Impressions
For under £30, the packaging and overall finish genuinely surprised me. The barrels look more premium than the price tag, and the included stems/flights aren’t bad at all.

🎯 Grip & Barrel Breakdown
The Hydro has a ring–smooth–scallop–ring profile, which creates quite an aggressive feel. If you grip mid or rear, the scallop can feel sharp and the smooth zone sits further down than on most darts I’ve used.

🔥 Throw Test (Honest Results)
I struggled with early releases and height control at first — nothing felt natural for my throw. I’m usually able to adapt to almost any dart, but the Hydros really challenged my confidence.

🧠 Final Verdict
Do I hate them? ❌ No.
Do I like them? 😅 Not really.
Would I recommend them? ✅ Yes — for certain players.
If you like a front-weighted feel, strong rear grip and a clear scallop reference point, these might be a brilliant under-£30 option.
For my personal grip though, they just didn’t click.

💬 Tried the Target Hydro range?
Let me know which version you’ve used — the 01, 02 or 03 — and what you thought. I reply to every comment.

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