Data Lab
Darts analytics, in depth
Our analysis pipeline
Collection
PDC results, TV broadcasts, tournament archives, partner data. We gather statistics from every available source.
Processing
Cleaning, normalisation, cross-referencing. Every data point is verified against at least two independent sources.
Analysis
Historical comparisons, trend identification, statistical visualisations. We find the patterns hidden in the numbers.
Publication
Articles, tables, interactive data. Our analysis becomes editorial content, always grounded in evidence.
Explainers
What is a three-dart average?
Three-dart average is the mean score per three darts thrown. In a leg of 501, a player throwing 15 darts to finish has an average of 100.2 (501/15 x 3). A match average above 95 is good; above 100 is exceptional.
Understanding checkout percentage
Checkout percentage = doubles hit / doubles attempted. If a player attempts 20 doubles and hits 8, their checkout percentage is 40%. Elite players sit between 38–45%.
180s: the maximum explained
A 180 is three darts in the treble 20 segment — the highest possible score from three darts. Top players average 4–7 per match.
Doubles hit rate vs checkout percentage
Checkout percentage counts only attempts when a player is on a double to win the leg. Doubles hit rate counts ALL double attempts, including mid-leg.
The Order of Merit explained
The PDC Order of Merit ranks players by prize money won over a rolling two-year period. It determines seedings for all major tournaments.
Leg efficiency: darts per leg
Leg efficiency measures how many darts a player needs to clear 501. The theoretical minimum is 9 (a nine-darter). The average for a top-16 player is 15–16 darts.
Deep-dive analysis
How the Three-Dart Average Evolved: From 85 to 105 in 30 Years
We trace the decade-by-decade acceleration in scoring power and identify the inflection points.
The 180 Arms Race: How PDC Players Doubled Their Treble-20 Frequency
We decompose the 180-per-match trend and investigate whether this acceleration has a ceiling.
Set-Based vs Leg-Based: How Format Shapes the Game
We compare the two formats through 15 years of data to show how each rewards different skills.
Frequently asked questions
Our primary data sources are publicly available PDC tournament results, official Order of Merit data, and match statistics from televised events. We supplement this with odds-market data from licensed UK operators. All statistics are verified before publication.
No. Drothven presents historical data, statistical analysis, and editorial stories about darts. We do not make predictions, offer tips, or recommend bets.
Drothven verifies some statistical data against odds-market data provided by UKGC-licensed operators. These commercial partnerships help fund the platform. They do not influence our editorial content.
Our editorial team comprises darts data analysts and sports journalists. See the About page for details.
You may reference Drothven data with attribution ("Source: Drothven"). For commercial use, contact us.
Match data updated within 24 hours of match completion. Order of Merit updated after each ranking event. Stories published on editorial schedule.
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