Is a 85 Darts Average Good?

Is a 85 average good?

A 85 three-dart average is a strong, advanced number — it places you at Semi-Pro / Advanced level (75–94). At this stage you are consistent first-nine scoring and reliable checkouts. The next natural target is a 90 average — chase it by removing the rare weak visit and pushing your doubles success rate higher.

How a 85 average compares

These ranges are typical rather than official — averages move with the format, the night and the opponent. Here is where 85 sits:

What to improve next

To move from Semi-Pro / Advanced toward Professional (95+), focus on removing the rare weak visit and pushing your doubles success rate higher. Two things move a 3-dart average more than anything else: scoring power (hitting the treble 20 more often) and cutting dead visits (turns under 26 that wreck the maths).

• Drill your scoring with structured practice routines.
• Stop leaking legs by raising your checkout percentage.
• Build a repeatable throw with sound throwing technique.
• See the full picture in our good 3-dart average guide.

How to know if you are improving

The only way to tell whether a 85 average is rising or falling is to measure every leg. Oche logs each dart and shows your 3-dart average, first-nine average and trend over time, so you can see real progress instead of guessing — explore exactly what the app tracks, and learn how the number is worked out in our 3-dart average guide.