Varieties
A score of 57 in darts is cheekily referred to as Varieties, a nod to Heinz 57 Varieties, the famous “57 varieties” slogan from the ketchup empire. Why? Because just like Heinz offers a mix of flavors, a score of 57 is a mixed bag of darting mediocrity. It’s not terrible, but it’s definitely not gourmet.
Veg Patch
In the game of darts, the term “veg patch” is a colloquial expression used to describe a specific area of the dartboard. Typically, it refers to the sections on either side of the triple 20 segment, specifically the triple 1 (also known as the “single 1” or “madhouse”) and the triple 5. These areas are often considered less desirable targets because they yield lower scores compared to the triple 20, which is the highest-scoring segment on the board. However, the term “veg patch” can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to any of the green-colored sections on the dartboard, which are the areas outside the main scoring zones. These sections are generally less strategic targets and are often avoided by players aiming for higher scores.
Velocity
Velocity is just a fancy way of saying, “How fast is that dart zooming before it smacks the board?” And let me tell you, those pros aren’t messing around, their darts fly at an average speed of around 66 kilometers per hour (that’s roughly 41 mph for the non-metric folks). To put it in perspective, that’s faster than a sprinting penguin but slower than your average cheetah on a caffeine buzz. So next time you watch a pro throw, just imagine their dart screaming, “I AM SPEED!” before landing perfectly in the triple 20.