There are three types of dart boards, namely magnetic, electronic, and bristle. As a player, you must know each type, as well as how it’s used.
Bristle boards are self-healing as they consist of sisal fiber. They return to their original state even when darts have hit their surfaces. They're the most common dart boards that you’ll find paired with pub dart cabinets. They're in bars, and they’re what professional players use in tournaments. Bristle boards, however, are not to be utilized by kids as the darts of such type of board makes use of steel tips, which can injure children if they’re mishandled.
As for an electronic board, it’s for amateurs as it’s light and its body is made of plastic. Its darts come with plastic tips to offer safety.
A magnetic board has all the features bristle and electronic boards have but it’s fitted with magnets.