Unicorn supplied the official dartboards for PDC televised events for 25 consecutive years. That relationship ended in 2022 when Winmau took over the PDC contract, but the engineering that went into those boards did not disappear. The Eclipse Pro 2 is the clearest example: a mid-range board built to professional tolerances, carrying the refinements Unicorn developed over decades at the top of the game.
It sits below Unicorn’s HD2 and Ultra models in the range, but it brings the Spider2 wiring system, fully staple-free construction, and grade A African sisal to a price point that undercuts both of those. For players who want a serious board without the top-tier outlay, the Eclipse Pro 2 makes a strong case.
Design and Build
The board is built around grade A African sisal, compressed to an ultra-dense consistency. The tight packing gives the surface strong self-healing properties — when you pull a dart out, the fibres close back around the hole quickly. The denser the sisal, the better this process works, and the Eclipse Pro 2 compresses firmly enough to be noticeably responsive in this regard.
A black circumference band runs around the outer edge of the board. Its job is to keep the sisal fibres tightly packed at the boundary between the playing surface and the surround, which is the area most likely to loosen and degrade over time. It is a small detail, but it contributes to the board’s longevity.
The number ring is pure white with flat profile metal numbers. It is removable for rotation, which is the most effective way to extend a board’s life by spreading wear across all segments rather than concentrating it on the 20 and treble 20. There is one drawback to the flat metal number design: darts that clip the ring on the way to the doubles bed can deflect off the raised profile. This is not a dealbreaker, but it is something to be aware of if your doubles game relies on fine margins around the wire.
The Spider2 Wiring
The Spider2 is the Eclipse Pro 2’s standout feature. It is a radial wiring system — the wires run outward from the centre like spokes rather than forming a conventional raised grid pattern — and the external legs that traditional spiders use to anchor the wire to the face of the board have been removed entirely.
The result is two things. First, the wire sits lower against the sisal surface rather than protruding above it, which reduces the surface area available to deflect an incoming dart. Second, the absence of external legs removes a common source of bounce-outs at the outer boundaries of the doubles and trebles segments. The wires in those areas are 30% thinner than conventional round wire boards, which makes the scoring area meaningfully larger in practice.
Spider2 vs standard spider wiring
The removal of external legs is the detail that separates the Spider2 from a standard slim-wire board. On a conventional spider, the legs create raised junction points at the segment boundaries — exactly where a dart angled towards a double or treble is most likely to glance off. No legs means no junction, and fewer bounce-outs in those high-value areas.
The Scoring Areas
The bullseye benefits from the same logic applied across the rest of the board. The wire is ultra-thin and fully staple-free, which creates a bull scoring area that is 14% larger than a standard board. The outer bull (25 ring) is 2% larger. Neither figure is dramatic on its own, but when you combine a larger target with thinner surrounding wire, the cumulative effect on bounce-out frequency is noticeable.
The segments themselves meet official dartboard dimensions throughout — the Eclipse Pro 2 is built to regulation measurements and suitable for any level of competitive play.
What’s in the Box
- Unicorn Eclipse Pro 2 dartboard
- Fixing bracket and screws
- Checkout chart
- Instruction booklet
- Paper tape measure
The bracket does the job without any special features — unlike Winmau’s Rota-Lock, there is no integrated spirit level or quick-release mechanism. The board is compatible with the full range of Unicorn surrounds, cabinets, and lighting systems, which is worth noting if you are building a setup around the Unicorn ecosystem.
What People Are Saying
The Eclipse Pro 2 is well regarded across the darts community. The Spider2 wiring consistently draws praise for reducing bounce-outs, and owners note that the board is quieter on impact than many competitors at the same price point — relevant if your setup is in a shared space.
The main recurring criticism is the flat metal number ring. A small number of players report darts deflecting off the raised numbers when throwing for doubles near the edge of the board. It is not a widespread issue, but it appears often enough across buyer feedback to be worth flagging. The board’s durability over sustained daily play also draws occasional comment — it holds up well under moderate use but can show wear faster than the Winmau Blade 6 under heavy practice schedules.
Who Is This Board For?
The Eclipse Pro 2 suits players who want a professionally engineered board at a mid-range price. The Spider2 wiring and staple-free construction are genuine quality features, not marketing language, and the grade A sisal performs well across recreational and club-level play.
Players investing in a full Unicorn setup — surrounds, cabinet, lighting — will find the compatibility a practical advantage. The board slots into that ecosystem cleanly.
If you are buying your first serious board and cannot stretch to the Winmau Blade 6, the Eclipse Pro 2 is a logical choice. If you are at the stage where you are playing competitive league darts and want the board that matches PDC tournament conditions exactly, the Blade 6 is currently the more relevant option.
The Verdict
The Eclipse Pro 2 delivers on its core promises. The Spider2 wiring cuts bounce-outs, the staple-free bull is a genuine scoring area improvement, and the sisal quality is appropriate for the price. Unicorn’s 25 years of PDC board-making is visible in the engineering decisions — this is not a board that cut corners to hit its price point.
The flat metal number ring is a legitimate frustration for players who rely on thin doubles near the wire, and the mounting system is functional rather than refined. Neither issue affects the playing surface itself. For home use and club play, the Eclipse Pro 2 is an honest, well-built board that earns its place in the mid-range.
About this review
We have trawled through owner reviews, forums, and retailer feedback to build a consensus on this board so you do not have to. We have not tested it personally, so individual experiences may vary.