Are staple-free bullseyes actually better?

The consensus across r/Darts and darts-specialist blogs is yes for bounce-outs: removing staples around the bull and using thinner blade-style or razor-thin wiring measurably reduces deflections compared with older stapled boards. Reviewers caution it's not magic, dart angle and tip condition still matter, but staple-free designs are now standard on every serious tournament-spec board.