Bullseye! Escalade Sports Announces "The Prodigy" Automatic Scoring Bristle Dartboard Entertainment System

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EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Escalade Sports, a major North American manufacturer for consumer sporting goods and recreational products, today announced the debut of its latest bristle board innovation – the Prodigy Automatic Scoring Dartboard. The Prodigy combines truly authentic steel tip game play with automatic smart-scoring and is poised to deliver the smartest bristle dartboard system ever created. With the Prodigy, players will experience first-hand how modern technology elevates the classic game they know and love.

Through years of development and top-secret research, the Prodigy uses patent-pending bi-ocular dart recognition technology, combined with cameras, infrared lighting and state-of-the-art location algorithms to be the most accurate smart dartboard on the planet. The result is a sleek, in-home system that offers 100 percent automatic scoring that can transform how enthusiasts and casual players experience the sport. There is no need to hit a reset or next player button after each throw. Once darts are removed, the Prodigy accurately determines the round is finished and seamlessly transitions over to the next player. The dartboard can also accurately detect and correctly identify robin hoods, bounce outs and missed darts, maximizing players' scoring potentials. Prodigy's surrounding cameras also universally recognize all steel tip darts from brass to tungsten, so players don't need to magnetize or alter their favorite dart sets. Synonymous with superior craftsmanship, the Prodigy's innovative technology exemplifies why players should invest in high-quality entertainment platforms.

"Our team at Escalade Sports is thrilled to finally share the Prodigy Automatic Scoring Dartboard Entertainment System with our customers worldwide." said Nick Martin, General Manager, Escalade Sports. "After years of proprietary research and development, we've created first-of-its-kind, advanced technology to revolutionize darting, delivering a sophisticated edge to the traditional game that is sure to impress any level of player. Whether you're a casual hobbyist, an aspiring professional or simply aiming for a fun time with family and friends, no rec room, game room or man cave is complete without a Prodigy."

The Prodigy's smart features also extend beyond the board. Players looking for a fun, tournament style competition can easily transform their mobile devices into a full-feature scoring platform with the Prodigy smart scoring app. Updated in real time, ongoing app updates allow players to continuously upgrade their systems with new features, games, sounds and graphics, further enhancing players' gaming experiences. The Prodigy also has 360-degree illumination, which provides replica tournament quality lighting conditions by eliminating all shadows from the dartboard. The sleek, one-of-a-kind 18" x 1.5" Prodigy also uses a razor thin, staple-free spider, premium-grade bristle and Grade A Kenyan sisal, and after excessive use, can also be rotated like any standard wall-mounted bristle board to extend its life. And it doesn't stop there – with Wi-Fi connectivity, this dartboard can hook up to any home network, where it will remain connected and available for instant startup. HDMI and stereo outputs also allow fast and reliable connection with any monitor, TV or surround sound speakers. Once connected, players can enjoy an audio and visual darting experience like any other. Developed to revolutionize the game of darting, the Prodigy brings players the most convenient and authentic steel tip game known to man.

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, the Prodigy Automatic Scoring Dartboard is now available at ProdigyDarts.com. For more information surrounding Escalade Sports or the Prodigy Automatic Scoring Dartboard, please visit EscaladeSports.com.

ABOUT Escalade Sports
Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Escalade Sports is a publicly-traded (NASDAQ: ESCA) manufacturer of consumer sporting goods and recreational products. As a multi-category industry leader, Escalade Sports markets its products under multiple consumer brands distributed through major sporting goods retailers, mass merchandisers, specialty dealers, and online retailers across the United States and internationally. The company's involvement in sporting goods spans nearly 100 years since its founding in 1927 as Indian Archery and Toy Company. Today, Escalade Sports competes in a dozen categories including basketball, table tennis, archery, darting, fitness, pickleball, game room, billiards, outdoor lawn and tailgate games, and playground equipment. Our brand portfolio includes 46 industry-leading brands including Goalsetter, Goalrilla and Silverback residential, in-ground basketball hoops; STIGA and Ping-Pong table tennis tables & accessories; Bear Archery and Trophy Ridge archery equipment; Arachnid and Accudart darting; Onix pickleball; the STEP and LIFELINE fitness products.

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