By South Summit Team. Updated September 12, 2026. Every pick was in stock at the listed price when this was updated.
Throwing stars are the cheapest way into target throwing: a set of steel stars costs $8 to $26 and needs only a foam or end-grain target. Thirty-one sets and singles are in stock, plus steel throwing cards, which have become the most-ordered item in the category. This ranks them by orders and explains what to look for. Browse the throwing stars collection; technique is in the beginner's guide.
Quick comparison
| # | Pick | Price | Mechanism / material | Blade / weight | Overall | Best for |
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| 1 | High-Roller Edge Royal Flush Throwing Cards - Satin Steel | $16.99 | a first purchase or a spare | |||
| 2 | Shadow Glyph Precision Throwing Star Set - Black Steel | $22.99 | ||||
| 3 | Aurora Sigil Precision Throwing Star - Rainbow Finish | $6.99 | a first purchase or a spare | |||
| 4 | Dual-Spectrum Flight Precision Throwing Star Set - Black with Blue/Red | $24.99 | ||||
| 5 | High-Stakes Four-Ace Throwing Cards - Stainless Steel | $13.99 | a first purchase or a spare | |||
| 6 | Starlight Rhythm Precision Throwing Star Set - Silver Steel | $9.99 | a first purchase or a spare | |||
| 7 | Rhythm Vortex Precision Throwing Star Set - Blue & Red | $15.99 | a first purchase or a spare | |||
| 8 | Prism Sigil Balanced Throwing Star - Rainbow Titanium | $9.99 | a first purchase or a spare | |||
| 9 | Shadow Silhouette Ninja Throwing Cards - Silver Finish | $22.99 | ||||
| 10 | Starlance True-Balance Throwing Star - Electric Blue | $6.99 | a first purchase or a spare |
How we ranked these
Every product on southsummit.com carries a 30-day order score recalculated daily from real orders across our store network. The picks below are the in-stock items with the highest score on the day of the last update, in that order, and each one is checked against its listed specifications. This is not a hands-on torture test and nothing here is sponsored; it is what buyers chose with their own money, explained.
The best throwing stars and cards
1. High-Roller Edge Royal Flush Throwing Cards - Satin Steel
The most-ordered item in the category: satin steel throwing cards in a royal flush set, about $18.
| Price | about $16.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
2. Shadow Glyph Precision Throwing Star Set - Black Steel
A black steel precision star set, about $23. The best-selling star set.
| Price | about $22.99 |
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3. Aurora Sigil Precision Throwing Star - Rainbow Finish
A single rainbow-finish star, about $8. The entry point.
| Price | about $6.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
4. Dual-Spectrum Flight Precision Throwing Star Set - Black with Blue/Red
A three-color set, about $26.
| Price | about $24.99 |
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5. High-Stakes Four-Ace Throwing Cards - Stainless Steel
Four-ace stainless throwing cards, about $14.
| Price | about $13.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
6. Starlight Rhythm Precision Throwing Star Set - Silver Steel
A silver steel star set, about $10.
| Price | about $9.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
7. Rhythm Vortex Precision Throwing Star Set - Blue & Red
Blue and red star set, about $16.
| Price | about $15.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
8. Prism Sigil Balanced Throwing Star - Rainbow Titanium
A single rainbow titanium-finish star, about $11.
| Price | about $9.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
9. Shadow Silhouette Ninja Throwing Cards - Silver Finish
Silver ninja-silhouette throwing cards, about $23.
| Price | about $22.99 |
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10. Starlance True-Balance Throwing Star - Electric Blue
A single electric-blue balanced star, about $8.
| Price | about $6.99 |
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Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
Stars versus cards
Throwing stars are multi-point and forgiving: some point usually meets the target. Throwing cards are single-edged rectangles that must land square, which is harder and is why people buy them: it is a skill. Start with a star set, add cards when a star sticks nine times out of ten.
What makes a star stick
Weight and point count. Heavier steel stars (the Shadow Glyph and Dual-Spectrum sets) fly straighter and stick deeper; the light $8 singles are fun but bounce more. Four-point stars are the easiest to throw; more points means more chances to stick but shallower penetration. Sharpness matters less than point geometry; these are not sharpened like knives.
Targets and safety
Use dense foam or end-grain wood, never plywood, which bounces stars back at you. Throw from 8 to 12 feet, everyone behind the thrower, and pick up stars only when the range is clear. Keep them in a case; loose stars in a bag will cut the bag and you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best throwing stars for beginners?
A four-point steel set such as the Shadow Glyph, with a foam target. Add throwing cards once stars stick consistently.
Are throwing stars sharp?
The points are, the edges usually are not. They stick by point geometry and weight.
What is a throwing card?
A steel playing-card-sized blade thrown flat; harder to stick than a star and bought as a skill challenge.
Prices are South Summit prices at the time of writing and change with stock. Rules for carrying and owning these items differ by state and city; check your local rules before ordering.