What Darts Does Luke Littler Use? (NZ Buying Guide)
Summary
Who this is for: Darts fans in New Zealand who want to know exactly what Luke Littler throws, and players who want to buy the same or a similar set for themselves.
Key takeaways:
Luke Littler throws Target Darts, built around a 90% tungsten barrel available in 22g, 23g and 24g.
His retail sets (the G1 and Loadout ranges) use a straight barrel, radial grip grooves, and a 26mm Swiss Point.
Reports on his match-day setup suggest small differences from the retail box, mainly a longer point and different flights, which is normal for any touring pro.
Bullseye Darts stocks the Luke "The Nuke" Littler Gen1 90% Tungsten set, built to his exact retail specifications.
You don't need to match a two-time world champion's exact setup to play well. What matters more for most players is picking the right weight for your own throw.
What's inside:
Who Luke Littler is and why everyone's searching for his gear
What darts he actually uses (barrel, weight, grip, flights, points)
Retail set vs match setup: the honest difference
Where to buy the same darts in New Zealand
Whether you should copy his setup or find your own
Luke Littler throws a Target Darts 90% tungsten barrel built to his own specifications, sold at retail as the Luke "The Nuke" Littler G1 and Loadout ranges, in 22g, 23g and 24g. If you're after the exact set he uses on stage, you're looking at a straight barrel with a textured grip, paired with Target's own flights, shafts and Swiss Point. Below is the full breakdown, plus where to actually buy it in NZ.
You've probably seen the name everywhere over the last two years. Littler won back-to-back PDC World Championships in 2025 and 2026, beating Gian van Veen 7-1 in this year's final, and at 19 he's already the youngest world champion darts has ever had. That kind of run gets people asking one very specific question: what's actually in his hand when he's throwing 180s.
Who Is Luke Littler?
Luke "The Nuke" Littler is an English professional darts player who became the youngest World Darts Champion in history at 17 years and 347 days old, and followed it up by winning it again in 2026. He's currently world number one, holds 14 PDC major titles and 30 PDC titles overall, and in 2026 alone he added the World Masters, UK Open, Premier League, World Matchplay and World Cup of Darts (with England) to his résumé. He was also named PDC Player of the Year in both 2024 and 2025.
Since his breakout run at the 2024 World Championship, darts media has taken to calling the surge in interest around him "Littlermania," and it's real, that's why his gear is the most-searched dart setup in the sport right now.
What Darts Does Luke Littler Use?
Littler is sponsored by Target Darts, and his signature sets are built around a 90% tungsten barrel, sold under the Luke Littler G1 and Loadout names. Both are straight-profile barrels rather than torpedo or scalloped shapes, which suits his smooth, repeatable release.
Barrel Weight and Material
His signature barrels are 90% tungsten, which is the standard for anyone playing at a serious level, tungsten lets you pack more weight into a slimmer barrel than brass or nickel-silver, which means less clutter in the dartboard and fewer bounce-outs when you're grouping tightly. Retail sets are offered in 22g, 23g and 24g, and most reporting on his tour setup puts him in the 23g to 24g range, right in the middle of what most competitive players use.
Grip, Shafts and Flights
The barrel uses a dual grip pattern: a textured "dual pixel" zone toward the front and centre for finger control, and fine radial grooves toward the rear for thumb grip on release. It's paired with Target's Pro Grip short shafts and Pro.Ultra No.2 flights in the retail boxes.
Retail Set vs Match Setup: The Honest Difference
Here's the part most gear guides skip. The boxed retail set, the one you can actually buy, comes with a 26mm Swiss Point. Darts specialists who track pro setups closely have reported that Littler's actual on-stage points run longer, closer to 42mm, and that his match flights differ slightly from the retail No.2 flights. This isn't unusual. Touring pros fine-tune their setup constantly, and manufacturers build the retail version to be a strong, accessible starting point rather than an exact stage-for-stage clone. If you want the darts he's associated with and endorses, the retail G1 and Loadout sets are exactly that. If you want to chase his precise match-night tweaks, that's a rabbit hole of its own, and honestly not where most players should spend their energy first.
Shop the Same Luke Littler Darts in New Zealand
We stock the Luke "The Nuke" Littler Gen1 90% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts, built to his retail specifications: 90% tungsten barrels in 22g, 23g and 24g, the dual pixel and radial groove grip, Pro Grip short shafts, Pro.Ultra No.2 flights and a 26mm Swiss Point, plus the Swiss Point tool. It's currently in stock and ships from our Auckland warehouse.
The Loadout version is a lighter-weight take on the same design and is currently out of stock while we wait on more from Target. If you want to be notified when it's back, get in touch and we'll let you know.
Prefer to browse the wider range first? Our Target Darts collection covers everything from Target's entry-level Exo and Vapor8 lines through to their premium 95% tungsten sets, including other player signature ranges.
Should You Buy the Same Darts as Luke Littler?
Buying what a world champion uses is a fun way to get into the game, and there's nothing wrong with it, his sets are genuinely well-made tungsten darts at a fair price. But weight and grip are personal. A 24g barrel that suits Littler's smooth, high-release throw might feel front-heavy or awkward if your own action is different, especially if you're newer to the game.
If you're just starting out, our general advice is to begin closer to 22g to 24g and adjust from there once you've got a feel for your own grip and release, which happens to be exactly the range Littler's own sets come in, so you're covered either way. If you're setting up a board for the first time too, our Newcomer Dartboard Package bundles a quality board with a beginner-friendly dart set so you're playing the same night it arrives.
Get the Darts a World Champion Trusts
Whether you're chasing Littler's exact setup or just want a serious set of tungsten darts backed by a two-time world champion, we've got the Gen1 90% Tungsten set in stock and ready to ship anywhere in New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke Littler's Darts
What darts does Luke Littler use?
Luke Littler uses Target Darts, built around a 90% tungsten barrel sold as the Luke "The Nuke" Littler G1 and Loadout ranges. The retail sets come in 22g, 23g and 24g, with a straight barrel, textured grip, and a 26mm Swiss Point.
How heavy are Luke Littler's darts?
His retail signature sets are available in 22g, 23g and 24g. Most reporting on his match setup puts his preferred weight in the 23g to 24g range, which is a common weight among competitive players.
What brand of darts does Luke Littler play for?
Luke Littler is sponsored by Target Darts, a UK-based dart manufacturer that also produces signature sets for other top PDC players including Phil Taylor, Rob Cross, Nathan Aspinall and Josh Rock.
How does Luke Littler hold his darts?
Littler uses a fairly relaxed, front-of-hand grip, which the textured "dual pixel" section on his barrels is designed to support, giving finger control at the front of the barrel while the radial grooves toward the rear help with a clean release off the thumb.
Is the retail Luke Littler dart set the same as what he uses on stage?
It's very close, but not identical. The retail boxed set comes with a 26mm Swiss Point, while specialist darts sources report his match-night setup uses a longer point, closer to 42mm, along with slightly different flights. The barrel, weight range and grip pattern are the same as what he plays with.
Can I buy Luke Littler's darts in New Zealand?
Yes. Bullseye Darts stocks the Luke "The Nuke" Littler Gen1 90% Tungsten set in stock now, shipped from our Auckland warehouse. The lighter Loadout version is temporarily out of stock.
Did Luke Littler win the 2026 PDC World Championship?
Yes. Littler won the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship, beating Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final, making him the fourth player in history to win back-to-back World Championships.
How old is Luke Littler?
Luke Littler was born on 21 January 2007, making him 19 years old. He became the youngest World Darts Champion in history at 17 years and 347 days old in 2025.
Should a beginner use the same weight darts as Luke Littler?
Not necessarily. Dart weight is personal to your own grip and throwing style. Littler's sets happen to be offered in the 22g to 24g range, which is also a solid, common starting range for beginners, but it's worth trying a few weights rather than assuming heavier or lighter is automatically better because a pro uses it.
Where can I buy Luke Littler darts online in NZ?
Bullseye Darts is New Zealand's largest online dart specialist and stocks the Luke Littler Gen1 90% Tungsten set directly, with orders placed before 4:30pm shipped the same day.
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