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Mission Magma Dart Flights - 100 Micron - Std - No6
Mission Mystery Box - Steel Tip Darts & Accessories - Worth £150
Alex Moss
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July 24, 2026
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Time to read 12 min
Professional darts players obviously have lots of skill, but the darts they use will help leverage that skill to take them to the next level. So, what darts do the pros use?
When you watch the darts on television you will often see a variety of darts, with different weights, grips, barrel types, styles and colours being used by the players. Even at the very top level of the game, the darts a pro decides to throw with will come down to their own personal preferences and what works best for them. For example, the darts Luke Littler uses may not suit the style of dart that James Wade likes to play with.
In this blog we will answer the question ‘what weight darts do pros use’ for several of the leading players in the game right now including Josh Rock, Gary Anderson and Beau Greaves, and also go through their signature darts and why they have chosen that particular style of dart.
There are several different factors that will impact a pros choice of darts such as weight, length, shape and grip type. The professional players will usually have a longer time to practice and experiment with different darts, so ultimately their choice of darts will come down to experimenting with different equipment.
The dart weight varies from player to player and is one of the most important aspects when it comes to choosing a set of darts. Read our ‘How To Choose The Best Darts Weight’ blog to find out what weight darts do the pros use.
If you are curious to find out more about the darts pro players use, the rest of this blog will go through the current setups of some of the most popular professionals and why they use them.
Luke Littler used the Target Luke Littler Gen 1 Darts to win his two PDC World Darts Championship titles in 2024/25 and 2025/26. This set of signature Littler darts are made of 90% tungsten and are inspired by 'The Nuke' himself. The darts feature a multi-grip barrel profile with a black PVD performance coating and dual pixel grip (front and centre) and radial grooves (rear) along the length of the barrel.
Available in 22g, 23g and 24g, this set has plenty of grip at the front and centre of the barrel, whilst the rear of the barrel offers more of a subtle grip. The barrels are finished with extra re-machining to further highlight the dual pixel tip technology. Littler opts for a 23g weight with his dart barrel, and pairs them with his signature Target Luke Littler K-Flex Dart Flights and a set of Target Swiss Points around 45mm in length.
In 2026, the PDC world number one has been experimenting with a brand new darts setup, designed in collaboration with Target. ‘The Nuke’ has been throwing with a prototype dart for several months now, using them to win the Premier League Darts in May 2026 - his 13th PDC major title.
James Wade is currently using his signature Unicorn James Wade Maestro Premier Darts. This set is made of 90% tungsten and have been designed and manufactured by Unicorn to meet Wade’s own personal requirements. ‘The Machine’ used these darts on his way to the UK Open and World Matchplay finals in 2025, and another UK Open final in the early months of 2026.
This set includes a smooth section at the front of the barrel with Wade’s signature and the Unicorn logo engraved on the nose. The rest of the barrel offers a continuous ring grip all the way down to the rear of the barrel, interspersed with four sections of black painted rings. The rear section of the barrel includes a finer ring grip that leads to a white Unicorn shaft and Wade’s signature Unicorn flights.
The Maestro Premier darts are available in Wade’s preferred 20g weight as well as in weights of 21g, 22g, 23g and 24g to cater for players who prefer throwing with a heavier dart. In July 2026, Wade competed in his 21st consecutive World Matchplay - the second most prestigious tournament on the PDC calendar behind only the World Darts Championship. The darts Wade used in his World Matchplay debut in 2006, when he went all the way to the final, are a very similar style to his current setup, with a long, thin barrel that has four sections of black painted rings.
The darts Josh Rock uses in PDC tournaments are the Target Josh Rock Generation 1 Darts. These signature darts from Target have been made to meet Rock’s own personal preferences and are made of 90% tungsten.
This set of darts features a 52.8mm straight barrel with a tapered nose, along with unique precision milling and a dynamic celled grip design, offering ‘Rocky’ enhanced control and a consistent release every time. The intricate geometric cell pattern is paired with a striking blue and gold coating on the barrel, making the darts stand out when they land in the dartboard.
Rock uses these darts in a 24g weight, with his first signature set from Target also available in 22g, 23g and 25g. The 2026 Premier League star combines his Gen 1 darts with a set of his signature Target Josh Rock K-Flex Dart Flights and Target Swiss Points. Since switching to his Gen 1 Darts at the start of 2025, the Northern Irishman has gone from strength to strength, reaching several PDC major semi-finals, winning the 2025 PDC World Cup of Darts, and earning a spot in the Premier League for the first time.
Stephen Bunting uses his signature Target Stephen Bunting Gen 5 Darts. These darts are made from 95% tungsten and have been remachined to meet Bunting's own personal requirements. The Bunting Gen 5 dart features precision milling towards the front of the barrel, and radial grooves at the rear of the barrel to create a unique grip for enhanced control.
Bunting’s Gen 5 dart is a front-loaded barrel and has been overlaid with black electroplating, helping to improve the durability and performance of the dart. ‘The Bullet’ pairs his signature barrels with red Target shafts, signature Stephen Bunting flights and Target Swiss Points.
The Premier League star uses these darts in an 18g weight, with them being available in more popular weights of 22g, 23g and 25g. Bunting previously used a 12g weight, which was by the far the lightest weight used by a professional player on the PDC tour. Towards the end of 2023, the former Lakeside champion added six grams to his dart weight, moving from a 12g dart to an 18g dart. This change coincided with Bunting’s surge up the rankings and a return to the Premier League line up in 2025.
The darts Gary Anderson uses are his signature Unicorn Gary Anderson Phase 6 Darts . The Phase 6’s have been specifically designed for Anderson and feature 90% tungsten barrels, with two blue painted rings around the front of the barrels to indicate his two PDC World Darts Championship title wins.
The barrels also include two coordinated grip zones, as chosen by ‘The Flying Scotsman’ himself, and are complete with the Unicorn logo engraved on the rear of the barrels. These darts come in Anderson’s preferred weight of 23g and are also available in 21g , 22g, 24g and 25g to cater for players who like to throw with a lighter or heavier dart.
In late 2025, Anderson began experimenting with all-in-one flights and has been using the Unicorn Forge Two Tone Flights in a blue and clear colour scheme. The integrated flight and shaft system has several benefits for players, including the flight’s fins maintaining a perfect 90 degree angle at all times during play. ‘The Flying Scotsman’ used the Unicorn Forge flights with his darts during his run to the semi-finals of the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship.
Wessel Nijman currently uses the Mission Wessel Nijman Darts. This set have been designed specifically to meet Nijman's personal requirements, with the ringed barrels made of a high grade 95% tungsten material.
Nijman's signature darts from Mission feature a mixture of radial grooves along the barrel, highlighted by black, white and red painted rings - the same colours of his favourite football team AZ Alkmaar. This is the set of darts Nijman uses on the PDC tour and helped him to become the number one ranked player on the ProTour rankings. The Dutchman has won an impressive eight titles on the ProTour in 2026, including two European Tours and six Players Championships.
Nijman’s darts are available in 23g, which is the exact weight he uses himself, as well as in a slightly heavier weight of 25g. The ProTour number one pairs his signature Mission darts with a set of his signature Cosmo Fit Flights and Datadart Shark Silver Points.
The darts Chris Dobey uses are his signature Target Chris Dobey Gen 1 Darts. In September 2023, Dobey signed up with Target as his new darts manufacturer after a long and successful partnership with Unicorn, which saw him win his first PDC major title at the 2023 Masters and earn a first full season in the Premier League.
Dobey’s signature darts from Target have been designed specifically for ‘Hollywood’ and are the set he trusts to help him stay on top of his game. This set is made of 90% tungsten and has radial grooves throughout the length of the 50.1mm barrel. The rear of the barrel features black and white painted rings, inspired by Dobey’s beloved Newcastle United, his favourite football team who play in black and white stripes.
This set is available in a range of weights from 22g to 24g, including Dobey’s preferred 23g weight. ‘Hollywood’ combines his Gen 1 barrels with clear Target shafts, his signature Chris Dobey flights and Target Swiss Points.
Ross Smith uses his signature Unicorn Ross Smith Two Tone Black & Gold Darts in competitions on the PDC circuit. These darts are made of 90% tungsten and feature a black and gold titanium coating, with black at the rear and gold at the front of the barrels. The straight barrel of Smith’s signature dart includes a ringed grip across almost the entire barrel, with a small smooth section of natural tungsten towards the front which has the player’s logo engraved on it.
The 2022 European Championship winner uses these darts in competitive play and in a 22g weight, with his signature darts from Unicorn also available in 20g and 24g. ‘Smudger’ combines his Unicorn darts with a set of the Unicorn Forge Flights in white. These all-in-one flights offer Smith many benefits to his setup, with the flight’s fins keeping a perfect 90 degree angle at all times and the more durable material they are made from making them last longer during matches and practice sessions.
The darts Nathan Aspinall currently uses are the Target Nathan Aspinall Generation 1 Darts. These darts have been designed in collaboration with ‘The Asp’ to deliver a combination of precision, grip and performance and are the signature set from his range that he trusts for competitions in the PDC.
Aspinall’s Gen 1 dart is made of 90% tungsten and features a tapered front design with radial grooves, providing the 2023 World Matchplay champion with a comfortable grip and smooth release. ‘The Asp’ opts for a slightly heavier weight of 26g for his darts, with his signature Gen 1 barrel available in his preferred match dart along with lighter weights of 22g and 24g.
Aspinall combines his Gen 1 darts with a set of his signature Target Nathan Aspinall Gen 2 K-Flex Dart Flights. These flights proved to be a very popular release amongst darts fans, with the flight featuring the player’s symbolic snake graphic and finished in a vibrant red colour.
Martin Schindler uses the BULL'S Martin Schindler G2 Darts. This set of signature Schindler darts are made of 90% tungsten and are inspired by 'The Wall' himself. These darts feature ringed grip and milled cuts on the rear of the barrel, allowing Schindler to have a comfortable and controlled grip of the dart in his hand.
The German World Cup star uses his G2 darts in a weight of 23g, but they are also available in various other weights including 21g, 25g and 27g. At the 2026 World Matchplay, Schindler used the L-Style L-System with his darts - the recently released all-in-one flight and stem system from L-Style.
Mike De Decker uses his signature Mission Mike De Decker V2 Darts. These darts are made from a high grade 95% tungsten material and have been designed to meet De Decker's own personal requirements. These darts feature a constant ring grip along the length of the long barrel, with a smooth bull nose at the front and a smooth section at the rear. In a change to his V1 darts from Mission, the barrels are complete with gold highlighted rings to offer an alternative type of grip.
De Decker uses the longest length dart barrel on the professional darts circuit. His signature Mission darts have a barrel length of 60mm, which has been designed specifically to meet the personal preferences of the 2024 World Grand Prix champion. 'The Real Deal' uses these darts in a 22g weight, but they are also available in 24g.
The Belgian combines his V2 dart with a set of L-Style L1 Mike De Decker Dart Flights. These flights have also been designed in close collaboration with the player, with De Decker having used L-Style flights with his darts during his run to the World Grand Prix title two years ago.
Beau Greaves currently uses the Target Beau Greaves Generation 1 Darts. This set have been designed specifically to meet Greaves’ personal requirements, with the straight barrels made of a 90% tungsten material and featuring a series of finely spaced radial grooves along with precision-milled cuts adding definition and grip to the dart.
‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’ joined Target in May 2025 and has continued to rack up more accolades since then, becoming the first female player to reach the PDC World Youth Championship final, and just the second woman to earn a PDC tour card. After finishing runner-up on the PDC Development Tour rankings at the end of 2025, Greaves joined the PDC tour this year and has already made her mark, winning Players Championship 11, a title that saw her break even more ground being the first woman to win a PDC senior title.
In that latest landmark success, Greaves was throwing with her Generation 1 darts, and paired them with a set of her signature Target K-Flex Dart Flights. Greaves opts for a 23g dart weight, with her signature darts from Target also available in 25g.
As you can see when it comes to choosing darts like a pro there is lots of options available. The weight of darts used will vary from player to player, along with the type of barrels, stems, flights and points. From the top professionals to beginners picking your set of darts comes down to personal preferences and what works best for you.
If you have only just caught the darts bug and want to start playing yourself, take a look at our ‘How To Choose The Best Darts For Beginners’ blog. This guide has lots of helpful tips on deciding the best darts to go for when it comes to players who are at the beginning of their darts journey.
Alex Moss is a content creator for Darts Corner and the co-host of the Weekly Dartscast podcast. Alex co-founded the Weekly Dartscast in 2017 and has helped produce 450+ episodes of the podcast, with their list of previous guests on the show a who’s who in the world of darts.
Alex also writes content for the Darts Corner blog, including the weekly darts news round-ups and how-to guides.
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