The tables on this page list the current setup of the top 32 players of the PDC Order of Merit: the brand and weight of their darts. They are updated whenever the ranking or a player’s equipment changes.
Guide-equipment
Guide
What darts do pro players use?
Weight and brand of the darts thrown by the 32 best players of the PDC ranking, kept up to date with their current setup.
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What dart weight do pro players use?
1
18
18 g
Stephen Bunting
Stephen Bunting
19
1
20
20 g
James Wade
James Wade
4
21
21 g
Gian van Veen, Ryan Joyce, Kevin Doets, Joe Cullen
Gian van Veen, Ryan Joyce, Kevin Doets, Joe Cullen
8
22
22 g
Luke Humphries, Jonny Clayton, Wessel Nijman, Ross Smith, Jermaine Wattimena, Luke Woodhouse, Rob Cross, Dave Chisnall
Luke Humphries, Jonny Clayton, Wessel Nijman, Ross Smith, Jermaine Wattimena, Luke Woodhouse, Rob Cross, Dave Chisnall
10
23
23 g
Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price, Danny Noppert, Gary Anderson, Chris Dobey, Damon Heta, Martin Schindler, Daryl Gurney, Niels Zonneveld, Ritchie Edhouse
Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price, Danny Noppert, Gary Anderson, Chris Dobey, Damon Heta, Martin Schindler, Daryl Gurney, Niels Zonneveld, Ritchie Edhouse
4
24
24 g
Josh Rock, Krzysztof Ratajski, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Cameron Menzies
Josh Rock, Krzysztof Ratajski, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Cameron Menzies
1
25
25 g
Andrew Gilding
Andrew Gilding
1
26
26 g
Nathan Aspinall
Nathan Aspinall
27
28
29
30
31
1
32
32 g
Ryan Searle
Ryan Searle
Weight in grams · number of top 32 players · hover a bar to see the players
The 32 best PDC players throw 22.8 g darts on average. The most common weight is 23 g (10 players), ahead of 22 g (8 players). They range from 18 g (Stephen Bunting) to 32 g (Ryan Searle).
Which dart brands lead the top 32?
- Target7
- Winmau5
- Red Dragon4
- Unicorn4
- Harrows4
- Mission2
- Beazd2
- Shot2
- Bull's NL1
- Cosmo1
number of top 32 players
Target is the most used brand among the 32 best PDC players (7 players), ahead of Winmau (5), Red Dragon (4), Unicorn (4), Harrows (4).
What darts do the top 32 players use?
Dart brand and weight of the top 32 of the PDC Order of Merit
| Rank | Player | Brand | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Littler | Target | 23 g |
| 2 | Luke Humphries | Red Dragon | 22 g |
| 3 | Gian van Veen | Red Dragon | 21 g |
| 4 | Gerwyn Price | Red Dragon | 23 g |
| 5 | Jonny Clayton | Red Dragon | 22 g |
| 6 | James Wade | Unicorn | 20 g |
| 7 | Josh Rock | Target | 24 g |
| 8 | Danny Noppert | Winmau | 23 g |
| 9 | Michael van Gerwen | Winmau | — |
| 10 | Gary Anderson | Unicorn | 23 g |
| 11 | Nathan Aspinall | Target | 26 g |
| 12 | Wessel Nijman | Mission | 22 g |
| 13 | Stephen Bunting | Target | 18 g |
| 14 | Ryan Searle | Harrows | 32 g |
| 15 | Ross Smith | Unicorn | 22 g |
| 16 | Jermaine Wattimena | Winmau | 22 g |
| 17 | Chris Dobey | Target | 23 g |
| 18 | Luke Woodhouse | Harrows | 22 g |
| 19 | Krzysztof Ratajski | Beazd | 24 g |
| 20 | Dirk van Duijvenbode | Bull's NL | 24 g |
| 21 | Damon Heta | Harrows | 23 g |
| 22 | Rob Cross | Target | 22 g |
| 23 | Martin Schindler | Beazd | 23 g |
| 24 | Ryan Joyce | Mission | 21 g |
| 25 | Kevin Doets | Target | 21 g |
| 26 | Cameron Menzies | Unicorn | 24 g |
| 27 | Andrew Gilding | Cosmo | 25 g |
| 28 | Daryl Gurney | Winmau | 23 g |
| 29 | Niels Zonneveld | Shot | 23 g |
| 30 | Dave Chisnall | Harrows | 22 g |
| 31 | Joe Cullen | Winmau | 21 g |
| 32 | Ritchie Edhouse | Shot | 23 g |
Should you play the same weight as the pros?
No. These figures mostly show that there is no such thing as a “pro” weight: between the lightest and the heaviest darts in the top 32, the gap runs into tens of grams, and each player found his weight to suit his throw. What works for a world champion will not necessarily work for you.
If you are starting out, a medium weight of around 22 to 24 g is a good place to begin: the dart flies steadily without tiring your arm. If your darts tend to land below where you aim, try a little heavier; if you throw hard and they bounce out, a lighter weight may suit you better. The safest approach is to try several weights before buying.
Weight is only one part of a setup: the shape of the barrel, its grip and the length of the shafts also change how the dart feels on release.
