Luke Littler holds his darts with a three-point grip: thumb underneath the barrel, index finger on top, middle finger stabilising from the side, and the ring finger barely touching. The grip sits noticeably far forward, close to the point. He throws a 23g straight barrel in 90% tungsten with extended 42mm Swiss points and an integrated K-Flex flight and shaft system. The forward grip and the long points work together: both push weight and balance towards the front of the dart, which produces the flat, fast trajectory his throw is known for.
Below is his full setup, what each part actually does, and which pieces you can buy in Australia today.
In this article
- Who is Luke Littler?
- How Luke Littler holds his darts
- His full setup, part by part
- What you can copy, and what you should not
- FAQ
Who is Luke Littler?
Luke "The Nuke" Littler is the world number one and back-to-back PDC World Champion. He reached the World Championship final in January 2024 at sixteen, won the title in January 2025, then defended it on 3 January 2026 with a 7-1 win over Gian van Veen in the final. That second title made him only the seventh player in history to win multiple PDC World Championships, and he did it before turning twenty.
The reason his setup gets studied so closely is that his throw is unusually fast and unusually flat, and a lot of that comes from choices any club player can understand: where he grips, how long his points are, and how the weight sits in the barrel.
How does Luke Littler hold his dart?
It is a three-point grip, and the detail that matters most is where it sits on the barrel rather than how many fingers are on it.
- Thumb: underneath the barrel, providing the platform the dart rests on.
- Index finger: on top of the barrel, controlling direction.
- Middle finger: against the side, stabilising the dart rather than gripping it.
- Ring finger: barely in contact, if at all. It rides along near the point without doing real work.
- Position: well forward, towards the point rather than at the balance point.
That forward position is the whole trick. Gripping ahead of the balance point drops the nose of the dart slightly and flattens the trajectory, so the dart travels a more direct line to the board instead of arcing into it. It suits a fast throw, which is exactly what he has.
It also explains his barrel choice. A straight barrel has no taper or contour forcing your fingers into a set position, so he can grip that far forward without fighting the shape of the dart. On a torpedo or heavily scalloped barrel, the profile itself would push his hand backwards.
Luke Littler's darts setup, part by part
| Component | What he uses |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Target Luke Littler Gen 1 (G1), 90% tungsten, straight profile |
| Weight | 23g (sources vary between 22g and 23g) |
| Dimensions | 52mm long, 6.5mm diameter |
| Grip texture | Dual pixel grip and ring cuts at front and centre, fine radial grooves at the rear |
| Points | Target Swiss points, 42mm (standard is 26mm) |
| Shafts and flights | Target K-Flex integrated system, No.6 shape, intermediate length |
The barrel: straight, not shaped
A straight barrel keeps the same diameter along its whole length, so the weight is evenly distributed and you can grip anywhere. For a player who holds well forward, that freedom is the point. The grip texture does the work instead: heavier pixel and ring cuts where his fingers actually sit, finer grooves further back where they do not.
One honest note before you buy. The dart Littler throws in matches is the Target Gen 1. The set we stock is the Target Luke Littler Loadout SP, a separate official signature edition he collaborated with Target on. It shares the important characteristics, a 52mm straight 90% tungsten barrel that is centre weighted with radial groove texture, but it is not the same model and we are not going to pretend otherwise. If you specifically want the G1, ask us and we will look into getting it in.
52mm centre-weighted straight barrel with radial groove grip, in his purple and yellow colourway. Swiss Points and the changing tool included. 22g, 23g and 24g.
The points: 42mm instead of 26mm
This is the most copyable part of his setup and the one most club players have never tried. A standard Swiss point is 26mm. Littler runs 42mm, which is 16mm longer.
Longer points do two things. They shift weight forward, reinforcing the same flat trajectory his forward grip produces. And they let the dart bury deeper and sit at a shallower angle in the board, so the next dart has more room to land beside it rather than deflecting off the back of it. If you throw a tight group and keep bouncing your third dart, longer points are a cheap experiment before you change anything else.
Available in 42mm, the same extended length Littler runs. Locks firmly into any Target SP barrel. Also in 30mm and 35mm if you want to step up gradually.
The flights and shafts: one piece, not two
Littler uses Target's K-Flex system, which moulds the flight and shaft into a single component instead of the traditional two-part setup. There is no join to work loose mid-match, no flight popping out, and the flex is engineered into the moulding rather than coming from a spring or an O-ring.
He uses the No.6 small standard shape, which is a moderate-sized flight. Paired with a front-weighted setup, a smaller flight makes sense: the forward mass is already stabilising the dart, so you do not need a large flight dragging the back end.
His own player edition of the integrated K-Flex system in the No.6 shape. Short, intermediate and medium lengths. The one component of his setup you can match exactly.
What should you actually copy?
Copying a professional's gear wholesale rarely works, because the gear was chosen to suit a throw you do not have. Here is the honest breakdown.
Worth trying:
- Longer points. Cheap, reversible in seconds with a Swiss point tool, and the single most likely change to improve your grouping. Step up to 35mm before you jump to 42mm.
- A straight barrel. If you have never settled on a grip position, a straight profile lets you move your hand around until something clicks, instead of the barrel dictating terms.
- An integrated flight and shaft. Removes a failure point. Nothing to do with talent, just fewer things going wrong.
Approach with caution:
- The far-forward grip. It works for Littler because his throw is fast and flat. If you throw with a natural arc, gripping that far forward fights your action rather than helping it. Try shifting your grip forward by a few millimetres and see what happens before you commit.
- 23g specifically. There is nothing magic about his weight. It suits his throw. Pick the weight that lands where you aim.
- Copying his throw speed. Rhythm is personal and rushing your action to imitate someone else is a reliable way to get worse.
The parts of his game genuinely worth studying are free: a repeatable grip, a consistent rhythm, and a board set up to regulation so his practice transfers to competition. If your own board is not at 1.73m with the oche at 2.37m, fix that before you spend anything on gear.
The WDF-approved Target TOR board in Littler World Champion livery, with a matching surround to save your wall. Board and surround in one.
Frequently asked questions
How does Luke Littler hold his darts?
With a three-point grip: thumb under the barrel, index finger on top, middle finger stabilising from the side, and the ring finger barely touching. His hand sits well forward on the barrel, closer to the point than to the balance point, which flattens the flight of the dart.
What darts does Luke Littler use?
He throws the Target Luke Littler Gen 1, a 90% tungsten straight barrel around 23g, 52mm long and 6.5mm in diameter, with a black PVD coating. He pairs it with 42mm Target Swiss points and the Target K-Flex integrated flight and shaft system in the No.6 shape.
What weight darts does Luke Littler throw?
23g, though some sources report 22g. Either way it sits in the mainstream range for professional players. Weight is one of the least transferable parts of anyone's setup, so use his as a reference point rather than a target.
Why does Luke Littler use such long points?
His 42mm points are 16mm longer than a standard 26mm Swiss point. The extra length moves weight towards the front of the dart, reinforcing the flat trajectory his forward grip creates, and helps the dart sit at a shallower angle in the board so his next dart has room to group beside it.
Can a beginner use Luke Littler's setup?
Parts of it, yes. A straight barrel and an integrated flight system suit players at any level. The far-forward grip and the very long points are specific to a fast, flat throw, so introduce them one at a time and keep whichever actually improves where your darts land.
How many World Championships has Luke Littler won?
Two. He won the PDC World Championship in January 2025 and retained it on 3 January 2026, beating Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final. He is the seventh player to win multiple PDC world titles.
Build your setup, one part at a time
Official Target Luke Littler barrels, K-Flex flight systems, Swiss points and boards. Shipped across Australia.
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Next, read our full guide to how to hold a dart and the five grips to choose from, check your board is at regulation height with our dartboard height and distance guide, or start from scratch with the best steel tip darts for beginners.