5 days Ago By [email protected] (Samuel Jones)
Teenager Luke Littler overpowered qualifier Martin Lukeman to win the Grand Slam of Darts on his stunning tournament debut. The 17-year-old lost the first two legs of the final but then reeled off an incredible 15 in a row before sealing a 16-3 victory, his first major ranking title and the first prize of £150,000. Littler, who hit 12 180s and averaged 107.
08 in a ruthless display, has quickly become a firm fan favourite and the idol of kids around the country who enjoy watching darts. If you know a Littler fan who’d love a darts-themed gift for Christmas, we’ve rounded up some of the top presents out there from the likes of Amazon and darts giants, Target. Read more: Five early Christmas present ideas for Stephen Bunting darts fans Read more: Debenhams slashes price of stunning half Christmas tree by over 50% Luke Littler magnetic dartboard - £15 This kid-friendly Magnetic Dartboard Set, which is currently on sale for £15, boasts a robust double-sided magnetic board featuring a classic dartboard on one side and an archery target on the other.
It's not just about fun; playing darts can enhance hand-eye coordination and mental arithmetic, making it an educational toy for kids. Plus, the magnetic design means it's safe for youngsters eager to emulate their new hero. Narin Flanders, a shopping writer, hailed the set as a top festive purchase after giving it a whirl at this year's Big Christmas Show.
She said: "Luke Littler famously picked up his first set of darts as a toddler and this magnetic set is a budget-friendly, safe way to get all the family playing together. Initially, when I saw it I assumed it'd be a cash-in with little replay value - we've all played with magnetic toys where you've things don't stick properly and the build quality isn't as good as the idea of the game", as reported by the Mirror . "This is completely different.
When you throw the darts, they land on the board with a satisfying thunk and stick properly, meaning you can have a proper game. The double-sided board is a nice touch and everything about it makes it the perfect reasonably-priced present that will see everyone wanting a go come Christmas Day." However, not all feedback is glowing, as one less-than-satisfied customer pointed out some negatives: "Too noisy for me! I got told off as the third dart I threw hit the wall and took the paint off.
' "Hubby not happy. So, you need a large backboard to throw against as these little darts are not going to throw accurately, unless your kids are darts pros, even then, the balance is weird compared to a real dart." Target Darts Luke Littler Cabinet & Dartboard Set - £69.
99 Another gift option that’s perfect for older kids is the Target Darts Luke Littler Cabinet & Dartboard Set, priced at £69.99. It comes with a dartboard, cabinet and two sets of darts - though it’s worth mentioning, these are brass darts and not as good as tungsten.
It also features score charts, plus a competition standard throw line. One buyer said: “Excellent product for the price, looks really good. Darts aren't the best but a really good starter set for someone.
” One who wasn’t thrilled pointed out, “because it's so heavy, you do need to check that you have a good wall to fasten it to (unfortunately, our plasterboard walls weren't up to the job).” G1 Prodigy steel tip dart set - £129.99 A few weeks ago Target released a new set of Littler darts.
The 90% Tungsten barrels are priced at £129.95 on Target and £129.80 on Amazon , and now come in a striking silver and gold that Target says evoke “elegance and exclusivity, inspired by the world of collectable trading cards”.
The G1 Prodigy steel tip dart set includes Target’s Swiss DX Points which are designed so that they sit flush with the barrel and include a laser-etched design for added finger grip and secure dartboard entry. If you aren’t familiar with Swiss Points they’ve been revolutionary in that a patented locking mechanism allows for the effortless switching of dart points in seconds. The new Littler set comes with the option of two-point lengths – 26mm and 30mm – plus a premium gold Swiss Point key tool which allows you to change the points really quickly.
They also come with purple K-Flex flights - Target’s popular all-in-one flight system. The cheaper Luke Littler Loadout 90% Tungsten darts have also seen a decent price cut on Amazon, falling to £39.20.
Elsewhere, tech-savvy players may fancy the Winmau Softip Electronic Dartboard, packed with scoring features, is on sale for £21.60 from Argos..
