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Luke Humphries Dart Weight

“Cool Hand” throws 22g darts

22g

Luke Humphries's dart weight

Luke Humphries, "Cool Hand", climbed to world number one on the back of relentless consistency and ice-cold nerve. Fans searching "Luke Humphries dart weight" want to know what the best player in the world throws — and the answer is 22g.

Humphries uses a 22g Red Dragon signature barrel. It is a fraction lighter than the tour average and a gram lighter than Luke Littler, but it is exactly the kind of controlled, mid-weight setup you would expect from a player nicknamed for staying calm.

How Heavy Are Luke Humphries' Darts?

Luke Humphries throws 22g darts. That sits just below the tour average of around 22.5g and firmly inside the most popular weight bracket in the professional game.

His darts are a Red Dragon signature range machined from high-percentage tungsten. Humphries is meticulous about his equipment, and the 22g weight reflects a setup dialled in to keep his throw smooth and repeatable over the long haul of a major.

Why Does Luke Humphries Use 22g Darts?

Humphries built his game on consistency, and 22g supports that. The weight is light enough to keep his release quick and controlled, but heavy enough to stay stable through the flight and group tightly on the treble.

"Cool Hand" is not a nickname for a player who fights his equipment. A 22g dart that matches his tempo lets him repeat the same throw thousands of times without thinking about the darts themselves — which is exactly what you want when you are closing out a world final.

Luke Humphries vs the Rest of the Tour

At 22g, Humphries is a gram lighter than Luke Littler (23g) and half a gram lighter than Michael van Gerwen (21.5g is actually lighter still). He is notably lighter than Gerwyn Price and Michael Smith (24g), and worlds away from Ryan Searle's 32g.

It is a reminder that the number one player on the planet does not use anything exotic. Humphries wins with a mainstream, mid-weight setup and world-class repetition — proof that weight is about fit, not fashion.

Luke Humphries vs the tour, by weight

Stephen Bunting

18g

Luke Humphries

22g

Luke Littler

23g

Phil Taylor

26g

Ryan Searle

32g

Tour average is around 22.5g.

Should You Try Luke Humphries' 22g Darts?

22g is one of the most popular weights in darts, so trying Humphries' setup is a low-risk experiment for most players. Consider the following:

  • You value control over power: 22g keeps your release quick and controlled. If you prefer finesse to a forceful throw, this weight suits you.
  • You want a mainstream, forgiving weight: 22g sits in the heart of the 22-24g range that works for the widest range of grips and throwing styles.
  • You are chasing consistency: Like Humphries, if your goal is a repeatable throw rather than raw speed, a controlled mid-weight dart helps you groove the same action.
  • Compare before switching: Throw a test set of 22g against your current darts and track your grouping and average before committing.

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