Stephen Bunting Dart Weight

How Heavy Are Stephen Bunting's Darts?

Stephen Bunting throws 18g darts — among the lightest setups anywhere on the professional tour. That is roughly 4.5g below the tour average and dramatically lighter than players like Nathan Aspinall (26g) or Ryan Searle (32g).

His darts are a Target signature range. The ultra-light barrel is a deliberate match for Bunting's quick, snappy throwing action, which has served him from a BDO world title through to the top of the PDC.

Why Does Stephen Bunting Use Such Light Darts?

Bunting has a fast, wristy throw, and light darts suit that style perfectly. An 18g dart accelerates quickly and requires less effort to launch, letting Bunting throw with speed and a clean, flat trajectory.

Light darts are less forgiving of a shaky release — there is less mass to smooth out errors — but Bunting's action is so grooved that he turns that into an advantage. The featherweight setup rewards his precision rather than punishing it, and it keeps his arm fresh over long sessions.

Stephen Bunting vs the Rest of the Tour

At 18g, Bunting is one of the lightest throwers in the top 32. Compare that to James Wade (20g), Luke Humphries (22g), Luke Littler (23g), and the heavyweights above 26g, and Bunting sits right at the featherweight extreme.

He is proof that there is no single correct weight. Where Ryan Searle throws 32g and dominates with mass, Bunting throws 18g and dominates with speed. Both work because the weight matches the thrower.

Should You Try Stephen Bunting's 18g Darts?

18g is light even by recreational standards, so copying Bunting is only sensible for certain players. Think about the following:

• You have a fast, wristy throw: 18g rewards a quick, snappy release like Bunting's. If your action is slow and pushy, a light dart will be hard to control.
• You want speed and a flat trajectory: Light darts accelerate quickly and fly flat, which some players find easier to aim.
• Your release must be clean: There is little mass to forgive errors at 18g. If your throw is still developing, a mid-weight dart will be more forgiving.
• Test it honestly: Throw a set of 18g and compare your grouping to your current darts. Light darts feel very different — give yourself several sessions before judging.