Target Josh Rock Gen 1: Specs & Owner Reviews

Josh Rock, known as “Rocky”, comes from Antrim in Northern Ireland and announced himself by winning the 2022 World Youth Championship, beating Nathan Girvan 6-1 in the final with a record average of 104.13. He took his first European Tour title at the 2024 Dutch Darts Championship, seeing off Jonny Clayton 8-4, then partnered Daryl Gurney to win the 2025 World Cup of Darts, coming from behind to edge Wales 10-9 and claim Northern Ireland’s first title in the event. The Gen 1 is his first signature range with Target.

It is built around a long straight barrel with a tapered nose, a hybrid grip and the Swiss Storm Nano point system fitted as standard. We haven’t thrown these ourselves, so instead of a hands-on verdict you’ll find the manufacturer’s published specs alongside a round-up of what owners and independent reviewers actually make of them.

Key Specifications

The 24g is the version Josh Rock plays and the one most owners review. It runs a straight profile with a tapered nose, finished in the blue and gold anodised coating with gold fill in the geometric cells at the rear.

How They’ve Been Received

Buyers tend to single out the Swiss Storm Nano points and the room the long barrel gives them to settle their fingers. Two things come up on the other side. The first is price, which sits at player-edition rates for a debut dart. The second is the split-zone grip, which some love and others reckon is more about looks than feel.

What Reviewers Say

Owner feedback leans positive, with several buyers saying the hybrid grip works well no matter where they hold the barrel. One verified buyer who grips towards the rear found the honeycomb section suited them:

Independent reviewers put the grip in the middle of the scale rather than at either extreme, which matches how most owners describe it:

The Grip: What to Expect

The manufacturer describes an intricate geometric cell pattern with precision-milled radial grooves. In owner and reviewer hands that works out as a moderate grip, roughly 3 out of 5, rather than the aggressive texture the design might suggest. The front and middle carry a familiar ring pattern that front and mid grippers get on with quickly, while the geometric cells at the rear give a different surface for players who hold further back.

Opinion divides on the two zones. Some owners find the rear honeycomb sits right where their fingers land and rate the whole barrel highly. Others feel the transition between the two patterns is more noticeable than natural, and a few reckon the fancy rear section is there to sell the dart rather than to help the throw. If you rely on heavy texture to lock your fingers in place, handle a set before you commit.

Who They Suit

These reward front and mid grippers who want a long barrel with a moderate texture and the practicality of flush Swiss Points built in. The 52.8mm length gives you space to settle your fingers naturally, and the ring section at the front delivers a clean, repeatable hold for that style. Owners who like Target’s point system but want to keep the cost down can get the same flush tips on the cheaper Target Hydro, which starts around £30.

Players who prefer a short barrel, or who need maximum grip to feel confident, are likely to find better-suited options elsewhere. If it is the signature and the Swiss Point setup you are after but this grip does not land, the similarly priced Target Luke Littler G1 is worth a look.

The Consensus

Owners rate the Gen 1 highly, and satisfaction runs strong on the points and the barrel length in particular. The things to weigh up are the player-edition price for a first-generation dart and a split-zone grip that suits some throwing styles far better than others. If it fits how you hold a dart, the feedback says you are getting a well-built signature backed by one of the most exciting young players in the game.