Luke Littler reached the 2024 World Championship final on his debut at 16, then came back a year later and won it, beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in January 2025 to become the youngest PDC World Champion at 17. The G1 is the barrel he threw through that run and still uses in competition. Target had been working with him for years before it launched, and the design reflects a specific throwing style: a straight barrel with no taper, grip loaded towards the front, and a dart meant to leave the hand cleanly.
This is the current signature set in Target’s Littler range rather than one of the later special editions. We haven’t thrown these ourselves, so instead of a hands-on verdict you’ll find the manufacturer’s published specs and a round-up of what owners and independent reviewers make of them.
Key Specifications
The 23g is Littler’s match weight and the most commonly bought. It is a straight barrel finished in black PVD (titanium nitride) coating, with the Dual Pixel Tip milling re-cut into the front and centre.
- Material
- 90% tungsten with a black PVD (titanium nitride) coating
- Weights
- 22g, 23g, 24g (steel tip); 19g soft tip also made
- Barrel length
- 50mm (22g), 52mm (23g and 24g)
- Barrel diameter
- 6.5mm (22g and 23g), 6.65mm (24g)
- Grip
- Dual Pixel Tip milling at front and centre, fine radial grooves at the rear
- Points
- 26mm black Swiss Point, replaceable with the included tool
- Shafts
- Pro Grip short (black)
- Flights
- No.2 Pro.Ultra, 100 micron
- Typical price
- £95–£110 (RRP £109.95)
How They’ve Been Received
Buyers rate the grip and the weight matching across a set most highly, and independent reviewers back that up. The recurring reservations are price, which sits near the top of the steel tip market, and a grip that is deliberately front-heavy, so rear grippers get less to hold onto.
What Reviewers Say
Independent reviews are consistent about how the dart flies once it is out of the hand:
“The darts fly exceptionally well, with a consistent and predictable trajectory.”
Owners echo that on the grip, though some flag the barrel length:
“Pixel grip design is really grippy, they are a bit long but a really well balanced dart.”
What owners consistently praise
- Firm, consistent grip through the front and centre of the barrel
- Predictable flight and clean release straight from the box
- Swiss Point tips included with a tool, so points can be swapped without re-threading
Common criticisms
- Priced towards the top of the steel tip market at RRP
- Grip thins out at the rear, so it favours front and mid grippers
- Often sold out or on backorder at UK retailers
The Grip: What to Expect
The manufacturer spec and owner experience line up here. Target mills a Dual Pixel Tip into the front and centre of the barrel for firm purchase, then eases off to fine radial grooves at the rear for a lighter feel. Reviewers describe the hold as secure and repeatable where the pixel milling sits.
The practical effect is a grip concentrated in the front two-thirds. Front and mid grippers get consistent contact wherever their fingers settle, while anyone who anchors right at the back of the barrel has less texture to work with. That is by design, since Littler throws from the front, so treat it as a fit question rather than a fault.
Who They Suit
These suit front and mid grippers who want a straight, no-taper barrel with a firm front grip and the convenience of Swiss Points built in. The three steel weights cover most throwing styles, and the 23g matches what Littler uses in competition. Anyone who has watched his game and wants the exact hardware will get it here.
If you grip at the rear, prefer a lighter texture or a torpedo shape, or want to spend less, the Red Dragon Luke Humphries TX3 is a front-weighted torpedo with a subtler grip at around £60. For another Target signature with Swiss points and a choice of barrel lengths, the Josh Rock Gen 1 is worth a look.
The Consensus
Owners and reviewers rate the G1 as a well-made, precise barrel that does exactly what the spec promises: a firm front grip, a straight profile and a clean, predictable flight. The reservations are consistent too. It is expensive at full price, stock comes and goes, and the front-loaded grip is a poor match for rear grippers. If the grip philosophy fits how you throw, the feedback says there is little to complain about.
How we compile this page
We don’t throw every dart ourselves. Instead we gather the manufacturer’s published specifications and weigh up the reception from buyers and independent reviewers, then flag where they disagree so you can make up your own mind. Where a headline rating comes from manufacturer-hosted reviews, we say so, because those tend to skew positive.