Becoming the Next Luke Littler: Picking the Correct Darts!

Join me as I head to the renowned St Helens Darts Shop, run by the incredible Karl Holden! This shop has been a hub for some of the world's best darts players, including legends like Luke Litter, Michael Smith, Chizzy, and Stephen Bunting.

In this video, I embark on my darts journey to discover just how hard it is to get fitted for darts. I’ll take you through the fitting process, share my personal experiences, and provide essential tips for beginners looking to dive into the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this video has something for everyone!

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👉 What to Expect:
- A behind-the-scenes look at the fitting process
- Insights from Karl Holden and his expertise
- Tips and tricks for beginners to kickstart their darts journey
- My honest thoughts on the challenges of getting fitted

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[Halliday__YT]

Phil Taylor's two nine-dart finishes in the 2010 Premier League final is one of darts' greatest moments, showcasing unparalleled skill and making history in a single match. 🎉🎉🎉

[jadieramacdougal]

My most favorite moment was just now when Karl mentioned that you should walk back to the Oche on the side, stand behind, and wait a few seconds before throwing again, just like in a competition. That advice will change my life. My second favorite moment in darts was when I first hit a T80 45 years ago and am now getting back into league play. Great video...Cheers!

[aslana]

Best memory was Phil Taylor’s walk on his last final in the world championship against Rob Cross…goosebumps 🎯

[darraghsnoddon]

I loved the two nine darters in one match from Taylor

[THM]

I live in St. Helens. Love the shop, Karl's a legend.

[anthonyjones]

Brilliant video thanks for making this, the information from st Helen’s darts shop is top notch 👍🎯

[RichardCrookes-rife]

Man you’re shooting beautiful straight, nice looking form. I think you may have found your calling !

[oscarshipwright]

My faviroute moment was simon Whitlock 3 bullseye 150 checkout

[MICHAELDAVIES-towr]

I’d have to say either the mvg smith leg but I think what edges it for best memory is price Anderson in the grand slam final made me love price

[karanpandya]

That feeling of hitting the first 180. Made me dream bigger in life. The wave of passion for darts.

[felixhornemann]

For me its the most amazing leg Darts has ever seen between Smith and MvG at the 2023 worlds. The atmosphere, the commentary and the performances of these lads were unreal. The best leg Darts has ever seen and it will probably stay like that for the next 20 years.
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[ficklemcselfish]

my fave memory has got to be the Michael Smith V Van Gerwen game when they were both going for the 9 darter. Pure skill made to look so easy. great podcast mate and some great scores for a first timer. Keep up the great work.

[fiete]

My favorite darts memory is That I met jonny clayton and Gerwin price That was so amazing 😮‍💨

[andrewbirchall]

Visited Karl and his team recently while I was over from Ireland.The man deserves an award from the crown for his hospitality . If you are anyway darts inclined you absolutely need to go here and see it. The man is a huge credit to St.Helens and his area nothing short of a gentleman. I’m glad you made this video and people get to see the experience.

[danielbarberini]

Favourite darts memory was me grandad teaching me how to throw a dart when i was a kid, wish i could relive it

[SennDeMen]

the first 180 of me was absolutely amazing. the happiness that i got was unbelievable

[thomascahill]

Best dart memory has to be Michael Smith's 9 darter in the 2023 final. Probably the best leg ever in darts and honestly one of the best moments in sporting history. Great vid really enjoyed it 👏👏

[Sniffy]

Great video my favourite moment was when Luke littler done the fishing action when getting a big fish 🎣

[markdermody]

My greatest Darts Memory was from way back and it was the very first Televised 9 Dart Finish which featured John Lowe (Almost all my family loved watching him play and he was my favourite then to. Every time he threw his darts, his eyes were that fixed on the target, he never blinked until he had taken his throw. I also remember him using the old style darts with feathered pear shaped flights fixed in the stem too at the time) John was a Former 3x World Champion and 5x Runner-Up in the World Championships, Both John Lowe and Eric Bristow had the biggest rivalry in Darts in that time period and we would all look forward to World Championship when we would get our fix of televised darts from The Lakeside Country Club. This particular memory though was from the World Matchplay Tournament where John Lowe was facing the 1983 World Champion, the New Kid On The Block, in the form of Keith Deller. This match was played between the pair on 13th October 1984 in the World Matchplay Tournament! Unfortunately back then this tournament wasn't televised live, therefore they only showed the highlights from the matches each night so sadly I can't remember the result of the match itself but I do remember it being headline news on the News itself that night and the day after too as it was such big news and Fete too. We are all so lucky nowadays being able to watch many f the Major Tournaments Live on Sky Sports, yet the BDO World Championships is still televised live on the BBC however you can find the PDC World Championships Live on Sky Sports now which is where I first came across the new Young Pretender to the Throne in the form of Luke 'The Nuke' Littler whom I was so in awe of from the very first round when he Demolished former Lakeside Champion Christian Kist beating him with a 106.12 average at just 16 years of age. After that, I knew I needed to watch every match in the Tournament which I did and obviously, when he was 4-2 up in Sets against 'Cool Hand' Luke Humphries in the final, most people thought he was going to actually win the whole tournament, but it wasn't to be for him in the World Championship and Luke Humphries battled back to win the World Title 7-4 and in the end, deservedly so but it was a Gripping Final as I can tell you remember only too well yourself aswell! Though Luke Littler did go on to win the very next tournament he appeared in and also hit a 9 Dart Finish himself in the final! He again managed the same feat of the 9 Dart Finish in the Sky Sports Tournament The Premier League Darts where he topped the Table after the 16 Weeks and at The O2 Arena on the 17th Week the 2 best players in the World met yet again on stage in front of the whole Darting World, yet this time Luke Littler came home with the Title after beating World No.1 Luke Humphries 11-7 in the Final. Though it wasn't quite as straight forward as that because after 10 legs they had a bathroom break for TV Adverts and when they came back, Luke Littler yet again hit another Televised 9 Dart Finish just to add a touch of flair to his already impressive Tournament Victory!
It just shows that times have changed, yet a 9 Dart Finish is still headline news as it was given out in the Sports News of the Evens National News & Sports Report on the BBC later that same evening! I love watching Darts on TV and especially at the moment with such high quality players who have such character too but you just have to love The Young Pretender to the Crown, especially with him carrying on John Lowe's legacy by completing a fair few 9 Dart Finishes at some of the biggest televised Darts Tournaments around! Sorry about the length of my messaged entry, but I had to show the full circle of this 'Incredible Feat & TV First' that happened 40 years ago this October! Go the Luke's and thanks for the opportunity of this chance to win the Signed Luke Littler Set which I would truly cherish as I haven't got access to such a decent Darts Centre and the darts I currently use are Nickel Tungsten and about 35 years old now! I will enjoy following your progress in the shop and then afterwards online as you practice more online hopefully showing your steady progress!

[SamboBensambo]

One of my favourite memories in darts the mvg 17 perfect darts. Always hoped he would of hit that double 12 when rewatching it