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Luke Humphries throws the 22g Red Dragon Luke Humphries TX1, a 90% tungsten front-weighted torpedo.
The barrel runs a mid-level multi-ring grip and pairs with short RD Nitrotech shafts and his No.2 player flights. Red Dragon sells the TX1 as the exact set he throws on tour, not a special edition, so what you buy is close to his real spec. Every figure here is verified for 2026 against Red Dragon’s own listings.
Luke Humphries didn’t climb to world number one on flashy kit. Cool Hand throws a plain torpedo barrel at a weight that sits right on the tour average, and he’s barely touched the setup since it won him his first major. If you came for the exact spec, here it is, with every component named and sourced.
We’ll cover the barrel, the weight, the tungsten figure, and the flights, shafts, and points. We’ll also flag where the retail box differs from a stage setup, and give you the closest thing you can actually buy.
Luke Humphries’ darts at a glance
Here’s the full spec in one place. If the numbers are all you need, this is your box.
| Component | Luke Humphries’ spec |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Red Dragon Luke Humphries TX1 |
| Weight | 22g |
| Tungsten | 90% |
| Barrel shape | Torpedo, front-weighted, 43.2mm long, 7.05mm wide (22g) |
| Grip | Multiple ring grip, mid-level (rated 1 of 5) |
| Shafts | RD Nitrotech, short |
| Flights | No.2 Luke Humphries player flights |
| Thread | 2BA, steel tip |
Two things jump out. The weight is ordinary, a gram under Luke Littler and half a gram over Michael van Gerwen. The barrel shape isn’t. That torpedo profile is the whole story of how he plays.
What barrel does Luke Humphries throw?
Humphries throws the Red Dragon Luke Humphries TX1, a 90% tungsten barrel profiled to his own throw rather than pulled off a shelf. The 22g version measures 43.2mm long and 7.05mm wide. That’s a fairly slim barrel, which is what the 90% tungsten buys him: high density packs the weight into less width, so three darts crowd the treble more easily.
The defining feature is the shape. The TX1 is a torpedo, meaning it bulges toward the front and tapers behind. That puts the mass ahead of your grip point, giving a front-weighted feel. For a thrower like Humphries, whose action is smooth and rhythmic, the forward weight almost pulls the dart out of the hand and toward the board. He doesn’t force it. The balance does part of the work.
The grip is where his choice surprises people. The TX1 carries a multiple ring grip, but Red Dragon rates its aggression at 1 out of 5, the smooth end of their scale. The world number one doesn’t throw a shark-toothed, cling-to-your-fingers barrel. He runs mid-level traction that releases clean. A rough grip can drag on the fingers and throw the dart off line. Humphries would rather the dart leave the same way every time.
KEY CONCEPT
Front-weighted torpedo barrels reward smooth throwers and punish jerky ones. The forward mass wants to carry through the release, so if your action is already fluid it helps you. If you snatch at the dart, that same weight amplifies the error.
What flights, shafts, and points does he use?
The fittings on the TX1 are refreshingly simple, which fits the whole setup. There’s nothing exotic bolted on.
The retail set ships with short RD Nitrotech shafts and his No.2 player flights. Short shafts sit the flight closer to the barrel, which suits a front-weighted dart by keeping the tail from dropping too early. The standard No.2 flight is a medium shape, not the biggest and not the smallest, so it steadies the flight without dragging in the air.
There’s also a Pioneer Switch Point version of the TX1. It swaps in Winmau’s Switch Point system with Luke’s Black Raptor GT 28mm playing points and a small tool, so you can change point style without buying new barrels. That system takes Target Swiss, Harrows Quick Points, and Caliburn Evo EZ Points too. If you like tinkering with points, the Pioneer is the one to reach for.
SCOUT TAKE
Short shafts and a medium flight are the safest starting fittings for any front-weighted dart. They keep the nose up and the tail steady. Copy that pairing before you copy the barrel.
How his setup reflects his scoring game
Humphries is one of the heaviest scorers in the sport, and the TX1 is built for exactly that. The front weight and clean release suit a player who throws the same rhythm dart after dart, hunting maximum after maximum. This is the barrel he won the 2023 World Grand Prix with, his first televised major. He’s since added a World Championship and the 2025 Premier League on the same profile.
The lesson underneath that is quiet but important. He didn’t chase a gimmick barrel to score big. He found a shape that matched his natural action and then repeated it thousands of times. The equipment removed friction from a throw that was already good. It didn’t manufacture the throw.
The front weight helps a heavy scorer for a specific reason. When you’re grinding treble 20 after treble 20, tiny errors in release stack up over a long match. A forward-balanced dart flies flatter and drops less over the distance, so a slightly weak throw still finds the bed. That forgiveness matters more across three sessions of a major than a single perfect dart ever will. Humphries rarely looks rushed, and the barrel is a big reason his bad darts still land close to his good ones.
Want the full picture of how his rivals set up? Our guide to what darts pros use in 2026 lists every current spec. The PDC world rankings for 2026 show where Humphries sits at the top.
How his setup compares to other pros
Line the top players up and the weights barely move. What changes is the barrel shape, and that’s where personal style shows.
| Player | Weight | Brand and barrel shape |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Humphries | 22g | Red Dragon TX1, front-weighted torpedo |
| Luke Littler | 23g | Target G1, straight barrel |
| Michael van Gerwen | 21.5g | Winmau EVO-X, grippy worked barrel |
All three sit within a gram or so of the 22.77g tour average across 128 professionals. Humphries picked a front-weighted torpedo, Littler a plain straight barrel, van Gerwen a grippier worked shape. Three of the best on the planet, three different barrels. That tells you the barrel has to fit the thrower, not the trophy cabinet. Our breakdown of dart barrel shapes explains which profile suits which action, and you can see the contrast in our look at what darts Luke Littler uses.
Can you buy Luke Humphries’ darts?
Yes, and more directly than with most pros. Red Dragon sells the TX1 as the actual set Humphries throws, not a watered-down signature edition. Buy the 22g and you’ve got the same Luke Humphries darts he throws on stage.
On price, the TX1 launched at £39.90 (~$50) in late 2022, which sat right in the normal band for a player dart. Prices have crept up since, so expect current UK listings to run a little higher, but it stays one of the better-value pro barrels on the market. The set comes in 22g and 24g steel tip, so you can match his weight or go slightly heavier.
TX1 standard
90% tungsten, front-weighted torpedo, short Nitrotech shafts and No.2 flights. His core barrel, launched near £40 (~$50).
TX1 Pioneer Switch Point
Same barrel with Switch Point tech and Black Raptor GT 28mm points, so you can swap point styles without new darts.
TX1 soft tip
An 18g soft-tip build on the same profile for electronic boards, a touch slimmer at 6.8mm.
To land closest to his stage darts, buy the 22g standard TX1 and leave it alone. Unlike some pros, Humphries doesn’t run a heavily modified point or an oddball flight, so the box is genuinely close to what he throws.
What players can learn from his setup
Copying the Luke Humphries darts setup won’t hand you his average. But his setup teaches three things worth taking.
First, match the barrel to your action. A front-weighted torpedo suits a smooth, rhythmic thrower who pushes through the dart. If you snatch or stab at the release, a rear-weighted or straight barrel might serve you better. TheDartScout’s guide on how pro players choose darts walks through matching shape to style.
Second, smooth grip beats aggressive grip more often than beginners think. Humphries wins with a grip rated 1 of 5 for aggression. A clean release matters more than gripping the barrel like a ledge. Plenty of club players fight a shark-grip barrel that fires the dart off line.
Third, boring is fine. There’s no exotic point, no oversized flight, no trick weight. The kit is simple and repeatable, and that’s the point. Stability beats novelty every session you practise. A dart you never think about is a dart you can trust under pressure, and that trust is worth more than any grip pattern on the market.
22g
match weight, just under the tour average
90%
tungsten, for a slim torpedo barrel
1/5
grip aggression, the smooth end of the scale
Frequently asked questions
What weight darts does Luke Humphries use?
Luke Humphries throws 22g. That sits just under the PDC tour average of about 22.77g and a gram below Luke Littler. The TX1 is also sold in 24g for players who want a slightly heavier feel.
What brand does Luke Humphries throw?
Red Dragon. He throws the Red Dragon Luke Humphries TX1, a 90% tungsten front-weighted torpedo barrel built to his own throw. Red Dragon markets it as the exact set he uses on tour rather than a special edition.
Can I buy Luke Humphries’ exact darts?
Yes, more directly than with most pros. The retail TX1 is sold as his actual set, so buying the 22g gets you his barrel, shafts, and flights. There’s no heavily modified stage-only point to chase.
Is the TX1 a torpedo or straight barrel?
It’s a torpedo. The barrel bulges toward the front and tapers behind, putting the weight ahead of your grip. That front-weighted balance suits his smooth, rhythmic throw and helps carry the dart through the release.
How much do Luke Humphries’ darts cost?
The TX1 launched at £39.90 (~$50) in late 2022, right in the normal band for a player dart. Prices have risen since, so current UK listings run a little higher, but it stays good value for a pro barrel.
What is the TX1 Pioneer Switch Point version?
It’s the same TX1 barrel fitted with Winmau’s Switch Point system and Luke’s Black Raptor GT 28mm points. The system lets you change point style without new barrels and also takes Target Swiss, Harrows Quick Points, and Caliburn Evo EZ Points.
Strip away the world number one ranking and Luke Humphries throws a £40 (~$50) torpedo at 22g with a smooth grip and simple fittings. He didn’t win a World Championship on clever equipment. He found a barrel that matched his rhythm, kept the setup boring, and threw it until the treble bed felt like home. The dart is ordinary. The repetition behind it is not. For more on how the Luke Humphries darts setup compares across the tour, read TheDartScout’s guide to what darts the pros use or the Luke Littler setup breakdown.
