Right, so Gary Anderson darts is one of those things where you either love to watch the guy or you find him completely unbearable. There’s no in-between with the Flying Scotsman. And yet I’ve been watching him chuck arrows since the mid-2000s BDO events, and the bloke’s hardly aged. Still moaning about something. And still tossing those darts as though butter wouldn’t melt. Yet he’s still winning tournaments when everyone agrees he’s past it.
That’s what cracks me up about Gary. He’ll complain for half the match about the board, the lighting, or whatever is bothering him that day, and then he will hit a 180, reminding you why he has been a two-time world champion. Guy’s a walking paradox and that’s half the appeal.
October Was Typical of Gary
So, World Grand Prix (Leicester, October), and there’s Gary against Raymond van Barneveld. Won, 2-1, good enough. But no handshake after. There was a bit of needle there between them; you could see it from the crowd. Gary then said that he did not mind the handshakes — classic Gary. Acts like he doesn’t care even though you know he does.
In May he successfully defended his European Darts Grand Prix title in Sindelfingen. Absolutely destroyed Andrew Gilding 8-0 in the final. Didn’t even give him a sniff. That was his second win there in two years, which is mental considering he barely bothers with European Tour events anymore. Walks up, wins, goes home. That must drive the younger lads mad.
He won the Players Championship 7 in March. Defeated Adam Lipscombe in the final to secure his 30th Players Championship title. He had 39 PDC Pro Tour titles as of May, which puts him third all-time behind MVG and Phil Taylor. Not terrible company to be keeping at 54 years old.
Everyone Wants His Darts
Gary Anderson Darts Unicorn makes his signature range and they fly off the shelves. What he’s throwing now is the Gary Anderson Phase 6. 90% tungsten and available in 21 g to 25 g, whatever floats your boat.
I purchased a set last year from my local darts shop because the old ones I had were knackered. It cost me about 60 quid for the proper Gary Anderson Darts Set, flights and shafts included. Great feel to them, well balanced. Didn’t make me throw like Gary, though; you actually need talent for that.
Gary Anderson Darts for sale turn up everywhere. Gary Anderson Darts Sports Direct had them last time I looked, though they sell out quick. Darts Corner always has stock. The Phase 6 Noir looks class with that black coating on them.
His Gary Anderson Darts Shirt is usually that bright green or whatever Unicorn gives him to wear. He’s been with them for ages now. They look after him well; he and Peter Wright are their big names.
The Money Side Of Things
Gary Anderson’s net worth is estimated to be around £4.5 million by all accounts, apparently. It’s huge until you remember that he’s been in the professional game for about 20 years. I’d guess that half a million of that at least comes from those two World Championship wins. There’s been a loopy amount of money to be won in darts lately but Gary has been pocketing decent sums for years.
He’s 54 now, born in September 1970, but still competing with lads half his age. That’s the thing about Gary Anderson’s darts that gets me. Age hasn’t really touched his game much. Still scores heavy, still got that smooth throw, and still beats top players when he can be arsed to show up.
Two PDC World Championships (2015 and 2016), two UK Opens, one Premier League, loads of other stuff. 55 PDC titles in total. That’s a proper career right there. Not many can say they’ve achieved what he has.
What Actually Makes Him Good
His throw’s ridiculous. Smoothest action in darts, probably. Watch him play Gary Anderson Darts 501, and it looks like a man who’s got all the time in the world. No rush. No panic. Just throws the darts exactly where he wants them. Most of the time anyway.
He’s also got this deal where he says out exactly what he’s thinking. After winning the World Matchplay in July, he declared of the new generation: they are “good but they ain’t that good.” It made a bit of a stir, it did, on the right. But he’s proving it on the field so what can you say?
My mate Dave reckons Gary’s moaning is brilliant. Says darts needs characters who speak their mind instead of boring media-trained robots. Gary tells you what he thinks, whether you like it or not. Can’t argue with that, really.
There’s A Human Side Too
One of the best bits of 2025 for Gary wasn’t winning a tournament. It was playing an exhibition with his son Ty. That meant more to him than any trophy, apparently. Shows he’s not all grump and complaints. There are actual feelings under there somewhere.
His wife, Rosemary, has been with him forever. She must be sick of hearing darts hitting the board at all hours. Behind every darts player, there’s usually a partner who’s had enough of dart-related noise.
Why He’s Still Around
People thought Gary would pack it in when youngsters like Luke Littler started making waves. Hasn’t happened, though. He’s still there, still competing, still winning. That takes serious bottle at his age. Your body doesn’t recover like it did at 30. Your eyes aren’t as sharp. But Gary’s working through it.
That comment about the new generation wound everyone up online. Twitter went mental. But look, he’s still beating them, isn’t he? Experience counts for loads in darts. Handling pressure, reading opponents, knowing when to attack—that’s what separates decent players from champions.
Gary’s also worked out he doesn’t need to play every single tournament. Picks his spots carefully now, focuses on the big ones, and still delivers when it matters. Smart thinking for someone his age who’s got nothing left to prove.
What Happens Next Then?
He’s still on the PDC Tour, still capable of winning majors. World Championship at Ally Pally is coming round again in December. Writing him off there would be stupid. He’s made seven PDC World Championship semi-finals in his career. Could easily go deep again.
The bloke’s too stubborn to quit until he’s ready. Can’t see him going quietly. When Gary Anderson finally retires, it’ll be on his terms, not because anyone’s pushed him out.
Gary Anderson darts will be remembered as some of the best to ever play the game. Two-time world champion, brilliant scorer, smoothest throw you’ll see, and absolutely zero filter on what comes out of his mouth. That’s a legacy worth having, moaning included.
My dad always says you remember the characters more than the quiet ones who just turned up and played. Gary’s definitely a character. Love him or hate him, you can’t ignore him. And as long as he keeps winning tournaments whilst complaining about everything, he’ll stay relevant. That’s just how it works with the Flying Scotsman.
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