Target Obsessed Launch Review - Our Official Guide to All Dart Ranges
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The Target Obsessed Launch of September 2026 presents the latest creations from Target Darts that create a new standard of quality, creativity, and performance that will bring the darts world to the next level. If you're curious about any of the darts and accessories in this collection, follow along with our guide as we dive into the entire Target Obsessed Launch of 2026, range by range.
Amongst all of his signature darts barrels, the Luke Littler Fallout Darts Range steals the spotlight with a neon-yellow nuclear theme nodding to his love of video games. Each set comes with his new No.6 Fallout K-Flex design and FLT Swiss Points to match, which you can also buy separately to pair with your other Luke Littler edition darts.
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The hexagonal milling running throughout the front half of the barrel makes this range one of the most visually striking of his darts, and a perfect choice for front to mid-rear grippers who need an aggressive dart, as you won't feel the micro grooves in the very rear.
We rated the Luke Littler Fallout Darts with a grip intensity of 4 out of 5.
A real collector's item, the Phil Taylor Chrono Darts Range is Target's latest take on the iconic Phil Taylor series with inspirations drawn from the Rolex GMT-Master II Batman, hence all of the blue, black, and silver throughout its design. Its two accompanying accessories — the Titanium Chrono dart shafts and the Chrono Swiss Points — are also available separately for purchase.
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With a shorter bomber/torpedo shape, the Phil Taylor Chrono darts encourage a close-knit grip suited for players who love a sharp barrel. The front wider section has deep, alternating radial and axial grooves, while the back-half features more aggressive cuts finished in the blue titanium nitride coating.
Overall, we rated these darts with a grip intensity of 4 out of 5 for anyone who doesn't have smooth, dry hands. The front half, however, is a 3 out of 5 with its softer, rounded edges.
Nearly every major launch, a new player barrel from the 95k series hits the market, and the Target Obsessed Launch chose Raymond van Barneveld as the face of the next 95k edition. The Raymond van Barneveld 95k Darts stay true to the series' name with a 95% tungsten composition while maintaining the essence of RvB's signature throw.
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The Raymond van Barneveld 95k darts are slightly front-weighted despite appearing as a straight barrel, with hexagonal squared-off geometric shapes machined around the barrel. In the rear, you'll see a unique series of flat rectangular faces with deeper, recessed channels between them.
We rated the back half of the barrel with a grip intensity of 4 out of 5, but the front earned a 3 out of 5.
Moving onto one of the first non-player ranges in the Target Obsessed Launch, the Group Ø Darts Range is the economical, budget choice of the collection. With a 50% tungsten composition, these darts are naturally on the wider and chunkier side, but still perform well with the same standard weights offered in most barrels.
There are three steel tip models offered, from 01 to 03, and one soft tip model 12 — all with multiple weight options available for each model type.
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Group Ø model 01 looks slightly front-loaded with a wider front section that tapers into the rear. Model 02 is almost a torpedo shape with a noticeable taper in the front, but a subtle taper in the back. Model 03 is the most uniform straight barrel on the chunkier side, with the middle swapped front-to-back compared to its sister models. Lastly, the soft tip model 12 most closely resembles the steel tip model 03.
For the entire range, we rated the Group Ø darts with a 3 1/2 out of 5 for grip intensity.
Both the name and the aesthetics of the Buzz Darts Range give away its adorable inspirations, the perfect dart-ification of bees. Like the Group Ø darts, these darts come in multiple models for steel tip (Model 01, 02, and 03) and one in soft tip (Model 11).
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Buzz model 01 is a classic straight barrel with pronounced radial grooves in the front half, and smoother machining in the back half. Model 02 flips the design and extends the black and gold radial groove section across the mid to rear, with wide-spread curved c-channel milling in the front. Model 03 has the most distinct shape with a front taper and a scallop in the rear. Lastly, the soft tip model 11 goes back to the classic straight, skinny barrel with a consistent grip throughout.
For the entire Buzz darts range, we rated it a grip intensity of 3 out of 5.
Going back to the player ranges of the Target Obsessed Launch, the Adrian Lewis Showdown Darts only come in steel tip 23gm and 25gm, fashioned in a gorgeous gold and unique baby blue color scheme.
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These darts feel like luxury in the hands with contemporary radial grooves and precision milling in the tiny, micro grooves. For soft hands, we'd rate these darts with a 4 out of 5 grip intensity; however, rougher hands might find these to be a 3 out of 5 instead.
A young rising star from England, WDF Girls' World Champion Paige Pauling debuts her Paige Pauling Generation 1 Darts with the Target Obsessed Launch. These 90% tungsten darts are only available in steel tip versions.
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For her first ever signature darts, Paige Pauling chose classic, yet deep radial grooves with a silver and blue color combination that catches the eye. These darts are sure to be versatile for many different players, earning a 3 1/2 out of 5 rating for grip intensity.
With an impressive PDC-record of 11 consecutive doubles at the 2026 World Championship, the recently rebranded Pocket Rocket has released his Justin Hood Generation 1 Darts as part of the Target Obsessed Launch. Aside from his memorable resume, these darts feature his iconic penguin motif hidden in small elements across the design.
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Absolutely nothing too aggressive with the Justin Hood G1 darts, the super fine micro grooves are hardly noticeable for most hands. They earned a grip intensity rating of 2 1/2 out of 5.
Don't be fooled; the Adam "Babyboy" Lipscombe Generation 1 Darts surpass its name with an excellent performance and unforgettable debut. You can't miss out on these steel tip darts in the Target Obsessed Launch.
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Classic radial grooves throughout reveal the natural silver tungsten that contrasts with the silica, bronze-colored coating. These darts are nice and cozy with a 3 out of 5 for grip intensity in the front section, and a 2 out of 5 in the very back.
The final player dart in the Target Obsessed Launch is the Charlie Manby Generation 1 Darts, available only in 95% tungsten steel tip. These darts roll with Charlie's "Champagne Charlie" nickname with a bubbly design that'll make you want to pop the cork.
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With a front-loaded barrel and intricate precision machining, these darts earned a grip intensity rating of 3 1/4 out of 5. The front half is more aggressive than the back half, so the sharpness of the milling can really depend on where you grip the dart.
Last but not least, perhaps the most unique dart reveal of the Target Obsessed Launch, the Shift Darts Range diverges from the standard paper darts packaging with a fully functional metal toolbox to store your darts. These darts are designed with the K-Shift integrated flight and shaft combo at the forefront of its inspiration, and even borrow their name from the K-Shift technology. If you love one piece flights and high-utility darts, you need to try these.
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Both steel tip and soft tip versions feature a relatively straight and slim profile with a sleek black PVD coating and precision milling that feels smooth in the hand. We rated the Shift darts range with a grip intensity of 2 out of 5.
Onto the accessories, the Target Obsessed Launch starts off strong with the Tor Ultimate Home Set Up Bundle, bringing together the Tor Dartboard, Tor Surround and Tor Dart Mat to create the upgrade your game room needs. You can also buy these items separately, but why would you when the bundle offers an all-in-one deal you can't beat?
Officially approved by the World Darts Federation (WDF), the Tor Evo Steel Tip Dartboard improves upon the Tor dartboard with premium materials, innovative engineering and a modern design — namely, the two-sided number ring that no other dartboard has.
Whether you're upgrading your playing area or building a complete Tor setup from the ground up, the Tor Dart Mat delivers the accuracy, protection and professional look every darts player needs.
Complete your Target Tor collection with the Tor BOA Wallet, a premium darts case designed to protect your equipment wherever the game takes you. This dart case is not included in the Tor Home Bundle, so make sure to purchase one separately to complete a fully-decked out Tor set up.
For years, the Target Corona Vision dartboard light has been a tried and true system for both steel tip and soft tip dartboard setups. In this latest Target Obsessed Launch, the beloved dartboard light has been upgraded to the Target Corona Vision 2 with a refined design that suits the ever-evolving modern darts setup and a familiar Corona Vision performance that eliminates shadows from your board for the best visibility.
Upgrade your playing setup with the Target Darts Corona Vision Notched Surround, designed to work seamlessly with the Corona Vision lighting ecosystem to create a more immersive darting experience. Featuring integrated blue LED ambient backlighting, the surround adds depth, atmosphere and enhanced visual impact to your playing environment.
Featuring a unique flip-up mechanism, the FlipKick Oche folds flat when not in use and quickly raises to a 90° position when you're ready to play, providing a dedicated throw line that's always there when you need it.
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We hope you enjoyed the full overview of the entire September 2026 Target Obsessed Launch! Target is always surprising us with new darts technology that grows and expands upon their previous innovations, constantly challenging the industry with a breath of fresh air. Hopefully, our product review has helped you find your new favorite Target dart from this launch, too.