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!
To Enter the competition you must be a Subscriber to the channel and in the description tell me your favourite darts moment of all time! Competition ends on 27/08/2024
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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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[@RichardCrookes-ri3fe]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

Appreciate it Richard! I’ve gotten abit better since this video! There will be another video on the way soon

[@oscarshipwright4841]

My faviroute moment was simon Whitlock 3 bullseye 150 checkout

[@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. 🎉🎉🎉

[@HOWHARDTV]

He was just a joke of a player

[@aslana242]

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

[@MICHAELDAVIES-to1wr]

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

[@kelvyndoolan2523]

My favourite Dart Memory is the Grand prix match when Thornton & Wade both hit 9 darters in the same match!

[@felixhornemann3950]

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. HISTORY

[@BillyBobb911]

This isn’t the only time it has happened. But was still amazing. for me I would say it has to be mvg vs cross mvg 19 perfect darts

[@HOWHARDTV]

Everything about it was just a special moment

[@THM2008]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

He really is!

[@rfvvvvv.g7929]

I saw littler in the darts academy that Carl ownes and he was on 150 and hit 3 bulls that’s my favourite moment as I was marking the game and it was special to be that close to him

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thats insane, hes a serious talent the boy

[@patrikhecimovic]

Micheal Smith's 9 darter in the 2023 final was crazy🎉🎉🎉

[@markdermody9698]

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!

[@HOWHARDTV]

My lord, you’ve got plenty of great memories in there bud!

[@markdermody9698]

@@HOWHARDTV My pleasure mate, just sorry for you that it is so long but didn't want to fail you with minimal info. Btw, do you know of any places like that one nearer to my location in Nottingham as I would love to get a better set up than I currently have and a new set of darts tailored to me and my style of play. Sadly I no longer know of anywhere that has this facility in our area. I do hope you will be able to help me with that information and I will also keep my fingers crossed for the prize draw too🤞🏻❤️‍🔥

[@parplusfour]

My best moment for me is Littler‘s 9 darter in premiere league final!! Unreal.

[@fiete2346]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

That’s sick

[@eemelilehtimaki450]

My favourite darts memory was the first time I beat my dad in a 501/5 game. The pressure was unreal, but since then it has gotten a lot easier

[@HOWHARDTV]

Bless him i bet he was gutted wasnt he?

[@NedMethod]

Watching the whole 23’ world champsionship, was on the edge of my seat the whole match. Was rooting for scott williams a bunch as well

[@danielbarberini3091]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

Great memory

[@joncarter5210]

Favourite darts moment of my own was earlier this year I broke my right hand so was playing left handed just because I'd seen the darts referee do it and hit a 180, took me right back to the excitement of hitting big scores for the first time as a kid. As a fan my best moment was the Taylor vs Barneveld WC final in 2007, Taylor seemed invincible and watching him beaten at his best by barney was so exciting particularly that sudden death leg.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Insane skills, i could only dream of hitting one with the right hand

[@jtk0510]

The best darts moment was Micheal smiths 9 darter in the world championship. 🎯

[@kejcper1245]

My absolute favourite darts moment was when Wenge Xie hit 171 against Adrian Lewis. Makes me smile to this day

[@andrewbirchall6469]

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.

[@HOWHARDTV]

To add to this for anyone reading, You need to bare in mind I had NEVER met Karl before we shot this video! I was a little nervous but as a soon as I met him I was at ease, he told me many stories, his hospitality to everyone entering the shop is inspiring and his passion for the game too is infectious

[@bt1804]

My favourite moment in my time when I first went to a darts tournament at the Rainbow Suite in Kensington in 1983 when I was practising with Sonja Ralphs who won the World Masters

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thats insane

[@Sniffy123]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thank you very much

[@Mika-sn5vd]

im not sure what my favourite darts moment was but one of the best things as a german guy was martin Schindler beatin gerwyn in the final

[@HOWHARDTV]

The beauty of darts is how it brings different cultures and nationalities together, Thank you

[@joshkongraw1125]

Really enjoyed the video. Favourite memory of mine is just playing darts with my dad and grandad in the garage. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away a few years ago now. Miss throwing with him.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thank you for sharing this Josh! This has genuinely moved me, If i can give any advice it would be to Never let the good memories go! We all have to eventually move on so lets make the most of it whilst we are here.

[@thomascahill3757]

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 👏👏

[@HOWHARDTV]

Really appreciate it! More to come bud! I agree with the smith leg too it was incredible

[@moskitoEDITS]

The best moment for me is Littler‘s 9 darter in premiere league final🎉

[@fabiocastellari7308]

for me it was the perfect leg of darts between MVG and Michael Smith, where Michael got the 9 darter!

[@karanpandya4767]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thats class, im still after one!

[@jacklinley2347]

Best moment is watching the best leg of darts oat in the world championship final mvg vs Michael smith with both players nearly hitting a 9 darter and Michael smith actually taking out the 141 to hit a 9 darter after mvg missed, unreal moment in darts to watch live

[@HOWHARDTV]

Was a quality moment to watch for sure

[@sebbigundersen]

Class video! My favourite darts memory so far is watching Luke Littler win the premier league as im quite new to darts as well

[@HOWHARDTV]

Are you addicted to it yet?

[@scottmarshall2080]

Incredibly natural throw for a first timer

[@carlsaathoff6404]

The 2023 Michael vs Michael world championship game with the best leg ever played.

[@The.adder180]

Mine is Nathan aspinall wining the match play it is a great memory

[@davemartin1081]

Best moment is Barney's 9 darter against Peter Manley around 2006. Sid waddell's (rip) commentary is legendary and it's a must watch!

[@HOWHARDTV]

Legend of the game! Never to be forgotten

[@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

[@cookiemonster3290]

My favourite darts moment is the Luke littler nine darter in the premier league final. Littler got me into darts in december and now I am obsessed with the sport! I even have my own setup in the garage to practice in 😀

[@HOWHARDTV]

It has to be up there with one the most addictive sports to play!?

[@cookiemonster3290]

@@HOWHARDTVDefinitely! I find myself wondering into the garage to practice when I get any free time 😅

[@craigbeardsley9685]

Littler 9 darter against Aspinal in Bahrain at the start of 2024 was just pure magical. Great video. I spent 100s on darts and I also settled on the Littlers 23g with Kflex flights.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Theyre superb Darts arent they

[@craigbeardsley9685]

@@HOWHARDTV very good! I wish I had got them 4 months ago then, I would have saved myself about 300£. Also, looking at Scolia Home Flex set up to improve my darts.

[@SennDeMen]

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

[@HOWHARDTV]

congratulations! They're bloody hard to get

[@jxy9489]

my favourite moment so far as a newcomer to darts inspired by luke littler has to be his 9 darter in the PL final against humphies i jumped up after each dart that went in!🎉

[@HOWHARDTV]

Imagine being in the crowd when he did that

[@leefriel9368]

The Littler 9-darter in his first ever World Series in Bahrain was special and against his good friend Nathan Apsinall 🎯

[@HOWHARDTV]

Same talent! Imagine being that good so young

[@brandonroe2454]

My favourite moment has to be the Jose De Sousa 3 tops checkout. Unreal scenes in my living room when that flew in.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Haha thats class

[@alexcronin8929]

My favourite moment was watching Adrian Lewis vs Peter Wright in about 2012-2016- not sure exactly when it was but it was one of the first games I’ve watched and it had a funny back story for me

[@felixwelz3845]

Best memory was watching the 17 perfect dart leg in the pub with my mates

[@HOWHARDTV]

Amazing effort that was for sure

[@charliemufc21]

best moment is peter wright world championship 2020 for me i just love him

[@leondelap5753]

my favourite memory is 100% the leg where mvg and michael smith were both on 9 darters

[@HOWHARDTV]

Same here!!

[@codyyook1431]

My favourite darts memory is winning a local countrywide darts competition. I was so nervous during the finals but so ecstatic to have won!

[@HOWHARDTV]

@@codyyook1431 that’s amazing! Hope you’re still playing 💪

[@friendofsinners5025]

My favorite darts memory is of course the nine by Michael Smith vs MVG at World Championship!

[@liamsherlock7361]

My best dart moment has to be The WC Final between Smith and Van Gerwen. There both on a nine!!. There both on a nine!!!. I CAN'T SPAKE!!!. I CAN'T SPAKE!!!!!.. 🎯❤️

[@HOWHARDTV]

insane moment in the history of the game!!

[@stephendulson8831]

The two 9 dart finishes from Phil Taylor against James Wade.💯 👊

[@AnthonyHitmanDarts]

Only been playing since November 23, but took an instant liking to Luke Humphries, so my favourite memory would be him winning the Worlds. Great informative video for any beginner. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thats insane, its great how accessible the game of darts is

[@lukeharris2790]

When Michael Smith hit a nine darter against Michael van gwern in wdc final but the commentary was class

[@Danyalfr]

my favourite darts moment was when I hit my first 180 :) great video!

[@HOWHARDTV]

I can only dream of getting one atm! and thank you for watching it

[@bigbasil97]

Has to be 17 perfect darts for me to legendary to forget🥶🥶

[@liammanning5857]

Watching littler in the world championship in December and then buying my first set of darts because he inspired me to play.

[@HOWHARDTV]

This is insane! Keep going with it

[@tijntenbloemendal8041]

best memory was getting my first proper set of darts and hitting a 180! the feeling was indescribable!!

[@HOWHARDTV]

That’s mega mate, hoping I can get one eventually

[@finleyhicksssss]

brilliant video mate, helped me with some of my imperfections too just by watching!! I would say my favourite memory of darts was very recent and it was actually not about me, but my mate hitting his first 180 that he had been pining for, emotions high and it was amazing.

[@HOWHARDTV]

That’s the goal for these videos is to inspire and help others! So I’m really happy with this response 💪

[@garethsullivan2200]

100% smith vs gerwen in the worlds final when they were both on 9s. First ever game of darts I watched as well!

[@maxharbeck6234]

My best dart moment is the 9 darter leg from bullyboy against MVG in the final….. I CAN’T SPEAK… still give me goosebumps 🎉

[@HOWHARDTV]

Id loved to have been there in the crowd for that

[@alanslater9488]

Darting memory is watching RvB win the premier league at the O2. Brought back his legendary celebration pose. Absolute legend moment

[@helenmeersschaert7266]

Your throwing action is quite good for someone who has never played darts! I

[@HOWHARDTV]

@@helenmeersschaert7266 thank you very much, since making the video I’ve changed it a fair bit! But this is all to come in the next darts video 😚

[@SCLOB]

for me the best moment ever in dart had got to be when the nuke hit a 9 darter when he was only 14. Crazy 😂😂

[@connorclarke7093]

Taylors final winning championship was first ever game i went to always will be the best highlight for me🎉

[@HOWHARDTV]

He was an incredible talent

[@georgejackson2553]

My favourite darts memory in my nans conservatory missing the board and hitting plan glass door when I was 6... Great vid btw!

[@HOWHARDTV]

Haha this would have gone Viral! And thank you very much

[@darraghsnoddon]

I loved the two nine darters in one match from Taylor

[@HOWHARDTV]

incredible player

[@salston1872]

hitting my first 180! ever since that i cant stop throwing!

[@HOWHARDTV]

It’s got to be the most addictive sport

[@TheCornishpoacher]

Great video amazing to see shop like that. Litter v Price in Manchester when a mass brawl started in the crowd!

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thank you very much! What caused this?

[@TheCornishpoacher]

@@HOWHARDTV Booze essentially, the fighting started before a dart was thrown.

[@lachyo8743]

Rob cross winning the baltic open despite Humphries hitting a 9. Classic game!

[@reddevil_180]

My best darting memory was winning my first game on the development tour

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thats class, i hope youre still playing!?

[@rombozubat]

Being at the Wollongong Australian Darts Masters!!!

[@bradleymoorhead2487]

Favourite darts moment winning my first game in a pub league after coming back to the game after the littler effect took full swing! no better feeling 👌

[@HOWHARDTV]

He's been massive for the game of darts, inspiring young man

[@espeng2739]

My favorite moment was at the 2018 World Championship final between Rob Cross & Phil Taylor (who retired after this match). In the first leg of the second set, eventhough Rob Cross was so focused, he was still unable to put his glass back on the table propperly 😂😂😂

[@HOWHARDTV]

Haha incredible memory!

[@Jason10herzog]

I am German so for me its the WIN of the european tour Title from Martin Schindler in Riesa After he worked so Hard to get where he is now!!👍🏼

[@HOWHARDTV]

Great memory for sure especially for you guys

[@MattyyM]

Favourite memory, hitting my first 180. What a feeling!

[@HOWHARDTV]

I bet you was buzzing mate

[@MattyyM]

@@HOWHARDTV Yeah, absolutely buzzing!

[@HOWHARDTV]

@@MattyyM I’m still after one 🤦‍♂️ hopefully it won’t take too long

[@MattyyM]

@@HOWHARDTV It'll come! You'll feel like a pro when you hit it!

[@SamButterley]

Fav darting moment is watching gezzy prices 9 darter live at Manchester

[@HOWHARDTV]

I bet this was some buzz when he hit that!!

[@joesherwin1065]

favourite memory seeing Gerwyn price hit a nine darter in Manchester in the premier league or meeting littler there

[@HOWHARDTV]

Insane! Very jealous of this

[@tomo97_93]

Stephen bunting winning the masters was up there but Luke littler hitting his first nine darter in Bahrain was genuinely unreal. Great videos👍

[@HOWHARDTV]

Really appreciate it! be great to witness the career Littlers about to have

[@leo-zg9ww]

for me best moment in darts was probably when gerwyn price wore headphones in the game to block out the noise from the crowd

[@nylemayou5448]

My favorite dart memory is when I hit my first 180 in my first competitive game this year after playing only for a couple of months

[@tomhinds4380]

My favourite darts memory was as a kid seeing Bristow on bullseye

[@HOWHARDTV]

I bet that was cool to watch

[@jordon7821]

It's got to be cool hands winning the 2024 world championship against luke littler, great game!

[@James-fshr]

When Collin Lloyd punched the board🤣🤣

[@joefarley1047]

Best memory was watching my first live 9 darter at the world match play from Dimi Van Den Bergh couple of months ago🎯

[@ivanv.3042]

Has to be World Championship final thus year, I remember I was watching it with my granny. I didn't understand a thing but was having fun. That match got my into darts.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Brilliant game of darts to watch that was!

[@shaggyrogers2135]

I mean, Smith and MvG throwing side by side perfect legs will never ever be topped

[@gothicm3rcy426]

Favourite darts memory of all time- For myself playing its hitting my first 180 when I was 15 Favourite of all time though, John Lowe first 9 darter. I remember then people thought it wasnt possible. Its one of tjose "where was I when...." moments. Was amazing. Great video btw!!

[@HOWHARDTV]

That Lowe 9 darter was insane to watch, the darts are massive

[@matthew.haswell11]

when Luke Littler hit a 125 checkout in the final, where he hit a bullseye, followed by a 25 and then another bull to finish it off against Asnipal

[@UNToLDxGaMeRs]

Will borelands 9 darter in the last leg at the world champions was the greatest 9 darter ever for me.

[@debbiejohnson2607]

Not so much one of the best moments but for me one of my favourite memories is watching Dennis the menace priestly playing against his darting soul mate Phil Taylor I always routed for Denis - such a gentleman!

[@HOWHARDTV]

Thats a great memory!

[@effrenlatrez7773]

The greatest leg of darts michael vs michael

[@SarcherTalks]

Hitting my first 180! The scream of relief haha

[@HOWHARDTV]

I’m still waiting for mine

[@stantman3206]

Bunting winning the masters was absolutely buzzing, serious talent you got aswell mate

[@HOWHARDTV]

This comment has made my day! I really hope i can inspire people to give things a go

[@EricGrant-Hanlon]

The first ever televised 9 Dart finish. It was done By John Lowe

[@paulashby9726]

Seen the darts to treble Twenty and the last darts mist and the point hit the bull

[@nathan-ts6uc]

My favourite darts memory happened a month ago, entered a potluck pairs, got teamed up with my cousin and we ended making the final, 1 leg of 1001 and we ended up winning, I hit the winning double, had only been playing for 5 months.😅

[@HOWHARDTV]

Jesus that would probably take me a day to do a 1001 leg

[@nathan-ts6uc]

@@HOWHARDTV felt like that but I reckon we were done in about 10minutes, my cousin got 411 in 7 darts, I played my part, he left me on 20, missed first dart then nailed the 2nd. It could have been a PDC win as far as I was concerned 🤣

[@5UTTUR4]

Definately my first competition win is the best memory so far!

[@nowthennowthen-ys4ck]

Looking back I think my fav moment is when a young little known player called Keith Deller became world champion back in the eighties.

[@HOWHARDTV]

You have to love an underdog story

[@Ilbert2]

Best darts moment/memory is when Peter Manley played Adrian Lewis in 2006 world championship. The tension was real.

[@HOWHARDTV]

Alot of lewis moments on here! a controversial player. Hope to see him back at some point

[@daniellaserdearing725]

Best memory for me was playing phil taylor at an exhibition

[@HOWHARDTV]

Wow what an insane experience that is

[@Thormonty]

Chris dobey 156 checkout win against micheal van gerwen very beautiful moment

[@carterhawthorne5104]

William Borland 9 darter in world championship