Target Luke Littler (Set) Review
My Target Luke Littler (Set) test: analysis & comparison
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My opinion on the Target Luke Littler Set
The Target Luke Littler Set is first and foremost a product for fans. It comes with a sisal board, a wall-mounting kit, six brass steel-tip darts, a throwline and a one-month trial of the DartCounter app, making it a ready-to-play package designed for people who want to get started under their idol's branding rather than chase the best-performing board on the market. The sisal board itself does the job: its perceived quality is decent, but Target claims no PDC, WDF or BDO certification for this board, and I can't recommend it as a main board if you play regularly in a club or in competition.
My test of the Target Luke Littler Set on the oche
On the oche, the thing that immediately stands out (to your darts too) is the round spider with a thick 2mm wire that isn't staple-free. In practice, the staples holding the wire remain exposed and the wire itself is fairly wide, so darts hitting a junction or a staple bounce out easily. You can tell this isn't a board built to handle a high volume of precise play, it's more of a decorative and functional companion to the set.
Durability of the Target Luke Littler Set
Durability sits on the lower side of average: the sisal holds up over time without degrading too fast, but the thick wire and staples slightly limit the playing surface's longevity compared to a staple-free razor spider. For casual or family use, it does the job just fine.
Setting up and mounting the board
Setup follows the classic format of a sisal board: the included wall-mounting kit allows a standard installation, with nothing specific tied to the set itself. The bundled throwline is advertised as competition-standard in its dimensions, which helps set the oche in the right place. There's nothing unusual to report here, it goes up like any traditional sisal board.
Price and value for money
The price generally sits between €45 and €60 for the whole pack (board, darts and accessories): around €52 for a UK price of £44.95, up to the equivalent of €60 on the US side. At that price, value for money mostly comes down to the sentimental and collector appeal: for the price of a mid-range board alone, you walk away with a complete set in Luke Littler's colours.
Verdict: should you buy the Target Luke Littler Set?
Yes, if you're buying this set as a fan item or a gift for a Luke Littler supporter, the complete pack and the look hit the mark. No, if you're after a board to seriously improve your game or play regularly in a club, in that case, look instead at a Target Pro Tour or a razor-spider board from Aspar, both far better suited to demanding play.
Criteria breakdown
Durability
The sisal board holds up decently for casual play over time. However, the thick wire and staples make the surface slightly more fragile than a staple-free razor spider, which limits its durability to family or recreational use rather than intensive play.
Bounce-out
The round spider with its thick 2mm wire, which isn't staple-free, causes a lot of bounce-outs whenever a dart hits a junction or a staple. This is clearly the weak point of this board: it isn't built for precise, demanding play.
Finish
The finish is neat, particularly the visual design of the pack in Luke Littler's colours. The overall package feels complete and consistent, going beyond just the sisal board itself.
Visual clarity
The look faithfully reflects Luke Littler's colours and identity, with a well-executed and instantly recognisable design. This is clearly one of the set's strong points for fans of the player.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Complete ready-to-play pack with board, darts and accessories
- Design faithful to Luke Littler's colours, visually very well executed
- Ideal gift for a darts fan or a Luke Littler supporter
- Supplied throwline advertised as competition-standard
Cons
- Lots of bounce-outs due to the thick 2mm round wire and exposed staples
- Not well suited to serious, regular club or competitive play
- Value is mostly sentimental and collector-driven, less relevant for performance
Frequently asked questions about the Target Luke Littler (Set)
The pack includes a Luke Littler sisal board, a wall-mounting kit, six brass steel-tip darts, a throwline and a one-month trial of the DartCounter app. It's a complete, ready-to-play set straight out of the box. The Luke Littler branding applies to the board and the pack, with no extra accessories such as a mat or clothing in the player's colours.
It's aimed primarily at Luke Littler fans and anyone looking for an original darts-themed gift. It's a fun, collector-focused product rather than a performance one.
Not really. The round spider's thick 2mm wire, which isn't staple-free, causes a lot of bounce-outs, making it poorly suited to regular, demanding club or competitive play.
It isn't explicitly certified by the manufacturer: Target claims no PDC, WDF or BDO approval for this board. Only the supplied throwline is advertised as competition-standard in its dimensions. Either way, this doesn't offset the bounce-out issues caused by the thick wire.
The price generally sits between €45 and €60 for the whole pack (board, darts and accessories), around €52 for a UK price of £44.95 and up to the equivalent of €60 on the US side, a price that can vary depending on the retailer and ongoing promotions.
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