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Gary Anderson
“The Flying Scotsman”
Gary Anderson throws 23g Unicorn Phase 6 signature darts in 90% tungsten. He is a right-handed Scottish professional nicknamed "The Flying Scotsman", a two-time PDC world champion (2015 and 2016) and two-time Premier League winner.
- Country
- Scotland
- Born
- 1970
- Darts brand
- Unicorn
- Dart weight
- 23g
- Throws
- Right-handed
- Walk-on
- Jump Around – House of Pain
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About Gary Anderson
Titles and achievements
- World Championship 2015, 2016
- Premier League 2011, 2015
- World Matchplay 2018
- UK Open 2018
- Players Championship Finals 2014
- World Cup of Darts (with Peter Wright) 2019
How did Gary Anderson become a world champion?
Anderson started in the BDO, where he won the International Darts League and World Darts Trophy in 2007 and the Zuiderduin Masters in 2007 and 2008. He moved to the PDC in 2009, won his first Players Championship title that year, and won the Premier League in 2011.
He won back-to-back PDC World Championships in 2015 and 2016, a second Premier League in 2015, and both the World Matchplay and UK Open in 2018. In 2019 he won the World Cup of Darts for Scotland with Peter Wright.
What else has Gary Anderson won?
Beyond the majors, Anderson won the 2018 Champions League of Darts and six World Series titles between 2016 and 2018: Auckland, Tokyo and Dubai in 2016, Dubai and Perth in 2017, and the US Darts Masters in 2018.
How is Gary Anderson playing in 2026?
At the 2026 World Championship he beat Justin Hood 5-2 in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals for the first time in four years, where he lost to Gian van Veen. He won the European Darts Grand Prix in 2024 and 2025.
He had 30 Players Championship titles as of October 2026 and was ranked 10th on the PDC Order of Merit as of October 2026.
What darts does Gary Anderson use?
Anderson plays the 23g Unicorn Phase 6 in 90% tungsten. The barrel has two blue rings marking his two World Championship titles and two grip zones he chose himself. His setup uses Unicorn Gripper shafts and his own World Champion flights. The Phase 6 is made from 21g to 25g. The Wraith, one of Unicorn's 2026 launches, is a black-coated Phase 6 with a milled grip at the rear, and the Duo is a gold and blue Phase 6; both are 90% tungsten. Unicorn also makes World Champion Phase 6 Ultrafly flights to match.
Gary Anderson's darts
Gary Anderson World Champion Phase 6 - 90% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts
$166.00
Weight: 21 Grams, 22 Grams, 23 Grams, 24 Grams, 25 Grams
View the dartsFrequently asked questions
What weight darts does Gary Anderson use?
He throws 23g Unicorn Phase 6 darts in 90% tungsten. The Phase 6 is made from 21g to 25g.
Is Gary Anderson left or right-handed?
Right-handed.
What is Gary Anderson's walk-on song?
"Jump Around" by House of Pain.
How many World Championships has Gary Anderson won?
Two PDC World Championships, in 2015 and 2016.
What do the rings on his Phase 6 darts mean?
The two blue rings mark his two World Championship titles.
Has Gary Anderson won the World Matchplay?
Yes, in 2018, the same year he won the UK Open.
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