When it comes to sheer scoring power on the PDC Pro Tour, Luke Littler leads the way—by quite a margin.
Christopher Kempf, the PDC’s resident stats expert, has unveiled fresh insights into who dominates the opening stages of legs with relentless scoring. By analyzing how many points players leave themselves after their first nine darts, Kempf’s data offers a powerful snapshot of form, precision, and consistency.
🔝 Luke Littler: The Undisputed Scoring Machine
No surprise, then, that the reigning world champion tops the list. On average, Littler is left with just 164 after nine darts—the best on tour. His ability to consistently hit trebles on nearly every visit makes him a legitimate 12-dart leg threat in every match. Despite this dominance, Littler remains second in the PDC Order of Merit, still trailing world No.1 Luke Humphries.
🇬🇧 Josh Rock: Relentless and Rising
Coming in second is Josh Rock. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman averages 172 after nine darts, showing remarkable consistency. While he occasionally has a visit without a treble, his high-scoring game has propelled him to 14th in the world rankings.
🎯 Gary Anderson: The Veteran Who’s Still Got It
Third on the list is a familiar name: Gary Anderson. Averaging 176 after nine darts, the 54-year-old continues to demonstrate elite-level performance. While his average includes just over one visit per leg without a treble, the former world champion remains 15th in the rankings—proving age is just a number.
🇳🇱 Dirk van Duijvenbode: Back in Form
Fourth is Dirk van Duijvenbode, who has battled injuries in recent months but is now regaining form. Averaging 179 after nine darts, he shows just over one visit per leg without hitting a treble. Currently ranked 31st, “Aubergenius” is clearly on the comeback trail.
📊 Why These Stats Matter
Kempf’s breakdown highlights just how fine the margins are at the top of professional darts. A few points can separate the best in the world, and consistency in those first three visits can make the difference between a leg won or lost.
This is the level of performance it takes to win—and stay—at the top.
