{"title":"Owen Bates","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Owen Bates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOwen Bates is one of the most promising young talents in professional darts and is already making a mark on the PDC circuit. Bates was introduced to the game by his father, who brought him to his local league nights, and he quickly established himself as one of the most talented young players in his region. By the age of 14 he was competing in Super League, demonstrating the ability and consistency that established him through the professional ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHe went on to secure several PDC Development Tour titles and a PDC Challenge Tour title, achievements that established him as one of the game's most exciting young prospects. Fans can recreate the Owen Bates setup through the official range of Owen Bates darts and accessories created in partnership with Unicorn Darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat Darts Does Owen Bates Use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOwen Bates uses the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.doubletopdartshop.com\/products\/unicorn-owen-bates-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts\" title=\"Owen Bates Darts\"\u003eUnicorn Owen Bates G1 \u003c\/a\u003edarts in\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.doubletopdartshop.com\/collections\/24-gram-darts\" title=\"24 Gram Darts Collection\"\u003e 24g.\u003c\/a\u003e He matches them with Unicorn Volute points, longer shafts and traditional shaped flights to create a dart that enters the board at an upright angle. This allows Bates to group his darts closely together and maximise the available scoring area when aiming for trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDeveloped by Owen Bates in partnership with Unicorn Darts, the Owen Bates G1 darts are designed to reflect the setup he uses on the professional circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOwen Bates Darts And Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Owen Bates collection features his signature Unicorn darts, flights and official accessories based on the set up he uses on the professional circuit. Whether you want to recreate his match setup or simply add some of his favourite equipment to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.doubletopdartshop.com\/collections\/cases-all-dart-cases\" title=\"All Dart Cases Collections\"\u003edart case\u003c\/a\u003e, you will find a range of Owen Bates products all in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis collection includes the kit of one of the PDC’s rising stars, from his replacement flights to his signature darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Choose Owen Bates Darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Owen Bates G1 Darts have a versatile straight barrel shape with a bull nose that is suited to front, middle and rear grippers, making them suitable for a wide range of players. Designed by Owen Bates in conjunction with Unicorn Darts, these darts feature an extended barrel, longer point and a front weighted balance to help the dart sit upright in the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis creates an effective marker dart that can help guide subsequent throws and improve grouping on trebles. If you're looking for a simple, reliable straight barrel dart with excellent grouping potential, the Owen Bates G1 Darts are worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eInterested in learning more about Owen Bates? Discover more about his darts career, rise through the ranks and life on the professional circuit by watching our At The Oche episode with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch Owen Bates At The Oche\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin: 20px auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PSqTiwZhSbY\" title=\"Owen Bates At The Oche\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unicorn-owen-bates-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts","title":"Unicorn Owen Bates 90% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Owen Bates’ Name Was Banned | At The Oche Ep. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PSqTiwZhSbY\" title=\"Why Owen Bates’ Name Was Banned | At The Oche Ep. 1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOWEN BATES CONTENDER DART\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next-generation of players forging their own legacies, the Unicorn Contender dart series blends cutting-edge engineering with bold, contemporary designs. The Owen Bates Contender dart features a 90% tungsten barrel precision-machined with a combination of medium and smaller V cuts, delivering reliable grip for consistent, controlled throws. Its sleek natural tungsten finish is complemented with black Gripper 4 shafts for a clean and modern look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK OVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndorsed by Owen Bates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for advanced and competitive players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnicorn precision-machined 90% tungsten barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented Volute® point technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack durable Gripper® 4 shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘BIG WING’ UltraFly™ flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90% TUNGSTEN BARRELS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Engineered to Bates’ exact specifications, the barrel features a parallel profile for a more stable and balanced flight path, ensuring greater accuracy. The small V cut on the nose and medium V cuts across the mid-section provide solid, reliable control for players who favour a middle grip. Finished with a natural tungsten design, the centre of gravity is positioned forward of centre for enhanced penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUTE® POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unicorn’s patented Volute® technology increases the surface area of the steel point to strengthen dartboard sisal grip for a significant reduction in the risk of bounce-outs. Innovative CNC helix design enables easy and smooth dartboard removal to greatly reduce visible dartboard damage and improve the longevity of your dartboard when compared to other machined dart points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACK GRIPPER® 4 SHAFT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Polycarbonate construction delivers a more robust shaft for exceptional durability while offering a lightweight solution to maintain balance. Secured with a compression spring ring for additional security, the Gripper® 4 provides a remarkably sturdy flight grip for consistent, seamless gameplay. Featuring a glossy black finish to complement the barrel’s natural tungsten, its 41mm medium length helps produce overall optimal balance with the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULTRAFLY™ FLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed using metallic polyester, the flight’s 100-micron thickness optimises flexibility to prevent deflections and encourage tighter groupings, while still offering ample rigidity for stable trajectory and outstanding durability. The electric yellow design, featuring Roelofs’ logo, contrasts strikingly with the dart’s sleek black aesthetic, delivering a contemporary, professional look that demands attention on the oche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn","offers":[{"title":"24 Gram","offer_id":56485034525054,"sku":"U11332","price":74.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/7581\/6507\/files\/unicorn-owen-bates-steel-tip-darts-u11332-main.jpg?v=1780664741"},{"product_id":"unicorn-ultrafly-owen-bates-big-wing-dart-flights","title":"Unicorn Ultrafly Owen Bates Big Wing Dart Flights","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUltrafly Flights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eULTRAFLY - A new range of exclusively designed Unicorn and authentic player flights. 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