Darts world champion’s son indicators landmark deal as dad desires of Ally Pally conflict
The son of a back-to-back darts world champion is set to follow in his father’s footsteps after signing his first contract with one of the sport’s top manufacturers
Gary Anderson’s son has signed a landmark darts deal(Image: Shaun Brooks – CameraSport, CameraSport via Getty Images)
The son of two-time darts world champion Gary Anderson is making his own waves in the sport. The youngster, just 12, has signed his first contract with leading darts manufacturer L-Style.
Tai Anderson has already established his mark on the oche within the Junior Darts Corporation, and Anderson Sr has previously disclosed that he hopes to compete against his son at Ally Pally before hanging up his arrows. Despite his young age, Tai seems to be following the right path, having secured a long-term agreement with L-Style.
The firm provides ‘Premium Darts Gear For The Perfect Throw’ and already counts the likes of Ryan Searle, Mike De Decker and Darryl Pilgrim amongst their stable.
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L-Style announced their newest acquisition on social media on Wednesday. “Tai Anderson puts pen to paper on a multi-year contract with @lstyleglobal,” they said.
“Tai has been relying on our setups strictly by choice for a long time, quietly grinding out his game and proving his loyalty to the brand. Now, it’s time for us to return the favor and officially back his career on the oche.
“We’re proud to see our gear flying alongside some elite Unicorn tungsten to complete his setup. The pedigree is undeniably there-the Anderson name speaks for itself in the darting world-but Tai is strictly here to carve out his own history and throw his own game.
“No empty hype, just proper darts. Welcome to the roster, Tai. Let’s get to work.” Tai already maintains a packed competition calendar as he emulates his father’s path. The youngster is currently competing in pubs, tournaments and the JDC several times each week.
Anderson has previously discussed his son’s talent and drive to excel. He said: “I was having a laugh with Tai. The way wee Tai’s playing now and I do not practice with him. He does it all himself. He puts in his own practice.
“Monday night, he plays in a pub, a tournament. Tuesday, he plays for a pub. Thursday, he plays JDC. Friday, he plays for a pub. And Saturday, Sunday, he plays tournaments and he does it all off his own back.
“We might have an odd game of 121 for about 10 minutes and that’s it, but, I tell you what, if I can keep going to 60, he might be on that stage, I might get a shot at him.
“There is a chance, yeah. If I make 60 and can stand upright, but there is a chance. I mean, the way he’s going, I think he’s about 1,600 points clear at the JDC on the things that they do over the eight or 12 weeks. He’s going alright.”
