{"title":"Adrian Lewis","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdrian Lewis Darts – “Jackpot” Darts \u0026amp; Accessories at Diplomatgames\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Lewis is one of the greatest English dart players of the modern PDC era. The man from Stoke-on-Trent, nicknamed \u003cstrong\u003e“Jackpot”\u003c\/strong\u003e, became \u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Champion twice in a row in 2011 and 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e, was the first player ever to throw a nine-darter in a World Championship final, and was considered one of the greatest natural talents in darts during his prime. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis career is also closely linked to two other legends: like Phil Taylor, Lewis hails from Stoke-on-Trent, previously trained with “The Power” and later won the World Cup of Darts for England with Taylor multiple times. After a long break, Jackpot is now working on a possible comeback. His long-standing partnership with \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.targetdarts.com\/adrian-lewis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTarget Darts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was even extended again at the end of 2025. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find Adrian Lewis darts and matching dart accessories. But \u003cstrong\u003ewhich darts does Adrian Lewis play, how many grams does Jackpot use, where does his nickname come from, and why did the two-time world champion temporarily withdraw from professional darts?\u003c\/strong\u003e Here you'll learn more about Adrian Lewis's career, playing style, equipment, and life away from the oche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adrian Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackpot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirthday:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 1985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHometown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationality:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing Hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDart Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Target Darts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown Dart Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Champion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011 and 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Championship Finalist:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Open:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Championship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts:\u003c\/strong\u003e multiple winner with England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-on:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Reach Up (Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag)”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer Profession:\u003c\/strong\u003e among others, driving instructor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMentor\/Training Partner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phil Taylor \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Adrian Lewis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Lewis was born on \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 21, 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e and hails from Stoke-on-Trent – a city that holds almost legendary status for English darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is because 16-time world champion \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e also comes from the same area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection between the two would become enormously important for Lewis's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis trained with Taylor from a young age and was able to benefit from the experience of the most successful player of his time. Later, however, they regularly faced each other as competitors on the big PDC stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis himself developed into one of the best dart players in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis nickname could hardly be more fitting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackpot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow did Adrian Lewis get into darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis's entry into darts was much less spectacular than his later career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an earlier interview, he said that he \u003cstrong\u003eused to go to the pub with friends on Friday after work\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some of his friends played darts there – and eventually, Lewis simply started playing along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis talent quickly showed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis even reported that he reached the \u003cstrong\u003esemifinals in his very first tournament\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casual pub game eventually turned into a professional career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the young player from Stoke became a world champion within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is Adrian Lewis called “Jackpot”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the nickname \u003cstrong\u003e“Jackpot”\u003c\/strong\u003e lies one of the most famous stories of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a stay in Las Vegas, Lewis played a slot machine and won a significant jackpot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis was not yet old enough to legally claim the winnings according to the gambling rules there at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, he didn't receive the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the story stuck – and Adrian Lewis became \u003cstrong\u003e“Jackpot”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dart player, it would have been hard to invent a better nickname in hindsight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis becomes World Champion in 2011\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 PDC World Darts Championship finally made Adrian Lewis a superstar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final, Jackpot met \u003cstrong\u003eGary Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this final made darts history multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis threw a \u003cstrong\u003enine-darter\u003c\/strong\u003e during the match – the \u003cstrong\u003efirst perfect nine-darter ever thrown in a PDC World Championship final\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Jackpot didn't stop at this spectacular moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe won the final and became \u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Champion\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorld Champion 2012 – Jackpot defends his title\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, Lewis proved that his World Championship triumph was not a fluke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 2012 PDC World Championship, he again reached the final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis time, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e awaited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis also won this final, thus defending his world title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011 and 2012 – two World Championships in a row.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget still highlights Lewis as the first player to successfully defend his first PDC World Championship title the following year. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus, at a young age, Jackpot had already achieved what most professionals dream of throughout their entire careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis's Greatest Achievements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis's career, however, consists of much more than his two World Championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis most important achievements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Champion 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Champion 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Championship Finalist 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Open Champion 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Championship Champion 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasters Champion 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuckland Darts Masters Champion 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts Winner 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts Winner 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts Winner 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts Winner 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emultiple televised nine-darters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003efirst ever nine-darter in a PDC World Championship final \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of titles alone makes Lewis one of the most successful English players of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis and Phil Taylor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relationship between Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor is one of the most interesting stories of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth hail from \u003cstrong\u003eStoke-on-Trent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor recognized Lewis's talent early on, and Jackpot temporarily became his training partner or protégé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut eventually, the student became an opponent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis himself developed into a world-class player and met Taylor in major PDC tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the two formed one of the strongest doubles teams in darts history for England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Lewis and Taylor won the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts multiple times\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus, their story is a mix of mentor and student, training partners, rivals, and finally teammates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Adrian Lewis's playing style like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his prime, Adrian Lewis was an incredibly dangerous \u003cstrong\u003escoring player\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackpot has a very natural, fluid throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he finds his rhythm, his three darts can land in the board extremely quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is precisely why Lewis was often described as an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003enatural talent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis game could appear almost effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his best phases, Jackpot produced high averages, 180s, and spectacular finishes in series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem was less in his maximum possible level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crucial question was often:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can Lewis maintain this level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Jackpot was truly on fire, he could practically beat any player in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich darts does Adrian Lewis play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Lewis has been closely associated with \u003cstrong\u003eTarget Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget confirms that Lewis \u003cstrong\u003ejoined the company in 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e. Since then, several generations of Adrian Lewis signature darts and accessories have been created. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis is particularly known for a match weight of \u003cstrong\u003e21 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, various generations have been released, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Lewis Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4, as well as various special and Pixel models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe models differ significantly in terms of grip, coating, and barrel design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, when buying, you should not only look for \"Adrian Lewis 21g\" but also consider the respective generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is special about Adrian Lewis Darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Adrian Lewis darts follow a concept that is also interesting for ambitious amateur players:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea relatively \u003cstrong\u003estraight, slender barrel with a clearly defined grip structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis does not need an extremely fancy scallop or bomb barrel shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes various Jackpot models relatively versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be particularly interesting for players who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprefer a straight barrel,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eplay approximately 21 grams,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elike a classic or clearly tactile grip,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprefer a rather natural release,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eor are looking for signature darts from a two-time world champion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, the setup of a world champion is not automatically the perfect setup for your own throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis and Target Darts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe partnership between Adrian Lewis and Target is exceptionally long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis \u003cstrong\u003ejoined Target in 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e – coincidentally the year he won his second World Championship. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the connection continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, Target announced that Adrian Lewis had extended his sponsorship contract. Thus, Target will continue to accompany Jackpot through the next phase of his career and his potential return to professional darts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans and collectors, this is interesting because numerous different Lewis darts have emerged during this long partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.targetdarts.com\/adrian-lewis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdrian Lewis at Target Darts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich dart manufacturers did Adrian Lewis have contracts with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore his long collaboration with Target, Adrian Lewis was associated with \u003cstrong\u003eUnicorn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, he moved to \u003cstrong\u003eTarget Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equipment history relevant to your category is therefore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnicorn → Target Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, older Adrian Lewis darts can also be interesting for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the particularly well-known signature series today comes from his long collaboration with Target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat did Adrian Lewis do for a living previously?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Adrian Lewis worked full-time as a professional dart player, he held various jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne statement from an older interview is particularly interesting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen asked if he had learned a profession or worked alongside darts, Lewis replied that he \u003cstrong\u003egave driving lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a detailed portrait, he also reported on his first job on a \u003cstrong\u003econstruction site at the age of 16\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis professional path eventually ended at the dartboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there, Jackpot earned significantly more than with driving lessons or construction work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis in private – Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily plays a particularly important role in Lewis's recent life story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, the two-time world champion withdrew from professional darts indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major reason for this was that he wanted to focus more on his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis later spoke publicly about his wife \u003cstrong\u003eSarah suffering from a chronic, incurable kidney disease\u003c\/strong\u003e and his son needing special support. These family commitments influenced his decision to temporarily step away from the constant travel and tournament stress of the PDC. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, a joyful new chapter was added:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 41, Adrian Lewis became a \u003cstrong\u003egrandfather\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy did Adrian Lewis take a break from darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis's withdrawal was not only due to family reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe later spoke surprisingly openly about \u003cstrong\u003elosing the joy of professional darts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinning or losing – eventually, neither evoked the same emotions in him anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a player who had been under professional competitive pressure for practically his entire adult life, this was a clear warning sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis therefore decided to gain distance and reorder his priorities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also explains why Jackpot doesn't simply want to return to the tour as quickly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Lewis, the mind must be as ready as the throwing arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Comeback of Adrian Lewis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Jackpot has not completely disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis gradually returned to the board after his break and played in, among other things, the \u003cstrong\u003eMODUS Super Series, exhibitions, and other events\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt quickly became clear that the natural talent was still there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, for example, he even managed another \u003cstrong\u003enine-darter\u003c\/strong\u003e in an exhibition against Stephen Bunting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Lewis does not want to rush a full return to the PDC ProTour. He recently spoke about wanting to gain sufficient match practice again first; a return in the coming years remains a goal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis's astonishing physical transformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackpot has also visibly changed during his time off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis changed his diet, stopped drinking alcohol, and exercised more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe lost \u003cstrong\u003emore than 20 kilograms of body weight\u003c\/strong\u003e within approximately 14 months. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Lewis, it wasn't just about appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe healthier lifestyle is part of his attempt to create a physical and mental foundation for a possible return to competitive darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who knows Jackpot from his World Championship days and sees him today would certainly notice the difference immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis and the downsides of fame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis's career was by no means always smooth sailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven as a young world champion, he experienced intense media attention and was sometimes confronted with stories from his private life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there were difficult situations at tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Premier League appearance in Glasgow against Gary Anderson was particularly intense. Lewis later reported that spectators insulted him and even threw objects or coins in his direction. Nevertheless, he played the match to the end. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch experiences show a side of professional darts that is often barely visible on television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdrian Lewis – one of the greatest natural talents of his generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dart fans talk about Adrian Lewis, one term always comes up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural talent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt his peak, Lewis could play darts that seemed almost effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe became world champion twice, threw the first nine-darter in a World Championship final, won other major PDC titles, and formed an extremely successful English World Cup team with Phil Taylor. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, throughout his career, there remains the feeling that even more might have been possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what makes Jackpot so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis story isn't a perfect upward trajectory. It consists of incredible highs, weaker phases, family priorities, a long break – and perhaps another chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Adrian Lewis has not yet definitively hung up his darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Adrian Lewis Darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to try out \u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Lewis's darts\u003c\/strong\u003e yourself or are you looking for Jackpot Signature Darts from Target?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find various \u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Lewis darts from Target as well as suitable dart accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different generations of his signature darts are particularly interesting. They can differ in terms of barrel, grip, and coating, thereby offering different options for your own throwing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis himself is particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003e21-gram darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, this does not automatically mean that precisely this weight is optimal for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, pay attention to \u003cstrong\u003edart weight, barrel length, diameter, grip strength, and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the available \u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Lewis darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e now and find out which Jackpot setup best suits your throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ – Frequently asked questions about Adrian Lewis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich darts does Adrian Lewis play with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Lewis has been with \u003cstrong\u003eTarget Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e since 2011 and is particularly known for \u003cstrong\u003e21-gram steel-tip darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Over the years of their long-standing collaboration, several generations of his signature darts have been released. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many times has Adrian Lewis been world champion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Lewis has been \u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Champion twice\u003c\/strong\u003e. He won against Gary Anderson in 2011 and defended his title in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid Adrian Lewis throw a nine-darter in the World Championship final?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In the 2011 World Championship final against Gary Anderson, Lewis achieved the \u003cstrong\u003efirst nine-darter in a PDC World Championship final\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Adrian Lewis called \"Jackpot\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickname originates from a story in Las Vegas. As a young man, Lewis won a jackpot on a slot machine but was not allowed to keep the winnings due to his age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Adrian Lewis still play darts professionally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis took an extended break from the PDC Circuit in 2023. He now plays selected events and exhibitions again and is still considering a return to professional tour operations. In 2025, he also extended his partnership with Target. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can you buy Adrian Lewis darts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can buy Adrian Lewis darts at Diplomatgames.\u003c\/strong\u003e Here you will find Target Adrian Lewis Signature Darts and suitable Jackpot accessories, depending on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0188\/6031\/collections\/Adrian_Lewis.png?v=1786605212","url":"https:\/\/diplomatgames.at\/en-eu\/collections\/adrian-lewis.oembed","provider":"Diplomatgames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}