George Nishitani Darts – RAPTOR Darts & Accessories at Diplomatgames

George Nishitani is a Japanese darts player and a member of the Target Japan Team. In Japan, he is known by his Japanese name 西谷 譲二 (Joji/George Nishitani). His career is particularly closely linked to the Target Japan RAPTOR series, which has now been developed over several generations. Target officially lists Nishitani as a RAPTOR player within its Japanese professional team.

Nishitani has been playing darts since 2010, making him one of the experienced players in the Japanese scene. His equipment is particularly interesting for dart players who prefer technically elaborate Japanese barrels. Depending on the RAPTOR generation, different barrel shapes, grip concepts and even various steel and soft tip versions are used.

At Diplomatgames, you'll find George Nishitani darts and matching Target Japan accessories. But which darts does George Nishitani play, what is the difference between RAPTOR G5 and G6, and which Nishitani dart suits your throwing style? Here you can find out more about the Japanese player and his signature darts.

George Nishitani's Profile

Name: George Nishitani
Japanese Name: 西谷 譲二
Birthday: August 10
Nationality: Japan
Darts sport since: 2010
Darts equipment supplier: Target Japan
Signature series: RAPTOR
Current generation: RAPTOR G6
Soft & Steeldarts: available
Known softdart version: 18 g barrel weight
RAPTOR G6 Steel: 22 g and 24 g
RAPTOR G6 Soft: 18 g
Dartshive Rating: 17
Dartshive Count-Up Highscore: 1,220 points.

Who is George Nishitani?

George Nishitani is a Japanese darts player, primarily known from the professional Japanese soft dart scene.

In Japan, he is known as 西谷 譲二.

This is quite interesting for searching for the player, as depending on the international or Japanese source, you may encounter both George Nishitani and 西谷 譲二.

Target Japan lists him in their official player team and directly links his name to the product series RAPTOR.

According to his player profile, his darts career began in 2010.

This means Nishitani now has over 15 years of experience at the board.

George Nishitani and Target Japan

George Nishitani is under contract with Target Japan.

Within the extensive Target Japan team, practically every established player has their own signature series.

For Kosuzu Iwao, it's DIAMOND.

For Haruki Muramatsu, it's RISING SUN.

And for George Nishitani, the name is:

RAPTOR.

This connection is particularly important for finding his darts.

Anyone searching for "Target Raptor Darts", "Target Japan Raptor" or "Raptor G6" may be looking for a George Nishitani player dart without even knowing the professional's name.

Therefore, for your category at Diplomatgames, it makes sense to consistently use both the player's name and RAPTOR.

Which Darts Does George Nishitani Play?

George Nishitani plays Target Japan RAPTOR Darts.

The series has been continuously developed over several generations.

Target Japan currently lists, among others:

RAPTOR G3
RAPTOR G4
RAPTOR G5
RAPTOR G5 Swiss Point
RAPTOR G6 Softtip
RAPTOR G6 Swiss Point 22g
RAPTOR G6 Swiss Point 24g.

So there isn't "the one" George Nishitani dart.

The different generations vary considerably in barrel shape, length, diameter, grip, and weight.

What's special about George Nishitani Darts?

What stands out about Nishitani's darts is how much Target Japan changes the individual generations.

A good example is the change from the RAPTOR G4 to the RAPTOR G5.

The RAPTOR G4 features:

90 % Tungsten
50.4 mm barrel length
6.35 mm maximum diameter
18 g barrel weight.

With the RAPTOR G5, the concept was significantly changed.

The softtip version features:

90 % Tungsten
44 mm barrel length
7.1 mm maximum diameter
18 g barrel weight.

This alone shows:

The G5 became significantly shorter and at the same time thicker.

This significantly changes the feel in the hand.

Which RAPTOR generation is the right one?

This cannot be answered solely based on the generation.

New does not automatically mean better in darts.

Your personal grip is decisive.

If you prefer a longer and relatively slim barrel, for example, a different RAPTOR generation might be interesting than for a player looking for a short torpedo barrel.

The RAPTOR G5 in particular is comparatively compact due to its 44 mm length and maximum diameter of 7.1 mm.

Therefore, at Diplomatgames, you should not only pay attention to "George Nishitani" or "RAPTOR", but always also:

Compare barrel length, diameter, weight, balance, and grip structure.

What is George Nishitani's playing style?

Nishitani's equipment provides some interesting clues about the characteristics important for his throw.

Over several RAPTOR generations, Target has focused on grip position and controlled rotation of the barrel.

With the G3, for example, the surface structure was designed to support rotation. With the G5, Target developed a torpedo concept where the grip position is easier to reproduce and spiral milling controls the rotation.

From this, it can be deduced, at least for the development of his signature darts, that:

a reproducible grip position and controlled barrel rotation play an important role in Nishitani's setup.

For players who also consciously control their dart through grip and rotation, the RAPTOR series can therefore be particularly interesting.

George Nishitani – Softtip and Steeltip Darts

Another interesting aspect of the RAPTOR series is the combination of softtip and steeltip darts.

Japan has a very large professional softtip darts scene.

Accordingly, many Target Japan player darts were originally strongly oriented towards softtip.

However, Nishitani now also offers special Swiss Point steeltip darts.

Target lists the RAPTOR G6, for example, as:

18 g 2BA Softtip
22 g Swiss Point Steel
24 g Swiss Point Steel.

The RAPTOR G5 was also offered as a Swiss Point version.

As a result, the series is no longer just interesting for classic softtip players.

What does Swiss Point mean for George Nishitani Darts?

For the steel dart versions of the newer RAPTOR generations, Target uses its Swiss Point System.

This allows the points to be changed relatively easily with the appropriate tool.

This offers a great advantage:

You can, for example, change the length or type of point without having to change the entire dart.

This can be particularly interesting with a high-quality Target Japan barrel, as it allows the setup to be adapted even more precisely to one's own throw.

George Nishitani – more than just a softtip player

George Nishitani is particularly interesting for fans of Japanese darts.

He has been playing since 2010, is part of the Target Japan team, and now has an extensive signature series of his own with RAPTOR.

The development of his darts clearly shows how much professional equipment can change.

The RAPTOR G3 featured polygonal surfaces and Pixel Grooves.

The G4 became significantly longer.

With the G5, Target returned to a compact barrel and developed a pronounced torpedo shape with Shark Cuts and Spiral Grooves.

And with the RAPTOR G6, current softtip and Swiss Point steeldarts are now available.

For dart players, this primarily means one thing:

RAPTOR is not always RAPTOR.

The generations should always be compared based on their technical data.

Buy George Nishitani Darts at Diplomatgames

Do you want to buy George Nishitani Darts or are you looking for a Target Japan RAPTOR dart?

At Diplomatgames, you will find various George Nishitani RAPTOR Darts from Target Japan, as well as matching darts accessories, depending on availability.

The current RAPTOR models are particularly interesting for players who prefer technically sophisticated Target Japan barrels and pronounced grip structures.

Depending on the model, softtip and steeltip variants as well as different weights are available.

Before purchasing, pay particular attention to dart weight, barrel length, diameter, barrel shape, and grip.

Discover the available George Nishitani Darts at Diplomatgames now and find out which RAPTOR generation best suits your personal throwing style.

FAQ – frequently asked questions about George Nishitani

Which darts does George Nishitani play?

George Nishitani plays Target Japan RAPTOR Darts. His signature series has already been developed over several generations. Currently, the RAPTOR G6 is among the newest models.

How heavy are George Nishitani Darts?

That depends on the model. The RAPTOR G6 is offered, among others, as an 18g soft dart and as a 22g and 24g steel dart.

Since when has George Nishitani been playing darts?

According to his Japanese player profile, Nishitani has been playing darts since 2010.

What is the name of George Nishitani's dart series?

His Target Japan signature series is called RAPTOR. Target also officially lists Nishitani under this product family.

Are George Nishitani Darts available as steel darts?

Yes. Newer RAPTOR models are also available as Swiss Point steel darts. The RAPTOR G6, for example, is offered in 22 and 24 grams.

Where can I buy George Nishitani Darts?

You can buy George Nishitani Darts at Diplomatgames. Depending on availability, you will find Target Japan RAPTOR Darts as steel or softtip, as well as matching darts accessories.