{"title":"James Hurrell","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eJames Hurrell Darts - \"Hillbilly\" Mission Darts at Diplomatgames\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell is one of those players whose path to the top has been anything but straightforward. The Englishman from the Cotswolds played successfully for years in the \u003cstrong\u003eBDO and WDF system\u003c\/strong\u003e, was temporarily the \u003cstrong\u003enumber 1 in the WDF world ranking\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2022, won numerous international tournaments and only made the jump to the PDC as a Tour Card holder in 2024. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hillbilly\" had his biggest appearance on the PDC stage so far at the \u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Darts Championship 2025\/26\u003c\/strong\u003e. There, Hurrell caused one of the biggest surprises of the tournament with a 4-3 victory against Stephen Bunting and reached the \u003cstrong\u003eround of 16 of a PDC World Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis personal story is also extraordinary: a life-threatening illness forced Hurrell to take a long break from darts in 2017. It took him about two and a half years to be able to play seriously again. The fact that years later he would make the jump to the PDC Tour and eventually into the World Championship quarter-finals makes his career particularly remarkable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e you will find James Hurrell Darts from Mission and matching accessories. But \u003cstrong\u003ewhich darts does James Hurrell play, how heavy are his darts and why is he nicknamed \"Hillbilly\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e Here you can find out more about the career, successes, playing style and equipment of the Englishman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell in profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Hurrell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hillbilly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirthday:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 7, 1984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of birth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banbury, Oxfordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHometown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moreton-in-Marsh, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationality:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDart equipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mission Darts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown match weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Darts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mission James Hurrell 90% Tungsten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC:\u003c\/strong\u003e active at PDC events since 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card:\u003c\/strong\u003e since 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Championship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round of 16, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Championship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter-final, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Masters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter-final, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Ranking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Number 1 in 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChallenge Tour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tournament winner, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-on song:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hillbilly Rock, Hillbilly Roll\" by The Woolpackers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho is James Hurrell?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell was born on \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 7, 1984 in Banbury, Oxfordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e and lives in Moreton-in-Marsh in the English Cotswolds. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of today's PDC stars, his career did not progress directly into professional sports via the classic Development Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell played for many years in the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eBDO and later WDF system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis first major successes therefore came at tournaments that are familiar to older darts fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs early as 2012, he reached the semi-finals of the Dutch Open. Numerous finals and tournament victories followed later. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, the path to the PDC Tour Card still took many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell's first major successes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, Hurrell reached the final of the \u003cstrong\u003eIsle of Man Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e, but lost to Scott Waites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the same year, he also reached the final of the Polish Open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, one of his first important international titles finally followed:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Hurrell won the Finnish Classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther successes followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell won, among others, the \u003cstrong\u003ePolice Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the BDO International Open, the Belfry Open, the Isle of Man Classic, the Italian Grand Masters and the Scottish Open. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis made Hillbilly one of the most consistent players outside the PDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell becomes World No. 1 in the WDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, Hurrell reached an important milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was at the top of the:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Rankings\u003c\/strong\u003e for most of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom January to November 2022, Hurrell was ranked as the \u003cstrong\u003enumber 1 in the WDF world ranking\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, he won, among others, the \u003cstrong\u003eIsle of Man Classic, Italian Grand Masters and the Scottish Open\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticularly interesting from today's perspective is an opponent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the final of the Isle of Man Classic 2022, Hurrell defeated:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Littler.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt that time, Littler was far from being the world-famous PDC star he would later become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell's greatest successes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis most important career successes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Championship Round of 16, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship Finals Round of 16, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Championship Quarter-final, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Masters Quarter-final, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Ranking Number 1, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChallenge Tour Tournament winner, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScottish Open winner, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Grand Masters winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsle of Man Classic winner, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBDO International Open winner, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinnish Classic winner, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF Europe Cup Team Gold with England, 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Cup Silver Medalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseveral PDC ProTour quarter-finals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus, Hurrell has an unusual mix of successes in the BDO, WDF, and now PDC world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell at the WDF World Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003eWDF World Darts Championship 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hurrell entered the tournament as one of the strongest players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was seeded sixth and played his way into the:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter-final.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere he met Cameron Menzies and lost 0-4 in sets. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year later, Hurrell again competed at the WDF World Championship, but was eliminated by Dennis Nilsson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter that, his focus finally shifted towards the PDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Road to the PDC Tour Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell tried several times to secure a Tour Card through the \u003cstrong\u003ePDC Qualifying School\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, it didn't work out at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherefore, he played on the Challenge Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd there it became clear that Hurrell certainly had PDC level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the season, he threw a nine-darter and finally won the \u003cstrong\u003elast Challenge Tour event of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, he tried again at Q-School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis time with success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell finished fourth in the UK Q-School Order of Merit and secured his first:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 39 years old, Hillbilly had finally arrived on the PDC ProTour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStrong start as a PDC professional\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell didn't take long to show that his Tour Card was deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready at the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Players Championship tournament in 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, he reached the quarter-finals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the same year, further ProTour quarter-finals and qualification for the Belgian Darts Open on the European Tour followed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the end, he even qualified for his first:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Darts Championship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell at the PDC World Championship 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his debut at Alexandra Palace, Hurrell first met Canadian \u003cstrong\u003eJim Long\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd Hillbilly showed hardly any nervousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe won:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-0.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meant that one of the biggest names in the sport was waiting in the second round:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael van Gerwen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the three-time world champion, it was the end of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, Hurrell had won a match directly in his first Ally Pally appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year later, it was to go much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe PDC World Championship 2026 - Hurrell's biggest success to date\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the PDC World Championship 2025\/26, James Hurrell achieved his biggest PDC success to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis match against \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Bunting\u003c\/strong\u003e was particularly spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBunting was one of the absolute top players in the world and went into the match as the clear favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell won anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-3 against Stephen Bunting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell played significantly stronger than Bunting with an average of around \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and won a total of 18 legs compared to his opponent's 12. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meant Hillbilly reached the:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter-finals of the PDC World Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere he finally lost to Ryan Searle 0-4. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, the tournament was another big step in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is James Hurrell's playing style?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell has a \u003cstrong\u003ecalm and controlled playing style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEspecially under pressure, the Englishman often appears surprisingly composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was particularly evident in his World Championship victory against Stephen Bunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Bunting acted emotionally and tried to push himself and the audience, Hurrell remained relatively calm. He later described this composure as an important factor for his success. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHillbilly is therefore not a player who constantly tries to create momentum with grand gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis strength lies more in:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhythm, composure, experience, and repeatability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis also fits his relatively classic dart setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich darts does James Hurrell play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell plays \u003cstrong\u003eMission Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis Mission Signature Darts are made of \u003cstrong\u003e90% Tungsten\u003c\/strong\u003e and have a relatively classic, elongated barrel with different grip structures. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell steel darts are available in, among others:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 grams.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell himself is currently primarily listed as using \u003cstrong\u003e24-gram Mission Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many grams does James Hurrell play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell is listed with a match weight of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, it is interesting for buyers that Mission offers his signature darts in several weight classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can therefore also play the basic Hurrell barrel concept if you prefer slightly lighter or heavier darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe available variants are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 g – 52 mm × 6.40 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 g – 52 mm × 6.65 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 g – 52 mm × 6.95 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe length thus remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the weight increases, the barrel becomes slightly thicker accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's special about the Mission James Hurrell Darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe James Hurrell Signature Darts are made of \u003cstrong\u003e90% Tungsten\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisually, silver, black, and purple dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe barrel has a classic elongated basic shape but becomes more interesting with different grip areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission combines ring grip structures with a strikingly designed rear zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mission logo is also laser-etched into the rear part of the barrel. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes the dart look modern without using an extremely unusual barrel shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis can be particularly interesting for players who generally like straight barrels but want a clearly recognizable grip position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho are James Hurrell Darts suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell Darts can be particularly interesting if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefer a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic elongated barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eare looking for 90% tungsten darts,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewant a clearly defined ring grip,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrip more centrally or at the back,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewant to choose between \u003cstrong\u003e22, 24, and 26 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eor prefer a relatively straightforward professional setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn additional advantage is the weight selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't automatically have to adopt Hurrell's own 24g weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you throw a bit lighter, you can choose 22 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a heavier dart, there's 26 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell and Mission Darts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission is Hurrell's current dart equipment supplier and sponsor. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the brand, Hurrell has become particularly interesting because his notoriety has significantly increased due to his strong PDC World Championship appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis signature series also has an advantage for amateur players:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not excessively exotic in its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, anyone looking for a \u003cstrong\u003e90% tungsten straight barrel with defined grip zones\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't have to be a Hillbilly fan to get something out of the dart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell's serious health setback\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell's career includes a story that is much more serious than tournament results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, Hurrell suffered from severe pain for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, he initially did not go to the doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he finally sought medical help, it turned out that his condition was life-threatening: a part of his intestine had almost completely twisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell had to undergo \u003cstrong\u003eemergency surgery\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illness then forced him to take a long break.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwo and a half years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehe couldn't play darts seriously. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHis father's words that changed everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortly before the operation, there was a moment that Hurrell later publicly recalled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis father spoke to him about his future and motivated him to refocus on darts after the operation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt that time, it was by no means a given that Hurrell would ever play at a high level again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut that's exactly what happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecame number one in the WDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWon international tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGot a PDC Tour Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd years later reached the round of 16 of the PDC World Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comeback story is therefore one of the most interesting parts of his biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy is James Hurrell called \"Hillbilly\"?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell carries the nickname:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hillbilly\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fits his rural image and his hometown of Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis walk-on music also directly picks up on the nickname.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHurrell walks on to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hillbilly Rock, Hillbilly Roll\" by The Woolpackers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eonto the stage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite his rather calm demeanor, he thus possesses a very clearly recognizable player identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does James Hurrell do besides darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no sufficiently reliable public information about Hurrell's current profession outside of darts that I would take as a confirmed fact for a shop page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is sometimes also associated online with cricket, or mentioned as a cricket player. However, the evidence is not strong enough to derive a current part-time profession from it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherefore, at Diplomatgames, I would deliberately \u003cstrong\u003enot invent a profession or adopt one from weak sources\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important for good long-term SEO texts, especially for less media-present players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJames Hurrell – from WDF player to PDC World Championship quarter-finalist\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell's career shows that the path to professional darts doesn't have to be over by your early twenties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played BDO and WDF for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, a life-threatening illness forced him to take a long break. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe came back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, he became number one in the WDF world rankings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, he won on the Challenge Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, he finally earned a PDC Tour Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe won a match directly in his first PDC World Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in his second PDC World Championship, he defeated Stephen Bunting and reached the round of 16. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus, a long-time WDF player became an established PDC professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd James Hurrell became for a much larger audience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillbilly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy James Hurrell Darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy James Hurrell Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e or his Mission Signature Darts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will find \u003cstrong\u003eJames Hurrell Darts from Mission, as well as suitable darts accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature steel darts are made of \u003cstrong\u003e90% tungsten\u003c\/strong\u003e and are available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 g, 24 g, and 26 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHurrell himself uses a \u003cstrong\u003e24-gram setup\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen making your selection, compare not only the weight but also \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel length, diameter, grip structure, and your personal grip position\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the available \u003cstrong\u003eJames Hurrell Darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e now and find out if the Hillbilly setup suits your throwing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about James Hurrell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat darts does James Hurrell play with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell plays with \u003cstrong\u003eMission Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. His signature steel darts are made of 90% tungsten and feature an elongated barrel with various grip areas. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat weight darts does James Hurrell play with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell currently uses \u003cstrong\u003e24-gram Mission Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. His signature series is also available in 22 and 26 grams. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is James Hurrell called \"Hillbilly\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hillbilly\" is Hurrell's official nickname. Appropriately, he uses \u003cstrong\u003e\"Hillbilly Rock, Hillbilly Roll\" by The Woolpackers\u003c\/strong\u003e as his walk-on music. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are James Hurrell's greatest achievements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis greatest achievements include reaching the \u003cstrong\u003eround of 16 at the PDC World Championship 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, the quarter-finals of the WDF World Championship 2022, number one in the WDF world rankings 2022, and numerous international WDF tournament victories. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid James Hurrell beat Luke Littler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hurrell defeated a then very young \u003cstrong\u003eLuke Littler in the final of the Isle of Man Classic 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did James Hurrell get his PDC Tour Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHurrell secured his first \u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card at Q-School 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e via the UK Order of Merit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHas James Hurrell thrown a nine-darter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hurrell has thrown documented nine-darters, including a perfect leg on the \u003cstrong\u003ePDC Challenge Tour 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich manufacturer is James Hurrell affiliated with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Hurrell is sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eMission Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can you buy James Hurrell Darts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can buy James Hurrell Darts at Diplomatgames.\u003c\/strong\u003e Depending on availability, you can find Mission James Hurrell Signature Darts in various weights as well as suitable accessories there.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mission-steel-dart-set-james-hurrell","title":"Mission Steel Dart Set James Hurrell","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"KnM9nf\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"QmZWSe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DHcWmd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\" class=\"g9WsWb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container tw-nfl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"QmZWSe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DHcWmd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\" class=\"g9WsWb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container tw-nfl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Übersetzung\"\u003eMission Steel Dart Set James Hurrell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mission James Hurrell dart features radial grooves on the front section and micro shark grooves on the back of the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 22g, 24g, and 26g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QmZWSe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DHcWmd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel: 90% Tungsten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 22g: 52mm, Ø 6.40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 24g: 52mm, Ø 6.65mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 26g: 52mm, Ø 6.95mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaft: Sabre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlight: Standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3 pcs Mission James Hurrell Darts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!! 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