Paul Lim Darts – "The Singapore Slinger" Darts & Accessories at Diplomatgames

Paul Lim is a living legend of international darts. Born in Singapore, the player nicknamed "The Singapore Slinger" can look back on a career spanning more than four decades and is still active on international stages today. His most famous moment dates back to 1990: At the BDO World Championship, Lim threw the first nine-darter in World Championship history, thus writing darts history. Target today describes him as one of the most influential figures in Asian darts.

Particularly remarkable is his extraordinary longevity. Even at over 70 years old, Lim won PDC Asian Tour tournaments, qualified again for the PDC World Championship, and set another age record at Alexandra Palace in 2025.

At Diplomatgames, you'll find Paul Lim darts and matching Target Japan accessories. But what darts does Paul Lim play, how heavy are his The Legend darts, and why is the Singapore Slinger such an icon? Here you can learn more about his career, his playing style, his equipment, and his unusual life story.

Paul Lim Profile

Name: Paul Lim Leong Hwa
Nickname: The Singapore Slinger
Birthday: January 25, 1954
Nationality: Singapore
Throwing Hand: Right
Darts Manufacturer: Target Japan
Signature Series: The Legend
Current Generation: The Legend G9
Officially Stated Dart Weight: 22 grams
Current G9 Steel Darts: 22 and 24 grams
Darts Career: over four decades
Historic Achievement: first nine-darter at a Darts World Championship in 1990
Japan Open: Winner 2022
PDC Asian Tour: multiple tournament winner
Former Profession: Chef.

Who is Paul Lim?

Paul Lim was born on January 25, 1954 and is one of the most famous darts players in Asia.

His career spans various eras, associations, and forms of darts. Lim played at BDO, WDF, and PDC levels during his career and was also one of the big names in international soft tip darts.

This versatility, in particular, is remarkable.

Many players are associated either with classic steel tip darts or with soft tip darts.

Paul Lim is one of the few professionals who have legendary status in both worlds.

Paul Lim Makes Darts History in 1990

The 9th of January 1990 changed Paul Lim's career forever.

At the BDO World Darts Championship, Lim played against Irishman Jack McKenna.

And suddenly something happened that no one had ever achieved before at a Darts World Championship:

Nine Darts. 501 Points. Perfect Leg.

Paul Lim was thus the first player ever to throw a nine-darter at a World Championship.

This moment remains one of the most famous scenes in darts history.

The Legendary World Championship Nine-Darter

A nine-darter means:

501 points are brought to exactly zero with the minimum possible number of nine darts.

Today, darts fans regularly see perfect legs at PDC tournaments.

In 1990, it was completely different.

Lim's nine-darter was a historic event and made the Singapore Slinger internationally famous.

The moment is now so closely associated with his name that Target still highlights it as one of the most important events of his career in his official player profile.

Paul Lim – A Career Spanning Four Decades

What truly makes Paul Lim exceptional, however, is not just this one nine-darter.

It's the length of his career.

Target describes his career as one spanning more than four decades across BDO, PDC, and WDF.

Lim played against several generations of professionals.

He competed at a time when names like Eric Bristow and John Lowe shaped the sport of darts.

Later, he played against Phil Taylor.

After that, against players of the Michael van Gerwen generation.

And now he even faces professionals who are more than half a century younger.

Paul Lim vs. Luke Littler – 53 Years Age Difference

How extraordinary Lim's career has become was demonstrated at the Bahrain Darts Masters 2026.

There, 71-year-old Lim met Luke Littler.

There was a 53-year age difference between the two players – reportedly the largest age difference in a televised professional darts match. Littler won the match 6-1.

This match alone illustrates how many darts generations Lim has now bridged.

The Oldest Winner of a PDC World Championship Match

At the PDC World Darts Championship 2025/26, Paul Lim once again set an age record.

At 71 years old, he defeated Jeffrey de Graaf 3-1 in sets.

This made Lim the oldest player ever to win a match on the PDC World Championship stage at Alexandra Palace.

He then met Luke Humphries.

The former world champion won the match clearly, but Lim's first-round victory alone had already made darts history again.

Paul Lim's Greatest Achievements

Paul Lim's career cannot be measured solely by classic PDC major titles.

His most important successes and historical achievements include:

• first nine-darter at a Darts World Championship in 1990
• numerous appearances at BDO, WDF, and PDC World Championships
• multiple representative of Singapore at the World Cup of Darts
• World Cup Quarter-Finals in 2017 with Singapore
• Japan Open Winner 2022
• multiple PDC Asian Tour Winner
• numerous international soft tip darts successes
• oldest player with a win at the PDC World Championship
• more than four decades of career at an international level.

His significance for Asian darts, in particular, extends far beyond individual tournament victories.

Paul Lim and the World Cup of Darts

Paul Lim represented Singapore multiple times at the PDC World Cup of Darts.

A particularly great success came in 2017.

Together with Harith Lim, the Singapore Slinger caused a big surprise and helped Singapore reach the quarter-finals.

On the way there, Scotland, among others, was defeated.

In 2025, Paul Lim again competed for Singapore at the World Cup – at the age of 71.

Thus, Lim became the face of the Singaporean team for many years.

Paul Lim on the PDC Asian Tour

Anyone who thinks Lim is only participating in tournaments because of his name underestimates him.

Even in 2025, the then 71-year-old continued to win PDC Asian Tour Events.

He had already won a title at the start of the season.

In May 2025, his second Asian Tour title of the year followed, allowing him to extend his lead in the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

Lim later qualified again for the 2025/26 World Championship.

This shows:

Paul Lim is not just a nostalgic darts legend.

He can still win professional tournaments even at over 70 years old.

What is Paul Lim's Playing Style?

Target describes Paul Lim as a player with a smooth or fluent throw.

Exactly this calmness is characteristic.

Lim does not have an aggressive or hectic movement sequence.

His throw appears controlled and experienced.

This suits a player who has been at the board for decades.

His equipment naturally also plays a major role.

His current Target Japan darts combine a defined rear grip zone with a more pronounced front section, allowing for different grip positions.

What Darts Does Paul Lim Play?

Paul Lim is under contract with Target Japan.

His current signature series bears the name:

THE LEGEND.

The current generation is the Paul Lim The Legend G9.

Target developed them together with Lim according to his personal requirements and match specifications.

The current G9 is available as both steel and soft tip darts.

Thus, the series perfectly matches Lim's own career, which combines steel tip and soft tip darts over decades.

Paul Lim The Legend G9 Steel Darts

The current Target Japan Paul Lim The Legend G9 Swiss Point has a barrel made of 90% Tungsten.

The most important technical characteristics are:

Tungsten: 90%
Barrel Length: 50 mm
Weights: 22 g and 24 g
Diameter: 7.1 mm at 22 g or 7.4 mm at 24 g
Point System: Swiss Point
Point Length: 30 mm
Flight System: Target K-Flex No.6.

This makes the G9 a modern premium steel dart, even though it was developed for a player whose professional career began in the early 1980s.

What's Special About Paul Lim The Legend G9?

The G9 has an interesting barrel shape.

Target describes it as front tapered, meaning it tapers towards the front.

In the rear area, there are precise ring grips and polygonal milling.

In contrast, a significantly more aggressive Shark Grip is used at the front.

This offers the dart various grip options.

Rear-grippers can use the rear ring grip.

Players who grip far forward get a much stronger hold thanks to the Shark Cuts.

This is exactly what makes the barrel technically interesting.

Paul Lim The Legend G9 – 22 or 24 Grams?

Target currently offers the steel version in two weights:

22 grams
and
24 grams.

The official Target player profile lists Paul Lim himself with 22 grams.

For buyers, this means:

If you want to stay as close as possible to his personal setup, the 22g version is particularly interesting.

If you generally prefer slightly heavier darts, you can play the same barrel concept with 24 grams.

Paul Lim and Target Japan

Paul Lim is currently part of the Target Japan team.

Target refers to him as an icon whose influence spans generations.

His signature dart series is therefore not coincidentally named:

The Legend.

Numerous generations have already been released over the years.

Currently, the The Legend G9 is available, while, for example, generation 8 is also still on the market.

Therefore, various generations can be interesting for fans and collectors.

What Did Paul Lim Do Before?

Outside of darts, Paul Lim worked as a chef.

Player profiles list "Chef" as his former or other profession.

His life story led him through various countries.

Lim lived and/or worked in Singapore, Great Britain, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and the USA, among other places, during his life. He was later also active in Hong Kong.

Thus, the Singapore Slinger has a significantly more international biography than most darts players of his generation.

Paul Lim and Soft Tip Darts

In Europe, Paul Lim is often associated primarily with his nine-darter from 1990.

In Asia, however, he also has an enormous reputation in soft tip darts.

Lim was successful on international electronic dartboards for decades and thus became a well-known personality, especially in Asia and the USA.

His ability to play both steel and soft tip darts at a high level is an important part of his career.

That's why his Target Japan products suit him so well:

There are The Legend as both steel and soft tip.

Paul Lim – A Legend of Multiple Darts Generations

Paul Lim is one of those players whose significance should not be measured solely by PDC Majors won.

In 1982, he already played in a World Championship.

In 1990, he threw the first nine-dart finish in World Championship history.

In 2017, he reached the World Cup quarter-finals with Singapore.

In 2025, at 71, he still won PDC Asian Tour titles.

At the 2025/26 World Championship, he became the oldest player to achieve a PDC World Championship win.

And in 2026, he faced Luke Littler, an opponent who was 53 years younger.

More longevity is hard to imagine in professional darts.

Paul Lim – the Singapore Slinger

His nickname "The Singapore Slinger" directly connects his origin with his player identity.

The name, of course, recalls the famous cocktail Singapore Sling and has been the dart professional's trademark for decades.

Today, however, another designation is often enough:

The Legend.

Target uses precisely this name for its signature series.

And considering a career spanning more than four decades, the designation is hardly an exaggeration.

Buy Paul Lim Darts at Diplomatgames

Would you like to try Paul Lim's darts yourself or are you looking for the latest Target Japan The Legend Darts?

At Diplomatgames, you will find various Paul Lim Darts from Target Japan as well as matching The Legend accessories, depending on availability.

The current The Legend G9 is particularly interesting.

The steel version consists of 90% tungsten, is 50 mm long, and is offered in 22 and 24 grams.

The barrel combines ring and polygon grip at the rear with more aggressive shark cuts in the front section.

When selecting, pay particular attention to:

Weight, diameter, grip position, grip strength, and steel or soft tip.

Discover the available Paul Lim Darts at Diplomatgames now and play with the signature darts of a true legend of the sport.

FAQ – frequently asked questions about Paul Lim

Which darts does Paul Lim play?

Paul Lim plays Target Japan The Legend Darts. The current Generation 9 has a 90% tungsten barrel and is available as a steel and soft dart.

How many grams does Paul Lim play?

Target's official player profile lists Paul Lim at 22 grams. The current The Legend G9 Steel series is available in 22 and 24 grams.

Why is Paul Lim a darts legend?

In 1990, Paul Lim threw the first nine-dart finish at a Darts World Championship and has been playing internationally at BDO, WDF, and PDC levels for more than four decades.

Is Paul Lim still active?

Yes. Paul Lim remained internationally active in 2025 and 2026. In 2025, he won PDC Asian Tour tournaments and qualified again for the PDC World Championship. At the World Championship, he became the oldest winner of a match on the Ally Pally stage at 71.

What did Paul Lim do in the past?

Paul Lim worked as a chef. His career and professional life took him through several countries over the decades.

What is Paul Lim's nickname?

Paul Lim's nickname is "The Singapore Slinger". His current Target Japan signature series is aptly named The Legend, reflecting his status.

Where can I buy Paul Lim Darts?

You can buy Paul Lim Darts at Diplomatgames. Here you will find Target Japan The Legend Steel and Soft Darts, as well as matching accessories, subject to availability.