Scott Williams Darts – "Shaggy" Darts & Accessories at Diplomatgames

Scott Williams is one of the most striking characters on the PDC tour. The Englishman from Boston, Lincolnshire, nicknamed "Shaggy", combines strong scoring with emotion, self-confidence, and a good dose of showmanship. At the latest with his sensational semi-final appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship 2024, Williams became known to an international audience of millions. On his way there, he defeated, among others, three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.

Shaggy also has a high recognition value when it comes to equipment. Williams has been under contract with Target since 2022 and plays compact torpedo darts. His current Target Scott Williams Generation 2 is offered as 23- and 25-gram steel darts. Williams himself is particularly associated with 25 grams.

At Diplomatgames you will find Scott Williams darts and suitable Target accessories. But what darts does Scott Williams play, why is he called Shaggy, and what makes his unusual torpedo barrel stand out? Here you can learn more about the career, playing style, successes, equipment, and the person behind one of the most entertaining players in the PDC.

Scott Williams in Profile

Name: Scott Williams
Nickname: Shaggy
Birthday: January 18, 1990
Place of birth: Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Nationality: England
Throwing hand: Right
Dart supplier: Target
With Target since: 2022
Known playing weight: 25 grams
Current Signature Series: Target Scott Williams Generation 2
Barrel: compact torpedo/bullet barrel
Tungsten: 90%
PDC Tour Card: since 2023
PDC World Championship: Semi-finalist 2024
Players Championship: Tournament winner 2022
Challenge Tour Order of Merit: Winner 2022.

Who is Scott Williams?

Scott Williams was born on January 18, 1990, in Boston, in the English county of Lincolnshire. His professional dart career has been anything but ordinary.

Williams initially played in the BDO and WDF system, participating in the BDO World Championship 2020, among others.

However, the decisive breakthrough came in 2022.

On the PDC Challenge Tour, Shaggy won four tournaments and finished the season as number one in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.

But that wasn't all.

Even without a regular PDC Tour Card, he achieved something extraordinary in the same year.

Scott Williams Wins a Players Championship Without a Tour Card

At the Players Championship 17 in 2022, Williams caused a big surprise.

As a reserve without a regular Tour Card, he played his way through the entire field and won the tournament.

In the final, he defeated Nathan Aspinall.

This made Williams only the third player to win a PDC ranking tournament without holding a Tour Card at the time.

This success alone already showed the potential Shaggy possessed.

By finishing first in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit, he subsequently secured a Tour Card for the PDC.

Scott Williams' Greatest Achievements

His most important career successes to date include:

• PDC World Championship Semi-finalist 2024
• Players Championship 17 Winner 2022
• PDC Challenge Tour Order of Merit Winner 2022
• four Challenge Tour titles 2022
• WDF Europe Cup Overall Winner 2022
• WDF Europe Cup Pairs Winner 2022
• WDF Europe Cup Teams Winner 2022
• Hungarian Darts Trophy Semi-finalist 2023
• Players Championship Finals Quarter-finalist 2024.

The year 2022, in particular, was extraordinary for Williams.

Within a short time, he developed from a Challenge Tour player to a PDC ranking winner – and a little later to a World Championship semi-finalist.

Scott Williams at the PDC World Championship 2024

Shaggy had his greatest run on a TV stage to date at the PDC World Darts Championship 2024 at Alexandra Palace.

Williams sensationally played his way into the semi-finals.

The highlight followed in the quarter-finals.

His opponent was none other than:

Michael van Gerwen.

Williams defeated the three-time PDC World Champion, reaching a World Championship semi-final for the first time.

There, he faced the eventual world champion, Luke Humphries.

However, Humphries was a step too far that evening and won 6-0 in sets.

Nevertheless, Williams had definitively proven with his World Championship run that he could cause surprises on the world's biggest stage.

What is Scott Williams' playing style?

Scott Williams is not a player who tries to remain as invisible as possible on stage.

His game is offensive, emotional, and self-confident.

Shaggy interacts with the audience, celebrates important hits, and has high entertainment value.

At the same time, one should not be fooled by this.

Behind the showman is a technically strong dart player with high scoring potential.

Particularly interesting is his relatively heavy and compact setup.

Williams is listed with 25-gram darts.

His current Target G2 also has a torpedo/bullet barrel that is only 43.5 mm long.

This is a significantly different philosophy than that of players who use very long and slim parallel barrels.

What darts does Scott Williams play?

Scott Williams plays Target Darts.

His current signature series is the:

Target Scott Williams Generation 2.

The G2 was developed together with Shaggy and is made of 90% tungsten.

Target describes the shape as a compact, bullet- or torpedo-like barrel. It also features precisely milled and radial grip structures.

The steel darts are currently offered in two weights:

23 grams – 43.5 mm long / 8.0 mm diameter
25 grams – 43.5 mm long / 8.4 mm diameter.

This makes the G2 one of the comparatively short and robust professional darts.

How many grams does Scott Williams play?

Scott Williams is listed with 25-gram Target darts.

This is slightly above the weight that many other PDC professionals use.

More important, however, is the combination of weight and barrel shape.

A 25-gram, only 43.5 mm long torpedo barrel can feel completely different in the hand than a long and thin 25-gram parallel barrel.

This is precisely what makes Williams' darts interesting.

The dart is compact and has a clearly defined barrel contour.

Who are Scott Williams Darts suitable for?

Scott Williams Darts can be particularly interesting if you:

• prefer a short torpedo/bomber barrel,
• like to play with 23 or 25 grams,
• want a clearly palpable barrel contour,
• prefer a pronounced grip,
• want to use Target Swiss Points,
• or are looking for a compact dart instead of a long straight barrel.

The diameter is particularly important.

The 25g G2 has a maximum diameter of 8.4 mm with a length of only 43.5 mm.

Players who prefer extremely slim barrels should consider this.

For fans of compact torpedo darts, however, this very shape can be a great advantage.

Scott Williams and Target Darts

Scott Williams signed with Target in February 2022.

The timing could not have been better.

Shortly before, Williams had won two Challenge Tour tournaments in a row on a single day.

Target signed the rising Englishman – and in the same year, Shaggy won four Challenge Tour events, the Challenge Tour Order of Merit, and even a Players Championship.

Since then, Williams has developed into a well-known member of the Target team.

His product range now includes various generations, Black Editions, soft darts, flights, and K-Flex systems.

Scott Williams at Target Darts

Why is Scott Williams called "Shaggy"?

Scott Williams bears the nickname "Shaggy".

The name has long been an integral part of his player identity and is consistently used by Target for his marketing.

Fittingly, Williams has a relaxed and extroverted stage personality.

He interacts with fans and is not afraid to create unusual moments during a match.

This makes him a player where often more happens than just throwing 501 points.

Shaggy and the Show on Stage

Scott Williams has earned a reputation as a true entertainer over the years.

Among his more curious Ally Pally moments was, for example, the attempt to catch a wasp flying around on stage with a karate chop.

He also attracted attention with a no-look 180 attempt and various reactions towards the audience.

This is not equally well received by every opponent or spectator.

But precisely this mixture of dart player and entertainer distinguishes Shaggy from many more reserved professionals.

Scott Williams and the World Championship Controversy

However, Williams' career also includes moments that were much less amusing.

After a victory at the World Championship, he caused criticism with a remark about Germany and the two world wars.

Sky Sports subsequently apologized for the statement.

Williams later also apologized, explaining that the remark was spontaneous and that he had not intended to offend anyone.

For a complete player profile, this part also belongs to his public history – however, it should not be made bigger than his athletic achievements.

Scott Williams and Football

Darts is not the only sport in Scott Williams' life.

Shaggy has a strong connection to football and even played as a goalkeeper for his local club Swineshead Institute.

This is an interesting combination.

At the dartboard, Williams needs precision and a steady hand.

On the football pitch, he stood between the posts.

Williams is also a football fan and names family and football, in addition to darts, as particularly important parts of his life.

 

Scott Williams and his own Dart Shop

Williams' professional connection to darts is also interesting.

Alongside his career, he ran his own dart shop.

In 2026, however, he decided to close the business. The reason was remarkable: Williams wanted to reduce stress and consciously gain some distance from darts outside of his tournaments.

Thus, for Shaggy, darts was temporarily not only a professional sport but also an entrepreneurial activity.

Scott Williams and Dartitis

One of the most difficult phases of his recent career had to do with Dartitis.

Williams spoke publicly in 2026 about having problems with his throw for several months. The situation burdened him so much at times that he even considered ending his career.

He received support, among others, from Nathan Aspinall, who himself had experience with Dartitis.

Williams also tried hypnotherapy, which, however, did not bring him the same success as it did for other players. Instead, he continued to work on dealing with the situation.

The story shows a completely different side of the otherwise self-confident Shaggy.

What does Scott Williams do outside of darts?

Precisely because of his Dartitis, Williams decided not to constantly think about darts outside of tournaments.

After closing his dart shop, he deliberately wanted to try other activities.

As possible new hobbies, he mentioned, among others:

Pool, snooker, and golf.

In addition, there is his long-standing connection to football.

The goal behind this is understandable: Darts should remain his profession and passion, but not define every hour of his life.

Scott Williams – An Unusual Path to the Top

Scott Williams' career progressed astonishingly quickly.

In 2022, he won four Challenge Tour titles.

Even without a Tour Card, he won a Players Championship.

He became number one in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.

2023 marked the beginning of his time as a regular Tour Card player.

And at the 2024 World Championship, he defeated Michael van Gerwen and reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship.

After that, however, Williams also had to cope with setbacks and his problems with Dartitis.

That is precisely why his further career will be interesting.

Because Shaggy has proven his athletic talent multiple times.

Buy Scott Williams Darts at Diplomatgames

Do you want to try out Scott Williams' darts or are you looking for a compact Target torpedo dart?

At Diplomatgames, depending on availability, you will find various Scott Williams Darts from Target as well as suitable Shaggy accessories.

Particularly interesting is the current Target Scott Williams Generation 2, which is available as a 23- and 25-gram steel dart.

The combination of 90% tungsten, short torpedo barrel, radial grip, and Swiss Point clearly distinguishes Williams' darts from many classic long straight barrels.

Before buying, pay particular attention to weight, barrel diameter, barrel shape, grip, and your personal grip position.

Discover the available Scott Williams Darts at Diplomatgames now and find out if Shaggy's compact setup suits your own throw.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Williams

What darts does Scott Williams play?

Scott Williams plays Target Darts. His current signature series is the Target Scott Williams Generation 2 with a compact torpedo barrel made of 90% tungsten.

How many grams does Scott Williams play?

Scott Williams is particularly associated with 25-gram darts. Target also offers his current G2 at 23 grams.

What are Scott Williams' greatest achievements?

His biggest TV success to date is reaching the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship 2024. He also won Players Championship 17 in 2022 without a Tour Card and finished first in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.

Why is Scott Williams called "Shaggy"?

"Shaggy" is Scott Williams' long-standing nickname and is now an integral part of his player and product identity at Target.

Which manufacturer is Scott Williams with?

Scott Williams has been under contract with Target Darts since February 2022.

Does Scott Williams have Dartitis?

In 2026, Williams publicly revealed that he had been struggling with Dartitis for several months. The problems were at times so burdensome that he even considered ending his career.

What does Scott Williams do besides darts?

Williams played as a goalkeeper in local football, among other things. He also ran a darts shop, which he closed in 2026. To compensate, he wanted to focus more on other activities such as golf, snooker, and pool.

Where can you buy Scott Williams darts?

You can buy Scott Williams darts at Diplomatgames. Here you will find Target Scott Williams Signature Darts and suitable accessories, depending on availability.