Simon Whitlock Darts – "The Wizard" Darts & Accessories at Diplomatgames

Simon Whitlock is one of the greatest personalities in Australian darts. With his distinctive beard, braided hair, and his nickname "The Wizard", the Australian possesses an unmistakable recognition value. Athletically, Whitlock can look back on an exceptionally long international career: He reached the final at both a BDO and a PDC World Championship, won the European Championship in 2012, and crowned himself World Cup Champion for Australia in 2022 alongside Damon Heta.

At Diplomatgames, you'll find Simon Whitlock darts and matching dart accessories. But what darts does Simon Whitlock play, how heavy are his darts, and why do his barrels have such an unusual shape? Here you can learn more about the career, playing style, equipment, and life of the Australian "Wizard" off the oche.

Simon Whitlock Profile

Name: Simon Whitlock
Nickname: The Wizard
Birthday: March 3, 1969
Birthplace: Cessnock, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Throwing Hand: Right
Known Dart Manufacturer: Winmau
Known Dart Weight: 22 grams
Greatest PDC Singles Success: European Championship 2012
PDC World Championship: Finalist 2010
BDO World Championship: Finalist 2008
World Cup of Darts: Winner 2022 with Damon Heta
Former Profession: Bricklayer
Son: Mason Whitlock, also a darts player

Who is Simon Whitlock?

Simon Whitlock was born on March 3, 1969, in Australia and developed into one of the most successful dart players in his country over an exceptionally long career.

His path led him through both the BDO and the PDC.

Whitlock initially played in the BDO, then switched to the PDC, returned to the BDO once more, and finally decided definitively for the PDC.

He achieved his greatest successes in both organizations.

Already in 2008, Whitlock reached the final of the BDO World Darts Championship. There, he had to concede defeat to Mark Webster.

Only two years later, The Wizard was once again in a World Championship final – this time on the biggest stage of the PDC.

Simon Whitlock in the Final of the PDC World Championship 2010

The PDC World Darts Championship 2010 became one of the most important tournaments in Simon Whitlock's career.

The Australian entered the World Championship unseeded and sensationally played his way through the tournament.

In the semi-final, Whitlock defeated multiple world champion Raymond van Barneveld and thus moved into the World Championship final.

However, the then almost invincible Phil Taylor was waiting there.

Whitlock could not defeat The Power and became vice world champion. Nevertheless, this tournament run finally made him an international dart star.

Whitlock himself later described reaching the PDC World Championship final as one of the greatest highlights of his career.

Simon Whitlock's Greatest Successes

Simon Whitlock is one of the most successful dart players Australia has produced.

Simon Whitlock's Most Important Successes

• PDC World Championship Finalist 2010
• BDO World Championship Finalist 2008
• European Championship Winner 2012
• World Cup of Darts Winner 2022 with Damon Heta
• Premier League Finalist 2012
• numerous other deep runs at PDC Major tournaments
• several professional tournament victories
• Nine-Dart-Finish on the big PDC stage
• long-standing membership in the international darts elite

Particularly remarkable is the time span between his great successes.

Whitlock was already among the world's elite in the 2000s and was still able to celebrate one of the most emotional titles of his career in 2022.

Simon Whitlock Wins the World Cup of Darts

A very special moment followed in 2022 at the World Cup of Darts.

Simon Whitlock competed together with Damon Heta for Australia.

The duo played their way to the final and ultimately won the title.

For Whitlock, this triumph had a special meaning. After many years as the face of Australian darts, The Wizard could finally win a major PDC title for his home country.

The victory made Whitlock and Heta Australian darts heroes and is one of the most important moments in the history of professional darts in Australia.

What is Simon Whitlock's playing style?

Simon Whitlock is right-handed and has a very controlled, technically interesting throwing style.

The Wizard is not one of the extremely fast players.

Instead, he takes enough time for his throws and tries to place his darts very precisely.

A particular strength of Whitlock's for many years was his finishing.

The Australian is known for choosing unusual checkout routes and finding solutions on the board that other players might not immediately try.

This tactical side fits perfectly with his nickname "The Wizard".

What Darts Does Simon Whitlock Play?

Simon Whitlock is particularly known for his Winmau Signature Darts.

His darts have one of the more striking barrel shapes among the well-known professional signature models.

Particularly characteristic of various Whitlock darts is the scallop or grip groove in the barrel.

This indentation provides a very clear point of orientation for the fingers. This allows the player to easily find their grip position again with each throw.

Whitlock is particularly associated with a dart weight of 22 grams.

Over the years, however, various Simon Whitlock models have been released. Therefore, the shape, grip, coating, and dimensions differ depending on the generation.

At Diplomatgames, you will find the available Simon Whitlock darts and can compare the different models.

What is Special About Simon Whitlock Darts?

Simon Whitlock darts are particularly interesting because of their barrel shape.

Many modern professional darts have a largely straight parallel barrel. Whitlock's well-known models take a different approach.

The pronounced grip groove or scallop can create a very firm reference point for the fingers.

This can be particularly interesting for dart players who:

• prefer a clearly defined grip point,
• tend to grip their dart in the middle or rear area,
• like a scallop barrel shape,
• play with approximately 22 grams,
• or are consciously looking for a dart that differs from classic parallel barrels.

As always, however, a signature dart must fit your own grip. Especially with a pronounced scallop, the personal finger position is particularly important.

Simon Whitlock and Winmau

The name Simon Whitlock has been closely associated with Winmau for many years.

Over the course of their collaboration, numerous different Simon Whitlock Signature Darts have been released.

These include various generations as well as special models that incorporate Whitlock's unusual ideas for barrel shape and grip.

Older Whitlock darts, in particular, now also hold a certain appeal for collectors.

His darts are interesting not only because of his name. The unusual barrel shapes differ significantly from many other signature darts in terms of technology.

Simon Whitlock's Unusual Dart Points

When it comes to equipment, Simon Whitlock is a tinkerer.

The Wizard is known for heavily customizing his darts, and especially his points, to his personal preferences.

Whitlock experiments with unusual points and sometimes modifies his equipment himself.

This went so far that his unusual dart points repeatedly caused discussions at tournaments because they could leave visible marks in the sisal when pulled out.

At his World Championship appearance in 2025/26, his self-made or modified darts once again attracted attention.

Whitlock is not simply a player who takes a standard set out of the package. He is one of the professionals who intensely deals with the smallest details of their setup.

How did Simon Whitlock get into darts?

Simon Whitlock started playing darts at about 15 years old.

His father himself played darts at a bowling club at the time. An area was set up there where young people could stay away from the alcohol service.

That's exactly where Whitlock's own dart history began.

Darts was somewhat in the family: his parents also played.

Whitlock later named dart legends Jocky Wilson and John Lowe, as well as Australian player Russell Stewart, as role models.

From the first throws in the bowling club, an international professional career eventually developed.

What did Simon Whitlock do for a living before?

Before Simon Whitlock could fully live from professional darts, he worked as a bricklayer.

Whitlock himself confirmed this profession in an earlier interview.

As with many players of his generation, a professional career in darts was by no means a given.

Only with increasing success was The Wizard able to make darts his full-time profession.

This development led him from everyday Australian working life to the final of a PDC World Championship.

Simon Whitlock Private – Family and Children

Family has always played an important role in Simon Whitlock's life.

Particularly interesting for dart fans today is his son Mason Whitlock.

Because Mason is now a dart player himself and is trying to make a name for himself in professional sports.

He played, among other things, on the PDC Development Tour and in the MODUS Super Series, where he already managed a nine-darter.

In 2026, there was even a direct duel between father and son.

In the MODUS Super Series, Simon met Mason Whitlock – and the experienced Wizard showed little family restraint at the oche: Simon won the duel 4:1.

So there are now actually two Whitlocks who are attracting attention in ambitious or professional darts.

Simon Whitlock's Unusual Hobbies

Away from darts, Simon Whitlock has some hobbies that one might not necessarily expect from a professional dart player.

In an interview, The Wizard revealed that he is very interested in tropical fish.

Whitlock also enjoys growing his own vegetables.

This reveals a much quieter side behind the striking stage persona with a beard and braided hair.

In 2026, however, an even more unusual hobby made headlines:

Arm wrestling.

Whitlock now also trains in arm wrestling and sometimes competes against other dart players. Particularly curious: He himself knows that intensive arm wrestling is actually not a particularly obvious leisure activity for a dart player's throwing arm.

The Wizard Arm Wrestling

Simon Whitlock's enthusiasm for arm wrestling developed into an unusual side pursuit.

His son Mason acquired a special arm wrestling bench, and Whitlock began to train specifically for it.

This even led to minor duels against other dart players.

Whitlock takes the matter quite seriously and trains specific strength exercises for arm wrestling.

The fact that a professional dart player strains his throwing arm specifically for arm wrestling makes the story particularly curious, of course.

Why is Simon Whitlock called "The Wizard"?

Simon Whitlock's nickname is "The Wizard".

And hardly any nickname fits a dart player better visually.

With his long beard and characteristic braided hair, Whitlock's appearance indeed resembles a modern wizard somewhat.

His sometimes extraordinary play at the board also fits this image.

Whitlock is known for creative checkout paths and his great tactical understanding.

The Wizard look developed into his trademark over the years and made him one of the most easily recognizable dart players in the world.

Simon Whitlock's Famous Hair and Beard

The Australian's cult status naturally includes his appearance.

Especially his braided hair and beard have been part of his identity for years.

Whitlock once said that re-braiding his hair can take about nine hours.

So, the look definitely requires some effort.

Combined with his nickname, The Wizard, this makes for one of the most distinctive player identities in professional darts.

Simon Whitlock after losing his Tour Card

After many years as a fixture on the PDC ProTour, Simon Whitlock lost his Tour Card.

However, this by no means signalled the end of his career.

The Australian remained active and continued to play in various competitions.

In 2025, he even managed to qualify for the PDC World Darts Championship 2025/26 after winning the ANZ Premier League.

This brought The Wizard back to the big World Championship stage at Alexandra Palace once more.

Although Whitlock narrowly lost his first-round match against Connor Scutt 2:3 in sets, he once again showed his well-known fighting mentality, throwing six 180s and a 167 finish.

Even without a regular PDC Tour Card, The Wizard remains a serious darts player.

Simon Whitlock – an Australian darts legend

Few players have had such a strong international impact on Australian darts as Simon Whitlock.

He reached the final of a BDO World Championship, then also the final of a PDC World Championship, won the European Championship, and crowned his career in 2022 with the World Cup title for Australia.

Added to this is a personality that is almost unmistakable.

Wizard beard, braided hair, unusual darts, self-modified points and creative checkout routes have made Whitlock a crowd favourite for many years.

And now, with Mason Whitlock, the next generation of the family is already trying to establish itself in professional darts.

Buy Simon Whitlock Darts at Diplomatgames

Are you looking for Simon Whitlock's darts or would you like to try out a dart with a distinctive grip scallop yourself?

At Diplomatgames, you will find various Simon Whitlock Darts from Winmau, as well as matching Wizard dart accessories, subject to availability.

The signature darts are particularly interesting for players who are not looking for a classic straight barrel shape but prefer a clearly defined reference point for their fingers.

When making your selection, pay particular attention to dart weight, position of the grip scallop, barrel length, diameter and grip strength.

Especially with the unusual Whitlock barrels, your personal grip position will determine whether the dart really suits your throw.

Discover the available Simon Whitlock Darts at Diplomatgames now and find out which Wizard Dart best suits your game.

FAQ – frequently asked questions about Simon Whitlock

What darts does Simon Whitlock play?

Simon Whitlock is particularly known for his Winmau Signature Darts. Many of his models have a characteristic scallop or grip recess and thus differ significantly from classic parallel barrels.

What weight darts does Simon Whitlock play?

Simon Whitlock is particularly associated with 22-gram steel darts. Over his long career, The Wizard has used various setups and highly customised equipment.

What are Simon Whitlock's greatest successes?

His greatest successes include the PDC World Championship final in 2010, the BDO World Championship final in 2008, winning the European Championship in 2012, and the World Cup of Darts in 2022 together with Damon Heta for Australia.

What did Simon Whitlock do for a living before?

Before Whitlock worked full-time as a professional darts player, he was a bricklayer. Later, he was able to earn his living entirely from darts.

Does Simon Whitlock's son also play darts?

Yes. His son Mason Whitlock is also an ambitious darts player and has already competed on the PDC Development Tour as well as in the MODUS Super Series, where he also achieved a nine-darter.

Where can you buy Simon Whitlock darts?

You can buy Simon Whitlock darts at Diplomatgames. Here you will find Wizard Signature Darts and matching dart accessories, subject to availability.