{"title":"Steve Beaton","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton Darts - \"The Bronzed Adonis\" Darts \u0026amp; Accessories at Diplomatgames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton is a true legend of darts. The Englishman can look back on an exceptionally long career and is known to darts fans worldwide by his legendary nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Bronzed Adonis\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With his characteristic, incredibly smooth throwing style, winning the 1996 BDO World Championship, and decades of presence on the big darts stage, Beaton is one of the most famous personalities of his generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you will find Steve Beaton darts and matching darts accessories. But \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat darts does Steve Beaton actually play? How heavy are his darts, which manufacturers did he have contracts with, and why is he called \"The Bronzed Adonis\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Here you can find out more about his career, his famous throwing style, his greatest successes, and life off the oche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steve Beaton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickname:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Bronzed Adonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirthday:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April 5, 1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirthplace:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coventry, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrowing Hand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown Manufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown Dart Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Champion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BDO World Champion 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighest BDO World Ranking Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Number 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown Walk-on Song:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e „Stayin' Alive“ by the Bee Gees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Steve Beaton?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton was born on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 5, 1964, in Coventry, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is one of the players whose career spans several eras of professional darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaton initially celebrated his greatest successes within the BDO, where he developed into one of the best darts players in the world during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe highlight came in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1996 with the win of the BDO World Darts Championship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaton later moved to the PDC and remained competitive there for many years. His enormous consistency is particularly impressive: while generations of darts players came and went, \"The Bronzed Adonis\" continued to be seen on the professional tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis longevity made Steve Beaton one of the most popular veterans of international darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton's Greatest Achievements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy far the biggest title of his career is winning the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBDO World Darts Championship in 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the final, Steve Beaton defeated Welshman Richie Burnett and thus crowned himself world champion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust one year earlier, Beaton had reached the final of the BDO World Championship. In 1995, however, he had to admit defeat to Burnett. Only twelve months later, he got his revenge – this time with a better outcome for Beaton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to his world championship title, Beaton celebrated further significant tournament successes and at times even reached the top of the BDO world rankings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven after his move to the PDC, the Englishman remained dangerous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most famous PDC successes is winning the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Championship in 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Beaton defeated some of the strongest players of that time and impressively proved that he could still win major tournaments many years after his world championship title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton's most important successes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBDO World Champion 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBDO World Championship Finalist 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eformer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumber 1 in the BDO World Rankings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePDC European Championship Winner 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecades of participation in World Championships and international professional tournaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of the most long-lasting top players of his darts generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton's career thus connects the classic BDO era with modern PDC darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Steve Beaton's playing style?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen darts fans talk about Steve Beaton, one topic comes up sooner or later: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis throwing style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaton has one of the most famous and probably also smoothest throws in professional darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis movement appears exceptionally fluid and relaxed. The dart is guided forward in a controlled manner, and the entire sequence of movements seems to merge almost effortlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile some professionals have a very powerful or aggressive throw, Steve Beaton's throw almost looks as if he is letting the dart glide into the board without much effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecisely this fluid throwing motion has ensured a high recognition value for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many darts fans, Steve Beaton is therefore considered a player with one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost aesthetic throwing styles in professional darts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat darts does Steve Beaton play?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton has been closely associated with the manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton Signature Darts with 22 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are particularly well-known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic Beaton darts have a comparatively compact barrel and thus differ significantly from very long, modern parallel barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic is also the combination of different grip areas. This creates a dart that can support a clearly defined grip position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the course of their long collaboration, Winmau released different generations and variations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton Darts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone wishing to buy a Steve Beaton dart should therefore pay close attention to the respective model, as barrel shape, grip, tungsten content and dimensions may differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you will find the currently available Steve Beaton darts and can compare the different models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton and Winmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe connection between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton and Winmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the well-known player-manufacturer combinations in darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinmau released various signature darts of the English world champion. The classic Steve Beaton models with their unmistakable barrel design became particularly famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the steel darts, other products and accessory items in the design of \"The Bronzed Adonis\" were also released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fans of Steve Beaton, these darts are not only interesting as playing equipment. Due to his long career and cult status, various generations of his signature darts also hold a special appeal for collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich dart manufacturers did Steve Beaton have contracts with?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton is primarily associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e today. However, due to his exceptionally long career, his equipment history goes back a long way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially with historical darts, an important distinction is necessary: Not every dart sold under a professional's name over the decades automatically means that a classic sponsorship contract in today's form existed at that time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis long-term and particularly well-known partnership is with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, under whose name numerous Steve Beaton Signature Darts have been released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of older Steve Beaton darts, earlier models and different generations can be particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are Steve Beaton Darts so special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton darts already stand out visually due to their characteristic barrel shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many modern professional darts use very long and straight barrels, classic Beaton models are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomparatively compact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a completely different feel in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton Darts can be particularly interesting for players who:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eprefer a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore compact dart barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare looking for a clearly defined grip,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eenjoy playing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ewant a dart with high recognition value,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor are fans of \"The Bronzed Adonis\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, as with any signature dart: just because a world champion is successful with a certain dart, this dart does not automatically have to suit your own throw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen making your selection at Diplomatgames, you should therefore pay particular attention to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel length, diameter, weight, and grip position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow did Steve Beaton get into playing darts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton's career began long before today's PDC darts, with huge arenas, large prize money, and worldwide TV broadcasts, reached its current status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaton worked his way up through the classic English darts scene and eventually established himself within the BDO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1990s, he was already among the absolute world elite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinning the World Championship in 1996 finally made him one of the most famous players of his generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat followed, however, is particularly remarkable: instead of disappearing after a few successful years, Beaton remained active in professional darts for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result, he played against several generations of world-class players - from stars of the classic BDO era to the young professionals of modern PDC darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat was Steve Beaton's profession?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore darts became Steve Beaton's sole focus, the later world champion also had a professional life outside of sports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaton worked, among other things, as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriver or delivery driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with many players of his generation, darts only developed from a great passion into a professional career with increasing sporting success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clearly distinguishes players like Steve Beaton from many of today's young talents who try to build a full professional career in darts as teenagers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton private - wife and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton keeps much of his private life out of the public eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis wife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNanette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who has accompanied him for many years and is known to darts fans through joint appearances at events, is well-known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaton, however, is not one of those players who regularly appear with private stories in the tabloids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis public perception is much more shaped by his long career, his characteristic appearance, and his relaxed personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is Steve Beaton called \"The Bronzed Adonis\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are nicknames in darts - and then there's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Bronzed Adonis\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton's nickname is undoubtedly one of the most legendary in darts history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name playfully alludes to Beaton's characteristic appearance. His tanned look, slicked-back hair, and demeanor made him unmistakable for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nickname eventually became a true trademark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven fans who did not experience Steve Beaton's greatest sporting success in 1996 live often know the Englishman as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronzed Adonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecisely this mixture of cult status, humor, and sporting performance made Beaton a crowd favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton and his cult status among darts fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew players manage to remain popular for several decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton belongs to this small circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne reason for this is his enormous longevity. Darts fans have been able to follow him at World Championships and other major tournaments for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded to this are his unmistakable appearance, his relaxed throwing style, and, of course, his nickname.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many fans, Beaton embodies a piece of classic darts history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile professional darts became faster, younger, and more professional, \"The Bronzed Adonis\" largely remained true to his style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Steve Beaton's walk-on song?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton is particularly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Stayin' Alive\" by the Bee Gees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as his walk-on song.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd hardly any song could better suit his exceptionally long career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title developed into a humorous and fitting accompaniment to his walk-on precisely because of Beaton's longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the first notes sounded and \"The Bronzed Adonis\" stepped onto the stage, long-time darts fans immediately knew who was coming to the oche next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe End of an Exceptional Professional Career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton's career is also exceptional because it spanned several decades and different eras of darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter his last season as a regular PDC Tour Card player, Beaton retired from full-time PDC ProTour operations at the end of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the world champion did not completely bid farewell to darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis name remains closely associated with professional darts, and his status as a former world champion and crowd favorite is assured anyway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many darts fans, Steve Beaton therefore remains a legend regardless of his active tour career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Steve Beaton Darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould you like to play with \"The Bronzed Adonis'\" darts yourself or are you looking for a special set for your collection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you will find various \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton darts and matching darts accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis signature darts are particularly interesting for players who prefer a more compact barrel and a classic dart design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen making your selection, pay particular attention to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweight, barrel length, diameter, and grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as different generations of Steve Beaton darts can vary significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e now and get the darts of a true legend of the sport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ – frequently asked questions about Steve Beaton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen was Steve Beaton born?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton was born on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 5, 1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in Coventry, England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Steve Beaton's nickname?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton bears the legendary nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Bronzed Adonis\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid Steve Beaton become world champion?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Steve Beaton won the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBDO World Darts Championship in 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is therefore a darts world champion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat darts does Steve Beaton play?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton is particularly known for his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinmau Signature Darts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Various versions of his player darts have been released over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many grams does Steve Beaton play?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton is primarily associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22-gram steel darts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich manufacturer was Steve Beaton with?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton has been particularly associated with the dart manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinmau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for many years and has received various signature darts there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Steve Beaton's greatest achievement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis greatest achievement is winning the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBDO World Championship in 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the PDC, he won the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Championship in 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat did Steve Beaton do for a living before?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore and alongside his darts career, Steve Beaton worked, among other things, as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriver or delivery driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Steve Beaton married?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Steve Beaton's wife is named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNanette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The former world champion largely keeps his other family life out of the public eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Steve Beaton's walk-on song?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Beaton is particularly known for his walk-on to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Stayin' Alive\" by the Bee Gees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Steve Beaton still a professional darts player?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the 2024 season, Steve Beaton \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eended his career as a regular PDC Tour Card player\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. However, the former world champion remains connected to the sport of darts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can you buy Steve Beaton Darts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can buy Steve Beaton Darts at Diplomatgames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On this category page, you will find our currently available Steve Beaton Darts and accessory products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"winmau-steel-dart-set-steve-beaton","title":"Winmau Steel Dart Set Steve Beaton","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"KnM9nf\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eWinmau Steel Dart Set Steve Beaton\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"tw-target-text\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Übersetzung\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"de\"\u003eStunning darts in a world champion design with gold and blue titanium nitride coating. 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