{"title":"Joe Cullen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joe Cullen, known as \"The Rockstar\", is an English professional from Bradford who throws 21g Winmau darts and won the 2022 Masters. We stock his Winmau range, led by the 90% tungsten Ignition, with the Rockstar Series 1.0, Special Edition, Pro Series and original signature darts and his Prism flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickname\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Rockstar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarts brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinmau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDart weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalk-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDon't Look Back in Anger – Oasis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTitles and achievements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"titles\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasters\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremier League runner-up\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Tour titles (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 Hungarian Darts Trophy, 2020 International Darts Open, 2019 European Darts Matchplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship titles (9)\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 (2), 2022 (2), 2021 (2), 2020, 2017 (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Joe Cullen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Cullen is a professional darts player from Bradford, born in 1989. He throws right-handed and walks on to Oasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe first came through in 2008, when he qualified for the PDC UK Open through an amateur qualifier. He joined the PDC tour in 2011 and won his first ranking titles in 2017, two Players Championship events that year. His first European Tour title came at the 2019 European Darts Matchplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat has Joe Cullen won?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCullen won his first televised title at the 2022 Masters, beating Dave Chisnall 11-9 in the final. Later that year he reached the Premier League final in Berlin and lost 11-10 to Michael van Gerwen after missing a match dart. He has three European Tour titles and nine Players Championship titles, and his best World Championship results are last-16 runs in 2021, 2023 and 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow has Joe Cullen played in 2025 and 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe won two Players Championship titles in 2025. At Players Championship 5 in Leicester he came from 7-4 down to beat Gian van Veen 8-7, and at Players Championship 27 in Hildesheim he beat Gerwyn Price 8-7. At the 2026 World Championship he lost 3-1 to Mensur Suljović in the second round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2026 he hit a nine-darter at Players Championship 23, his third on the Pro Tour. He was 31st on the PDC Order of Merit as of October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat darts does Joe Cullen use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCullen throws 21g Winmau darts, and Winmau lists the Joe Cullen Ignition as his current dart. The Ignition is 90% tungsten, made in 21g and 23g, and Winmau supplies it with Joe Cullen Prism Zeta flights. The Rockstar Series 1.0, also 90% tungsten, has a 50.8mm barrel in 22g and 24g and comes with Prism Delta flights. His original Winmau signature dart has a low-profile scallop design with an intricate grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-ignition-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-rockstar-series-1-0-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-special-edition-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-pro-series-85-tungsten-steel-tip-darts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmua-joe-cullen-prism-zeta-dart-flights\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-prism-alpha-dart-flights\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight darts does Joe Cullen use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21g. His Ignition darts are made in 21g and 23g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho sponsors Joe Cullen's darts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinmau, which makes his signature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Joe Cullen's walk-on song?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't Look Back in Anger by Oasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Joe Cullen left or right-handed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe throws right-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas Joe Cullen won a major?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the 2022 Masters, where he beat Dave Chisnall 11-9 in the final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/darts\/maximizing-your-dart-skills-through-effective-practice-techniques\"\u003eDarts practice routine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/darts\/ten-tried-and-true-methods-to-raise-your-darts-skills\"\u003eHow to get better at darts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/darts\/the-psychology-of-dart-performance-how-to-stay-focused-and-confident\"\u003eDarts psychology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"winmau-joe-cullen-special-edition-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts","title":"Joe Cullen Special Edition - 90% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoe Cullen's Winmau barrels are all built around a low profile scallop through the centre — a shallow dip rather than a deep one, positioned where his fingers sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Edition takes the original barrel and adds a milled groove grip over it, finished in onyx with a vetalic surface and red highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat takes the cut from 2 out of 5 up to 3 — the same scalloped shape with noticeably more bite. If you liked the profile but found the original too smooth through the release, this is the same dart holding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree weights on a 50.8mm barrel stepping evenly from 6.55mm at 22g to 7mm at 26g. Regular steps make the range predictable to move within, and it covers heavier weights than the original does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentre weighted, so it flies level rather than dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree weights, 22g, 24g and 26g, in 90% tungsten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with Prism Zeta standard extra thick flights and Winmau shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winmau","offers":[{"title":"22 Grams","offer_id":40636436021456,"sku":"1470.22","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Grams","offer_id":40636436054224,"sku":"1470.24","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26 Grams","offer_id":43712614498512,"sku":"1470.26","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6231\/4704\/products\/unicorn-joe-cullen-special-edition-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts-22-grams-darts-darts-online-29870433829072.png?v=1642044415"},{"product_id":"winmau-joe-cullen-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts","title":"Joe Cullen - 90% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoe Cullen's Winmau barrels are all built around a low profile scallop through the centre — a shallow dip rather than a deep one, positioned where his fingers sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original is the lightest-cut of the three at 2 out of 5, with fine grip detail rather than aggressive machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow scallop and a gentle cut together make a barrel that suggests a hand position without insisting on it. If the spot happens to suit you it's excellent; if it doesn't, there's little fighting you. That's a more forgiving approach than a deep scallop and a hard grip, which commit you entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe steps across the range are uneven: a substantial 0.45mm from 21g to 23g, then only 0.2mm to the 25g. 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A parallel barrel leaves your grip position entirely open but gives you nothing to locate against; a scallop adds a physical seat without committing you to a shape. You get a landmark and freedom at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth weights sit on a 50.8mm barrel at 6.6mm and 6.9mm — conventional tournament length with slim proportions, so three darts share a treble comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentre weighted, so it flies level rather than dropping, with a moderate 3 out of 5 grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe step between them is three tenths of a millimetre across two grams, so the pair sit closely related in the hand and choosing is about mass rather than about two different darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also runs slimmer than the Rockstar Series 1.0 alongside it, which sits at 6.6mm for a 22g — so within Cullen's own range this is the narrower option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo weights, 21g and 23g, in 90% tungsten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with Joe Cullen Prism Alpha standard flights and Winmau shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winmau","offers":[{"title":"21 Grams","offer_id":43156011385040,"sku":"1483.21","price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23 Grams","offer_id":43156011417808,"sku":"1483.23","price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6231\/4704\/products\/winmau-joe-cullen-ignition-90-tungsten-steel-tip-darts-21-grams-darts-darts-online-38185399877840.png?v=1669086505"},{"product_id":"winmua-joe-cullen-prism-zeta-dart-flights","title":"Joe Cullen - Prism Zeta Dart Flights","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoe Cullen's flights in Winmau's Prism Zeta range, cut to No. 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrism is Winmau's moulded flight construction, and Zeta is the heavier weight within it — a thicker moulded flight, so it combines the durability of extra material with an aerofoil that cannot lose its shape to a tiring fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is about as long-lasting as a flight gets. 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