
World-leading darts manufacturer, Target Darts has announced the signing of rising star, Josh “Rocky” Rock to a multi-year deal.
Cementing his place among the sport’s elite, “Rocky” joins Target’s esteemed roster of global stars, including PDC World Champion, Luke Littler, 16-time World Champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, and current Premier League stars Rob Cross, Stephen Bunting, Chris Dobey and Nathan Aspinall.
To mark the partnership, Target has launched a new range of signature “Rocky” products, that includes:
- Josh Rock Generation 1 Darts
- Josh Rock Limited Edition Darts – only 2,500 sets made, including an exclusive KFlex flight
- Josh Rock Target Playing Shirt
All are available to buy now. Explore the full range here.
Hailing from Antrim, Northern Ireland, the exuberant 23-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise to prominence since winning the 2022 PDC World Youth Championship. In his debut year as a professional, Rock wasted no time making his mark, securing five Development Tour titles.
Announcing himself as one of the sport’s most exciting prospects, Rock’s breakthrough moment came in November 2022 at the Grand Slam of Darts, where he made history as the first player to hit a spectacular nine-dart finish during their debut year, achieving the feat against three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen.
Rock’s momentum continued into 2024 as he claimed his first European Tour title at the Dutch Darts Championship with an impressive 8-4 victory over Jonny Clayton in the final. Further success followed as “Rocky” played a pivotal role alongside Brendan Dolan in leading Northern Ireland to the quarterfinals of the PDC World Cup of Darts.
Josh Rock said: “Joining Target Darts is a truly special moment for me, and I’m delighted to be part of the team that works with the very best in darts.
“Target’s unwavering support and dedication to providing the best equipment will undoubtedly help me grow as a player. I especially can’t wait to get stuck in on the Omni Auto Scoring system to see how much that is going to improve my game
“I’m confident that this partnership will help me reach new heights in my career and lead me to World titles.
“I think that Luke Littler and I will push each other to be the very best. We both share the same ambition, drive, and love for the game, and I truly believe we can dominate the sport for years to come.”
Garry Plummer, Chairman at Target Darts, added: “Josh is one of the most electrifying talents in darts today. His passion for the sport, coupled with his incredible skill, makes him an inspiration to players everywhere.
“At Target, we pride ourselves on designing the best equipment for the world’s best players, and we look forward to supporting Josh as he continues his remarkable journey. This partnership is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for “Rocky”.