Llew Bevan isn’t perhaps yet a household name, but to those that follow along with the WDF and secondary tier PDC events, they’ll know full well what the Pembrokeshire county player is capable of, and the potential he shows in the world of darts.
With this in mind, Mission stepped in, becoming Bevan’s equipment sponsor and producing his own signature darts, which we were lucky enough to be sent to review:
Initial Impressions:
The darts have been coated from the front in a matte black PVD coating, creating a stunning visual with the black 32mm Mission points the darts come supplied with. The rear has also been coated, but with a red PVD coating rather than a continuation of the black. The grip has then been re-cut, leaving only the grooves coated, rather than the entirety of the rear section.
The barrel shape is completely parallel, which highlighted the part of the barrel I really didn’t like – the rear. With a thicker barrel, as these are, you’ll typically see a slight taper towards the rear in order to provide a smooth transition from barrel to shaft – that is not the case with the Bevan’s.
Grip and Feel:
The darts follow a very straightforward profile, with two defined sections of grip separated by a smooth central divide. The grip, which Mission defines as horizontal milled cuts with radial grooves, is unlike anything I’ve tried before – if you’re a fan of an aggressive barrel, these may just be the perfect darts for you. The way the cuts in the barrel progress into the central divide gives the feeling of one continuous grip, which will prove invaluable if, like myself, you’re a player whose grip can shift during the setup of your throwing action.
There is a sharp lip from barrel to stem, resembling older brass darts and the way the stems never sat flush with the barrel. While I understand the logic in wanting to retain the groove depth towards the rear of the barrel, I do feel the silver section could’ve been tapered back slightly for the retail version of the dart, and kept for Bevan’s own personal match-darts.
Tech Specs and Set Up:
As for the technical side of things, the darts across all weights are 51mm long, with a slight variation of widths. The 21g version are 6.75mm, while the 23g version are 7mm.
The darts come fitted with a set of 32mm Mission points, a set of short black Mission Sabre shafts, and a set of Llew Bevan’s signature No. 2 Mission dart flights.
For personalisation and finding the perfect weight / model for you you can’t beat the hands on retail experience. Our friends at Pinnacle Darts will be please to help!
Summary:
Available from all good retailer, the darts will set you back just £58.95, earning you 58 points in most darts makers/sellers loyalty scheme. It’s quite high price for a new player dart yet is good value for a heavily machines and coated dart.n
What are your thoughts on the Mission Llew Bevan darts? Let us know, @Darts_World and @JoeReid180 on X (formerly Twitter)!
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Images: Photo – Joe Reid, Graphic – Mission
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