Shot

Shot Darts is a premium darts brand from New Zealand, producing darts and darts equipment for more than 50 years.
Founded in 1970 as a small family workshop, Shot has grown into one of the most respected manufacturers of handcrafted tungsten darts in the world.
The brand is known for its craftsmanship, original designs inspired by Māori culture, and precise production that combines hand‑finishing with advanced CNC technology.

Brand History (Legacy)
From a local workshop to a global brand
Shot began as a small darts manufacturer in Katikati, New Zealand.
From the start, the founders focused on handcrafting, material quality and precision — values that still define the brand today.

Pioneering innovations
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Shot developed new grip styles, surface finishes and barrel shapes.
The brand became known for:

• deep hand‑cut grooves
• original engravings
• unique coloured coatings
• exceptional machining accuracy

Māori symbolism
Many Shot designs draw inspiration from Māori motifs representing:

• strength
• courage
• warrior spirit
• tradition and craftsmanship

These elements appear on barrels, flights and packaging.

Handcrafted in Katikati
Unlike many global brands, Shot does not manufacture in Asia — production remains in New Zealand.
Every barrel goes through:

• hand machining
• quality inspection
• hand‑finished grip detailing
• final polishing and coating

Each Shot dart is unique.

Shot Craftsmanship (Craft)

Precision CNC machining
Shot uses advanced CNC machines capable of producing extremely precise barrel shapes.
Hand‑finishing follows, giving each dart its distinctive character.

Hand engravings and detailing
Many Shot series feature:

• hand engravings
• laser detailing
• coloured anodising
• specialised protective coatings

Every detail has meaning and often references Māori culture.

Premium materials
Shot uses:

• 90% tungsten for most professional models
• durable coatings (titanium, PVD, anodised finishes)
• custom flights and shafts designed for stable flight

Hand quality control
Each dart undergoes multiple checks:

• weight accuracy
• grip consistency
• surface quality
• shape uniformity

Shot guarantees minimal tolerances and top‑tier precision.

Shot Products

Tungsten darts
Shot offers a wide range of professional darts:

• Tēwha, Toru, Koa, Zen, Warrior, Tribal Weapon
• player editions: Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Tori Kewish

Each series has its own story, symbolism and unique grip.

Flights
Shot produces its own flights:

• 100–150 micron thickness
• original Māori artwork
• high stability
• compatible with all standard shafts

Shafts
The range includes:

• nylon
• polycarbonate
• metal
• various lengths and colours

Accessories
Shot offers:

• surrounds
• cases
• dart mats
• replacement tips
• complete player sets