This Aussie Dart Player's Nickname Has Everyone Talking – And Luke Littler Might Face Him

By Lewis Barnett 7 August, 2025 4 mins read 265 Views

Okay, so I was scrolling through the Australian Darts Masters lineup yesterday and nearly spit out my coffee.

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Meet "The Magnet" (Yes, Really)

Tim Pusey – a 32-year-old Australian dart thrower – goes by "The Magnet." And honestly? The internet can't handle it. One fan called it "arguably the greatest nickname ever for a darts player," and I'm not even gonna argue with that assessment.

Poor guy probably had no idea what he was signing up for when he picked that moniker.

The World Series is heading Down Under this August (8th-9th to be exact), and Luke Littler could potentially square off against The Magnet himself. Now that's a matchup I'd pay good money to see – the teenage sensation versus... well, you get the picture.

Who Else Is Making the Trip?

Luke Humphries (current world No.1) will be there alongside last year's winner Gerwyn Price. The usual suspects, basically. Stephen Bunting, Chris Dobey, Josh Rock, and Mike De Decker round out the PDC crew.

Rock and De Decker are making their debuts Down Under, which should be interesting. Nothing like your first time in Australia with 40-degree heat and crowds that make Welsh fans look tame.

From the Aussie side, you've got Simon Whitlock (absolute legend) and Damon Heta leading the charge. But let's be real – everyone's gonna be watching to see how The Magnet performs.

The Draw That Has Everyone Buzzing

Here's where it gets spicy.

Pusey drew Chris Dobey in round one. If he somehow pulls off that upset (and stranger things have happened in darts), he'd face Gerwyn Price next. Can you imagine? The Magnet versus The Iceman.

Meanwhile, Littler's on teh other side of the bracket, starting against New Zealand's Haupai Puha. Different paths, but they could meet later if the stars align.

Listen, I've been covering darts for years now, and nicknames like this don't come around often. Sure, we've had classics like "Bully Boy" and "Cool Hand," but The Magnet? That's next-level stuff right there.

The New Zealand Masters follows the week after, so we're getting a proper Oceanic darts festival. Eight PDC stars versus eight local heroes – it's gonna be chaos in the best possible way.

My prediction? Regardless of how Pusey performs on the oche, he's already won the nickname game. And honestly, in a sport where personality matters almost as much as your checkout percentage, that's half the battle won.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are "flights" and "stems" and do they really matter?

Flights and stems (also called shafts) are the components that stabilize your dart during flight, and yes, they absolutely matter—though perhaps not in the way beginners often think.

Is it worth spending more money on expensive darts?

The question of dart investment really depends on your commitment level and budget. You don't need to spend a fortune, but there's definitely a quality threshold worth crossing.

Wait, so how exactly do you score in darts? I always get confused.

Dart scoring is straightforward once you get the hang of it! The standard game (501 or 301) starts with that number, and you subtract whatever you hit with each throw. The goal is to reach exactly zero, with your final dart landing in a double.

What's the standard height for hanging a dartboard?

The standard height for a dartboard is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) from the floor to the bullseye. This measurement is official across professional darts organizations worldwide, including the PDC and BDO. It's designed to create a fair playing field for players of different heights.

I keep hitting 5s and 1s when aiming for 20s. How do I fix this?

This is probably the most common frustration in darts—those dreaded 5s and 1s when you're aiming for the 20 segment! The good news is that this specific problem usually stems from a few identifiable issues.

What's the difference between steel tip and soft tip darts?

Steel tip and soft tip darts represent two distinct branches of the sport, each with their own equipment, venues, and sometimes even scoring systems. The most obvious difference is in the point: steel tips have metal points for traditional bristle boards, while soft tips use flexible plastic points for electronic boards.

Statistics

The dartboard wire system known as "razor wire" reduced bounce-outs by approximately 60% when introduced.
Research shows that top professional dart players achieve accuracy rates of over 80% when aiming at treble 20.
Phil Taylor has hit a record 22 televised nine-dart finishes throughout his professional career.
The distance from the throwing line (oche) to the dartboard is precisely 7 feet 9.25 inches (2.37 meters).
The first televised nine-dart finish was thrown by John Lowe in 1984, earning him £102,000.
A professional dart weighs between 18-50 grams, with most players preferring 21-24 gram darts.
Statistical analysis reveals that professional players throw darts at an average speed of 40-60 miles per hour.
In 2016, Michael van Gerwen set a world record for the highest three-dart average in a major tournament at 123.40.

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How To

Mastering Your Grip & Stance

There's no single "correct" way to hold a dart, but there are definitely wrong ways. Most players use 3 fingers (thumb, index, middle) with the dart resting primarily on the middle finger. Some pros use 4 or even 5 fingers, but I'd suggest starting with 3.