About Chris Dobey
Chris Dobey is one of the most recognisable names on the professional circuit, known for his passionate support of Newcastle United - a loyalty so strong that St James' Park has been worked into the design of his official shirts.
His nickname "Hollywood" dates back to his pub darts days, when he would regularly show up wearing sliders, shorts and a backwards cap. A teammate joked he looked like he'd just stepped off a film set, and the name stuck. These days he lives up to it with huge scoring power and spectacular finishing.
Before going professional, Dobey worked as a traffic management officer, juggling his darts career around demanding 12-hour night shifts. Away from the oche he's known for his superstitions, including sticking to the same toilet throughout a tournament while on a winning run. His personality, humour and exciting style of play have made him one of the most popular players on tour.
What Darts Does Chris Dobey Use?
Chris currently throws Generation 1 barrels manufactured from 90% tungsten. The higher tungsten content allows for a slimmer barrel profile, giving players more room in the treble bed for tighter grouping.
He throws a centre-balanced straight barrel with ring grip running its full length, matching his naturally spread grip and smooth action. His setup is completed with 35mm points, standard pro-grip shafts and matching dart flights.
Unlike many modern professionals, Chris has stuck with a traditional flight and shaft combination rather than switching to an integrated flight system, a sign of confidence in the setup that has helped him become one of the biggest scorers and finishers in the professional game.
Chris Dobey Darts and Accessories
This collection brings together the full range of Chris Dobey darts and accessories, developed in partnership with his equipment manufacturer. It includes steel tip darts, integrated flight systems, dart cases, player shirts and official accessories carrying his distinctive Hollywood branding.
A highlight of the range is the selection of straight barrel darts. Straight barrels remain one of the most popular shapes in darts thanks to their versatility across a wide variety of grip styles and throwing techniques.
Chris only recently signed with his current equipment partner, so the range continues to grow as new products are released. Newcastle United fans will likely recognise the black and white colour schemes running through much of the collection, a nod to Dobey's lifelong support of his hometown club.
Why Choose Chris Dobey Darts?
A major draw of the Chris Dobey range is its versatile straight barrel design. His barrels feature a bull-nosed profile similar to those used by several other top touring professionals, creating a smooth transition from barrel to point that promotes clean entry and fewer deflections.
Most of the range uses a simple full-length ring grip, offering enough hold for consistent control without feeling overly aggressive. Players wanting extra texture can opt for the premium models featuring finer milling and more advanced machining for enhanced grip.
Another advantage of Chris's setup is the centre-balanced barrel, which lets players adjust overall balance and flight characteristics simply by changing shaft length or flight shape. This flexibility makes the range suitable for a wide variety of throwing styles and player preferences.
