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Steel tip and soft tip sets with 90% tungsten barrels, competition boards, and every accessory needed to complete your setup. Browse the latest releases and best sellers across the Shot range.

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Series such as AI Cyberpunk, AI Mecha, AI Mimic, AI Replicant, Celt Druid, Tribal Weapon, Viking Rannsaka, Warrior Kapene and Zen Kyudo cover every style of throw, from aggressive rip throws to smooth straight releases.

Crafted to last, built to win. Every barrel is machined to tight tolerances, and each Shot barrel is covered by a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship.

Forging a legend

Precision made at the Shot Darts factory in New Zealand. We challenge the conventional with innovative designs, producing darts gear for players who take the game seriously.

Complement your darts with the rest of the setup: the Flight Deck One-Piece flight and shaft system, Michael Smith Drop-In dart cases, the Bully Boy Michael Smith dart mat, Shot Inked dart wallets and the Shot Tribal dart shirt.

Zen Kyudo dart set specifications

Specification	Soft tip	Steel tip
Weight options	18gm, 20gm	23gm, 24gm, 26gm
Barrel weight	16.5gm, 18.5gm	23gm, 24gm, 26gm
Length	46mm, 48mm	50mm, 52mm
Diameter	6.7mm	6.7mm, 6.9mm, 7.0mm
SKU	ZKSF-218, ZKSF-220	ZKST-223, ZKST-224, ZKST-226

Zen barrels are centre weighted and precision machined for an effortless, accurate grip, protected by black titanium only microns thick, with classic ring grips and push points.

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