At A Glance: Player Summary
🎯 Darts Equipment & Setup Specifications
Compare All Player Darts ↗Michael Smith throws custom-engineered darts designed in partnership with Shot Darts. Here are the exact tournament specifications:
| Manufacturer / Brand | Shot Darts |
|---|---|
| Model Series | Shot Darts Michael Smith 'Defiant' / 'Achiever' |
| Barrel Weight | 24g |
| Tungsten Composition | 90% Tungsten |
| Barrel Profile & Grip | Centre-weighted parallel barrel with ringed push points and refined rear taper |
| Shafts / Stems | Shot Carbon Koi Medium |
| Flights | Shot Michael Smith Signature 100-micron Standard |
| Points | Shot Tribal Steel Points (35mm) |
| Source Grounding | Shot Darts Official Pro Roster Specifications |
🎵 Walk-On Music & Alexandra Palace Atmosphere
View All Walk-On Songs ↗Shut Up and Dance by WALK THE MOON
Uplifting, feel-good pop rock track generating enthusiastic crowd dancing across the arena.
When Michael Smith walks down the ramp at Ally Pally, this track triggers full arena participation, setting the psychological tempo for the match.
💰 Career Prize Money & Financial Transparency
View All Player Earnings ↗Official PDC tournament prize records.
Note on Media Net Worth Figures: Online estimates of sports stars' net worth often speculate on private investments and personal assets. In accordance with our fact-first editorial policy, we publish official audited PDC tournament prize money figures and advise readers that net worth is subject to taxation, agent commissions, and travel expenses.
🏆 PDC World Darts Championship History
Tournament Record Book ↗Tournament Highlights:
- • 2019: Finalist (lost 3-7 to Michael van Gerwen)
- • 2022: Finalist (lost 5-7 to Peter Wright)
- • 2023: World Champion (defeated MVG 7-4 with iconic 9-dart leg in set 2)
Major Career Titles
- 🏅 PDC World Darts Championship (2023)
- 🏅 Grand Slam of Darts Champion (2022)
- 🏅 World Cup of Darts Champion (2024 with Luke Humphries)
- 🏅 PDC World Youth Champion (2013)
🎯 Nine-Dart Finishes
View All 9-Darters ↗Michael Smith has recorded 3 televised nine-dart finishes in professional competition:
- 🎯 2023 World Darts Championship Final (vs. Michael van Gerwen - voted the greatest leg in darts history)
- 🎯 2020 Premier League Dublin
⚡ Playing Style & Technical Analysis
Fluid, natural, fast-flowing rhythm. Tremendous 180-scoring capacity when locked into his stride.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Smith
What darts does Michael Smith use?
Michael Smith throws 24g 90% Tungsten darts manufactured by Shot Darts (Shot Darts Michael Smith 'Defiant' / 'Achiever'), fitted with Shot Carbon Koi Medium and Shot Michael Smith Signature 100-micron Standard.
What is Michael Smith's walk-on song?
Michael Smith's official walk-on anthem is "Shut Up and Dance by WALK THE MOON".
What is Michael Smith's career prize money?
Michael Smith has accumulated £3,500,000+ career PDC prize money in official PDC prize money winnings.
What is Michael Smith's best result at the World Darts Championship?
Michael Smith's best finish at Alexandra Palace is World Champion (2023).