Player profile
James Wade
“The Machine”
James Wade is a left-handed English professional nicknamed "The Machine", a Unicorn player since 2004 whose majors include the World Matchplay, the Premier League and three UK Open titles. We stock his 90% tungsten Unicorn darts, the Phase 2 Wraith, the Premier and The Machine Two-Tone, plus his Ultrafly flights.
- Country
- England
- Born
- 1983
- Darts brand
- Unicorn
- Dart weight
- 20g (player profiles, October 2026)
- Throws
- Left-handed
- Walk-on
- I'm Still Standing – Elton John
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Player profile
About James Wade
Titles and achievements
- Flanders Darts Trophy 2026
- Australian Darts Masters 2026
- UK Open 2008, 2011, 2021
- European Championship 2018
- World Series of Darts Finals 2018
- Masters 2014
- World Grand Prix 2007, 2010
- Premier League 2009
- World Matchplay 2007
Who is James Wade?
James Wade is from Aldershot in England, born in 1983, and throws left-handed. He has played Unicorn darts since 2004 and is known on the PDC circuit as "The Machine".
He has spoken publicly about living with bipolar disorder and is an ambassador for the charity Bipolar UK.
What has James Wade won?
Wade won his first two majors in 2007: the World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix. He won the UK Open in 2008, the Premier League in 2009 and a second World Grand Prix in 2010. The Masters followed in 2014, the European Championship and World Series of Darts Finals in 2018, and a third UK Open in 2021.
He has not won the World Championship. His best result there is the semi-finals, which he has reached four times, in 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2022.
How is James Wade playing in 2026?
Wade lost to Luke Littler in the 2025 UK Open and World Matchplay finals, then was left out of the 2026 Premier League. He won the first Players Championship event of 2026, beating Nathan Aspinall 8–6, and reached the UK Open final again, losing 11–7 to Littler.
In August 2026 he won the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong, beating Australian qualifier Brody Klinge 8–5 in the final. In September he won the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp, beating Ross Smith 8–4 for his first European Tour title since 2016, and in October he reached the World Grand Prix semi-finals, where he lost to Luke Humphries. He was ranked 6th on the PDC Order of Merit as of October 2026.
What darts does James Wade use?
Wade is a Unicorn player, and player profiles list a 20g Unicorn signature set (as of October 2026). The Phase 2 Wraith is built on his Premier Phase 2 barrel: a 52.8mm straight barrel in 90% tungsten with a black coating and Unicorn's Wraith milled grip through the centre, supplied with neon green Gripper 4 shafts. The Premier is his signature barrel in 90% tungsten. The Machine Two-Tone is a 50.4mm, 90% tungsten barrel with a black and blue two-tone coating, supplied with Gripper shafts and James Wade Ultrafly flights. We also stock his James Wade 10 Ultrafly flights.
James Wade's darts
James Wade Phase 2 Wraith - 90% Tungsten Steel Tip Darts
$197.33
Weight: 20 Grams, 22 Grams, 24 Grams
View the dartsFrequently asked questions
What darts does James Wade use?
Unicorn signature darts. Player profiles list a 20g set, and his Unicorn barrels are 90% tungsten.
Is James Wade left-handed?
Yes. He throws left-handed.
What is James Wade's walk-on song?
I'm Still Standing by Elton John.
Has James Wade won the World Championship?
No. His best result is the semi-finals, which he reached in 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2022.
Did James Wade win the Australian Darts Masters?
Yes. He won it in Wollongong in August 2026, beating Brody Klinge 8–5 in the final.
What is James Wade's world ranking?
He was 6th on the PDC Order of Merit as of October 2026.
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