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Ricky Evans

“Rapid”

Ricky Evans is a right-handed professional from Kettering nicknamed "Rapid" for his fast throwing, a 2024 UK Open semi-finalist ranked 52nd on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026. We don't currently stock his Bull's signature darts, but we carry a wide range of steel tip darts.

Country: England
Born: 1990
Darts brand: Bull's NL
Dart weight: 20g
Throws: Right-handed

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About Ricky Evans

Titles and achievements

Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist 2025
UK Open semi-finalist 2024
Dutch Darts Championship runner-up 2018
PDC World Youth Championship runner-up 2013
PDC Development Tour titles 2011, 2013

Who is Ricky Evans?

Ricky Evans is a professional darts player from Kettering in Northamptonshire, born in 1990. He throws right-handed, and his nickname comes from one of the fastest throwing rhythms on the PDC circuit.

He won PDC Development Tour events in 2011 and 2013, and earned his PDC Tour Card in 2013, which he has kept ever since. In 2013 he also reached the PDC World Youth Championship final at The O2 in London, losing 6-1 to Michael Smith, and played his first Players Championship final, losing 6-3 to Brendan Dolan.

How did Ricky Evans break through?

Evans has reached six PDC ProTour finals, including the 2018 Dutch Darts Championship on the European Tour, but had not won a PDC ranking title as of October 2026.

His best major run came at the 2024 UK Open. He beat Rob Cross 10-7 in the quarter-finals to reach his first major semi-final, where world champion Luke Humphries beat him. At the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts he came from 8-5 down to beat Luke Woodhouse 10-9 in the second round, then lost to Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals.

How has Ricky Evans played in 2025 and 2026?

Evans has qualified for 11 PDC World Championships. At the 2025 edition he knocked out sixth seed Dave Chisnall in the second round with a sudden-death leg. At the 2026 World Championship he beat James Wade in the second round before losing to Charlie Manby in the third.

At the 2026 UK Open he beat Brendan Dolan in his opening match. He was ranked 52nd on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026.

His walk-ons are a fixture at Alexandra Palace: he walks on to Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens in a Christmas outfit for his pre-Christmas matches, and has used Like a Prayer by Madonna after Christmas.

What darts does Ricky Evans use?

Evans plays 20g Bull's signature darts. He joined Bull's Darts NL in February 2023, after leaving Target in 2022. Bull's makes his signature steel tip darts in 95%, 90% and 80% tungsten versions, along with Player 100 Ricky Evans flights in the No. 2 standard shape.

We don't currently stock Bull's or his signature darts. For a similar setup, see all steel tip darts.

Frequently asked questions

What darts does Ricky Evans use?

20g Bull's signature darts.

Who sponsors Ricky Evans's darts?

Bull's. He joined Bull's Darts NL in February 2023, after a long association with Target.

Why is Ricky Evans called Rapid?

For his very fast throwing speed.

What is Ricky Evans's walk-on song?

At the World Championship he uses Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens before Christmas, and has used Like a Prayer by Madonna after it.

Is Ricky Evans left or right-handed?

He throws right-handed.

Has Ricky Evans won a PDC ranking title?

Not as of October 2026. He has reached six ProTour finals and a UK Open semi-final, and won two PDC Development Tour events.

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