ABOUT US
Darts are in our DNA. We've been obsessing about darts since the 1970s, when John McCormick created Puma Darts and started a revolution, making the game of darts more accurate, accessible and fun.
We've been pushing the boundaries of both tradition and innovation ever since – from creating the world's first bladed dart board to our latest Shot dart ranges that look, feel and perform like nothing else out there.
We design our dart ranges for optimum aerodynamics and tight grouping. Prototyped and tested by uncompromising dart players, precision-machined, milled and plated with state of the art machinery at our factory. Meticulously crafted to last and built to win, each dart set runs the gauntlet to bear the Shot Darts name.
The Shot Darts Story
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Shot darts timeline

John McCormick launches Puma Dart Products in Katikati, New Zealand
1970
1970's
Puma Darts starts manufacturing coir paper Dartboards

First automatic lathe installed for own dart production
1976
1978
New Puma Darts Factory built in Henry Road, Katikati
Puma Darts starts manufacturing Bristle Dartboards
1980's
1980'S
Development of a bladed Dartboard commences

Puma Darts launches the worlds first bladed dartboard "The Bandit"
1991
1991
Puma Darts sponsored ladies team win at the World Cup

Peter McCormick commenced employment
1997
1997
Purchased Tornos machines

Sponsored Darts World Cup in South Africa
1998
2003
Sponsored World Cup Darts in France


Peter takes over MD Role after passing of John McCormick
2003
2009
Development of Shot! Brand


Shot Young Guns Program Started
2013
2016
Began Manufacturing for Michael van Gerwen Range, in connection with ACM Products and XQ Max Darts.

Shot Darts Rebrand, Celebrates with the launch of Warrior and Tribal Weapon Ranges
2017
2018
German darts aces Max Hopp & Martin Schindler sign with Shot Darts


Titanium Coating Plant Operational Shot is now the only manufacturer to make darts 100% in house.
2019
2020
Shot Darts celebrates it's 50th Anniversary
