The BUZZ is Target Darts’ budget-focused range from their September 2026 “Obsessed” launch, sold under £40 across three barrel profiles built around a black and yellow bee theme. It sits below Target’s signature player ranges as an entry point into 90% tungsten, with radial groove milling instead of the sharper hex or buttress patterns found on their pricier barrels.
It’s a fresh-off-the-shelf release, so rather than a hands-on verdict this page sets out Target’s published specs alongside what the earliest independent coverage makes of it.
Key Specifications
The 02 barrel is a straight profile with the grip concentrated from the middle to the rear, alongside curved c-channel milling towards the front.
- Material
- 90% tungsten, match weighed to +/-0.05g
- Weights
- 22g, 24g, 26g (steel tip)
- Barrel length
- 50.5mm (all weights)
- Barrel diameter
- 6.5mm (22g), 6.7mm (24g), 7.0mm (26g)
- Grip
- Radial groove and c-channel milling, manufacturer grip level 3 of 5
- Points
- 30mm silver Swiss Points, replaceable with the included tool
- Shafts
- Pro Grip TAG, short, nylon, 2BA thread
- Flights
- No.6 Pro Ultra, 100 micron, black and yellow BUZZ design
- Typical price
- £39.95 (RRP)
How They’ve Been Received
There’s no star rating to show here. The BUZZ only went on sale in September 2026, and Amazon and UK retailer listings for this set currently carry no customer reviews at all, so any figure we put on a meter would be invented rather than real. Instead, the picture below comes from Target’s specs and the handful of independent write-ups published so far.
Where reviewers have covered the range, they describe it as a moderate-grip, budget-friendly entry into 90% tungsten rather than a barrel built for an aggressive hold. The three barrel profiles (01, 02, 03) all share the same 3 out of 5 grip rating, so the choice between them comes down to where on the barrel the texture sits rather than how strong it is overall.
What Reviewers Say
Independent coverage of the launch describes the 02 barrel’s grip layout in detail:
“Model 02 flips the design and extends the black and gold radial groove section across the mid to rear, with wide-spread curved c-channel milling in the front.”
Because the range has only just launched, that is currently the clearest independent read available. No customer reviews have appeared yet on Amazon or the usual UK retailers, so owner feedback should build out over the coming months as more players get hold of a set.
What the early coverage praises
- 90% tungsten barrel at a genuinely budget price point
- Moderate grip suits general players rather than demanding a specific style
- Full 13-piece set with spare shafts, flights and a Swiss Point tool included
Points worth weighing up
- Grip is rated 3 of 5, so players who like an aggressive hold may find it too light
- Separate shafts and flights rather than an integrated system, so they need replacing individually over time
- No owner reviews to check yet, given how recently the range went on sale
The Grip: What to Expect
Target lists the 02 barrel with radial groove milling concentrated from mid to rear, plus curved c-channel milling up front, at grip level 3 of 5, a middle setting on their own scale rather than the aggressive end. That is a deliberately different layout to the 01 barrel, which puts its grooves towards the point instead, and the 03 barrel, which adds a front taper and rear scallop.
In practical terms, a 3 of 5 rating means a grip you can feel without it biting into your fingers. It suits players who want a secure hold without heavy texture, rather than those chasing the aggressive grip of Target’s premium signature barrels.
Who They Suit
These suit players who want a genuine 90% tungsten barrel without paying signature-range prices, and who are happy with a moderate grip rather than an aggressive one. The three barrel profiles give a bit of choice over where the texture sits, which is useful if you already know roughly where you grip.
If you want a slimmer, more affordable entry point still, our best darts under £30 guide covers other budget options, and our best darts for beginners guide is worth a look if you are still working out what barrel shape and grip suit you.
The Consensus
There’s no verdict from owners to lean on yet, since the BUZZ only reached shelves in September 2026. Going on Target’s own specification and the small amount of independent coverage published so far, this looks like a straightforward, moderately gripped 90% tungsten set at a genuinely budget price. Judge it on those terms for now, and expect a clearer picture once more players have put one through its paces.
How we compile this page
We don’t throw every dart ourselves. Instead we gather the manufacturer’s published specifications and weigh up the reception from owners and independent reviewers, then flag where they disagree so you can make up your own mind. Where a headline rating comes from manufacturer-hosted reviews, we say so, because those tend to skew positive.