Jonny Clayton darts: Hiraeth 22g/23g and Switch Point
Jonny Clayton builds legs with repeated 100 and 140 visits, then leaves finishes in order. That consistency explains his game better than any stage mannerism.
Looking for the retail version? The Red Dragon Jonny Clayton Hiraeth Steel 22g is shown with its steel-tip format, weight and available shops clearly identified. View the retail player dart →
How Jonny Clayton builds pressure through repeat scoring
Jonny Clayton, officially “The Ferret”, is one of those players people can underestimate for about five minutes. He is calm, friendly, almost harmless-looking. Then the scoreboard starts moving and suddenly the match feels smaller, tighter and a lot less fun.
“Mr. 140” is a description used on this page, not Clayton’s official nickname. It refers to the repeated 100 and 140 visits that put an opponent under pressure before the doubles.
The current Red Dragon Hiraeth retail set uses 90% tungsten, a tapered barrel, defined grip zones, Kite Nitro Flites and Switch Point. Clayton’s former work as a plasterer says nothing about whether that shape suits your hand.
Contents
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- From plasterer to PDC major winner
- Why “Mr. 140” fits him so well
- Jonny Clayton Hiraeth darts checked in detail
- 22g or 23g: do not buy without checking the variant
- What the barrel feels like
- Darts Corner tuning options
- Who should consider the Jonny Clayton Hiraeth
- Amazon UK and Darts Corner shop check
- The truth at the oche
- FAQ about Jonny Clayton darts
- More DartWorldHub guides
- Official sources and federations
From plasterer to PDC major winner
Clayton reached the top level later than many current young players. In 2021 he won the Masters, Premier League, World Grand Prix and World Series Finals.
He has also won the World Cup for Wales with Gerwyn Price. Those results establish the career record without relying on the unofficial “Mr. 140” label.
Clayton’s pace changes little between visits. The useful measure is the score: he can leave a two-dart finish while the opponent remains above 200.
Patty’s quick take: Clayton’s strength is a run of high visits. It shortens his route to a double without requiring a maximum every time.
Why “Mr. 140” describes Clayton’s scoring
“Mr. 140” is not Clayton’s official nickname; that is “The Ferret”. It is used here only to describe his repeated 100 and 140 visits.
Repeated 100 and 140 visits shorten Clayton’s route to a double. A 60 from the opponent then often costs a full turn in the race to the finish.
He gives you very little cheap breathing room. Constant scoring, little chaos, plenty of match pressure.
Several high visits in a row reduce the opponent’s chances at a double.
Do not confuse a steady pace with low scoring.
For your own game, a repeatable action matters more than copying Clayton’s manner at the board.
Jonny Clayton Hiraeth: retail set and published player details
A clearly documented retail model is the Red Dragon Jonny Clayton Hiraeth 90% Switch Point. Red Dragon calls it Jonny’s signature playing setup and lists the tapered Hiraeth barrel, Kite Nitro Flites and tour-standard Switch Points as part of the full configuration.
Retail model and stage setup: Red Dragon sells the Hiraeth Switch Point in 22g and 23g, with 90% tungsten, a tapered Hiraeth barrel (barril), 37.5mm Silver Chain Pro points (puntas) and Signature Kite Nitro Flites (plumas). The PDC lists Clayton at 22g. That is a reliable retail specification, not proof that every fitted part stays unchanged for each match.
Technically this is not a dead-straight generic barrel. It is a tapered profile with middle weight distribution, an elliptical front, ring grip, rounded grip and micro-milled zones around the front and centre. The front and middle provide clearer reference points than the rear, without a full-length aggressive cut.
The tungsten content allows a relatively slim barrel at 22g or 23g.
Points can be changed much more easily than old-school pressed-in steel points.
The Hiraeth set is built around Clayton’s compact flight setup, not a random pack thrown into the box.
If you need a fully straight barrel or strong full-length grip, the Clayton dart might feel a bit too shaped and too measured.
22g or 23g: check the weight and version
The current Hiraeth Switch Point route is mainly about 22g and 23g steel tip. The PDC lists Clayton with Red Dragon and 22g, while Red Dragon offers the Hiraeth Switch Point in both 22g and 23g.
One gram sounds like nothing until you throw it. 22g can feel a little quicker and livelier. 23g gives you more presence in the hand and can suit a calmer, heavier rhythm.
- 22g: the closest route if you want to stay near Clayton’s official weight listing.
- 23g: a touch heavier, often nice if your throw wants a little more body.
- Steel tip check: do not accidentally buy a soft tip version from a mixed product page.
- Hiraeth vs older models: not every Jonny Clayton dart is the modern Switch Point setup.
Hiraeth barrel shape and grip zones
The Hiraeth has clearer contact points at the front and middle than at the rear. Its Kite flights keep the retail set compact behind the barrel.
The barrel is easier to read for a front or middle grip than for a pronounced rear grip. If you pull across the line or need full-length grip, test the shape before buying.
Patty’s feel check: Check whether the front grip zones make your hand position repeatable and still clear the fingers on release.
If you want to tweak Clayton’s setup, the front end is where it gets interesting
The Hiraeth Switch Point setup is interesting because you can experiment at the front without destroying the whole dart. Red Dragon lists Jonny’s competition-spec 37.5 mm Silver Chain Pro points and says the Switch Point system is compatible with Target Swiss Point, Harrows Quick Point and Caliburn Evo EZ Points.
This is where Darts Corner becomes useful. I am not saying Jonny Clayton plays the exact Caliburn points linked below every match. Clean wording matters. These are compatible tuning options for players who want to test smoother or grippier screw-in points, especially when Amazon is messy with tiny accessory listings.
Useful if you want a cleaner board entry and less aggressive fibre grab.
More bite in the board. Good for testing grip and confidence, but change one component at a time.
Best route when you want to browse lengths and styles instead of trusting a random Amazon accessory listing.
Change points first. Then test flights or shafts later. If you swap everything at once, you learn nothing.
Clean promise: Darts Corner is used here for tuning options and compatible point experiments. It is not a fake claim that Clayton uses those exact aftermarket points on stage.
Who should consider the Jonny Clayton Hiraeth
The Clayton darts are not for everyone. They are not a completely neutral beginner barrel, but they are not some unplayable pro-only oddball either. They work best for players who have some feel in the release and want clear front/middle guidance without an overly aggressive grip.
you throw calmly, like controlled scoring and do not need maximum finger bite every visit.
If you already know player darts and want to try Switch Point tuning, this setup is genuinely interesting.
you need a dead-straight barrel or want aggressive full-length grip from nose to tail.
If you still do not know whether you like 21g, 22g, 23g or 24g, sort weight and shape first.
Buy Jonny Clayton darts: Amazon UK for the darts, Darts Corner for point tuning
Red Dragon Jonny Clayton Hiraeth Steel 22g
A steel-tip Hiraeth player model; 22g and 23g are weight variants within the same line.
For the darts themselves, Amazon UK is the quick route. But do not click like you are throwing blindfolded: check steel tip, Hiraeth/Switch Point, weight and delivery before buying.
- Steel tip: avoid soft tip mistakes on mixed product pages.
- Weight: 22g is the closest official Clayton direction; 23g may suit some throws better.
- Model: choose Hiraeth / Switch Point if you want the modern Red Dragon setup.
- Tuning: use Darts Corner mainly for compatible point options, not as a fake player-dart substitute.
The truth at the oche: what the Hiraeth shows in your throw
Test the Hiraeth if its front or middle grip zone matches your hand position. It is not intended as a neutral beginner barrel.
What I like about it: the setup matches the Clayton idea. The grip zones are clear without running at the same strength along the full barrel. The barrel gives you reference points without locking up your fingers. The Switch Point part is genuinely useful if you want to test how different tips change board feel and entry angle.
What I would not do: buy it because Clayton seems like a good bloke and expect the 140s to arrive by post. The dart will not save you if your stance, grip or release is all over the place. But if your base is there, this can be a really interesting setup.
Patty’s verdict: The useful test is simple: repeat the same grip for several sessions and watch whether the tapered front improves grouping or catches a finger.
FAQ about Jonny Clayton darts
What is Jonny Clayton’s official darts nickname?
His official nickname is “The Ferret”. “Mr. 140” is the DartWorldHub description for his constant scoring style.
What darts does Jonny Clayton use?
The clearest current manufacturer reference is Red Dragon. The PDC lists him with 22g Red Dragon darts, and Red Dragon’s modern Hiraeth 90% Switch Point model is the setup focus here.
Are Jonny Clayton Hiraeth darts good for beginners?
They can work for beginners, but I would not make them the first blind recommendation. If you do not yet know your weight, shape and grip preference, test simpler barrels first.
What is special about the Switch Point system?
You can change compatible screw-in points more easily than old pressed-in points. That is useful if you want to test length, grip and board feel.
Does Clayton use the exact Darts Corner points linked here?
No claim. The Darts Corner links are compatible tuning routes for Switch/Swiss/Quick Point style systems, not a statement that Clayton uses those exact aftermarket points in every match.
22g or 23g?
22g is closer to Clayton’s official PDC weight listing. 23g can feel calmer and more present in the hand. Your throw matters more than the name on the box.
More DartWorldHub guides and players
If you like Welsh Red Dragon players, modern setup ideas or steady scoring darts, these pages fit nicely.
- Wales & Red Dragon Gerwyn Price darts → The Iceman, Red Dragon and a very different type of Welsh pressure.
- Red Dragon Gian van Veen darts → Repeatable scoring, Tour Edition darts and a setup for calm, technical throwers.
- The opposite energy Luke Littler darts → Luke Littler and his Target models provide another player-barrel comparison.
- Material Steel tip barrels guide → Shapes, tungsten, grip and what actually matters when choosing a barrel.
- Basics Darts for beginners → If you still need to sort weight, grip and setup, start here before buying player darts.
Official darts sources, shops and federations
For career details, setup checks and the wider darts context, these are the useful external references. Player and product sources first, federations and international bodies after that.
- PDC player profile Official PDC profile: Jonny Clayton → Official PDC listing with player, tour and darts details.
- Red Dragon Jonny Clayton Hiraeth 90% Switch Point Darts → Official product page with Hiraeth barrel, Switch Points, Kite Nitro flights and 90% tungsten.
- Red Dragon collection Jonny Clayton darts collection → Manufacturer overview with several Jonny Clayton models and versions.
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Caliburn EZ-EVO Smooth Points Compatible point-tuning option for Swiss, Switch and Quick Point systems.
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Caliburn EZ-EVO Grooved Points Alternative point-tuning route if you want more board grip and front-end bite.
- Wales Welsh Darts Organisation (WDO) → Welsh governing body and the natural country context for Jonny Clayton.
- England England Darts → English national darts organisation and WDF member.
- Scotland Scottish Darts Association → Scottish darts news, events and national darts context.
- Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Darts Organisation (NIDO) → Northern Irish darts organisation and WDF member body.
- USA / North America Championship Darts Corporation (CDC) → North American professional-style darts route and key reference for USA and Canada.
- USA American Darts Organization (ADO) → US darts organisation with national calendar, rankings and competition structure.
- Latin America & Caribbean Championship Darts Latin America and Caribbean (CDLC) → Professional-style tour structure covering Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Mexico.
- Professional darts Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) → Official PDC site for news, rankings, events and results.
- World federation World Darts Federation (WDF) → International darts federation with member bodies and global tournament structure.
- Ireland Irish National Darts Organisation (INDO) → National darts structure, events and teams in Ireland.