Target Hydro Series: Which barrel suits your throwing style?
Target's Hydro series, launched in September 2025, offers a refreshingly powerful performance that lives up to its name. The series features high tungsten (90%), an innovative grip design, and the revolutionary Swiss Point System, and has quickly attracted the attention of players of all skill levels. The range includes three steel-tip dart models Hydro 01, Hydro 02 and Hydro 03 with Swiss Point System, as well as the soft-tip dart model Hydro 12. Each model has its own characteristics tailored to different grip and throwing styles. Below you will find a detailed comparison of design, grip feel, and technology that will help you make the optimal choice.
Hydro 01: Balanced straight-barrel design for speed and stability
The 01 barrel is straight with a gentle taper and thus creates a front-loaded center of gravity. This design offers an excellent experience for players who value balance and a fast throw. The precisely milled grooves are not only visually appealing but also provide effective slip resistance and consistent control – even during intense matches or with sweaty hands.
Hydro 02: Classic torpedo shape, ideal for front grip
The 02 barrel features a classic torpedo shape with a larger diameter in the front section, making it ideally suited for a front grip. The strongly milled, contoured grooves provide a solid and reliable grip feel during the throw and noticeably increase control.
Hydro 03: Extremely slim, the master of control
This model features an extremely slim barrel with deeper grooves. It is perfect for players who strive for maximum control and direct finger feedback, especially for those who hold the dart with their fingertips. The slim, straight shape ensures a stable flight path.
Hydro 12: The soft-tip dart powerplay with hardcore feel
As the soft-tip version of the series, the Hydro 12 impresses with a 90% tungsten barrel with finely milled grooves and is rounded off by black pixel soft tips with extra durability and anti-bounce factor. The clear contours and textures offer maximum grip for soft-tip players in fast games and prevent slipping, while providing a solid grip feel that is in no way inferior to that of steel-tip darts.
Technological Highlights: Versatile Swiss Points and DartCounter
Technology is another highlight of the Hydro series. All three steel-tip dart models are equipped with Target's highly praised Swiss Point System, which allows players to change tips in seconds. This significantly reduces bounce-outs and increases reliability during a game. The Hydro 12 is equipped with durable black Pixel Soft Tips, also designed for bounce-out resistance.
Furthermore, the series comes standard with Pro Grip TAG-Shafts and Pro Ultra No.6 Flights in the Hydro design (blue/green). This forms a stable, aesthetically pleasing, and performance-balanced complete set that is ready to use immediately and requires no further adjustments.
Even more importantly: When you purchase any product from the Hydro series, you receive a 1-month free DartCounter Premium Membership. This is more than just a product; it's your ticket to digital training and worldwide competitions, allowing you to track your data, play online, and intelligently improve your game.
The Hydro series not only continues Target's tradition of high-quality craftsmanship but also offers further optimizations in grip feel, point system, and design. Whether you are a hobby player or a professional – in this series, you will find the dart that perfectly suits your style.
