Gerwyn Price turned to darts in 2014 after a career in rugby, and within a few years had become one of the most dominant players in the sport. He won the PDC World Championship in 2021, beating Gary Anderson 7-3 in the final to become the first Welsh World Champion and reach World No. 1, and has added three Grand Slam of Darts titles, a World Grand Prix, and two World Cup of Darts wins alongside Jonny Clayton. Nicknamed “The Iceman”, his signature range with Red Dragon has been on the market for years, and the Blue Originals are the design that started it.
This is one of the longer-running sets in Red Dragon’s Price collection, sitting alongside newer lines like his Blue Ice SE and Glacier editions. We haven’t thrown these ourselves, so instead of a hands-on verdict you’ll find the manufacturer’s specs and a round-up of what owners and reviewers actually make of them.
Key Specifications
The 24g version is the most widely reviewed. It uses a slim, tapered barrel with an elliptical nose, finished in the blue PVD coating that gives the range its name.
- Material
- 90% tungsten barrel with a blue PVD finish over a silver base
- Weights
- 23g, 24g, 26g (steel tip)
- Barrel length
- 50.8mm (all weights)
- Barrel diameter
- 6.4mm (23g), 6.7mm (24g), 6.8mm (26g)
- Grip
- Full-length buttress grooves, rated 4 of 5 by Red Dragon
- Points
- 32mm, silver with blue Trident protector rings
- Shafts
- Medium Nitrotech polycarbonate (blue)
- Flights
- Hardcore extra-thick standard (white and blue)
- Typical price
- £54–£70 (RRP £69.99)
How They’ve Been Received
Buyers consistently praise the balance and the throw, and most say they would buy again. Two criticisms come up again and again. The first is price, which sits near the top of the 90% tungsten market. The second is the grip, which some players find lighter than the “level 4 of 5” spec suggests.
What Reviewers Say
Owner feedback leans strongly positive, and plenty of buyers say these have become their go-to set. One verified buyer put it simply:
“Brilliant darts, by far my favourite set owned and most frequently used.”
Independent reviews echo the praise for balance and value, but hold back on the grip, which is the one thing owners flag most often:
“The grip is only a 2.0 out of 5, but as an overall value-for-money proposition, a 4 to 4.25 out of 5 package.”
It is the same story across most of the feedback: a strong all-round set, with the grip the one thing owners keep coming back to.
What owners consistently praise
- Balanced, easy throw straight from the box
- Proven design that has stayed in the range for years
- Durable kit in the box, with Hardcore flights and Nitrotech shafts
Common criticisms
- Priced towards the top of the market for a 90% tungsten set
- Grip feels lighter than the "level 4 of 5" spec for some players
- Limited to 23g, 24g and 26g, with no 22g or 25g in this line
The Grip: What to Expect
The sources don’t quite agree here. Red Dragon lists the barrel with full-length buttress grooves at grip level 4 of 5, towards the aggressive end of their own scale. Independent reviewers usually find it gentler than that, rating the grip closer to 2 out of 5 and calling it light.
Expect a medium grip in real use rather than an aggressive one. It works best for front and mid-barrel grippers. If you rely on heavy texture to lock your fingers in place, try to handle a set before you buy.
Who They Suit
These suit players who want a proven, well-reviewed barrel rather than the newest release, and who like a grip that is noticeable without being harsh. The weights cover most throwing styles, and balance is the trait owners praise most.
If you are on a tighter budget, Red Dragon’s own Amberjack 14 gives you the same 90% tungsten at a lower price, without paying for the signature name.
The Consensus
The Blue Originals have earned their long run. Owners rate the balance highly and satisfaction runs high. The things to weigh up are the premium price for a 90% tungsten set and a grip that some find lighter than the spec implies. If you want a proven signature barrel rather than the latest release, the feedback says you will rarely be let down.
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 buyers 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.