Adams on longevity, still playing at 66 and growth of MODUS Super Series: "It’s no secret really, I still enjoy the game and the challenges it presents"

Martin Adams has long been involved in the MODUS tournaments from the Icons of Darts and Night at the Darts set-up during COVID where players would play on webcams in their darts rooms all the way now to a purpose built studio for the MODUS Super Series.

Speaking on the growth of the tournaments, Adams said that all credit has to go to MODUS and he is glad to have shaped it in a small way by being involved from the start.

"When you look at where it all started, you have to admire the forward thinking and vision of MODUS. The Super Series has taken us from a closed environment to a more open arena. Who’s to say where it can go from here. It’s very competitive and enjoyable to play in," he said to DartsNews.

"It is nice to know that I helped – albeit in a small way – shape the future. It’s also great to still be involved and take part in new ventures like the Super Series alongside some familiar opponents and the up and coming talent."

For Adams, it is hard to say whether it would have helped him in the early days of his career but believes for those coming through now, it is ideal.

"That’s hard to say as I started in a different era. There was no internet, no electronic scoring, and I’m sure you must remember the “Noddy Boxes”. Local league, Super League and county matches were your training grounds and learning arena. For the younger generation looking to make their way in the sport, the MODUS Super Series is the perfect opportunity to test themselves at a level they wouldn’t otherwise be able to play on."

Despite deciding against playing in the WDF going forward solely due to the travelling needed, Adams still has the love for the game and

"It’s no secret really. I still enjoy the game and the challenges it presents. As you get older the bones start creaking and you have to learn to manage the ups and downs of how your body reacts. Arthritis is definitely something that slows you up and doesn’t always allow you to play as consistent as you once did."

But how will this benefit the higher echelons of the game? Adams believes that in time, it will help be a bridge to the PDC. "I think that is inevitable. That will trickle down the Super Series and the Super Series will help be the bridge to the PDC."

But who would he want to play in future iterations if there could be PDC stars too involved. "Steve Beaton, Mervyn King, Ross Montgomery and Dennis Harbour."