Josh Payne has signed a five year deal with darts manufacturer, Red Dragon Darts after previously leaving Harrows Darts recently.
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Payne, a multiple winner on the PDC ProTour will stay with the manufacturer until 2026 as he looks to recapture his previous form.
Speaking to Red Dragon about signing, this is the aim as he wants to 'kick on' as a result going forward.
“I’m very excited to start this next stage of my career with Red Dragon. I have spoken with the development team and their attention to detail is amazing, I really think I can kick on in my career now, like many of the top Red Dragon players that have developed over the years," said Payne.
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