Multiple Challenge Tour finals, a PDC ProTour debut and winning the last week of the MODUS Super Series, Owen Bates is riding the crest of a wave and has committed his long term manufacturer future to Loxley Darts.
The home of the likes of his practice partner Ryan Searle, Matthew Edgar and John Part, Bates will continue his progression with the team saying: "I love working with the guys at Loxley, I really think together we can push my game to the top."
After winning that MODUS Super Series, Bates went from Southampton straight to Barnsley to play in one day of Players Championship action and will hope his continued Challenge Tour form can see him participate all weekend going forward.