Taylor renews contract with Target and speculates about returning to major event

Phil Taylor has signed a new long-term contract with Target Darts who have been his long-time manufacturer since 2014 and in continuing his retirement, more editions of the Taylor Power9Five darts will be released.

"I would never go anywhere else anyway - it was either Target or nobody," said Taylor to Target Darts.

"I always think it's a bit like Formula One: you may have the best car in the world, but you won't have next year so you have to alter it a little bit.

"It's about being up to date. You're always striving for perfection - and [Target boss] Garry Plummer is brilliant for it; he backs me 100% and he wants perfection as well. You cannot get better."

'The Power' during his signing interview discussed Raymond van Barneveld's return and while diminishing a comeback, he said he might try the UK Open.

"That was unbelievable," he added. "He's done brilliantly, but for me to [join him and] come back? - no. I'm enjoying my life at the minute; I'm enjoying being at home.

"Maybe if my new darts are spot-on, I could try the UK Open."