Gary Anderson has launched a scathing attack on the dartboards at the World Cup of Darts, calling them 'absolutely rank' after Scotland's 8-0 destruction of Norway.
What happened?
The Scottish star expressed his disgust at the Winmau Blade X dartboards, saying they are the worst he has ever played on.
Anderson and partner Cameron Menzies didn't drop a single leg in their whitewash win over Norway.
Why it matters for Gary Anderson
The two-time World Champion was ruthless in his assessment, saying the dartboards are 'shocking' and that all players on the circuit are unhappy with them.
Anderson has had to adapt his game, using the black points to get an angle on his shots.
What comes next?
Scotland will face the Republic of Ireland in the quarter-finals on Sunday afternoon, with Anderson looking to continue his strong form.
Menzies, making his World Cup debut, praised Anderson's performance, saying he 'stood up' and made him feel calm.
Anderson's experience and skill were key to the win, with Menzies saying he 'grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck'.
The Scottish pair will look to build on their momentum and make a deep run in the tournament.
As of the last 16 match, Scotland has yet to drop a leg, with their 8-0 win over Norway on June 2023 being a notable result.
Anderson's criticism of the dartboards has sparked debate, with some players and manufacturers agreeing with his assessment.
The PDC will likely take Anderson's comments into consideration, as they look to improve the equipment and conditions for players.
Menzies' World Cup debut was nearly perfect, despite a pre-match stress when his darts didn't arrive with him in Germany.
He had to make a quick trip to the airport to collect his suitcase, which contained his trusted arrows.
With his darts in hand, Menzies was able to focus on the match and play a key role in the win.
Anderson's influence on Menzies was clear, with the younger player saying he has always looked up to him as a hero.
The partnership between Anderson and Menzies has been successful so far, and they will look to continue their strong form in the quarter-finals.