Luke Littler shows off new look for World Matchplay Darts as fans are left divided
The Nuke takes on Ryan Searle in his round one clash in Blackpool.
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Luke Littler has shown off his new look
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He had his previous shirt since last year
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The teenager has kept his traditional purple and yellow but with a new design.
The new shirt features yellow paint strokes on the sleeves with a main purple body.
However, the nuclear logos have been removed from the body, as has the yellow panelling under the sleeve.
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And fans have been left split with the Warrington thrower's new kit as they took to social media.
One posted: "Definitely prefer the last one."
A second wrote: "I don't see the difference."
A third commented: "I can't decide if it's class or grim."
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A fourth said: "More yellow looks really nice."
Another added: "I actually really like that."
Darts legend Bobby George sends stark message to Luke Littler as he warns sensation he can 'go from hero to zero quick'
Littler has recently admitted that
The teenage prodigy has
He has already won multiple titles and will be hoping to add to them at the World Matchplay Darts.
Peter Wright has already been
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There has already been huge drama in round one of the tournament with SIX of the 16 players already out.
A new champions is now also guaranteed after Luke Humphries crashed out in his tournament opener against Gian van Veen.
There will be darts action every night this week ahead of the big final on Sunday.
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