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	\| currentrank = World No. 8 (as of ~~{{CURRENTYEAR}}~~)		\| currentrank = World No. 3 (as of Apr 10, 2026)

	<!-- ================= MAJORS ================= -->		<!-- ================= MAJORS ================= -->
	\| World Championship = Winner (2): [[2023 IDF World Darts Championship\|2023]], [[2024 IDF World Darts Championship\|2024]]		\| World Championship = '''Winner (2)''': [[2023 IDF World Darts Championship\|2023]], [[2024 IDF World Darts Championship\|2024]]
	\| Premier League = ~~Runner-up (1): [[2024 IDF Darts Premier League\|2024]]~~		\| Premier League =
	\| Matchplay = Winner (1): [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|2025]]		\| Matchplay = '''Winner (1)''': [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|2025]]
	\| Grand Prix = Winner (1): [[2025 IDF World Grand Prix\|2025]]		\| Grand Prix = '''Winner (1)''': [[2025 IDF World Grand Prix\|2025]]
	\| European =		\| European =
	\| Grand Slam =		\| Grand Slam =

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	{{~~Infobox darts player~~		{{IDF Darts Player
	\| name = Max Mad		\| name = Max Mad
	\| image = MaxMad2032.png		\| image = MaxMad2032.png
	\| caption = Mad at the 2032 ~~ODF~~ Premier League		\| caption = Mad at the 2032 IDF Premier League
	\| nickname = "Mayhem"
			\| full_name =
			\| nickname = Mayhem
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1996\|8\|5}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1996\|8\|5}}
	\| birth_place = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]		\| birth_place = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]
	\| hometown = [[Austin]], [[Texas]]		\| hometown = [[Austin]], [[Texas]]
	~~\| homecountry = {{USA}}~~
	\| since = 2013		\| since = 2013
	\| darts = 22g Unicorn Max Mad Signature		\| darts = 22g Unicorn Max Mad Signature
	\| laterality = Right-handed		\| laterality = Right-handed
	\| music = "Welcome to the Jungle" by [[Guns N' Roses]]		\| music = "Welcome to the Jungle" by [[Guns N' Roses]]
	~~\| organisation = {{ODF}}~~
	\| currentrank = World No. 8 (as of {{CURRENTYEAR}})		\| currentrank = World No. 8 (as of {{CURRENTYEAR}})
	~~\| world_championships =~~
	* '''ODF''':
	** Semi-finalist (1): 2023
	~~\| premier_league =~~
	* Finalist (1): 2024
	~~\| other_tournaments =~~
	* Continental Masters (2022)
	* World Cup of Darts (2023)
	}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked world number one. Nicknamed "Mayhem", he is a former two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion.

	~~Mad has won a total of~~		<!-- ================= MAJORS ================= -->
			\| World Championship = Winner (2): [[2023 IDF World Darts Championship\|2023]], [[2024 IDF World Darts Championship\|2024]]
			\| Premier League = Runner-up (1): [[2024 IDF Darts Premier League\|2024]]
			\| Matchplay = Winner (1): [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|2025]]
			\| Grand Prix = Winner (1): [[2025 IDF World Grand Prix\|2025]]
			\| European =
			\| Grand Slam =
			\| PC Finals =

			<!-- ================= TITLES ================= -->
			\| majors = 4
			\| titles = 6

	~~'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events. He is a As of 20 November 2025, Mad is the curr~~		\| updated = Updated {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}
			}}

	'''~~Luke Humphries~~''' (born ~~11 February 1995~~) is an ~~English~~ professional darts player who competes in ~~Professional~~ Darts ~~Corporation~~ (~~PDC~~) events~~, where he is currently ranked world number two; he was ranked world number one from 3 January 2024 to 16 November 2025~~. Nicknamed "~~'''Cool Hand Luke'''~~" ~~in reference to the 1967 film~~, he is a ~~former PDC world champion~~, having won the 2024 World ~~Championship~~. He is ~~the reigning Premier League, Players Championship Finals~~ and World ~~Masters~~ champion~~. He also won the World Matchplay in 2024~~.		'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events. Nicknamed "Mayhem", he is a two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and 2024, becoming the first player to win back-to-back IDF World Championships. He is also a World Matchplay and World Grand Prix champion.

	Mad began his career in Texas amateur leagues before turning professional in 2018.		Mad began his career in Texas amateur leagues before turning professional in 2018.

	== Playing style ~~and persona~~ ==		== Playing style ==
	Mad is known for his quick throw, high-scoring volatility, and emotional stage presence. He frequently throws within ~~five~~ seconds of stepping to the oche, and his ability to ~~string together sudden runs of~~ scoring ~~pressure~~ has earned him the nickname "Mayhem." He thrives in high-energy environments and often ~~plays to~~ the ~~crowd—sometimes~~ to his ~~own detriment~~, ~~losing focus during quieter or slower~~-~~paced matches~~.		Mad is known for his quick throw, high-scoring volatility, and emotional stage presence. He frequently throws within seconds of stepping to the oche, and his ability to produce rapid scoring bursts has earned him the nickname "Mayhem". He thrives in high-energy environments and often engages with the crowd, though this can occasionally impact his consistency.

			He has been compared to players such as Peter Wright and Wayne Mardle for his charisma and unpredictability. Despite his inconsistency, Mad has built a reputation for delivering in high-pressure moments and has recorded victories over many of the top-ranked players in the IDF.

			== Career ==
			Mad rose through regional competitions in Texas before gaining recognition on the international stage. His breakthrough came with his first IDF World Championship title in 2023, which he successfully defended in 2024.

	~~He has drawn comparisons to players like Peter Wright and Wayne Mardle for~~ his ~~charisma~~ and ~~unpredictability. Commentators often refer to him~~ as ~~a “chaos engine,” capable~~ of ~~brilliance and collapse within~~ the ~~same set~~. ~~Despite this, he has a reputation for stepping up in clutch moments and has beaten every top player on tour at least once~~.		In 2025, he expanded his major honours by winning the [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] and the [[2025 IDF World Grand Prix\|World Grand Prix]], establishing himself as one of the leading players of his era. He also claimed the [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown\|IDF Hobart Throwdown]].

	== Major achievements ==		== Major achievements ==
	* '''IDF World Championship'''		* '''IDF World Championship'''
	** Winner (2): 2023, 2024		** Winner (2): 2023, 2024
			* '''IDF World Matchplay'''
			** Winner (1): 2025
			* '''IDF World Grand Prix'''
			** Winner (1): 2025

	~~== Performance timeline ==~~
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Logan White]]		* [[Logan White]]
	* [[~~ODF World Championship\|~~IDF World Championship]]		* [[IDF World Darts Championship]]
	* [[~~ODF Premier League~~ Darts~~\|IDF~~ Premier League ~~Darts~~]]		* [[IDF Darts Premier League]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:1996 births]]		[[Category:1996 births]]
	[[Category:~~ODF~~ major champions]]		[[Category:IDF major champions]]
	[[Category:~~ODF~~ World Cup winners]]		[[Category:IDF World Cup winners]]
	[[Category:Premier League Darts finalists]]		[[Category:Premier League Darts finalists]]

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	\| '''IDF Darwin Classic''' \| [[2025 IDF Darwin Classic\|2025]]		\| '''IDF Darwin Classic''' \| [[2025 IDF Darwin Classic\|2025]]
	\| '''IDF Hobart Throwdown''' \| [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown\|2025]]		\| '''IDF Hobart Throwdown''' \| [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown\|2025]]
	}}}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked [[IDF Order of Merit\|world number one]]. Nicknamed "'''Mayhem'''", he is a former two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion. Mad has won a total of 12 titles, three of which are majors.		}}}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked [[IDF Order of Merit\|world number one]]. Nicknamed "'''Mayhem'''", he is a former two-time back-to-back IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion. Mad has won a total of 12 titles, three of which are majors.

	== Playing style and persona ==		== Playing style and persona ==

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	\| name = Max Mad		\| name = Max Mad
	\| image = ~~MaxMad2032~~.png		\| image = MaxMad2025.png
	\| caption = ~~Mad at the 2032 ODF Premier League~~		\| caption =
	\| nickname = "Mayhem"		\| nickname = "Mayhem"
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1996\|8\|5}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1996\|8\|5}}
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	\| other_tournaments =		\| other_tournaments =
	* Continental Masters (~~2022~~)
	* World ~~Cup of~~ Darts (~~2023~~)		\|results={{aligned table\|leftright=y\|fullwidth=y\|class=nowrap
	}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked world number one. Nicknamed "Mayhem", he is a former two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion. Mad has won a total of 12 titles, three of which are majors.		}}
			'''''Major Titles (x3)'''''
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			\| '''World Championship''' \| [[2023 IDF World Darts Championship\|2023]], [[2024 IDF World Darts Championship\|2024]]
			\| '''World Matchplay''' \| [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|2025]]
			}}

			'''''Pro Tour (x2)'''''
			{{aligned table\|leftright=y\|fullwidth=y\|class=nowrap
			\| '''IDF Darwin Classic''' \| [[2025 IDF Darwin Classic\|2025]]
			\| '''IDF Hobart Throwdown''' \| [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown\|2025]]
			}}}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked [[IDF Order of Merit\|world number one]]. Nicknamed "'''Mayhem'''", he is a former two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion. Mad has won a total of 12 titles, three of which are majors.

	== Playing style and persona ==		== Playing style and persona ==
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	He has drawn comparisons to players like Peter Wright and Wayne Mardle for his charisma and unpredictability. Commentators often refer to him as a “chaos engine,” capable of brilliance and collapse within the same set. Despite this, he has a reputation for stepping up in clutch moments and has beaten every top player on tour at least once.		He has drawn comparisons to players like Peter Wright and Wayne Mardle for his charisma and unpredictability. Commentators often refer to him as a “chaos engine,” capable of brilliance and collapse within the same set. Despite this, he has a reputation for stepping up in clutch moments and has beaten every top player on tour at least once.

	== Major ~~achievements~~ ==		== Major wins ==
	* '''IDF World Championship'''		* '''IDF World Championship'''
	** Winner (2): 2023, 2024		** Winner (2): 2023, 2024
			*'''IDF World Matchplay'''
			**Winner (1): [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|2025]]

	== Performance timeline ==		== Performance timeline ==

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	\| organisation = {{ODF}}		\| organisation = {{ODF}}
	\| currentrank = World No. 8 (as of {{CURRENTYEAR}})		\| currentrank = World No. 1 (as of {{CURRENTYEAR}})
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	}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked world number one. Nicknamed "Mayhem", he is a former two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion.		}}'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently ranked world number one. Nicknamed "Mayhem", he is a former two-time IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2023 and again in 2024—becoming the first IDF World champion and to win the title back-to-back. Mad is the reigning [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|World Matchplay]] champion. Mad has won a total of 12 titles, three of which are majors.

	Mad has won a total of

	~~'''Max Mad''' (born 5 August 1996) is an American professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events. He is a As~~ of ~~20 November 2025, Mad is the curr~~

	'''Luke Humphries''' (born 11 February 1995) is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked world number two; he was ranked world number one from 3 January 2024 to 16 November 2025. Nicknamed "'''Cool Hand Luke'''" in reference to the 1967 film, he is a former PDC world champion, having won the 2024 World Championship. He is the reigning Premier League, Players Championship Finals and World Masters champion. He also won the World Matchplay in 2024.

	~~Mad began his career in Texas amateur leagues before turning professional in 2018~~.

	== Playing style and persona ==		== Playing style and persona ==

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	While his Premier League campaign that year was erratic—he finished 5th and missed the playoffs—Mad’s overall season was seen as a success. He also reached one floor final and made three more televised quarter-finals, finishing the season ranked World No. 4. His checkout percentage and 180 rate remained in the top five across all tour players.		While his Premier League campaign that year was erratic—he finished 5th and missed the playoffs—Mad’s overall season was seen as a success. He also reached one floor final and made three more televised quarter-finals, finishing the season ranked World No. 4. His checkout percentage and 180 rate remained in the top five across all tour players.

			=== 2023: A new team title, and a quarter-final clash with Storm ===
			Coming off a strong 2022 season that saw him claim the Continental Masters, Max Mad entered 2023 as a serious contender for a third world title. Ranked World No. 4 and in strong floor form, many analysts placed him in the second tier of favorites behind names like [[Ethan Steel]] and [[Elias Storm]]. While Mad did not reclaim the championship, his performance further established him as one of the sport’s most reliable big-stage threats.

			At the [[2023 ODF World Championship]], Mad advanced confidently through the early rounds. He defeated [[Marco Petrov]] 3–0 in the first round and outlasted [[Leonard Spitz]] 4–2 in the second, hitting eleven 180s across the match. In the third round, he overcame [[Fredrik Menzel]] 4–3 in a scrappy battle that saw both players average in the low 90s but deliver in clutch moments. With that win, Mad reached his third career World Championship quarter-final.

			There, he met reigning form player [[Elias Storm]] in what became one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament. The match started evenly, with Mad holding throw through the first two sets, but Storm's relentless accuracy and finishing soon pulled him ahead. Mad had opportunities to level the match at 3–3 but missed key doubles, ultimately losing 4–3. Despite the defeat, he posted a solid average of 97.5 and was praised for pushing Storm harder than anyone else prior to the final.

			While the loss ended his singles title hopes for the season, Mad found redemption in the summer at the [[2023 ODF World Cup of Darts]]. Representing the United States alongside Storm, the duo breezed through the group stage and defeated Germany and the Netherlands en route to the final. Facing England’s pairing of [[Logan White]] and [[Cal Derwent]], Mad delivered a crucial 112 checkout in the deciding doubles leg, sealing a dramatic 3–2 win and securing his fourth major title.

			The World Cup victory marked Mad’s first team title and was widely seen as evidence of his evolution as a complete player—not just a showman, but a closer in high-pressure situations. Later in the year, he reached the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam and the last 16 at the Grand Prix, keeping his major form consistent across the calendar. Though he didn't lift a solo title in 2023, his resume and ranking continued to hold firm.

			By year’s end, Mad was ranked World No. 5 and had solidified himself as one of the most rounded and dangerous players on tour. With four majors now under his belt, including both individual and team honors, the chaos had become calculated—and Mad was no longer chasing redemption. He was part of the sport’s elite, and 2023 proved he could stay there.

	== Playing style and persona ==		== Playing style and persona ==

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