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{{Infobox darts player
{{IDF Darts Player
| name = Max Mad
| name = Max Mad
| image = MaxMad2025.png
| image = MaxMad2032.png
| caption =  
| 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. 1 (as of {{CURRENTYEAR}})
| world_championships =
* '''ODF''':
** Semi-finalist (1): 2023
| premier_league =
* Finalist (1): 2024
| other_tournaments =


|results={{aligned table|leftright=y|fullwidth=y|class=nowrap
| currentrank = World No. 3 (as of Apr 10, 2026)
}}
 
'''''Major Titles (x3)'''''
<!-- ================= MAJORS ================= -->
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| World Championship = '''Winner (2)''': [[2023 IDF World Darts Championship|2023]], [[2024 IDF World Darts Championship|2024]]
| '''World Championship''' | [[2023 IDF World Darts Championship|2023]], [[2024 IDF World Darts Championship|2024]]
| Premier League =
| '''World Matchplay'''     | [[2025 IDF World Matchplay|2025]]
| 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
 
| updated = Updated {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}
}}
}}


'''''Pro Tour (x2)'''''
'''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.
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| '''IDF Darwin Classic''' | [[2025 IDF Darwin Classic|2025]]
Mad began his career in Texas amateur leagues before turning professional in 2018.
| '''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 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 ==
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.


== Playing style and persona ==
== Career ==
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 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 wins ==
== Major achievements ==
* '''IDF World Championship'''
* '''IDF World Championship'''
** Winner (2): 2023, 2024
** Winner (2): 2023, 2024
*'''IDF World Matchplay'''
* '''IDF World Matchplay'''
**Winner (1): [[2025 IDF World Matchplay|2025]]
** 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]]
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[[Category:IDF major champions]]
[[Category:ODF World Cup winners]]
[[Category:IDF World Cup winners]]
[[Category:Premier League Darts finalists]]
[[Category:Premier League Darts finalists]]

Latest revision as of 12:28, 15 April 2026

Max Mad
MaxMad2032.png
Mad at the 2032 IDF Premier League
Personal information
Nickname"Mayhem"
Born (1996-08-05) August 5, 1996 (age 29)
Houston, Texas, United States
Home townAustin, Texas
Darts information
Playing since2013
Darts22g Unicorn Max Mad Signature
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
IDF information
OrganisationInternational Darts Federation (IDF)
Current rankingWorld No. 3 (as of Apr 10, 2026)
IDF major events – best performances
World ChampionshipWinner (2): 2023, 2024
World MatchplayWinner (1): 2025
World Grand PrixWinner (1): 2025
Career titles
Other titles6
Career statistics
Updated April 2026

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.

Playing style[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.

In 2025, he expanded his major honours by winning the World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix, establishing himself as one of the leading players of his era. He also claimed the IDF Hobart Throwdown.

Major achievements[edit | edit source]

  • IDF World Championship
    • Winner (2): 2023, 2024
  • IDF World Matchplay
    • Winner (1): 2025
  • IDF World Grand Prix
    • Winner (1): 2025

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


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