HUMPHRIES REVEALS ENERGY GELS SECRET TO WORLD GRAND PRIX SUCCESS
09/10/2025 By Aaron Nijjar
LUKE HUMPHRIES has revealed ENERGY GELS are his secret weapon as he chases World Grand Prix glory.
World No. 1 Humphries overcame Krzysztof Ratajski 3–1 in Leicester to book a third straight quarter-final appearance at the double-start major.
‘Cool Hand’ averaged a brilliant 95.48 and pinned two classy 134 and 104 checkouts in the fourth set to seal the victory against ‘The Polish Eagle’.
Humphries credited his pre-match nutrition routine for helping him stay focused and at his best on the big stage.
He said: “I don’t take them at any other time than darts. They’re just energy gels — they give you that boost. I’m not running a marathon, but they seem to work.
“I take electrolytes before I play to keep my hydration up. On stage, you’re sweating, it takes it out of you, makes you tired.
“So I have one before, then the energy gels in between breaks or just before I play — keeps the energy up. It’s important to feel good, not tired.
“I know it’s not like running, but it still takes it out of you. I don’t know if it physically works, but it feels like it does.
“I don’t get tired up there anymore. A few years ago, I used to. So I thought I had to change something, and it’s helped — whether mentally or physically, it definitely helps.”
Former world champ Humphries opened up on the mental side of the game and says he often has to battle perception from fans who mistake his concentration for moodiness.
He added: “People think I’m miserable on stage, but I’m not. Off stage, I’m one of the happiest people in the world.
“But when I’m up there, I’m so dedicated to winning. I don’t want to be too happy or too smiley and put myself off.
“Sometimes I feel like I have to be tunnel-visioned — just win the game and then you can be happy afterwards. But there are moments where I let myself enjoy it.”
Cheshire thrower Humphries is looking to scoop up his third PDC premier event title of the year after already winning the World Masters and Premier League.
Humphries returns to action on Friday and will face Cameron Menzies in the last eight at the Mattioli Arena.
Image by Taylor Lanning.
