Jeffrey de Graaf Darts – "The Rebel" Darts & Accessories at Diplomatgames

Jeffrey de Graaf is one of Scandinavia's most interesting professional darts players. Born in the Netherlands, he now competes for Sweden and is known by his nickname "The Rebel." After successful years in the BDO system, setbacks on the PDC Tour, and losing his Tour Card, de Graaf fought his way back – and ultimately wrote Swedish darts history.

In 2025, Jeffrey de Graaf became the first Swedish player to win a PDC ranking title. In 2026, he confirmed this success with his second Players Championship title.

At Diplomatgames, you'll find Jeffrey de Graaf darts and suitable darts accessories. But which darts does Jeffrey de Graaf play, why does a Dutchman born in the Netherlands compete for Sweden, and what successes has The Rebel already celebrated? Here you can learn more about the career, playing style, equipment, and the man behind the Swedish PDC pro.

Jeffrey de Graaf Profile

Name: Jeffrey de Graaf
Nickname: The Rebel
Birthday: November 21, 1990
Birth Country: Netherlands
Nationality in Darts: Sweden
Throwing Hand: Right
Darts Equipment Sponsor: Target
Signature Darts: Target Jeffrey de Graaf G1
Known Dart Weight: 23 grams
PDC Tour Card: currently active
PDC Ranking Titles: 2
2025 World Championship: Round of 16
Former Profession: Pipefitter
Special Feature: first Swede with a PDC ranking title.

Who is Jeffrey de Graaf?

Jeffrey de Graaf was born on November 21, 1990, in the Netherlands.

Anyone who hears his name would therefore initially expect a Dutch darts player.

However, The Rebel now competes internationally for Sweden.

De Graaf thus has an interesting career history that connects two of the major European darts regions: the Netherlands with its enormous darts tradition and the emerging Sweden.

He is now one of the most successful Swedish PDC players ever.

Jeffrey de Graaf – From BDO to PDC

Before Jeffrey de Graaf became known on the PDC Tour, he already had a successful career in the BDO/WDF system.

There, he collected numerous tournament titles and developed into an internationally competitive player.

Among his important early results is the final of the BDO World Trophy 2015. In total, de Graaf won nine titles in the BDO environment before his move to the PDC.

In 2016, he made the move to the PDC.

But the path to the top was not straightforward.

De Graaf lost his Tour Card and then had to fight his way back through other tournament series and qualification routes.

This career trajectory fits his nickname quite well:

The Rebel didn't give up.

The Switch from the Netherlands to Sweden

A particularly interesting feature of his career is the change of nationality.

Jeffrey de Graaf was born in the Netherlands, but now lives in Sweden and represents Sweden in international darts.

This also made him interesting for the Swedish World Cup of Darts.

Together with Oskar Lukasiak, he developed into a dangerous Swedish duo.

In 2024, de Graaf and Lukasiak reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts.

This once again showed that Sweden must be taken increasingly seriously in international steel-tip darts.

Jeffrey de Graaf at the PDC World Championship 2025

Jeffrey de Graaf gained significant international recognition at the PDC World Darts Championship 2025.

The Rebel played his way into the Round of 16, attracting a lot of attention.

His victory over two-time world champion Gary Anderson was particularly memorable. Swedish darts retailers also highlight this success as an important milestone in his recent career.

De Graaf's run only ended in the Round of 16 against Michael van Gerwen.

Nevertheless, his World Championship performance was a strong signal.

The former BDO player and Tour Card returnee had shown that he can compete with absolute top players on the biggest stage.

Jeffrey de Graaf writes Swedish Darts History in 2025

In 2025, an even more significant success followed.

At Players Championship 24, Jeffrey de Graaf achieved his first PDC ranking title.

In the final, he faced Stephen Bunting.

The match went the full distance – and de Graaf won 8-7.

With this, he made history:

Jeffrey de Graaf became the first Swedish player to win a PDC ranking tournament.

For de Graaf personally, the victory was a major career highlight.

For Swedish darts, it was a historical milestone.

Second PDC Title in 2026

Anyone who still considered the first tournament victory a one-off anomaly received the perfect answer in 2026.

On June 2, 2026, Jeffrey de Graaf once again won a Players Championship tournament in Milton Keynes.

On his way to the title, he defeated strong opponents such as Josh Rock and Wessel Nijman, among others.

In the final, he faced Jonny Clayton, an established major champion and then top-5 player.

De Graaf won 8-5.

His own assessment after the final was particularly impressive: he felt he practically couldn't miss.

Thus, The Rebel now holds two PDC ProTour ranking titles.

Jeffrey de Graaf's Greatest Successes

Among the most important successes of his career so far are:

• Players Championship Winner 2025
• Players Championship Winner 2026
• first Swedish PDC ranking tournament winner
• Round of 16 PDC World Championship 2025
• Victory over two-time world champion Gary Anderson at the World Championship
• World Cup of Darts Quarter-finalist 2024 with Oskar Lukasiak
• BDO World Trophy Finalist 2015
• nine titles before his move to the PDC
• at least one Nine-Darter in his professional career.

His recent development, in particular, is remarkable.

De Graaf had to practically rebuild his career after losing his Tour Card – and is now playing more successfully than ever.

What is Jeffrey de Graaf's Playing Style?

Jeffrey de Graaf is right-handed and has a controlled and relatively fluid throwing style.

His game thrives on a good mix of scoring and finishing.

Especially on the doubles, The Rebel can be very efficient.

Current long-term statistics show that he achieved a checkout percentage of around 42 percent over a twelve-month period. In addition, he hit several hundred 180s.

His second Players Championship triumph in 2026 underscored this strength on the doubles.

De Graaf himself stated after the tournament that he hadn't always shown his best scoring during the day, but was strong on the checkouts in crucial moments.

This is an important quality in professional darts:

Not every leg has to look spectacular – what matters is hitting the last dart.

Which darts does Jeffrey de Graaf play?

Jeffrey de Graaf currently plays Target Darts.

His well-known signature darts are the Target Jeffrey de Graaf G1.

The 23-gram steel-tip dart version is particularly widespread and is also offered as Jeffrey de Graaf's player dart in Swedish specialist shops.

The Target Signature G1s are tailored to de Graaf's personal throw and grip position.

However, if you want to buy Jeffrey de Graaf darts, you should not only pay attention to the weight.

Also crucial are:

• Barrel length
• Barrel diameter
• Grip structure
• Balance
• Grip position
• Points, shafts, and flights used.

At Diplomatgames, you can compare the available Jeffrey de Graaf darts and suitable darts accessories.

Jeffrey de Graaf Target G1 – 23 Grams

The Target Jeffrey de Graaf G1 23g are particularly interesting for players looking for modern signature steel darts.

De Graaf is currently listed with the Target Signature G1s.

The 23-gram class is in a range popular with many steel-tip dart players.

However, this does not automatically mean that 23 grams are optimal for your own throw.

For example, if you currently play 21 grams, you will notice the additional weight significantly.

Therefore, when it comes to signature darts, it's always worth looking at the complete technical specifications and not just the professional's name.

Which dart manufacturers did Jeffrey de Graaf have contracts with?

Today, Jeffrey de Graaf is clearly associated with Target.

However, his earlier equipment history is interesting for fans and collectors.

Before his current Target era, there were, among others, Jeffrey de Graaf player darts from Red Dragon. Older models occasionally appear on the used or collector's market today.

For your Diplomatgames category, the following assignment is therefore particularly useful:

formerly Red Dragon, among others → today Target

His currently relevant Signature Series is the Target Jeffrey de Graaf G1.

What did Jeffrey de Graaf do for a living before?

Before or alongside his darts career, Jeffrey de Graaf also pursued a traditional profession.

Player databases list his former or additional profession as a pipefitter.

This is not uncommon among darts professionals of his generation.

Only a relatively small proportion of players can live solely from darts from the outset.

De Graaf's career developed over many years, different associations, and even the loss and subsequent recapture of his PDC Tour Card.

 

Setbacks are Part of The Rebel's Career

Jeffrey de Graaf's career has never been a straightforward ascent.

The PDC World Championship 2026 provided an example of this.

After his strong run to the Round of 16 at the previous World Championship, de Graaf had to bow out early this time.

And his opponent provided one of the stories of the tournament:

The then 71-year-old Paul Lim defeated de Graaf 3-1, becoming the oldest player ever to win a match at the PDC World Championship.

For de Graaf, this was a bitter defeat.

But just a few months later, he responded athletically.

In June 2026, he won his second Players Championship title.

This again fits quite well with his career so far:

Setback – keep working – come back.

Why is Jeffrey de Graaf called "The Rebel"?

Jeffrey de Graaf's nickname is "The Rebel".

And regardless of its original genesis, the name fits his career remarkably well.

Born in the Netherlands, he now plays for Sweden, temporarily lost his spot on the PDC Tour, and subsequently fought his way back.

In 2024, he once again received a Tour Card.

In 2025, he became the first Swedish PDC ranking winner.

In 2026, he won his second title.

The Rebel is therefore a player whose career thrives precisely because it does not follow the easiest path.

Jeffrey de Graaf – From Dutchman to Swedish PDC Winner

Jeffrey de Graaf's story differs significantly from that of many other professionals.

He was born in the Netherlands and initially achieved success in the BDO system.

In 2016, he switched to the PDC.

Then he lost his Tour Card.

Later, he competed for Sweden, worked his way back up through Nordic darts, and once again secured a spot on the PDC ProTour.

At the 2025 World Championship, he reached the Round of 16 and defeated Gary Anderson.

In 2025, he became the first Swede ever to win a PDC ranking tournament.

In 2026, his second title already followed.

The former BDO player has thus become one of the most important representatives of modern Swedish darts.

Buy Jeffrey de Graaf Darts at Diplomatgames

Would you like to try out Jeffrey de Graaf's darts or are you looking for his Target Signature Darts?

At Diplomatgames, you will find Jeffrey de Graaf darts from Target, as well as suitable dart accessories, depending on availability.

The Target Jeffrey de Graaf G1 23g steel-tip darts are particularly interesting.

However, as with any player dart, the following applies:

Don't buy a dart just because your favorite pro plays it.

Pay attention to weight, barrel length, diameter, grip, balance, and grip position and compare these features with your current setup.

Discover the available Jeffrey de Graaf darts at Diplomatgames now and find out if The Rebel's setup suits your own throwing style.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Jeffrey de Graaf

Which darts does Jeffrey de Graaf play?

Jeffrey de Graaf plays Target Signature Darts. His Target Jeffrey de Graaf G1 steel-tip darts weighing 23 grams are particularly well-known.

Is Jeffrey de Graaf Dutch or Swedish?

Jeffrey de Graaf was born in the Netherlands, but now competes for Sweden in international darts.

What are Jeffrey de Graaf's greatest achievements?

De Graaf won a Players Championship tournament in both 2025 and 2026. With his first victory, he became the first Swedish player to win a PDC ranking title. He also reached the Round of 16 at the 2025 PDC World Championship.

What is Jeffrey de Graaf's nickname?

Jeffrey de Graaf's nickname is "The Rebel".

What did Jeffrey de Graaf do alongside darts?

Player profiles list his former or additional profession as a pipefitter.

Where can I buy Jeffrey de Graaf darts?

You can buy Jeffrey de Graaf darts at Diplomatgames. Here you will find his Target Signature Darts and suitable dart accessories, depending on availability.