{"title":"Max Hopp","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMax Hopp Darts – \"The Maximiser\" Bull's Darts at Diplomatgames\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp is one of the most important pioneers of modern German darts. Long before Gabriel Clemens, Martin Schindler or Ricardo Pietreczko regularly played major PDC tournaments, the Hessian attracted international attention. The \u003cstrong\u003e\"Maximiser\"\u003c\/strong\u003e debuted in the PDC as early as 2012 and won the PDC World Youth Championship in 2015. He celebrated his greatest career success in 2018 at the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Darts Open\u003c\/strong\u003e, when he defeated Rob Cross and Peter Wright, among others, in front of a German audience and beat Michael Smith 8-7 in the final. Hopp thus became the first German to win a PDC European Tour tournament. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was not a one-off outlier. A few months later, Hopp also won \u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, defeating Madars Razma 6-3 in the final. This gave the Maximiser two PDC ranking titles in one season, making him the most successful German PDC player at the time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, after injury problems and the loss of his Tour Card at the end of 2022, a much more difficult chapter of his career began. Hopp initially failed several times at Q-School and was at times more frequently seen as a TV expert than as a player on the big stages. In January 2025, he finally made his comeback: He re-earned a PDC Tour Card and thus returned to the professional ProTour. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to equipment, the connection is clear today: \u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp plays Bull's Darts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The current Bull's Max Hopp series includes the \u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp 90% E5\u003c\/strong\u003e, a model developed together with Hopp made of 90% tungsten, which is available in 22, 23, 24 and 25 grams. His personal setup is often based around \u003cstrong\u003e23 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e you will find Max Hopp Darts from Bull's as well as suitable Maximiser accessories. But \u003cstrong\u003ewhich darts does Max Hopp currently play, how many grams does the Maximiser use and why is he so important for the history of German darts?\u003c\/strong\u003e Here you can find out more about the career, playing style, equipment and the person behind Max Hopp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max Stefan Hopp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Maximiser \/ Maximiser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirthday:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hesse, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidence \/ strong connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationality:\u003c\/strong\u003e German\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarts since:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC since:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015–2022 and again since 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDart equipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bull's NL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Bull's since:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent well-known series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bull's Max Hopp 90% E5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown match weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 23 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% for the E5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Youth Championship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Darts Open:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Championship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-finalist 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup of Darts:\u003c\/strong\u003e multiple times for Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-on:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hey Baby\" by DJ Ötzi. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Max Hopp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp was born on \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 20, 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e and grew up in Hesse. Bull's closely links him with Idstein and describes that his enthusiasm for darts began at a young age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp was thus part of a generation in which professional darts in Germany was still much smaller than it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he started, there was no large group of German PDC professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and Adrian Lewis dominated international perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA German player on the big stage was something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp gradually changed that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaymond van Barneveld as a great role model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting which player particularly fascinated Hopp in his youth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond van Barneveld.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore his Premier League appearance in 2019, Hopp told Sky Sports that Barney had been his childhood idol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis first purchased darts were even:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond van Barneveld Triple B Darts.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, Hopp played against his former idol at the Premier League in front of a huge German audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pretty nice full circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarly entry into the international darts world\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp became internationally known as a teenager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe played PDC tournaments as early as 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meant he was on the big stage unusually early for his age. Bull's lists 2012 as the year of his PDC debut. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis name was quickly associated with a hope:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will Germany finally get a real international darts star?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, Hopp was the most obvious answer to this question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePDC World Youth Champion 2015\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first major title came in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Youth Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, Max Hopp reached the final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis opponent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNathan Aspinall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final was extremely close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp won with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:5.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis made the Maximiser:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Youth Champion 2015.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor German darts, this was a historic success at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDC later referred to Hopp as the first German to win a PDC title. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Junior World Champion to German Hope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Youth World Championship title, expectations soared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp was no longer just a talented young player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunior World Champion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany finally had a player who was genuinely expected to achieve great international success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, precisely this pressure of expectation would later also become a difficult aspect of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGerman Darts Open 2018 – the historic breakthrough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eApril 15, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, Max Hopp definitively made German darts history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the German Darts Open in Saarbrücken, he played probably the best tournament of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn his way to the title, he defeated, among others:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Wright.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final he faced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Smith.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final went down to the deciding leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp vs. Michael Smith – 8:7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp won the final with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8:7.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis made him the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efirst German winner of a PDC European Tour tournament.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was not just a personal success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a turning point for German PDC darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA German player had now proven:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can not only beat individual big names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can win a complete PDC ranking tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe first German PDC ranking winner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinction is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis World Youth title in 2015 was already a PDC title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the German Darts Open victory in 2018 was a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC ranking title on the regular Pro Tour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis made Hopp the first German to achieve such a success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday there are several German PDC tournament winners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, this was still historic new territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecond PDC ranking title in the same year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who thought Saarbrücken was just a one-off fairy tale got an answer a few months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hopp again reached a final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis opponent was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadars Razma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp won:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:3.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gave him his second PDC ranking title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd both came within a single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2018 – the best year of his career\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, 2018 was Max Hopp's great season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe won:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Darts Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship 19.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, he reached the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esemi-finals of the European Championship 2018.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp thus played at a level that no German dart player had consistently shown before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp's greatest successes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis most important career successes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Youth Champion 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Darts Open Champion 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003efirst German European Tour winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship 19 Winner 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003efirst German with regular PDC ranking titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Championship Semi-finalist 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Matchplay Last 16 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emultiple participant in the PDC World Championship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePremier League appearance 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWorld Cup appearances for Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eseveral professional nine-darters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ere-gained PDC Tour Card since 2025. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis historical influence, in particular, cannot be measured solely by current ranking positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp and the PDC World Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, Hopp was the most recognized German face at Alexandra Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe played at the World Championship as a very young man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis best results were multiple runs to the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethird round or Last 32 according to the tournament structure at the time.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, continuity is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, Max Hopp was practically automatically one of the names on whom German fans pinned their World Championship hopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremier League 2019 in Berlin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Hopp received a special appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was allowed to compete in the Premier League in Berlin as a local \u003cstrong\u003eContender or Challenger\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis opponent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond van Barneveld.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly his childhood idol. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Hopp, this was one of the most emotionally interesting moments of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the boy who bought Barney darts to the player who stood against Barney on the Premier League stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGermany continues to develop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, for Max Hopp, the success of German darts later also became a challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly came:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel Clemens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Schindler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorian Hempel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicardo Pietreczko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd other young players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp was no longer automatically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"the German darts player.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetition within the country became significantly greater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, a more difficult sporting phase began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInjuries slow Max Hopp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, Hopp suffered, among other things, a \u003cstrong\u003eligament tear or a severe ankle injury\u003c\/strong\u003e, which affected his season. This injury phase lasted longer and was one of the problems that hindered his sporting development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarts is not a running sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut long tournament days mean many hours of standing and walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially with a serious ankle injury, this can have a significant impact on training and tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLoss of Tour Card at the end of 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of 2022 came the major setback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp lost his:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, the former German top player largely disappeared from the regular Players Championship tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, he tried to return via Q-School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt didn't work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, he tried again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill no luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a player who had already won two PDC ranking titles, this was a difficult situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Player to TV Expert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this time, however, a second professional foothold emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp increasingly worked as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edarts expert and commentator for Sport1 and DAZN.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially at World Championships, he was still regularly seen at Alexandra Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly not in front of the board anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp still desperately wanted to return\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp, however, made it clear several times:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TV job should not mean the end of his playing career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, he stated that the most important goal remained:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eto play himself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, he openly admitted that he greatly enjoyed working as a commentator and expert. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meant he suddenly had two possible careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut first, he wanted to return to the Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTour Card Comeback 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2025, he finally succeeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the European Q-School, Hopp collected enough points and secured another:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two years without regular tour status, the Maximiser was back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Hopp, this was far more than just a qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was proof that years of hard work had not been in vain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturn to the PDC World Championship 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of 2025, the next big step followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in several years, Hopp qualified again for the PDC World Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn round one, he met:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Lukeman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp won:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3:1.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marked his first victory at Alexandra Palace since his last World Championship appearance in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn emotional comeback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter this victory, Hopp clearly showed how much the return meant to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe spoke openly about years of hard work, criticism, and setbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly interesting was his self-description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe had become \u003cstrong\u003e\"more truthful\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and focused more on his own strengths and weaknesses rather than what others said about him. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a significant difference from the very young Max Hopp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack then, he practically carried the expectations of an entire darts nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, his career seems much more like his own project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecond round against Luke Woodhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second round of the 2026 World Championship, he faced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Woodhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe match ended there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp lost with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0:3.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, the mere return to the World Championship was an important success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years without a Tour Card, the Maximiser was back:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eas a player at the Ally Pally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp 2026 – Final on the ProTour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven more interesting is his development during the 2026 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eMay 5, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hopp reached a Players Championship for the first time since his comeback:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDC ProTour final.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere he met Wessel Nijman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNijman clearly won the final with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8:1.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Hopp, reaching the final was nevertheless an enormous signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe showed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis comeback is not just about nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe can still play deep in a complete tournament on the regular Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCurrent World Ranking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of July 2026, Max Hopp was ranked approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e67th in the PDC Order of Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewas listed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe continues to fight for the permanent securing of his Tour Card and re-entry into larger TV tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is precisely why Players Championship finals and European Tour qualifications are particularly valuable at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Max Hopp's playing style?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp has a relatively:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtrolled, straight, and technically clean throw.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is not among the extremely fast players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut he also doesn't need unusually long preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis rhythm is rather consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp works with a comparatively clear movement sequence and a dart that offers noticeable orientation on the barrel without being extremely aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fits well with his current Bull's E5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich darts does Max Hopp play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp is currently with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull’s NL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunder contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration already began in \u003cstrong\u003e2017\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBull’s now offers several Max Hopp series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, these include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp 95% CP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp 90% E5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp 80% Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximiser Brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means there are several variants, from affordable beginner darts to higher-quality tungsten models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many grams does Max Hopp play with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp is often listed in current player profiles with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the current E5 is available in four steel dart weights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 g.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Diplomatgames, I would therefore formulate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp is currently strongly associated with a match weight of around 23 grams; his E5 Signature series is available from 22 to 25 grams.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is cleaner than automatically presenting every retail weight as his personal match setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho are Max Hopp darts suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp darts can be particularly interesting if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eplay with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22 to 25 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elike a rather compact barrel around 49 mm,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprefer a ring grip,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eare looking for a clear grip position,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewant a moderate rather than an extremely aggressive grip,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elike slightly front-weighted darts,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprefer Bull’s NL,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eor are a fan of the Maximiser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide range of weights makes the E5 particularly versatile. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp and Bull’s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp switched to \u003cstrong\u003eBull’s NL in 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe partnership has thus existed for many years and now includes several generations of signature darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your Diplomatgames category, the manufacturer assignment is therefore very clear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp → Maximiser → Bull’s NL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike players with several recent manufacturer changes, there is little need for explanation here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat did Max Hopp do besides darts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his phase without a Tour Card, Hopp developed a second career as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTV expert and commentator.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAZN.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after he regained his Tour Card, this media experience remains part of his profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, he can not only play the sport but also analyze and explain it in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes Max Hopp want to become a commentator later?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp already stated in 2024 that he greatly enjoys commentary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, he made it clear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis first priority remains his active career.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the long term, however, he has a very logical second career option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially due to his international PDC experience, he can analyze game situations much differently than traditional presenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp and criticism on the Internet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difficult career years were apparently not only stressful in terms of sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround his World Championship return in 2025, it was reported that Hopp also faced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escorn and hatred on social media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eduring his weaker years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecisely because he was built up as the great hope of German darts at a very young age, public expectations were high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp now seems to handle this more consciously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis statement after the World Championship comeback, to pay more attention to himself, fits exactly with this. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom prodigy to comeback player\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis actually makes Max Hopp's story more exciting today than during his first rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning he was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe German prodigy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior World Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean Tour winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePDC Order of Merit winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInjuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost Tour Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissed Q-School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTV expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Card back and a PDC World Championship player again.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, he even reached another Players Championship final. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a straightforward career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's precisely why it's interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp and the new German dart generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Max Hopp no longer has to represent the German dart world alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Schindler is among the strongest Germans internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel Clemens reached a World Championship semi-final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicardo Pietreczko won on the European Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther German players hold Tour Cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis takes some attention away from Hopp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, it also reduces the pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, he can try to be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp again\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einstead of the player who is solely responsible for the future of German darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is Max Hopp called \"The Maximiser\"?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis nickname is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maximiser.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is, of course, closely linked to his first name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eBull’s officially uses the name within its player branding. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meaning also fits well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \"Maximiser\" tries to get the maximum out of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially after his Tour Card comeback, this nickname almost has an additional meaning in retrospect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Max Hopp's walk-on song?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp traditionally walks on to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hey Baby\" by DJ Ötzi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe song is particularly suitable for German and Austrian venues because the audience can immediately sing along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially at his major European Tour appearances in Germany, the walk-on thus became an important part of the atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Hopp – a pioneer of German darts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen evaluating his career, one should not only look at the current world ranking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, German Tour Card players seem relatively normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013 or 2014, that was completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp was one of the first players to regularly show a broad German audience that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA German can compete on a PDC World Championship stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, he won the Junior World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, the historic European Tour victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, other German players followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Hopp was one of those who first opened that door wide. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Max Hopp Darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Max Hopp Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e or try out the Maximiser's setup?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e you will find various \u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp Darts from Bull’s as well as suitable accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently particularly interesting are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull’s Max Hopp 90% E5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull’s Max Hopp 95% CP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull’s Max Hopp 80% Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull’s Maximiser Brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp E5\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of 90% tungsten and is available as a steel dart in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 g, 23 g, 24 g and 25 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp himself is often listed with a setup around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you want to stay as close as possible to his known playing setup, the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp E5 23g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen buying, however, pay attention to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweight, barrel length, diameter, balance and grip strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the available \u003cstrong\u003eMax Hopp Darts at Diplomatgames\u003c\/strong\u003e now and find out which Maximiser setup best suits your personal throwing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ – frequently asked questions about Max Hopp\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich darts does Max Hopp play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp plays \u003cstrong\u003eBull’s Darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. His current signature series includes the \u003cstrong\u003eBull’s Max Hopp 90% E5\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed in collaboration with him. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many grams does Max Hopp play with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp is often listed with \u003cstrong\u003e23-gram darts\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, his current E5 series is available in 22, 23, 24, and 25 grams. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich manufacturer does Max Hopp play for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp has been playing for \u003cstrong\u003eBull’s NL since 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Max Hopp's greatest success?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis historically most significant success is the \u003cstrong\u003evictory at the German Darts Open 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the final, he defeated Michael Smith 8:7 and became the first German European Tour winner. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many PDC ranking titles has Max Hopp won?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp won two regular PDC ranking tournaments in 2018: the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Darts Open\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship 19\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWas Max Hopp a Junior World Champion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Max Hopp won the \u003cstrong\u003ePDC World Youth Championship in 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the final, he beat Nathan Aspinall 6:5. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Max Hopp still have a PDC Tour Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hopp regained his \u003cstrong\u003ePDC Tour Card in early 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e and will play regularly on the PDC ProTour again in 2026. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far did Max Hopp get at the 2026 World Championship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp won his opening match against Martin Lukeman 3:1. In the second round, he lost to Luke Woodhouse 0:3. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Max Hopp doing athletically in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn May 2026, Hopp reached a \u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Championship final\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he lost to Wessel Nijman. At the end of July, he was approximately 67th in the PDC world rankings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Max Hopp do besides darts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopp also works as a \u003cstrong\u003eTV expert and commentator\u003c\/strong\u003e, including for Sport1 and DAZN. However, he emphasizes that his active playing career still has priority. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho was Max Hopp's dart idol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis great youth idol was \u003cstrong\u003eRaymond van Barneveld\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hopp even explained that his first bought player darts were Barney Triple B Darts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Max Hopp called \"The Maximiser\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickname is based on his first name Max and has been part of his official player identity for many years. Bull’s also lists him under this nickname. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Max Hopp's walk-on song?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Hopp uses \u003cstrong\u003e\"Hey Baby\" by DJ Ötzi\u003c\/strong\u003e as his well-known walk-on song. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can you buy Max Hopp Darts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can buy Max Hopp Darts at Diplomatgames.\u003c\/strong\u003e Depending on availability, you will find Bull’s Max Hopp E5, 95% CP, 80% Black, and other Maximiser darts and accessories there.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bulls-dart-set-max-hopp-e5-20g","title":"Bulls Dart Set Max Hopp E5 20g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulls Dart Set Max Hopp E5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eBULL’S Max Hopp E5 20g Softdart\u003c\/strong\u003e represents precise German engineering and modern dart design. 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