Bradley van der Velden
Player Bio
Bright, focused, and unflinching, Bradley van der Velden represents the sharp edge of Dutch youth darts, having first stepped to the oche only a few years ago, yet his rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
For most players, a debut at 15 would be about soaking up the atmosphere. For Bradley, it was about rewriting the script - winning the Lakeside world title with a calmness that defied his age. Since then, the Dutch teenager has added the Dutch Junior and Dutch Open Youth titles, establishing himself as a quietly ruthless competitor with his eyes firmly set on the PDC stage.
Born in Leiden and raised in Leiderdorp, Bradley grew up in a household where darts was more than just a pastime - it was part of family life. With his parents and older brother Justin regularly competing, it wasn’t long before Bradley swapped casual throws at home for serious practice and competing in competition himself.
For Bradley, October 2024 was a defining month. His signing with Team360 didn’t just mark progress—it ignited new confidence in his game and a hunger to chase bigger goals. Bradley’s style is built on rhythm and control. He doesn’t chase headlines or rely on showmanship. Instead, he plays the game at his own pace, keeping opponents under pressure with steady scoring and the kind of finishing that quietly turns matches before anyone notices.
Speaking about his darting heroes, Bradley is quick to name Michael van Gerwen - "My favorite dart player is MVG. I often watched darts with my parents and brother. I always thought MVG was really good, and my brother supported RVB. When we watched together, we’d bet 1 euro on who would win each leg."
Bradley van der Velden doesn’t need noise to make an impact, his darts do the talking. At just 17, the Dutch star has a world title, national crowns, and a growing reputation as one of the coolest heads in youth darts,establishing himself as a quietly ruthless competitor and already proving he has the temperament and talent to make waves on the senior stage.
Player Bio
Bright, focused, and unflinching, Bradley van der Velden represents the sharp edge of Dutch youth darts, having first stepped to the oche only a few years ago, yet his rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
For most players, a debut at 15 would be about soaking up the atmosphere. For Bradley, it was about rewriting the script - winning the Lakeside world title with a calmness that defied his age. Since then, the Dutch teenager has added the Dutch Junior and Dutch Open Youth titles, establishing himself as a quietly ruthless competitor with his eyes firmly set on the PDC stage.
Born in Leiden and raised in Leiderdorp, Bradley grew up in a household where darts was more than just a pastime - it was part of family life. With his parents and older brother Justin regularly competing, it wasn’t long before Bradley swapped casual throws at home for serious practice and competing in competition himself.
For Bradley, October 2024 was a defining month. His signing with Team360 didn’t just mark progress—it ignited new confidence in his game and a hunger to chase bigger goals. Bradley’s style is built on rhythm and control. He doesn’t chase headlines or rely on showmanship. Instead, he plays the game at his own pace, keeping opponents under pressure with steady scoring and the kind of finishing that quietly turns matches before anyone notices.
Speaking about his darting heroes, Bradley is quick to name Michael van Gerwen - "My favorite dart player is MVG. I often watched darts with my parents and brother. I always thought MVG was really good, and my brother supported RVB. When we watched together, we’d bet 1 euro on who would win each leg."
Bradley van der Velden doesn’t need noise to make an impact, his darts do the talking. At just 17, the Dutch star has a world title, national crowns, and a growing reputation as one of the coolest heads in youth darts,establishing himself as a quietly ruthless competitor and already proving he has the temperament and talent to make waves on the senior stage.
preferred Dart: Bradley van der Velden
At just 17 years old, Bradley van der Velden has already carved out a reputation as one of the coolest heads in youth darts — a Lakeside World Champion, Dutch Junior and Dutch Open Youth title-holder, and a rising Dutch star whose game is built on rhythm, control, and quiet ruthlessness. His signature dart reflects that same precision and composure.
Crafted from 90% tungsten, the 50.8mm x 6.5mm parallel barrel features a full-length Hex-Tech grip. Engineered to lock into the fingers with a uniquely tactile feel, delivering ultimate command and consistency across every throw. Finished in a striking gold PVD coating with black detailing, the design captures Bradley’s sharp and focused style. The round tapered front flows seamlessly into a 32mm black high-tensile point, created for sharp accuracy and unwavering stability with every throw.
Completed with short black and gold Winmau Vecta shafts and extra thick 100-micron flights, Bradley’s darts are built for stability, balance, and match-winning control.
A dart shaped by family, sharpened by focus, and destined for bigger stages - this dart is Bradley’s journey in dart form.