At A Glance: Player Summary
🎯 Darts Equipment & Setup Specifications
Compare All Player Darts ↗Raymond van Barneveld throws custom-engineered darts designed in partnership with Target Darts. Here are the exact tournament specifications:
| Manufacturer / Brand | Target Darts |
|---|---|
| Model Series | Target RVB Chrono / Generation 4 |
| Barrel Weight | 25g |
| Tungsten Composition | 95% High Density Tungsten |
| Barrel Profile & Grip | Torpedo shape with intricate trapezoidal milled grooves and matte titanium finish |
| Shafts / Stems | Target Heli Ti Shafts / Pro Grip |
| Flights | Target RVB Ultra-Ghost Signature Standard |
| Points | Target Swiss Firepoint Black (30mm) |
| Source Grounding | Target Darts Official Player Equipment Specifications |
🎵 Walk-On Music & Alexandra Palace Atmosphere
View All Walk-On Songs ↗Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
Iconic boxing anthem accompanied by thousands of Dutch and international fans wearing orange 'Barney Army' shirts.
When Raymond van Barneveld walks down the ramp at Ally Pally, this track triggers full arena participation, setting the psychological tempo for the match.
💰 Career Prize Money & Financial Transparency
View All Player Earnings ↗Multi-decade career spanning both BDO and PDC eras.
Note on Media Net Worth Figures: Online estimates of sports stars' net worth often speculate on private investments and personal assets. In accordance with our fact-first editorial policy, we publish official audited PDC tournament prize money figures and advise readers that net worth is subject to taxation, agent commissions, and travel expenses.
🏆 PDC World Darts Championship History
Tournament Record Book ↗Tournament Highlights:
- • 2007: World Champion (defeated Phil Taylor 7-6 in historic sudden-death leg)
- • 2009: Finalist (lost to Phil Taylor; hit first PDC Ally Pally 9-darter vs Jelle Klaasen)
- • 2010: Hit second Ally Pally 9-darter (vs Brendan Dolan - first player to hit two World Championship 9-darters)
Major Career Titles
- 🏅 PDC World Darts Champion (2007)
- 🏅 4x BDO World Champion (1998, 1999, 2003, 2005)
- 🏅 Premier League Darts Champion (2014)
- 🏅 Grand Slam of Darts Champion (2012)
- 🏅 2x UK Open Champion (2006, 2007)
- 🏅 4x World Cup of Darts Champion with Netherlands
🎯 Nine-Dart Finishes
View All 9-Darters ↗Raymond van Barneveld has recorded 5 televised nine-dart finishes in professional competition:
- 🎯 2009 World Darts Championship Quarter-Final (vs. Jelle Klaasen - historic first at Alexandra Palace)
- 🎯 2010 World Darts Championship Second Round (vs. Brendan Dolan - second Ally Pally 9-darter)
- 🎯 2006 Premier League (vs. Peter Manley)
⚡ Playing Style & Technical Analysis
Classic rhythmic Dutch release, deliberate pacing, and clinical double-16 finishing mastery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond van Barneveld
What darts does Raymond van Barneveld use?
Raymond van Barneveld throws 25g 95% High Density Tungsten darts manufactured by Target Darts (Target RVB Chrono / Generation 4), fitted with Target Heli Ti Shafts / Pro Grip and Target RVB Ultra-Ghost Signature Standard.
What is Raymond van Barneveld's walk-on song?
Raymond van Barneveld's official walk-on anthem is "Eye of the Tiger by Survivor".
What is Raymond van Barneveld's career prize money?
Raymond van Barneveld has accumulated £3,800,000+ career PDC prize money in official PDC prize money winnings.
What is Raymond van Barneveld's best result at the World Darts Championship?
Raymond van Barneveld's best finish at Alexandra Palace is PDC World Champion (2007).