Jelle Klaasen: Lightning-Fast Darts World Champions

Jelle Klaasen, have you heard this name before? If you are a darts enthusiast, you know the name.

The Rise of Jelle Klaasen

Klaasen is one of darts' greatest talents. Born in Holland, he became the youngest world darts champion when he beat Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld in the 2006 BDO World Championships at the age of just 21!

This was an unprecedented feat, and on his way to the final, he also beat world number one Mervyn King, like a dark horse on the field of play, to create a historic moment in darts.

It's worth noting that before the tournament he was 100-1 to win the title as he wasn't even ranked by the BDO at the time!

The Cobra: Fast Throwing Style

If you know Klaasen, you're no stranger to the nickname “The Cobra”! “The Cobra” is Klaasen's nickname! This nickname perfectly describes his throwing style. To exaggerate a little, his three darts have already been thrown before the opponent's three darts are pulled off the dartboard!

As the name suggests, the cobra attacks and moves very quickly, so in the general impression, the image of the cobra is a "dangerous and fast" creature, and using the cobra to describe Klaasen is the most appropriate.

Of course, is this nickname just because of his throwing speed? Don't forget that Klaasen is Dutch, but he has Indonesian ancestry. It just so happens that cobras come from Indonesia, so Klaasen's nickname fits his lineage very well.

Click on “ Jelle Klaasen Throwing Style ” to feel his fast throwing rhythm. He scored 180 points in just 2.81 seconds!

Challenges for Klaasen

Klaasen's story in the world of professional darts has been one of honor and challenge. After winning the title, he moved on to play for the PDC, joining an elite group of players who compete at the highest level of professional darts, and taking part in countless tournaments, including the prestigious PDC World Darts Championship.

In the following years of his career, Klaasen achieved remarkable success, racking up many accolades and highlights.

Unfortunately, however, the effects of accumulated injuries showed up in his 2017 campaign. In the years that followed, it seemed as if his form had slipped significantly. Klaasen himself has acknowledged this, having spoken openly about his attempts to slow down his throwing tempo and adjust his throwing style.

Whether or not he can regain his former glory and return to his former peak form has become a topic of interest and debate for many darts players. With his former glory and talent, many darts players are eager to see him return to the top.

Will Klaasen be able to make a comeback to the top? Only time will tell.

There is, of course, reason for optimism, as Klaasen qualified for the PDC Tour at the 2024 European Qualifiers, ending a two-year absence, and has stated that he is ready to compete at the highest level once again.

How to master Klaasen's fast-throw style

Many darts players have wanted to try Klaasen's fast throwing style, but none of them seem to work very well, the accuracy isn't as high as it could be, and the feeling is that Klaasen's style of throwing isn't suitable for the average player, which has been a topic of conversation surrounding Klaasen.

Of course, we do not oppose players following Klaasen's fast-throwing style, after all, his achievement honor is there for all to see, which shows the reasonableness of fast throwing.

But many players make the mistake of thinking that this style simply speeds up the dart, is speeding up the throw enough? Obviously not, Klaasen's quickness and accuracy are due to years of practicing his throwing technique and mastering his own style of throwing.

The fast style of throwing is a high-risk, high-reward style that is highly explosive, increases accuracy and hits, but is prone to errors and requires more skill and control.

So if you want to try a fast throwing style, you'll need to focus on developing your technique and control in order to maintain accuracy in your fast throws.

Continuous practice is the only way to get stronger. To master a fast and accurate throwing style, you need to focus on accuracy and consistency.

Accuracy Training:

• Precision Throwing Practice: At a fixed distance, focus on precise throws targeting a specific zone, such as the bullseye, double ring, or a specific segment.

• Target-Specific Practice: Set targets in different areas of the dartboard, starting with rapid throws to the bullseye, then gradually shifting your focus to the double ring, triple ring, and so on.

• Moving Target Practice: Set a target on a movable object, like a rotating platform, then practice rapid throwing at the moving target.

Stability Training:

• Repetition: Repeat the same throwing motion over and over again, e.g., throw 10-20 darts in a row in a fast-throwing manner and observe the stability of the results.

• Control Center Exercise: Focus on controlling your body during the throwing process, e.g., keep your body balanced, keep your arm stable, keep your wrist relaxed, etc.

Choosing the right darts

Of course, above the fast throwing style, the type of darts is also a matter of concern. Lightweight darts with hard materials are more suitable for the fast throwing style; lightweight darts are easier to strike quickly, and darts made of hard materials can withstand the impact brought about by fast throwing.

If you don't know what to choose, you might as well try the ONE80 Jelle Klaasen VHD 90% Steel Tip Darts .

 

Its exterior image is designed to incorporate the elements of a cobra, which is quite powerful! Swift and accurate. The barrel of this dart has been treated to the highest level of finish, with threads drilled, turned, and milled to 100% accuracy.

Precision workmanship creates a fine thread, and the dart tip and shaft are straight and sturdy for accurate throwing. The barrel is comfortable to hold and balanced for a smooth throwing experience.

Made of high-quality 90% tungsten for hardness and durability, the barrel tapers toward the front and is divided into three grip areas: the front is designed with a ring and shark grip and vertical milling, while the rear of the barrel has a thin ring grip that ensures no slippage during quick throws.

Conclusion

Klaasen is undoubtedly a very talented darts player, and his fast-throwing style is something to be emulated. Although it's normal that it may not work at first or be worse than previous throws, don't get discouraged! Geniuses also need to practice night and day to reach peak performance.

Long hours of practice and correction won't necessarily make you a PDC pro, but it will allow you to pick up on the fast throwing style that makes you a great darts player, and even develop a throwing style of your own.