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Richard Veenstra

“Flyers”

Richard Veenstra, "Flyers", is a right-handed Dutch professional, a two-time BDO/WDF world semi-finalist and the 2019 Dutch Open champion, ranked 58th on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026. We don't currently stock his Bull's NL signature darts, so browse our steel tip darts for a similar setup.

Country: Netherlands
Born: 1981
Darts brand: Bull's NL
Dart weight: 23g
Throws: Right-handed
Walk-on: Maria (I Like It Loud) – Scooter

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About Richard Veenstra

Titles and achievements

Dutch Open 2019
BDO World Trophy runner-up 2019
WDF Europe Cup singles 2016
BDO/WDF World Championship semi-finals 2016 and 2022
WDF World Cup pairs 2015 (with Wesley Harms)

Who is Richard Veenstra?

Richard Veenstra is a professional darts player from the Netherlands, born in 1981. He throws right-handed, plays as "Flyers" and is sponsored by Bull's NL.

He built his name on the BDO and WDF circuits. He won the WDF Europe Cup singles in 2016 and the Dutch Open in 2019, and reached the semi-finals of the BDO World Championship in 2016 and the WDF World Championship in 2022. He was also runner-up at the 2019 BDO World Trophy.

How did he break through in the PDC?

Veenstra won a PDC Tour Card at Q-School in January 2023, aged 41. In November that year he beat reigning world champion Michael Smith 6-3 in the first round of the Players Championship Finals in Minehead.

His PDC World Championship debut followed in December 2023. He beat Ben Robb, then seeded Kim Huybrechts 3-0, before Michael van Gerwen beat him 4-0 in the third round.

How has Richard Veenstra played in 2026?

He has gone out in the first round at the last two World Championships: to Alexis Toylo at the 2025 edition, and to Nitin Kumar at the 2026 edition. He was ranked 58th on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026.

What darts does Richard Veenstra use?

Veenstra plays 23g Bull's NL signature darts. Bull's NL is the Dutch darts brand, a separate company from the German maker formerly called Bull's, and it lists him as a Team Bull's Tour Card holder. Its Richard Veenstra range includes a 90% tungsten model and the newer E2 designs. The original Richard Veenstra 90% has a slim torpedo barrel with a ringed grip and a black titanium coating, and is made in 22g, 23g and 24g. Bull's NL doesn't publish which points, shafts and flights he plays in matches.

We don't currently stock Bull's NL darts. Our steel tip darts range covers a wide spread of weights and barrel shapes, and our dart flights and dart shafts let you fine-tune any setup.

Frequently asked questions

What darts does Richard Veenstra use?

23g Bull's NL signature darts. Bull's NL makes his signature range in 90% tungsten.

What is Richard Veenstra's nickname?

Flyers.

What is Richard Veenstra's walk-on song?

Maria (I Like It Loud) by Scooter.

Is Richard Veenstra left or right-handed?

He throws right-handed.

Who sponsors Richard Veenstra's darts?

Bull's NL, the Dutch darts brand, which makes his signature range.

What is Richard Veenstra's best World Championship result?

The semi-finals of the BDO World Championship in 2016 and the WDF World Championship in 2022. In the PDC, his best is the third round on his 2024 debut.

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