Dimitri Van den Bergh won the PDC World Matchplay in 2020 on his debut in the event, beating Gary Anderson 18-10 in the final to become the first Belgian to lift a PDC major. The Dream Maker G2, named after his “The Dream Maker” nickname, is his second-generation signature barrel with Target, built to the specification he throws in competition.
It is a slim, near-straight 90% tungsten barrel that tapers gently at the nose, with a grip designed to suit how he holds the dart across different positions. Rather than throwing these ourselves, we have gathered the manufacturer’s published specifications and the reception from owners and independent reviewers, and flagged where they disagree.
Key Specifications
The 23g is the most commonly stocked weight. It is a slim barrel with radial grooves through the rear and centre and finer nano grooves at the front, finished in natural silver tungsten.
- Material
- 90% tungsten, natural silver finish
- Weights
- 21g, 23g, 25g (steel tip)
- Barrel length
- 48.9mm (all weights)
- Barrel diameter
- 6.2mm (21g), 6.4mm (23g), 6.65mm (25g)
- Profile
- Slim straight barrel, tapered at the nose, centre balance
- Grip
- Radial grooves through the rear and centre, nano grooves at the front
- Points
- 26mm DX Silver Swiss Points, interchangeable, with Swiss Point tool
- Shafts
- Pro Grip Short, sand finish
- Flights
- Dimitri Van den Bergh No.2 signature
- Typical price
- £46–£70 (RRP £69.95)
How They’ve Been Received
Buyers rate the balance, the slim profile, and the Swiss Point system highly, and most say they would buy again. The criticism that surfaces most often is that the grip is moderate rather than biting, which several owners score around the middle of the scale.
What Reviewers Say
Owner feedback leans clearly positive, with the Swiss Points and the easy swap tool drawing repeated praise. One verified buyer summed it up:
“Excellent darts, Grippy, Easy to change Swiss Points and they come with the Swiss tool.”
Others rate the balance and durability but temper the grip claim, putting it firmly in the mid-range:
“Used these for a few months and the quality of grip has held up really well. On the cheaper end of targets player darts as well. I would give them 6.5/10 grip.”
What owners consistently praise
- Well balanced with a slim barrel that suits tight grouping
- Swiss Point system and tool make changing points quick
- Grip and finish hold up well over months of play
Common criticisms
- Grip is moderate rather than aggressive, roughly mid-scale for owners
- Slim profile will not suit players who prefer a fatter barrel
- Points need the included tool to swap
The Grip: What to Expect
Target describes a combination grip on a fairly neutral profile: radial grooves running through the rear and centre with finer nano grooves at the front, plus three grip varieties on the DX Swiss Point itself. The design is meant to give purchase wherever you hold along the barrel.
Owners largely agree it works across grip positions, but they read the intensity as moderate. One buyer put it at 6.5 out of 10. Expect a secure mid-level grip rather than a heavily textured one, with the nano grooves at the front being the subtlest part. If you rely on aggressive texture to lock your fingers, handle a set first.
Who They Suit
These suit players with a fluid throwing style who hold across different parts of a slim barrel and want the option to switch point length without buying new darts. The centre balance and gentle nose taper reward a clean release rather than a forceful push, and the three weights cover most steel tip preferences.
If you want a Target signature with a firmer front-loaded grip, the Luke Littler G1 uses a dual pixel pattern aimed at front grippers. For another Swiss Point signature in the same family, the Josh Rock Gen 1 runs a longer barrel with a hybrid ring and geometric grip.
The Consensus
Owners rate the G2 as a well-balanced, well-made barrel that throws cleanly and holds its finish, with the Swiss Point system a genuine convenience at the price. The trade-offs to weigh are the slim profile and a grip that most describe as mid-level rather than aggressive. If those suit your hand, the feedback says you are unlikely to be disappointed.
How we compile this page
We don’t throw every dart ourselves. Instead we gather the manufacturer’s published specifications and weigh up the reception from owners and independent reviewers, then flag where they disagree so you can make up your own mind. Where a headline rating comes from manufacturer-hosted reviews, we say so, because those tend to skew positive.