'This Is Madness' - Jesper Svensson Wins 2025 PBA Playoffs Over EJ Tackett

Tackett and Svensson | Picture credit: Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)

Jesper Svensson is the 2025 PBA Playoffs Champion after defeating EJ Tackett in a high-energy, four-game final at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan.

The Swedish left-hander came out firing, taking the first two games with scores of 217–208 and 225–220. Tackett responded with a strong comeback in Game 3, making a ball change that helped him win 246–216 and stay in the match.

Game 4 turned into a strike fest, with both players nearly perfect through eight frames. But late mistakes from Tackett opened the door, and Svensson needed just a mark in the final frame to seal the 246-win. He made the spare and secured his back-to-back title in just over a month—having already won the PBA Tournament of Champions in April.

This victory marks Svensson’s 15th career PBA Tour title. After finishing as runner-up in last year’s PBA Playoffs, he returned stronger than ever to take the crown in 2025.

With 14 PBA Tour titles, Jesper Svensson is now tied with Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi as the most decorated European player in PBA Tour history.