Dobey beat Morris 8-4 in the final at Den Bosch to claim his third Players Championship title this season. He posted the three highest averages of the day, averaging 103.15 across seven matches. His run included a 108.65 average against Owen Bates, a 111.12 average in a 6-1 quarter-final win over Ratajski, and a 109.69 average in the semi-final against O'Connor. He finished Morris with a 12-darter at 103 average.
Morris knocked out Michael van Gerwen en route to the final, along with Players Championship 31 winner Charlie Manby and former world champion Michael Smith.
The day featured three nine-dart finishes. Tom Sykes threw one against Cor Dekker, Bradley Brooks against Adam Gawlas, and Wesley Plaisier against Damon Heta.
Dobey said he switched to new darts before traveling and credited his doubles work at home. "I've had a few struggles but my doubles were brilliant today," he said. He added he is working to regain ranking positions ahead of the World Championship.