The Differences in Soft-Tip & Steel-Tip Darts

Steel-tip and soft-tip are the two most recognizable forms of the sport of darts. Soft-tip, predominantly played in America and Western Europe incorporates the traditional rules of darts, however involves throwing at an electronic board. Steel-tip, originating from the UK is the most common form of the game, consisting of a bristle board and darts with a sharp steel point.
Steel-Tip darts

Steel-tip darts consist of a sharp steel point on the end of a specific type of barrel, for example brass or tungsten. They are used when throwing at a traditional bristle dartboard. Steel-tip darts can weigh up to 50 grams, though you will have difficulty finding any above 30 grams. Most players (including professionals) throw darts that weigh from 20 to 25 grams.

Soft-Tip darts

Soft-tip darts get their name from their plastic dart points. Soft-tip darts tend to be lighter, at 16 to 24 grams, meaning the dart has a better chance of staying in the board. It is recommended to throw as light a dart as permitted; some leagues and tournaments ban what they deem to be heavy darts as they may damage the board. The same stems and flights can be used with soft tip darts as steel tip, the main difference to the composition of the dart is the point.

Steel-Tip board

Traditional dartboards are made from tightly compacted bristle, with thin metal wires seperating each section of the board. The marking of scores is to be done manually as opposed to the preset scoring system present in most electronic soft tip boards. Both forms of the game use the same color scheme.

Soft-Tip board

Modern electronic dartboards come in a variety of forms, with quality and pre-installed games including U.S. cricket and standard 301 to 1001. Players throw from slightly further away than on steel-tip boards (8ft as opposed to 7ft, 9"). Each hole in the board is designed to fit the dart point.

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