What You Need to Know About Steel Tip Darts

Ultimately it depends on the dartboard you’re using. If you have a traditional bristle dartboard, you’ll need steel tip darts. Thesedarts feature a sharp metal point that easily plants into the board. Steel tip darts tend to be heavier, and therefore provide a more stable, accurate flight path - perfect for control and consistency.

Soft tip darts, on the other hand, are designed for electronic dartboards, and feature a soft, plastic tip. Though they are lighter and safer for home use, if you want an authentic darts experience, and to emulate the professionals, steel tip is the ultimate choice.

The most common weight for a steel tip dart is between 22g and 24g. This weight provides excellent stability in the air, which is why it’s a popular choice for beginners. Lighter darts (18g-21g) need a harder throw, whereas heavier darts (25g+) suit players with a slower, more relaxed release. Harrows offers a wide range of weights across all our dart collections, so you can find the perfect set to suit your individual throwing style.

Yes, you may need to occasionally sharpen your points to prevent them falling out of the board, but avoid making them too sharp, as this can damage the board’s fibres. A dart sharpener can gently scuff the metal tip to help it grip the board. For the ultimate convenience, why not try Harrows Quick Points? These
interchangeable points enable you to switch point styles and lengths in seconds, thus tweaking your game and providing you with fresh points for the ultimate performance.

All Harrows Darts are designed, engineered, and manufactured at our purpose-built production facility in Hoddesdon, England. Since 1973 we’ve been exacting strict quality control over our manufacturing process, to ensure every set of darts meets the highest standards of quality and performance, worthy of every player from beginner to professional.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first reliable set of darts, or an experienced player seeking a competitive edge, we’ve engineered the perfect dart for your throwing style. Browse our full range of steel tip darts above to find your next winning set, or check out our darts accessories to complete your setup with high performance flights, cases and clothing.