2013年11月28日星期四

Tungsten Darts Weights Recommendation


How to choose tungsten dart weight? If you're throwing soft-tip tungsten darts, go to the 14-16 gram varieties to play it safe. If you're just starting in steel-tip tungsten darts and do not have the ability to try out different weights to see what you like, we suggest you can start off with a 21-22 gram tungsten dart.



Soft-tip Tungsten Darts Weights


Soft-tip tungsten darts are darts with soft tips. Soft-tip tungsten darts are a different story compared with steel-tip tungsten dart, you will need to check with your local leagues for the weight requirements. At the time of this posting, 16 grams darts seem to be a safe bet no matter where you are throwing. You can get a heavier soft-tip dart, but some leagues and tournaments may ban them due to the construction or restraints of the machines that are being used. An opponent can challenge the weight of your dart if they feel it is too heavy.

Steel-tip Tungsten Darts Weights


Steel-tip tungsten darts are darts with steel tips. Steel-tip tungsten darts can weigh up to 50 grams, though you will have a very difficult time locating very many varieties above 30 grams. Most people throw darts that weigh between 20-25 grams.






Why are Tungsten darts superior?

Why tungsten darts is superior to brass dart, nickel dart? This is due to the tungsten being a denser material and therefore heavier which allows a dart to be machined in a smaller diameter which means you can pack more darts into a small space like the bulls eye.

What Weight of Tungsten Dart Should I Buy?

We cannot answer this as a tungsten dart is an individuals style - however in short the best thing to do is try out a few darts whether it be friends or at a club - generally beginners start off with 22gm or 24gm weight for steel tip and 18gm for soft tip. If you throw with quite an arc you are often best with a lighter dart and if throw reasonably straight then you are more suited to a heavier dart.