Darts are made up of two parts – a metal pointed tip and a shaft made of plastic or aluminum. They can weigh as light as 14 grams to as heavy as 50 grams. In average house games, players commonly use darts weighing 20 to 25 grams.
Soft Tip Darts have tips made of semi-rigid tapered plastic that easily pierce the holes cast in a dart board. They are used on electronic dart boards. They can be further classified according to the type of metal they are made of: brass, nickel/silver, or tungsten.
Brass is a fairly dense metal that is also inexpensive and readily available. They are ideal for recreational games. However, brass Soft Tip Darts are quite soft and easily wear down or become dull.
