Soft Tip Darts – Dart Tips for Electronic Dartboards

Soft tip darts, often also referred to as soft tips, dart tips, or plastic tips, are specially designed for electronic dartboards and dart machines. Unlike steel tip darts, they are made of flexible plastic and are screwed directly into the soft dart barrel via a thread.

Since soft tips are regularly stressed during play and are among the typical wear parts of a soft dart, sufficient spare tips should always be available.

At Diplomatgames, you will find a large selection of soft tip darts in various lengths, colors, shapes, and thread sizes – for hobby players as well as for league and tournament players.

Which soft tip darts do I need?

At first glance, many dart tips look very similar. However, differences in thread, length, material, and shape can determine whether a tip is compatible with your dart and the dart machine you are using.

Therefore, before purchasing, you should pay particular attention to the following points:

• Thread size
• Tip length
• Shape and diameter
• Material flexibility
• Durability
• Compatibility with dart and machine

2BA Soft Tip Darts – The Current Standard

The 2BA thread is by far the most common variant for modern soft tip darts. The tip has an external thread and is screwed directly into the corresponding internal thread of the barrel.

Due to the relatively small thread, manufacturers can design particularly slender tungsten barrels. For this reason, 2BA is now used in most modern soft tip darts.

If you own a current soft dart from a well-known dart brand, it will therefore most likely have a 2BA thread.

1/4 Inch Soft Tip Darts – For Older and Special Darts

In addition to 2BA, there are also soft tip darts with a 1/4-inch thread.

The 1/4-inch thread is significantly larger than 2BA and is found particularly in older soft tip darts and certain classic arcade darts.

Important:

2BA and 1/4 inch are not compatible with each other.

Therefore, a 2BA tip cannot simply be used as a replacement for a 1/4-inch tip and vice versa.

Especially with older darts, you should therefore check which thread is actually installed before ordering.

Soft Tip Darts for Dart Machines

A good soft tip dart must not only fit the barrel but also function reliably with the electronic dartboard being used.

The tip must:

• penetrate cleanly into the segments
• stick reliably in the board
• be flexible enough at the same time
• offer the longest possible lifespan
• not deform excessively upon impact

Especially when playing regularly on professional dart machines, it is worthwhile to use high-quality soft tips.

Why do soft tip darts break?

Soft tip darts are deliberately made of plastic. This allows them to be used on electronic boards without damaging the delicate segments with metal tips.

However, the tips are heavily stressed during play.

Especially misthrows on:

• spider
• segment edges
• casing
• floor
• wall

can cause a tip to bend or break.

A broken soft tip dart is therefore not an unusual defect, but normal wear and tear in e-dart.

Hard or Flexible Soft Tip Darts?

Not every plastic compound has the same properties.

Flexible Dart Tips

Slightly softer tips can yield on a hard hit and thus break less quickly. However, if they are too soft, they can bend more easily.

Harder Dart Tips

Harder tips feel more stable and can penetrate the board segments very precisely. Depending on the material, however, they can break more easily under heavy loads.

The optimal blend of flexibility, dimensional stability, and durability is therefore an important quality characteristic of a good soft tip dart.

Which length is right?

Soft tip darts are available in different lengths. The length can slightly influence both the feel of play and the balance of the complete dart.

Short Soft Tip Darts

Short tips create a compact setup and can be particularly popular with players who prefer a very short dart.

Medium Soft Tip Darts

Medium lengths are a universal solution and a good starting point for many players.

Long Soft Tip Darts

Longer tips create more distance between the barrel and the dartboard. Depending on the personal setup and the dart machine used, they can provide a different feel for the game.

However, it is not just the length that is decisive. The tip must function reliably with the electronic dartboard being used.

Different colors

Soft tip darts are available in numerous colors. This allows you to choose tips that match the barrel, shaft, and flight.

Typical colors include:

• Black
• White
• Red
• Blue
• Yellow
• Green
• Orange
• Pink
• other special colors

The color usually has no decisive influence on the playing characteristics and can therefore be chosen according to personal taste.

Regularly check soft dart tips

Damaged or badly bent dart tips should be replaced in good time.

Typical signs are:

• Tip severely bent
• Material torn
• Thread damaged
• Tip no longer holds in the barrel
• Dart falls out of the board unusually often

The replacement only takes a few seconds. Unscrew the old tip, insert the new tip and tighten it hand-tight.

Broken soft dart tip in the barrel

If a tip breaks directly at the thread, part of the plastic thread can remain stuck in the barrel.

For this case, there are special tip removers that can be used to remove the remaining plastic residue from the thread.

Such a tool is therefore an essential part of a well-equipped dart case, especially for league and tournament players.

Soft Tip Darts as a Wear Part

Unlike a firmly pressed steel tip dart, a soft tip dart is designed as an easily replaceable wear part.

Anyone who plays e-darts regularly should therefore always have several spare tips in their dart case. Especially in league games or tournaments, it is annoying if a tip breaks and no suitable replacement is available.

Soft tip darts are therefore often offered in larger pack units.

Which soft tip dart fits my dart?

Before purchasing, you should first determine the thread of your barrel.

Dart / Thread	Required Tip
modern soft dart with 2BA	2BA Soft Tip Dart
older dart with 1/4 inch	1/4 Inch Soft Tip Dart
special thread system	dedicated tip

If you are unsure which dart tip fits your barrel, compare the existing tip or contact us before ordering.

Soft Tip Darts for Leisure, League, and Tournament

A good soft tip doesn't have to be expensive, but it should function reliably. Frequent players in particular benefit from high-quality tips that offer a good balance of flexibility and stability.

For casual players, an excellent price-performance ratio is often a priority. League and tournament players, on the other hand, usually attach particular importance to consistent properties and high durability.

Ultimately, it's worth trying out different tips. Depending on the dart, throwing technique, and machine used, a different variant may be more suitable.

Buy Soft Tip Darts Online

Whether 2BA soft tip darts, 1/4-inch dart tips, short or long tips – at Diplomatgames you will find a large selection of replacement tips for electronic dartboards and dart machines.

Choose between different lengths, colors, and designs and find the right soft tip dart for your dart setup. With enough spare tips in your dart case, you'll be ready to play again quickly even if a tip breaks or wears out.