I'm a long-time player who quit the game because I was not getting any better. I took about a 5-year break. Upon returning to the game, I made numerous adjustments to my stroke and to my darts. After the time off, I seem to be throwing better now than previously. I mostly play steel tip, as that is what I practice in my home. There are no steel tip pubs anywhere near me. On Saturday nights I hit a local hang-out that has 2 Darts Live machines. I'm a solid 'A' player in any venue.