I like tapered for me I find it goes off the hook more smooth! 
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tapered, I have a lot, but i also have inlines so idk- I prefer tapered bc Im used to them more lol
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Inadvertently, I rediscovered the type of yarn that I needed an inline hook for. Fuzzy, finely structured yarn like Lion Brand’s Ferris Wheel. I think it was something-or-other-homespun that I was using last time that needed an inline hook.
With my tapered hook, I was splitting every other stitch. On a whim, I switched to an inline hook and have only split once! Sadly my inline hooks aren’t ergonomic. Just plain old Susan Bates. And the pattern is a scarf! I’ll have to go slow.
https://ribblr.com/makes/gizmo705ok/griddle-scarf-Crochet?referrer=360523
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That is a beautiful yarn! Best of luck to you!
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Thanks!
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I learned on tapered hooks, but once I tried a Susan Bates, my hook was flying.
I’ve returned to them even after trying Furls Odyssey, Furls Streamline-the wooden ones(broke at the shaft), bamboo hooks that were inline( talk about a drag), Boye, Ophire ( out of AZ), Tulip Etimo, Prym, Clover ( too short), Omni and finally Addi Swing.
I just cover my Susan Bates with that polymer stuff that you bake. Works fine.
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I use a beauty blender from the dollar tree to make my small hooks ergonomic. All you have to do is cut a small hole and push your hook through. Saw it on a tiktok and it saved my hands.
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Thai is a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing
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