Another thing I noticed, is Boye and Susan Bates hooks in addition to the fact Boye has a tapered throat while Susan Bates has an in-line throat is that Boye hooks are slightly smaller, think this is because of the tapered throat and longer than Susan Bates hooks. See pictures below. These differences are not huge and the hooks stay within the sizing stated, but it does make a difference in your project if part is done with a tapered throat and part with an in-line throat. But, on the same token you should used the same hook for your entire project as they can vary slightly from the same manufacturer for the same size hook.
I use Boye tapered hooks most of the time, as these are what I learned with and my crochet technique is compatible with this throat. I have used an in-line hook at times, but have had to change my crochet technique so don't split my thread/yarn. The tapered hook I hold with the head down while the in-line hook I hold with the head up.
I have seen posts asking whether they are crocheting "right" because of how they hold the hook and control tension. I, personally, don't think there is a right and wrong way to crochet. I think it's time to rethink what you are doing if your tension is even making your work look sloppy and inconsistent, or your are splitting your thread/yarn a great deal when doing your stitch (some yarns split more than others due to their spinning tension).
See Hook Equivalent Chart on Resource Page Resources
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