Whats the difference between the “German” and “French” points?
The shape of the tips, barrels and screws are different and cannot be interchangeable. Historically, German points have lasted longer when set to a desired positioning. Some fencers, however, prefer the on French points because they are less expensive and more widely used. Whatever point you choose, you should stick with a single system; this way you will have spare parts when a tip screw, spring or complete point needs to be replaced.
