Clay vs Composite
Poker Chip Guide
Casino Poker Chips
Casino chips is the Cadillac of
poker chips and is the very best when it comes to adding security features to
the chip. Casino chips use a special mixture of composition to mold the
chip to prevent counterfeiting. Most casino
chips are made of synthetic polymer acrylic composite with a metal coin or
laminated printed inlay. Real casino chips varies in weight, however; the
most common weight is 10 to 10.5 grams. Casino chips are really hard to
find from local retailers. The best way to purchase these chips would be
from the casinos that are going out of business or from privately owned branded
chip makers.
All Clay Poker Chips
Pure clay poker chips has its
advantages and disadvantages. All clay poker chips usually last around 5 to 6
years in casinos. It usually breaks down after a long period of use, but
with proper care, it can last a lot longer. After just a few month of use, all
clay chips will round itself out and will have a vintage look to them. All clay
poker chips has the same exact feel of a real casino poker chip, except that it
doesn't have the security features as a casino poker chip. All clay poker chips
makes the exact same noise as casino poker chips when the chips hits each other
making a nice soft clacking noise. All clay chips are usually light in weight.
Clay Poker Chips
Clay or clay composite poker chips are
the most common chips people use at home. Although a little pricey, these
chips will last much longer then all clay chips. We call this clay
composite because the mold of the chip is made with a mixture of clay and other
material to bond the mold together. A metal
piece is inserted into the middle of the inlay of the chip, thus increasing the
overall weight of the chip. These chips usually come in 11.5 grams and
13.5 grams.
Composite Poker Chips
Composite poker chips, sometimes
referred to as ABS plastic. Many people get confused when they hear the
term clay composite and composite poker chips. Many online retailers are
selling composite (ABS plastic) chips as clay composite chips. Composite poker chips usually last a lifetime if handled with
proper care. These chips are made of hard compressed plastic material. Composite poker chips has a metal insert to adjust the weight of the chip. These chips usually makes a clinging noise when it hits each other.