Clay vs. Composite?
by DiscountPokerShop.com
There are so many chips available on the market
today that it can become quite confusing trying to figure
out which is which and what is the best value for your money.
Here is a break down of the types of chips
available and details on what we carry:
1. Clay Composite/Composite Poker Chips -
These chips are made of ABS plastic and clay combination
with a metal insert added for weight. There are no industry
guidelines as to the percentage of plastic to clay ratio,
but this ratio makes the difference in prices. Clay composite
chips are very durable and will not scratch and dent easily.
Our Beginner line is a high quality clay
composite chip and has a great sound and feel to it. It
is a good beginner set to begin with and the chip quality
is very good.
Our Intermediate line is also a clay composite
chip but with a better sound and feel. They make a deeper
sound ("pot splash") when the chips are thrown
into the pot. Another visible difference is the chips are
more colorful (3 tone) and look nicer because of the glossy
stickers. These are our most popular sets and overall they
are a better looking and better quality chip.
2. Clay Chips - Our Professional line is
what is considered a true clay chip. The discerning or professional
player considers clay chips the most desirous chips. These
chips are manufactured by the same company that manufactures
for casinos around the world and are most similar to the
chips used in casinos today. Both the composition of clay
chips and their manufacturing process are highly guarded
industry secrets. In addition, they are a very labor-intensive
product. Both of these factors contribute to their higher
cost.
Below is a cross section of the difference
between clay and composite chips.
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Because of the material these chips make the deepest sound
and are the easiest to handle. They are not as slippery
as composite chips and have a rougher and nicer feel to
them. it is also easier to create high stacks of chips and
do chip tricks. They look plainer because they do not adhere
very well to stickers and can not take full face graphics.
If it is feel and texture you are looking for then these
are the kind you want.
3. Plastic Chips - Plastic
chips are the chips often found at supermarkets and department
stores. They are very low in cost and quality. People are
usually disappointed with these chips because they are not
only cheap but feel that way also. We do not carry plastic
chips for this reason. |
