Clay Poker Chips vs. Composite Poker Chips?

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 or dent easily.
   
   We sell only high quality clay composite chips and they all have a great sound and feel to them. They are good beginner poker sets to start with and the chip quality is very good.
   
   Generally, even out of our clay composite chips the more expensive sets tend to have 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 and look nicer because of the glossy stickers or printing onto the face of the poker chips. These are our most popular sets and overall they are a better looking and a better quality poker chip.
   
   
2. Clay Poker Chips - Our professional line is what is considered a true clay chip. The discerning or professional player considers clay chips the most desirable chips. These chips are manufactured by the same company that manufactures for casinos around the world and are most similar to the poker 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 poker chips.
   
   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. If it is feel and texture you are looking for, then these are the kind you want.
   
   Other than our professional poker sets, we also have other sets labeled as clay poker sets. These sets are all made of clay but also have metal inserts in them to give them a heavier weight and feel. They have all the properties of a clay poker chip (i.e. deeper sound, rougher feel, etc.), but have added weight to give an even better feel to them.
   
   
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.