Clay Poker Chips vs. Composite Poker Chips?

There are so many poker 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 breakdown of the types of poker chips available and details on what we carry:

11.5 gram Clay Composite Poker Chips - These chips are made of a 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 a good low priced poker sets to start with and the chip quality is very good. Click on the link to see our 11.5g Poker Chip Sets.

13.5 gram Clay Poker Chips - Our 13.5 gram poker chips are what we consider our clay poker chips. "Clay" is one of the most overly used terms used in the poker chip industry. Contrary to popular belief, no poker chip has been made of 100% clay since the 1950's because the material itself is too brittle and would not last very long with regular use. Modern clay poker chips are all made of proprietary materials that are mixed together to give the poker chips better durability and feel than just regular plastic or composite poker chips. Our 13.5 gram chips feature our clay material with a metal insert for an extra heavyweight feel. Because of the material, our 13.5 gram poker chips make the deepest sound ("pot splash") 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 the feel and texture you are looking for, then these are the kind you want. Click on the link to see our 13.5g Clay Poker Chip Sets.
Plastic Poker Chips - Plastic poker chips are the best value in poker chips. They are very lightweight and easy to transport and can be used for board games, bingo, and other card games. The diameter and thickness of the chips are smaller than standard and will fit approximately 170 chips per 100 piece standard poker chip rack. We do not recommend them for regular use but they are great for occasional or travel use. Click on the link to see our Plastic Poker Chips.